Langtang and Gosaikunda Trek 10 Days

Langtang, Gosainkunda trek 2013

Langtang Region is marvelous attraction for tourists. One can set out this trek; drive out from Kathmandu to Dhunche either by local or reserved bus. Approximately 6 to 7 hours drive.

The Langtang Goshaikund trek is one of the popular and most beautiful trekking in Nepal. “Kund” refers to a lake in Nepali language. There are 108 lakes in this area and Goshaikund is the famous and most important religious places of pilgrimage, which is situated at an altitude of about 4380m. Surrounded by high mountains on the north and east, this lake is grand and picturesque. The lake remains frozen for six months in winter October to June.There are other nine famous lakes such as Saraswati, Bhairav, Sourya and Ganesh Kunda. Every year during Janai Purnima in August, thousands of Hindu pilgrims come here to lake holy bathe in the lake. The lake is believed to have formed from the digging of the land by the Trishul (holy three-pointed sword) of lord Shiva after he drank the poison from Samudramanthan and desperately wanted cold water to quench the overwhelming heat of the poison. The large rock in the center of the lake is said to be the remains of a Shiva shrine and it is also claimed that channel carries water from the lake directly to the tank at the Kumbheshwar Temple in Patan, 60 km to the south.

Facts of the Trek
Trek Name	Langtang Gosainkunda trek
Max. Altitude:	4380 m.
Trip Duration:	12 days
Trek Grade:	Moderate Plus
Accommodation:	Teahouse (Lodge to Lodge)
Meals:	Breakfast, lunch & Dinner
Transportation:	Tourist van / bus
Best Time:	Feb, March, April, May, Oct, Nov, Dec.
Per day Hiking:	5 to 7 hours

Cost: 1 person $ 1110.  2-5 $ 1065 per person.  6-9 $ 975 per person.  10 person above $ 865 per person.

Day to day Itinerary
Day 1	Arrival in Kathmandu
Day 2	Free day in Kathmandu
Day 3	Kathmandu to Syabru Beshi, Drive till trekking starting point.
Day 4	Syabru Beshi to Lama Hotel
Day 5	Lama Hotel to Langtang village.
Day 6	Langtang village to Kyanjing Gompa.
Day 7	Rest day at Kyanjing Gompa: Explore around the glacier and himalayan Yak pasture.
Day 8	Kynanjing Gompa to Lama Hotel.
Day 9	Lama Hotel to Big Syabru,
Day 10	Big Syabru to Sing Gompa.
Day 11	Sing Gompa to Gosainkunda Lake.
Day 12	Gosainkunda to Sing Gompa.
Day 13	Sing Gompa to Dhunche
Day 14	Dhunche drive back to Kathmandu
Day 15	Freeday in Kathmandu.
Day 16	Departure

Cost Includes:

1. Arrival and Departure transfer as per itinerary
2. Accommodation in Kathmandu with breakfast
3. All three time meals and teahouse accommodation while on trekking
4. A trekking Guide and necessary porters for the trekking part
5. Insurance of the trekking staffs

Cost Excludes:

1. International Airfare and tax
2. Nepal Visa fee
3. Lunch and Dinner while in Kathmandu
4. Hard, soft and all kinds of bottled drinks
5. Your travel insurancev
6. Personal Clothing’s
7. Other personal expenses and tips