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Christy Luhulsen
USA

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I had a wonderful, funny and beautiful trek. SImbir is lively guy and provides great service. Kul was really cool & mellow too. I’ll be back and hope to travel with those two guys again. They always made sure we were doing well and even helped a new friend we met on the trail.

I really thank to Tej for organized this entire trip.

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Langtang goshainkunda trekking !!! Deluxe Trip

 Langtang Gosaikunda trek lies north of Kathmandu and is third most popular trek of Nepal. It combines the remote and spectacular valley of Langtang, with the high mountain lakes at Gosainkund. Visit the beautiful Langtang National park and then trek to the end of the valley to view the wonderful mountains views. Following the Trisuli River north out of Kathmandu, we travel through Trisuli Bazaar and Dhunche to Syabrubensi, a Sherpa village located at the very edge of the Langtang National Park. We then swing east into the Langtang valley, crossing the river several times as we travel up along a gorge-like, lower section of the valley. We pass through oak and rhododendron forests and even cross glacial moraine on our way to the Tamang village of Langtang.

A little further up the valley is Kyangin Gompa, where we stop overnight and sample the local yak cheese. We pass through Nubamatang, nestled in a hidden valley, on our way up to view the glaciers, which mark the gateway into Tibet. Backtracking, we travel through Syabru and Sing Gompa to a high plateau, where the sacred lake Gosainkund is located. Crossing the Lauribenayak Pass (4610m./15213 ft.). There we are rewarded with the stunning views of the Manaslu, Ganesh Himal & even as far as the Annapurna massif. We continue south, leaving the Langtang region behind us as we travel through the Helambu valley to Chisapani. A series of undulating ridges offers delightful walking before descending to Sundarijal.

Overall, This area offer crossing passes, Superb mountain view, beautiful Holy lake like Gosainkunda, picturesque Sherpa village, impressive display of wild flower, an abundance of wild life, Monasteries and of course friendly local people and their culture.

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Fact of this trip
Trip Duration      17 days deluxe Trip
Max. Altitude: 4780m./15774ft.
Minimum Altitude: 1350m./4455 ft.
Grade: Moderate
Activities: Trekking
Accommodation: Teahouse (Lodge to Lodge)
Meals: Breakfast, lunch , Dinner with tea/coffee
Transportation: Car/ Van/ Tourist Bus
Trek Departure: Every day throughout the week
Group Size: 2 person (minimum) to 15 persons (maximum)
Best season: Feb, March, April, sep,Oct & Nov.
Available Time: All months
Per day hiking: 5 to 7 hours per day
Day by Day Itinerary

Day 1 : Kathmandu arrival
Arriving in Tribhuwan International Airport (TIA), you will be met by a Nepal Alternative Treks airport representative. Transfer by Private car/ Van (depends on size of group) to the selected hotel (hotel Marshyangdi) at thamel in Kathmandu(1290m./4273). Stay there overnight on B/B basis.

Day 2 : Visit world heritage sites in Kathmandu
Full day Kathmandu sight seeing (world heritages sites) -  Bhaktapur Durbar Square, Boudhanath stupa and Pashupatinath tremple by private car/van (depends on group size) and tour guide. Stay at same hotel on B/B basis.

Day 3: Kathmandu- Safru bensi
We take early Jeep drive from Kathmandu to Safru bensi via Dhunche(1966m./64878ft.) 7/8 hours. We drive through scenic foothills and ridgeline vistas Dhunche. This first part of our drive is quite smooth to Trishuli bazzar then drive rough road the rest to Safru bensi. Safru bensi(1680m./5544ft.) is the starting point of our trek. It is beautiful village stretched out along the ridgeline. Stay there overnight at lodge on FB basis.

Day 4: Safrubensi- Pairo- Bamboo- Lama Hotel
The trail leads to Lama hotel ( 2470m./8151 ft.) 6 hours walking. We head along the ridge of main Safru's main street and then drop to the Ghopche khola and then Pario. The trail ascends to Lama hotel and stay overnight there at lodge on FB basis.  En route one can see red pandas, monkeys and bears.

Day 5: Lama hotel-Ghora tabela- Langtang village
The trek continue to ascend gradually to Langtang village (3430m./11319ft.) 6 hours walking. As you continue climbing there are occasional glimpses of Langtang Lirung between the trees. As you reach Ghora Tabela, the trail emerges from the forest. While walking here, you can catch a glimpse of white monkeys and local birds. Once there was a Tibetan resettlement project, but now it is a Nepalese army post though it has no permanent inhabitants. The trail continues to climb gently and the valley widens, passing a few temporary settlements used by herders who bring their livestock to graze in the high pastures during the summer months. There is a monastery which we can visit shortly before arriving at the village of Langtang, the headquarters of the Langtang National Park. The houses of Langtang and its neighboring villages are of the flat-roofed Tibetan style, surrounded by stone walls enclosing fields of buckwheat, potatoes, wheat, turnips and barley. Stay there overnight at lodge on FB basis.

Day 6: Langtang village-Kyanjin Gompa
Trek from Langtang Village to Kyangjin(3980m./13134ft.) which takes about 3 hours. The trail climbs gradually through small villages and yak pastures as the valley opens out further and the views become more extensive. After crossing several small streams and moraines, the trail reaches the settlement at Kyangjin. Here is a small monastery and a government-operated cheese factory. We should arrive at Kyangjin by lunch time allowing time to acclimatize and explore the area. It is a dramatic setting, with snow covered peaks surrounding us in all directions. At this point, you can enjoy the panoramic view of Dorje Lakpa (6990m.), Langtang Ri (6370m.), Langtang Lirung (7245m.) and so on. We stay there overnight at lodge on FB basis.

Day 7: Explore
We explore the side hikes today. You will have four major different choices to visit as: walk up the moraine to see the spectacular ice faces and tumbling glaciers of Langtang Lirung, ascend Kyangjin Ri [4350m], climb Tserku ri ( 5350m.) or walk to Langsisa Kharka. We recommend you to climb ascend Kyangjin Ri for good view and easy ascend though we will take you any of those places as your interest after we brief  you about them. We will stay at same lodge overnight on FB basis after we come back from you day trip.

Day 8 : Kyanjin Gompa-Langtang village- Ghora Tabela- Lama hotel
We walk 6 hours down to Lama Hotel (2470m./8151ft.) . From Kyangjin you retrace your route, following the Langtang Khola to Langtang village and on to Ghora Tabela. After lunch you continue descent to Lama Hotel. Stay there overnight at lodge on FB basis

Day 9: Lama Hotel- Bamboo-Pairo- Thulo Sabru
We walk to Thulo sabru (2260m./7458ft.) 6 hours today. The trail descends in the beginning along the ridge on Syabru's main street and then drop to the Ghopche Khola and again descends to the Landslide. Afterwards, your trek ascends gently to Thulo sabru walking through bamboo forest. En route you will see red pandas, monkey and bear if you are lucky. Stay there overnight at lodge on FB basis.

Day 10: Thulo sabru-Sing gompa
We continue ascend to Sing Gompa(3330 m./10989 ft.) 5 hours walking today. The view of mountain will be wider today. We will see Langtang range, Ganesh himal, Tibetan Monestary, once we reach at Sing gompa. We walk through forest of Oak, hemlock and firs. We also will visit Local cheese factory there. We stay there overnight at lodge on FB basis.

Day 11: Sing Gompa-  Lauribinayak
We climb to Laurinayak( 3850m./12705 ft.) 4 hours walking today. It is beautiful walk through oak trees and better view of mountains. We walk shorter today to make sure for our climb to Gosainkunda for altitude mountains sickness and good mountains view with sunrise from Lauribinayak. You will see Langtang Lirung, Ganesh himal, Paldor peak, Dhoreje Lakpa, Manaslu, Annapurna range  in distance and panoramic picturesque of whole area in early morning. Stay there overnight at lodge on FB basis.

Day 12:  Lauribinayak- Gosainkunda
We ascend steep to Lauribinayak pass (3950m./13035 ft.) and gradual walk to Gosainkunda( 4460 m./14718ft.) 4 hours walking. We would see a dozen of lakes there. Among them the main lakes are Sarawoti kunda, Bhairav kunda and Gosainda.  According to the legend, the Gosainkunda was created by hindu god Shiva when he pierced glacier with his trident to obtain water to quench his thirst after having swallowed poison. So, the Gosainkunda is believed as holy lake and every year during July there will be Gosainkunda festival. Stay there overnight at lodge on FB basis.

Day 13: Gosainkunda-Lauribinayak pass-Fedi- Ghopte- Tharepati
We trek to Tharepati( 3490m./11517ft.) 6/7 hours walking. We have breakfast early morning and head to Lauribnayak pass (4780m./15774ft.). You will have charming view of Annapurna range, Manaslu, Ganesh hima, Lantang ri, Langtang Lirung, and Dhorje Lakpa then walk down to Fedi for lunch. You enter Helambu region now and will have different side of view. Walking through zigzag trail for couple of hours you will reach Tharepati and stay there overnight at lodge on FB basis.

Day 14: Tharepati-Magen Goth-Kutumsang
Following a ridge line the trails continues via lightly populated forest to Magen Goth from where view of Langtang and Gosaikund peak is dramatic and finally reaching to Kutumsang(2470m./8151ft.) after 5/6 hours walking. Stay there overnight at lodge on FB basis.

Day 15: Kutumsang-Golbhanjyang-Chisapani
The trail heads to Chisopani(2300m./7590ft.) 6 hours walking. It continuous down to Gul Bhanjyang and steep down hill to pati  Bhanjyang , a small fine village. After reaching Pati Bhanjyang, the trail leads up to Chisapani and stay there overnight at lodge.

Day 16: Chisapani- Sundarijal - Kathmandu  
It is magnificent view of Annpurna range, Manaslu, Ganesh himal, Lantang range and Everest early morning then walk through Shivapuri National park and Mul Kharka village to Sundarijal(1350m./4455ft.). You will have great view of Kathmandu valley along the way and different types of birds and animals. It takes about 4 hours walking then drive to Kathmandu by private car for an hour and stay overnight at Hotel Marshyangdi on b/b plan. In the evening, you are cordially invited to a farewell dinner where you will experience typical Nepali food and cultural entertainment, courtesy of Nepal Alternative Treks.

Day 17: Nepal Alternative Treks provides you free transportation to Trivuwan international airport and departure to your home or other destination.

FootNote:

B/B = Bed and Breakfast, B = breakfast. L = Lunch, D = Dinner,
FB = Full board.( accommodation, breakfast, lunch, Dinner with tea/coffee).
M .= meter. f .= Feet, km =kilometre

Cost Includes:
  • Free pick up and drop by car/van/ from/to international airport.
  • 3 nights deluxe 3***hotel (Hotel Marshyangdi) at thamel in Kathmandu on b/b plan.
  • One full day sightseeing in Kathmandu with professional tour guide by private car/Van.
  • All meals during the trekking (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, with tea/coffee).
  • Lodge accommodation during the trekking.
  • One experienced, educated, well trained, fluent English speaking, friendly, specialized in Langtang region and government authorized trekking guide including required porters (one porter for two clients).
  • Guide's food, accommodation, salary, insurance, transportation and equipments.
  • Porter's food, accommodation, salary, insurance and equipments.
  • Kathmandu-Safrubensi by private Jeep and Sundarijal-Kathmandu by private Car.
  • Langtang national park fee and TIMS (Trekker's information management system) card.
  • First aid medical box.
  • Trekking equipments as sleeping bag and down jacket etc.
  • Farewell dinner in Kathmandu.
  • Complementary Trekking Certificate of Completion.
Cost Excludes:
  • Hard and soft table drinks such as coke, fanta, mineral water, beer.
  • Personal Travel insurance.
  • Rescue operation.
  • International air fare.
  • Nepal tourist visa fee ( $ 25 for 15 days and $ 40 for 30 days multiple entry visa).
  • Tips for guide and porter.( Highly suggested  but not compulsory).
If you would like to extend your holiday then below the options are highly suggested.

1. One day Trishuli river rafting.
2. Full day world heritage sites city tour as Bhaktapur, Boudhanath, Pashupatinath and Monkey temple.
3. One night two days Nagarkot sunrise and mountain view and 3 hours hiking trip.
4. One  night Two days Dhulikhel tour.
5. Two  nights Three  days Trishuli river rafting + Chitwan Jungle safari.
6. 1/2/3 hours Trekking thai massage.

7.Mountain flight.

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