Itinerary

1. Day 1: Arrival Kathmandu (1300m/4265ft)

   • Arrive at Kathmandu International Airport where you will be warmly welcomed by our representative and check in to the hotel. The rest of the day is free to explore this historic and vibrant city. 

   Meals: Welcome Dinner

   3* Accommodation

2. Day 2: Drive to Dhunche (1950m/6398ft)

   • In the morning, after breakfast, we have a trip orientation meeting, after which we will head for a drive to Dhunche, 117km from Kathmandu, where we need to pay the entrance fee to Langtang National Park. Just below Dhunche is the Trisuli Ganga River that flows from Gosaikund. Dhunche has a small Tamang Museum that provides insight into this ethnic group of Nepal. 

   Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

   Basic Guest House

3. Day 3: Trek to Chandanbari (3330m/10926ft) 6-8 hours/1380m ascent

   • The path from Dhunche to Chandanbari is a steep, arduous trek that climbs more than 1300m. Take a short cut down a ravine that rejoins the road at the bottom of the village.
   • Follow the road downhill to reach a level trail that follows the south bank of the Trisuli Ganga eastward through fields and pastures. The trail follows the north side of the river for a short while, then begins the steep climb towards the ridge. After the initial climb, the trail levels a bit, passing through the tiny village of Deorali (2660m) and then continues up to the ridge. 
   • Climb through a forest of firs and rhododendrons and reach a trail junction at Dimsa (3030m). 
   • From here, turn right and continue up past an army camp, then up through scrub and oaks to Sing Gompa, which is also known as Chandanbari. 

   Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

   Basic Guest House

4. Day 4: Trek to Gosaikunda (4400m/14436ft) 4-5 hours/1130m ascent

   • The trail climbs steeply up a ridge with great views of the village framed by snowcapped Ganesh Himal. The area on the northern slope is a sanctuary for the red panda, an endangered species. The trail crosses behind the ridge and stays in deep forests to reach a saddle at Chalang Pati (3550m) after a while. 
   • From here onwards, we are in the Gosaikund protected area where the killing of animals, the lighting of wood fires and grazing of goats is prohibited. 
   • Through the ascending trail with great views, we will reach Laurebina Yak (3920m). 
   • See the Annapurnas, Manaslu (8156m), the four peaks of the Ganesh Himal (with Paldor Peak), some enticing unnamed peaks in Tibet and finally Langtang Lirung. 
   • Now, the trail ascends into the alpine country above the treeline, up the ridge to a small concrete temple with a statue of Sakyamuni. 
   • Continue to goths for views of the waterfalls from the first of the lakes, Saraswati Kund. 
   • The trail leaves the ridge and heads high above the Trisuli Valley, spooky and very dangerous if covered with snow. The trail climbs gently to a spur marked by prayer flags and two rock carvings of Ganesh; as the second lake in the chain, Bhairav Kund comes into view, which is further 35 minutes third and largest lake Gosaikund. 

   Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

   Basic Guest House

5. Day 5: Acclimatize in Gosaikunda

   • At Gosaikund, there is a Shiva shrine, helipad and numerous stone shelters for pilgrims. Gosaikund which has a black rock in the middle is said to be the head of Shiva. According to legend, Lord Shiva created this high altitude lake when he pierced a glacier with his trident to obtain water to quench his thrust after consuming poison gathered from the churning of the oceans. There is a white rock under the water which is said to be the remnant of an ancient Shiva shrine. It is also said that the water from this lake disappears underground and surfaces in Kumbheswor pool next to the five-storey Shiva temple in Patan, more than 60 km away. 
   • For the best views of the lake, we will climb the ridge to two viewpoints (4640m) decorated with prayer flags. It is also possible to follow faint trails south from the southeast corner of the lake to a series of smaller half-frozen lakes: Dudh (Milk) Kund, Chandra (Moon) Kund, Ragat (Blood) Kund and finally Ama (Mother) Kund, along with views of Chhyarkung Chuli peak to the right. 

   Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

   Basic Guest House

6. Day 6: Trek to Laurebinayak Pass (4610m/15125ft) & Tharepati (3640m/11943ft)

   • This day is a long and arduous day of trekking. We will start climbing on a rocky trail from the northern side of Gosaikund lake and pass through more small lakes. Finally, we will reach Laurebina Yak Pass, exploring the fine views of surrounding hills and large lake Surya (sun) Kund just to the southwest. 
   • From the pass, the trail descends alongside a stream to reach Bhera Goth, from where we should not forget to take the lower trail because the upper trail has several steep parts that are extremely dangerous when there is snow. There is no food or accommodation on this trail until we reach Tharepati. 
   • Following the lower trail along a rough, knee busting descending route, we will reach the middle of the valley of Phedi. The concrete chorten beside the Dawa baby is a memorial to a Japanese victim of the Thai airbus crash in 1992. 
   • From Phedi, the route drops to a stream and then climbs through scrub bamboo to a crest crossing through a difficult rocky trail across moraines and dry stream and then descending through forests. 
   • Climbing in and out of ravines below the towering cliff of Thare Danda, we will reach Gopte (3440m). 
   • Descending from the ridge at Gopte, the trail makes numerous ups and downs across ravines and the boulders of old moraines.
   • Make a final descent to Tharepati, where we can climb to the ridge top for early morning views of Dorje Lakpa, Shisha Pangma and a line of peaks all the way to Khumbu. 

   Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

   Basic Guest House

7. Day 7: Trek to Gul Bhanjyang (2140m/7021ft) 5-6 hours

   • From Tharepati, we will descend steeply through dense pine forest to the appealing village of Magin Goth (3285m), from where we will pass many locals hauling bamboo and reach Mere Danda (3510m). 
   • After climbing Yurin Danda ridge, the sawtooth peaks above Langtang and Gosaikund soar into view and our trail ducks in and out of fir and rhododendron forest to reach Kutumsang (2450m) and continuing over the small pass, we descend the hill to reach the Tamang village of Gul (Golphu) Bhanjyang. 

   Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

   Basic Guest House

8. Day 8: Trek to Chisopani (2140m/7021ft) 5-6 hours

   • Passing a gleaming white Chorten, the path leads to a friendly sprawling Tamang village of Thotong at 2260m. We will have good views of the peaks as we climb up through rhododendron forests to the village of Lapchu Danda (2420m) and descending for 200m past a series of ruined huts and through fields and secondary forest to a larger village of Chipping (2170m). 
   • Now descending steeply, we will reach a small Chorten at the Sherpa village of Thakuni Bhanjyang, from where gentle descent takes us to Chhetri village of Pati Bhanjyang (1770m). 
   • Finally, through a muddy zigzag path with good mountain views, the trail continues among pine plantations to reach Chisopani village. 

   Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

   Basic Guest House

9. Trek back to Sundarijal (1350m4429ft) & Kathmandu

   • Trek back from Chisopani crossing Borlang Bhanjyang (pass) at 2440m and then trek down the Shivapuri ridge to the road at Sundarijal, Kathmandu, from where we will be picked up and dropped to the hotel. This is a leisure day which can be utilized by buying gifts and souvenirs for your friends and family. 
   • In the evening, you will be invited to join farewell reviewing great photos and sharing experiences of the trip. 

   Meals: Breakfast, Farewell Dinner

10. Fly back Home or extend your Holidays

    • If you prefer to stay longer, you can consult us for short tours such as game drive at national parks, rafting, mountain biking, Tibet, India or Bhutan tours etc.