Gosainkunda Pass Trekking

About Trip

Gosainkunda pass trekking is situated close to the Tibetan border. It is remote valley enclosed by snow-capped mountains that ends in the peak of Langtang Lirung (7246m). Since the Gosainkunda pass trekking offers superb Himalayan views including of Langtang lirung, Dojre lakpa, Gaurishanker, Rolwaling himalayan range, Langtang Himalayan range and Annapurna himalayan range among others, asl well as the holy lake Gosainkund lake, Tibetan monasteries, wild animals such as mountain Thar, snow leopards, jackal, ted panda, rabbit, monkeys therefore, it has been on the centre of attraction among many tourists coming to Nepal. The Langtang forests are also well known for their wildlife, including red pandas, Himalayan black bear, wild boar and langur monkeys. Similarly, you also can sight monkeys between Syabru and Ghora Tabela. The views of snow capped mountains Langtang Lirung, Pemthang Ri, Langshisha Ri, Dorje Lakpa, and Kangchenpo, Tilmans fluted peak seem really awesome.

Gosainkunda Pass TrekkingThe trekking begins Syabru Bensi, which is seven or eight hour drive from Kathmandu, then we trek through larch and rhododendron forests which is rich in wild flowers and birds, explore the head of the valley getting close to the glacier system. Finally we climb on the nearby peak for amazing mountain views. Subsequently, from the place, we ascend up and pass the holy lake Gosaikunda and enter Helambu via the Laurebina pass (4610m). In between we can enjoy with the stunning views of Mt. Manaslu, Ganesh Himal and the Annapurna massif. During the trekking, we pass through the sub-tropical jungle, then a dense forest of oak, birch and pine, and the valley, which is of alpine meadows and yak pastures. When we descend from the upper Langtang Valley, we retrace the route back to Syabru village than continue trek to holy Gosainkund lake. After crossing Gosainkund pass (4610m), trail continues and leads to the Helambu valley then we make almost a circle going through Tharapati, Tarkeghyang, Sermathang to Melamchi pul bazaar then by private vehicle or by bus, we return back to Kathmandu.

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Day to Day Itinerary

Day 01:Arrival in Kathmandu and transfer to Hotel.

Day 02:Drive to Syabrubesi - 1966m (175Km, approx. 7 hr drive)

Day 03:Trek to Lama Hotel - 2470m (5-6 hrs)

Day 04:Trek to Langtang - 3100m (6-7 hr)

Day 05:Trek to Kyanjin Gompa - 4060m (3 hr)

Day 06:Excursion to Tsergo Ri - 4950m and back to Kyanjin Gompa

Day 07:Trek to Lama Hotel - 2470m

Day 08:Trek to Thulo Syabru - 2230m

Day 09:Trek to Sing Gompa - 3254m (5-6 hr)

Day 10:Trek to Gosainkunda - 4000m (5-6 hr)

Day 11:Excursion to Surya peak - 5100m and back to Gosainkunda

Day 12:Trek to Ghopte crossing over Laurebina Pass - 4610m (6-7 hr)

Day 13:Trek to Tharepati - 3500m (5 hr)

Day 14:Trek to Kutumsang - 2470m (5-6 hr)

Day 15:Trek to Chisapani - 2300m (6-7 hr)

Day 16:Trek ends at Sundarijal - 1360m then drive to Kathmandu

Day 17:Transfer to airport