Langtang & Gosainkunda Trek – Trek Nearby Kathmandu

Langtang Gosainkunda trek is the one of the closest trekking routes from Kathmandu valley. Langtang-Gosainkunda region lies in the North-east part of Kathmandu valley and is one of the moderately challenging trek routes in Nepal. This trek is both naturally and culturally important. You can get 360 views of snow-topped mountains and panoramic Himalayan alpine scenery. The major attraction of this trek is Gosainkunda Lake – A holy place for pilgrimage for both Buddhists and Hindus.

Moreover, the Lake water is believed to have magical healing powers. According to Hindu mythology, Gosaikunda is the abode of Hindu deities Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. Here, in this Lake Lord Shiva was believed to have gained purity of his soul. During Janai Purnima, that is August full moon, many Hindu pilgrim visit this Lake and take Bath to purify their soul and they believe in doing so every sin are cleansed. There are 108 Lakes in this region among them Gosaikunda (4460m), Saraswatikunda and Ganeshkunda are the popular ones and fall closest to each other. This trial is best for those who want to explore the Himalayas both culturally and naturally and of course, nearest to Kathmandu Valley. This trek route consists of a surprising number of steep climbs uphill and stiff descents through deep alpine vegetation and glacial moraine. This region falls under Langtang National Park so you can get chance to spot Tigers, wild boar, red panda, pica, musk deer, Himalayan black bear, Himalayan Thar (wild goat), rhesus monkey, common langur, snow leopard, hawks, hoopoe, Cuckoos, barbets, owls, nightjars, laughing thrushes, black-capped sibias, Red-billed and Parakeets etc. more than 250 species of birds are the main attraction for the Langtang Trekking.

Langtang and Gosainkunda Trekking Highlights:

• This trek is moderately challenging and offers you the chance to explore the Himalayan beauty. You can have the view of different mountains like Langtang Himal, Dorje Lakpa, Langshisa Ri, Langtang Lirung, Langtang Ri and other peaks.
• During this trek, you will also get chance to enjoy the hospitality of Sherpa people and understand their cultures and traditions. The main inheritances of this region are Tamang and Sherpa, the origin of Tibetan, whose religion, culture, languages, and dress are similar to the Tibetan people. The craftsmanship, dress, traditionally built stone houses and the beautiful wooden carved goes back to the reflection of hundreds of years.
• You will ultimately visit beautiful Gosainkunda Lake having its own religious importance for Hindus and Buddhists. This trek starts from Kathmandu, taking you all the way to Syabrubesi- the place from where the actual trial begins. Then you will be trekking through Langtang valley collecting view of Himalayan landscapes and Mountains in Langtang Lirung range. Finally, you will reach Gosainkunda and enjoy a breathtaking view of Gosainkunda Lake and mountains. After that, you will pass by few more Lakes until you cross Lauribina Pass. Then you will be trekking in Helambu valley after you passed Lauribina pass. Then you will be walking all the way down to Ghopte then to Kutumsang. From Kutumsang, You will trek until you reach Chisopani. Trekking from Chisopani to Sundarijal and drive to Kathmandu will be the end of this beautiful trek.