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Kathmandu: 14-Day Langtang Gosaikunda Trek

1. Kathmandu: 14-Day Langtang Gosaikunda Trek

Embark on an unforgettable journey to one of the world's holiest lake. See the place that numerous Hindu pilgrims from Nepal, India, and other countries visit to pay their homage to the Gosainkunda Lake every year. This 14-day tour takes you through an area that has gained popularity but is still one of the best ways to explore the Himalayas away from the crowds. Discover its natural beauty and magnificent views over the great Himalayas. Seize the opportunity to travel through some of the most enticing landscapes the Himalayas has to offer. From Kathmandu follow the trail to Dhunche and from Dhunche along the ridge through beautiful rhododendron and juniper forests up to Gosainkunda Lake and back to Kathmandu. Itinerary Day 1 Meet your guide at your hotel and then relax on a 7-hour bus ride until you arrive in Syabrubesi (1,610 meters). Stay overnight at the guest house. Day 2 5.5-hour trek from Syabrubesi To Lama Hotel (2,480 meters). Stay overnight at the guest house. Day 3 5-hour trek from Lama Hotel To Langtang Village (3,541 meters). Stay overnight at the guest house. Day 4 4-hour trek to Kyanjin Gompa (3,830 meters). Stay overnight at the mountain lodge Day 5 7.5-hour trek From Langtang Village to Chorkari Ri (5,050 meters) and back to Kyangjn Gompa. Stay overnight at the guest house. Day 6 6-hour trek down To Lama Hotel (2,480 meters). Stay overnight at the guest house. Day 7 5.5-hour trek From Lama Hotel to Thulo Syabru (2,200 meters). Stay overnight at the guest house. Day 8 5-hour trek from Thulo Syabru to Sing Gompa (3,580 meters). Stay overnight at the guest house. Day 9 5-hour trek from Sing Gompa To Gosainkunda (4,380 meters). Stay overnight at the guest house. Day 10 6-hour trek over the Lauribina Pass (3,600 meters). Descend to Phedi (3,420 meters). Stay overnight at the guest house. Day 11 Trek From Phedi To Thadepati (3,690 meters). Stay overnight at the guest house. Day 12 Trek from Thadepati to Kutumsang (2,470 meters). Stay overnight at the guest house. Day 13 Trek from Kutumsang to Chisapani (2,215 meters). Stay overnight at the guest house. Day 14 Trek To Sundarijal (1,460 meters) and drive back to Kathmandu.

From Kathmandu: 11-Day Langtang Valley Trek with Porter

2. From Kathmandu: 11-Day Langtang Valley Trek with Porter

Day 01: Kathmandu (1,320m)  Arrive at Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) where you will be received by a representative and transferred to the hotel. Overnight stay at 3-star hotel. Day 2 : Kathmandu to Syabru Bensi (2,581m)  Take an early drive from Kathmandu to Syabru Bensi via Dhunche (1,966m). Drive through scenic foothills and ridgeline vistas to Dhunche. The first part of the drive up to Trishuli Bazar is quite smooth. Syabru Bensi is a beautiful village stretched out along the ridgeline and is the starting point of your trek. Overnight stay in Syabru Bensi at a teahouse lodge. Day 3: Syabru Bensi to Lama Hotel (2,470m) Trek from Syabru Bensi to Lama Hotel (2,470m). The trail goes along the ridge of Syabru Bensi’s main street, drops to the Ghopche Khola (2,050m), and then to Pairo (1,810m). From this point, the trail goes to Rimche (2,400m) through Bamboo (1,960m) and finally ends at Lama Hotel. Along the way, you may see red pandas, monkeys, and bears. Overnight stay at teahouse lodge. Day 4: Lama Hotel to Langtang Village (3,430m) After having lunch at Lama Hotel, trek to Langtang village (3,430m) via Ghore Tabela (3,000m) which takes about 6 hours. See the grazing grounds of yak on the way where local people bring their livestock in the high pastures during the summer months. Pay a short visit to a monastery before reaching the destination of Langtang village. Overnight stay at teahouse lodge. Day 5: Langtang Village to Kyanjin Gompa (3,870m)  Trek from Langtang Village to Kyanjin Gompa (3,870m). It takes about 3 hours to reach the destination. Overnight stay at teahouse lodge. Day 6: Kyanjin Gompa Excursion Day  Acclimatize at Kyanjin Gompa and go for an excursion to utilize your time. Walk up the moraine to see the spectacular icefalls and tumbling glaciers of Langtang Lirung, or ascend Kyanjin Ri (4350m). Overnight stay at teahouse lodge. Day 7: Kyanjin Gompa to Lama Hotel (2,470m) From Kyanjin Gompa, have lunch at Ghora Tabela then trek the steep descent to Lama Hotel. Overnight stay at teahouse lodge. Day 8: Lama Hotel to Sybru Bensi (1,460m)  Trek from Lama Hotel to Sybru Bensi (1,460m). Along the way, see red pandas, monkeys, and various species of bird. You may also be fortunate to experience the rich culture of the Tamang people and see how they weave clothes. Overnight stay at teahouse lodge. Day 9: Syabru Bensi to Kathmandu (1,320m)  Drive back to Kathmandu from Syabru Bensi, passing through the rural settlements on the way back to the hotel. Overnight stay at 3-star hotel. Day 10: Sightseeing in Kathmandu  Enjoy sightseeing in Kathmandu, including Swayambhunath Stupa, Pashupatinath Temple, Boudhanath Stupa, and Patan Durbar Square. Overnight stay at 3-star hotel. Day 11: Transfer to Kathmandu Airport You’ll be dropped off at Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) where the tour will officially end.

Kathmandu: 10-Day Gosaikunda Trek

3. Kathmandu: 10-Day Gosaikunda Trek

Day 1: Following your arrival to Kathmandu, you will be taken for an overnight at your hotel. Day 2: You will meet in the morning with your guide with whom you will drive to Sundarijal. From there you will trek to Chisapani, walking for 4 hours to overnight at a tea house. Day 3: Your third day will begin with a trek to Kutumsang, throughout which you will pass through the Tamang Village whilst witnessing the splendid views of the Himalayan ranges on your way to reach Kutumsang. Day 4: On your fourth day you will trek to Tharepati, passing through pine and rhododendron forest and enjoying the great views down into the Helambu Valley. Day 5: Trek To Phedi Walking for 5 hours on a trail which descends to a stream and ascends along the ridge. Passing through rhododendron and juniper forests, this trek offers an unimaginable view of the Laurebina Pass. Day 6: Today you will pass four small lakes and descend through rugged trials to reach Gosaikunda. There are three sacred lakes in Gosainkunda, which consist of Saraswati Kunda, Bharavi Kunda, and Gosaikunda. At the conclusion of the day you will reach Gosainkunda. Day 7: From Lake Saraswati Kunda, the trail ascends to a ridge. There you will discover good views across the Langtang Valley to Langtang Lirung. To the west you will see dramatic views of Himalchuli, Ganesh Himal, and Manaslu, and from this ridge you will descend to Sing Gompa via Laurebina. Day 8: Trek all the way down to Dhunche through a forest of oaks, firs, and rhododendrons. Dhunche is the district headquarter of Rasuwa. Day 9: Today you will enjoy a 6-hour local drive to Kathmandu, where you will overnight in a hotel. Day 10: Your final day will see you dropped off at the airport.

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