Langtang Valley and Gosainkunda Trek

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Benefits of Booking Langtang Valley and Gosainkunda Trek with Vertex Holiday

• Expert Guidance: Vertex Holiday’s experienced English-speaking local guides who are trained in first aid and altitude sickness management, ensuring safety and enriching the cultural experience.
• Logistical Support: Vertex Holiday handle all necessary permits, internal comfortable transportation, food, accommodation bookings, and porter services, significantly reducing planning stress.
• Acclimatization Planning: Vertex Holiday design itineraries with carefully planned ascent rates and built-in acclimatization days, maximizing the chances of a successful and safe trek.
• 24 Hours Company Assist: Vertex Holiday Team member will assist during the trip.
• Airport pick up & Drop Service: Vertex Holiday will provide personal Airport drop and pick up any time.
• Customize Trip Facility: During the trip some reason cannot get right place that time company and staff help you customize trip.
• Nepali Sim Card: After arrival in Nepal , vertex Holiday provide per person 1 Ncell sim card with 20 GB Data for easy connection
• Free luggage store at Vertex Holiday office Store in Thamel

Langtang Valley and Gosainkunda Trekking Route

Langtang Valley and Gosainkunda Trek begin with an exciting drive from Kathmandu to reach high areas of the Rasuwa district within Langtang Himal. The walk starts from a nice village of Syabru, towards higher hills and a river gorge covered in dense alpine tree lines. As treks continue with several overnight stops on the route, then entering an open wide scenic valley at Kyanjin Gomba. Located in the heart of beautiful Langtang Valley, enclosed by a series of high snow mountain ranges.

At Kyanjin with time to marvel at the spectacular scenery, as well as for a day hike to support acclimatization. Before heading towards our next high destination at Gosainkund glacial lake, the holy pilgrimage site for all Hindu followers. From Kyanjin and Langtang Valley, the Langtang Valley and Gosainkunda Trek continue heading northeast towards other exciting highlights at holy Gosainkund. Heading on the same trail, then towards the high hill village of Thulo Syabru, a moderate-sized Tamang village.

The Langtang Valley and Gosainkunda Trek adventure then head into a beautiful forest of rhododendron and pine trees to reach Sing Gomba, a small village with an old monastery. Walk from Sing Gomba the trek leads to climbing, facing an awesome panorama of the Far Western Himalayan peaks of Ganesh, Manaslu, and Annapurna ranges. Enter into the scene forest and then leave the tree lines behind as uphill begins all the way to reach Gosainkunda.

A glacial pond is considered a holy area and a major highlight of Langtang Valley and Gosainkunda Trek, which hosts a festival once a year,  on the rugged lake shoreline of Gosainkund. Thousands of pilgrims and devotees visit to pay homage at Gosiankunda, regarded as one of many abodes of Lord Shiva.

The creator of many ponds and lakes around this sacred and mystical area, where Hindu followers taka dip and bathe. Gosainkund is an alpine freshwater oligotrophic lake that is non-active, with no vegetation or water life like fishes.

The story and belief make Gosainkunda a special holy place for all Hindu as well as some Buddhist followers. After an interesting time around this scary land, then head towards the highest point of the adventure. On top, Laraubinaya-La 4, 609 m / 15, 100 ft., rewards a magnificent panorama of green landscapes with high snow peaks.

Traversing from Rasuwa to enter another district of Sindhu-Palchok, around the eastern ridges of Langtang Himal at Helambu country. From here onward Langtang Valley and Gosainkunda Trek leads through the lovely forest and then on the road to Kathmandu.

Langtang Valley and Gosainkunda Trek route lead to the end of the adventure, heading past the farm villages of Kutumsang and Gul Bhanjyang to Chisapani villages. A scenic spot perched on a high ridge above the north of Kathmandu Valley’s eastern rim offers a grand panorama of Himalayan peaks. From Chisapani, enjoy glorious sunset and sunrise views that shine on an array of snow mountain ranges.

Spending the last overnight of the adventure in Chisapani, a place with several good lodges, then down to Sundarijal. From here, a short drive to your hotel in Kathmandu after a memorable and wonderful experience on Langtang Valley and the Gosainkunda trek.

Langtang Valley And Gosainkunda Trek Addittional Information:

During the Langtang Valley and Gosainkunda trek, lodges are simple with basic facilities, mostly with common toilets and bathe-room. But the rooms are neat and clean with a good comprehensive food menu served in a nice and warm dining room. The food menus during the Langtang Valley and Gosainkunda Trek are a combination of Tibetan, Nepali, and some foreign dishes

In 2015 huge earthquake shook the whole Mid-West and Mid-Eastern region of Nepal. The Langtang area was worst affected, many large villages and settlements were badly damaged, and many lives were lost of local villagers and some foreign trekkers.

The Langtang Valley and Gosainkunda Trek are slowly returning back to normal so that all trekkers can enjoy the minimum facilities and excellent hospitality of Langtang villagers. Trekkers with limited time, if they cannot continue the whole trek, can walk back to Syabrubesi from Lama Hotel and drive to Kathmandu.

The other options carry on Langtang Valley and Gosainkunda Trekking is to Sing Gomba and walking downhill to Dhunche town, where you can catch private or public transport to reach Kathmandu.

Religious Significance during Langtang Valley and Gosainkunda Trek:

During Langtang Valley and Gosainkunda Trek, there are two major religious sites Kyanjin Gumba and Gosaikunda Lake. Kyanjin Gumba is a Buddhist shrine, decorated with Prayer Flags and Mani Walls. Trekkers and Travelers are allowed to explore the shrine.

Gosainkunda is a glacial oligotrophic lake, a major highlight of Langtang Valley and Gosainkunda Trek, is a major pilgrimage site for both Hindus and Buddhists and hosts a festival in the monsoon month of August as per the Hindu Lunar calendar on the auspicious time of the full moon, called ‘Janai Purnima’, a Hindu, especially for the menfolk, the event changing of holy thread worn by men and boys of tender age. At this festival, Hindu devotees and pilgrims visit Gosainkund in large numbers to worship and pray to take a bath and dip in the holy lake.

Belief has relinquished the sin of a thousand lifetimes, and prayer and worship take place on this religious event. Hindus believe that the glacial pond was created by Lord Shiva. When he drank a lethal poison to save the earth and earthly beings, it spread by the devils. Lord Shiva then, with his mighty weapon, a trident or Trisul, struck the ground.

Desperately in need of fresh water to drink and dilute the poison that he consumed, he formed 108 ponds. At present, fewer than a dozen ponds around this sacred place, with the main holy pond being the main highlight of Langtang Valley and Gosainkunda Trek.

Porters and Guides:

Our guides have more than 5 to 10 years experience leading high-altitude hikes over the Manaslu,  Annapurna, Everest and other Himalayan regions and hold government licenses. They have received training in emergency response, first aid, and altitude sickness awareness. The majority of our senior guides have been trekking for more than eight to ten years. In order to keep clients informed about weather and trail conditions and to maintain safety, they also carry satellite phones and other essential communication devices.

Porter welfare is very important to us. No more than 20 to 25 kg of total equipment for two hikers is carried by each porter, and we make sure that each porter has access to:

• Proper attire and footwear for elevated elevations
• Appropriate food and lodging
• Medical and accident insurance
• Equitable compensation in accordance with national norms
• Enough working hours and frequent rest periods will help avoid weariness.
• Instruction on basic first aid and safe carrying procedures

Vertex Holiday Safety Protocols During The Langtang Valley and Gosainkunda Trek

At Vertex Holiday, your safety is our top concern. We take stringent precautions to guarantee a safe trekking experience, such as routine health examinations and continuous observation of altitude sickness signs while you are hiking. Our guides are prepared to offer emergency care if necessary and are equipped with complete first-aid supplies. In the event of an emergency, we arrange for quick helicopter evacuations; however, the customer or your personal insurance usually covers the evacuation expenses. Our Kathmandu office also offers round-the-clock assistance to help you during your trekking journey.

•  Acclimatization briefings and routine health examinations
• First-aid-trained guides with complete medical kits
• Coordination of emergency evacuation (helicopter if necessary)
• 24/7 assistance from the Vertex Holiday office in Kathmandu
• Small group sizes and dependable communication devices

Essential Equipment for the Langtang Valley and Gosainkunda Trek:

Langtang Valley and Gosainkunda Trek, you must need normal sleeping bags, down jackets, good trekking boots, warm inner clothing, headwear for the sun and cold, Sun-block, and good water bottle, a hiking pole, and a crampon in winter season besides your belongings and necessary items.

If it’s too much to carry from home, one can buy or rent in Kathmandu or Pokhara at a reasonable price. Apart from this, Vertex Holiday recommends an essential equipment list for trekking here as they are helpful and provide good support.

Clothing Base:

• Layers 2–3 moisture-wicking T-shirts (synthetic or merino wool)
• 2 thermal base layers (top & bottom)
• Insulation Layers 1 fleece or down jacket
• 1 synthetic insulated jacket (for evenings)
• Outer Layers waterproof and windproof shell jacket (Gore-Tex or similar)
• Waterproof pants (for snow or rain)
• Trekking Pants & Shorts 1–2 pairs of trekking pants (lightweight, quick-dry)
• 1 pair of trekking shorts (optional)
• Underwear & Sleepwear 3–4 pairs of moisture-wicking underwear
• 1 pair of thermal sleepwear

Headwear & Handwear:

• Headwear warm beanie or wool hat
• Sun hat or cap (with neck protection)
• Buff or neck gaiter
• Sunglasses (UV-protected, glacier glasses recommended above 4,000m)
• Lightweight gloves (liner)
• Insulated waterproof gloves (for cold days)

Footwear;

•  Trekking boots (waterproof, ankle support)
• Camp shoes (sandals or Crocs for teahouses)
• 2 pairs of trekking socks (wool or synthetic)
• 2 pairs of thermal socks
• kneepad

Bags Daypack:

• 25–30L (for daily essentials)
• Rain covers for bags
• Dry bags or ziplocks (to keep clothes and electronics dry)

Personal Items & Accessories:

• Headlamp with extra batteries
• Reusable water bottles or hydration bladder (2–3L total capacity)
• Snacks (energy bars, trail mix, chocolates)
• Lightweight towel

Toiletries (biodegradable soap, toothbrush, etc.)

• Sunscreen (SPF 50+)
• Lip balm with SPF
• Hand sanitizer
• Wet wipes & toilet paper
• Small first aid kit (with altitude sickness meds like Diamox, ibuprofen, blister care)

Electronics:

• Power bank (10,000–20,000 mAh)
• Charging cables
• Plug adapter (Nepal uses Type C, D, and M sockets)
• Camera or smartphone

Documents :

• Passport + extra passport photos
• Copies of travel insurance (with emergency evacuation)
• Family Contact Person

Optional :

• (but useful) Trekking poles (collapsible, highly recommended)
• Gaiters (for snow or mud)
• Notebook/pen