16-day Langtang Gosaikunda Trek, with 12 days of actual walking in the mountains, 1 day of driving, 1 day of a full-day Kathmandu heritage tour, and the other 2 days for arrival and departure. It reaches up to 4,610 meters (15,125 feet) at Lauribina La Pass. It is a moderate-level trek if there is no snow, but it can be a bit challenging with snow, and costs 900-1150 USD depending on the number of people in a group, and includes 3 nights' hotel accommodation in Kathmandu with breakfast, all meals and guesthouse accommodation in the mountains, trek permits, public bus transport to the trekking starting point, private transport to Kathmandu from the trek end point, and a guide.
Langtang Gosaikunda Trek
A Quick Glimpse
- Trip Duration: 16 Days
- Trekking Duration: 12 Days
- Starting Point: Kathmandu
- Ending Point: Kathmandu
- Maximum Elevation: 4,610 meters (15,124 feet)
- Difficulty Level: Moderate to Strenuous
- Best Seasons: September to December and March to May
- Key Highlights: Mountain views, lush forests, red panda and other wildlife, traditional villages and lifestyle, cultural and religious monuments, tranquil lakes, waterfalls, rivers, and more
- Mountain Views: Langtang Lirung, Ghangchhempo, Jugal, Gauri Shankar, Ganesh Himal, Manaslu, Annapurna, and more
- Customizable: Yes
Langtang Gosaikunda Trek is one of the most beautiful treks along the remote areas of Nepal, offering spectacular views of the Langtang Mountains. The Langtang Gosainkunda Lake trek offers magnificent views of verdant landscapes and majestic ponds of religious significance. The Langtang Gosaikunda Lake trek allows trekkers to reach Kyanjin Gompa, and in the second half of the trek, a pass leads to the serene Gosaikunda lakes. Tamang, the prevalent ethnic community along the Langtang Valley Gosaikunda trek, decorates the trails with their unique culture.
To the north of the Kathmandu Valley, trekking to Langtang Gosaikunda is popular in the Langtang region. It is an easy and renowned trek compared to the other trekking routes. One with no prior mountaineering experience who wants to explore the beauty of the Langtang region can trek the Langtang Gosainkunda Trek. Our Langtang Valley Gosaikunda Trek starts from Kathmandu Valley with a scenic drive to Syabrubesi. The trail ascends through the Langtang National Park and heads to Lama Hotel. From here, the trek passes through the pasturelands and reaches Ghodatabela. The quaint settlement of Langtang village lies ahead, and as you ascend further, the trek reaches the glorious Kyanjin Gompa. Retracing the steps to Lama Hotel, taking a different route, the trek crosses paths with the Lauribina-la pass trek and heads to the Gosaikunda Lakes. These lakes are revered for their beauty and, even more so, for their religious significance in Hinduism and Buddhism. These lakes are said to have hosted the mighty Hindu god Shiva and to celebrate his feats during the full moon in August. Also encompassing the Langtang Gosaikunda Helambu trek trails, the trek crosses the Lauribina-la pass (4610m) and descends through Ghopte, Chisapani, and Sundarijal.
Frolic Adventure has long been one of Nepal's best trekking and hiking organizers. Our experienced tourism team serves our clients with all their needs. Langtang Valley Gosaikunda Lake Trek is also made even more graceful by such a company and the availability of excellent transportation, accommodation, and guides.
Langtang Gosaikunda Trek Itinerary
Arrive in Kathmandu (1,350 m / 4,429 feet)
Upon your arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport, our representative will greet you and drop you off at the designated hotel. In the evening, you can enjoy the foods that best represent Nepali culture. Overnight stay at a hotel in Kathmandu.
Pre-Trip Meeting and Trek Preparation Day (Optional, Kathmandu Cultural Heritage Tour)
After a short briefing meeting with our manager about the trip, you are free for the rest of the day today. So, we suggest the Kathmandu Cultural Tour, which is really beneficial for understanding ancient Nepalese history, culture, ethnic groups, religions, beliefs, festivals, art, architecture, and more, including present changes in politics, development, and progress, along with the country's geographical structure, led by a tour guide. You will visit four UNESCO World Heritage Sites out of the 10 in Nepal: Kathmandu Durbar Square (Hanuman Dhoka Palace), Swayambhunath (Monkey Temple), Pashupatinath (Open Cremation), and Boudhanath, and return to the hotel to stay overnight after managing and packing your trek equipment.
Drive from Kathmandu to Sybrubensi (1,503 m / 5,019 feet) 6-8 hrs.
After breakfast, we will drive towards the northwestern valleys along the Trishuli Bazaar, enjoying the beautiful scenery of the high, snow-capped mountains in the Annapurna, Manaslu, and Ganesh Himal ranges. The route is almost along the green valley, passing through tranquil villages and rushing rivers. We will stop by Trishuli Bazaar and head to Dhunche. From Dhunche, we will descend to Sybrubensi. Overnight stay at Sybrubensi.
Trek from Sybrubensi to Lama Hotel (2,410 m / 7,906 feet) 5-6 hrs.
The first-day trail in the Langtang Gosainkunda trek crosses the Bhote Koshi River, which originates in Tibet and joins the Langtang Khola. We will cross a suspension bridge over the Langtang Khola and continue ascending along the trail, passing through the dense forests of oak and rhododendrons. Crossing the densely forested area, we will continue to Rimche and finally to the Lama Hotel. Overnight stay at the Lama Hotel.
Trek from Lama Hotel to Langtang Village (3,430 m / 11,253 feet) 5-7 hrs.
Initially, our trail gently climbs, then follows steeper sections through forested areas, leaving the Langtang Khola far behind. Witnessing Mt. Langtang Lirung (7227m) and lush meadows, we will cross a wooden log bridge to the Ghodatabela. We will cross many settlements of Tamang, forests of rhododendrons and prayer flags, and many miles to reach our final destination, Langtang Village. Overnight stay at Langtang Village.
Trek from Langtang valley to Kyanjin Gompa (3,870 m / 12,696 feet) 3-4 hrs.
It is a short walk to Kyanjin Gompa, which will take about 3-4 hours. The trail mostly winds across the Yak Pasture lands and through the villages of Mundu. We will also encounter and cross some wooden bridges and moraines before reaching Kyanjin Gompa. We will have lunch there and move to Kyanjin Gompa, the government-operated Cheese factory, along with our tourist guide. Overnight stay at Kyanjin Gompa.
Rest day at Kyanjin Gompa and explore day for the day hike.
Due to continuous trekking from Sybrubensi to Kyanjin Gompa, we need to acclimatize to the thinner air at this altitude. We need to rest and adjust to the increasing altitude, so we will use this day to explore nearby areas or go on a day hike. We will ascend to Kyanjin Ri (4350 m) and Tserko Ri (4984m), the highest point of this trek, or we can also hike up to the Langshisha Kharka. Enjoying the magnificent mountain views and the moraines, we will return to the Kyanjin Gompa. Overnight stay at Kyanjin Gompa.
Trek back from Kyanjin Gompa to Lama Hotel (2,410 m / 7,906 feet) 5-7 hrs.
We will descend the same trail early in the morning, following the Langtang Khola to Langtang village, then to Lama Hotel after passing Gumanechok. We will have lunch at Ghodatabela and continue down the steep descent on the same trail we ascended earlier. Overnight stay at the Lama Hotel.
Trek from Lama Hotel to Thulo Syabru (2,250 m / 7,381 feet) 5-7 hrs.
We begin the second half of the Langtang Gosainkunda Trek as the trail descends along the Langtang River, then ascends through pine, oak, and rhododendron forests to Thulo Syabru. Passing Bamboo and Doman on the way, we reach Thulo Syabru. This beautiful village has preserved the unique Tamang culture and offers magnificent views of the Ganesh Himal (7,124 m), Langtang Himal (7,227 m), and the surrounding ranges. Overnight stay at Thulo Syabru.
Trek from Thulo Syabru to Lauribinayak (3,910 m / 12,828 feet) 5-6 hrs.
This will be the steepest part of our trek. We will start our trek early in the morning and ascend the path to Dursagang. The trail continues through the forests, and we reach the high mountains that lead us to the top of Phulung Danda. The route from here ascends gently to Chopche, then continues steeply up a ridge with views of the snow-capped Himalayas, ending at Lauribinayak. Overnight stay at Lauribinayak.
Trek from Lauribinayak to Gosainkunda (4,380 m / 14,370 feet) 3-4 Hrs.
From Lauribinayak, the trail ascends above the tree line. After crossing a small bridge, we will see majestic views of the holy lake Gosainkunda. We will encounter Saraswatikunda, Bhairab Kunda, and Gosainkunda. Gosainkunda is a sacred lake; many pilgrims visit it during Janai Purnima. After enjoying the magnificent mountain views and the beautiful, mystic river, we will return to Lauribinayak. We will stay overnight there.
Cross the Lauribina la pass (4,610 m / 15,124 feet) And trek to Ghopte (3,430 m / 11,253 feet) 6-8 Hrs.
From Lauribinayak, we will walk to Gosainkunda and ascend for about 1.5 hours to reach the summit of the Lauribina Pass. The pass boasts exquisite views of the Himalayas in the Ganesh, Langtang, and Manaslu Himal ranges. The beautiful trail then descends steeply to Phedi and then to Ghopte. Overnight stay at Ghopte.
Trek from Ghopte to Kutumsang (2,470 m / 8,103 feet) 5-7 hrs.
After breakfast, we will follow ascending and descending trails along the region's curvaceous hills and through a few forested areas. We will reach Tharepati. It is a beautiful place on the ridge, offering magnificent views of the high snowy mountains and the trail towards Helambu. We will continue along the trail to reach Kutumsang. Overnight stay at Kutumsang.
Trek from Kutumsang to Chisapani (2,165 m / 7,103 feet) 6-7 hrs.
We will start our trail in the early morning along the ascending path and descend to Gul Bhanjyang. The trail ascends to Chipling and then descends steeply to the Thodung. The track keeps on ascending and descending until Chisapani. The trek crosses Thankune Bhanjyang and Pati Bhanjyang before reaching the viewpoint of the Gaurishankar range; it then heads to Chisapani. Overnight stay at Chisapani.
Trek from Chisapani to Sundarijal drive to Kathmandu and farewell dinner with Frolic Adventure.
This will be our last day of trekking. We will enter Shivapuri National Park, ascend to Borlang Bhanjyang, descend the trail, pass through the Park's dense forests to Mulkharka, and finally head down to Sundarijal. From Sundarijal, we will drive back to Kathmandu, and then we will have a farewell dinner hosted by Frolic Adventure Treks on the successful completion of the Langtang Gosainkunda Trek. Overnight stay at a hotel in Kathmandu.
Departure to the international airport for your final flight.
On the Langtang Gosainkunda lake trek, this will be your last day in Kathmandu. We will transfer you to the International airport for your scheduled flight, bidding you a final goodbye.
Langtang Gosainkunda, a 16-day trek itinerary, includes a full-day Kathmandu city tour and a standard itinerary. Remember us for a customized Langtang Gosainkunda trek itinerary. We offer 15-day Langtang Gosainkunda trek itineraries, 14-day Langtang Gosainkunda trek itineraries, Tamang heritage Langtang Gosainkunda combined trek itineraries, two-week Langtang Gosainkunda trek itineraries, and detailed Langtang Gosainkunda trek itineraries as per your demand.
Note: The first-day drive to Syabrubesi can be rerouted to pass through Thulo Syabru after the recent flood damage to Syabrubesi on 26th August 2026, until it recovers.
Route Map & Altitude Chart
Trip Cost Details
- Airport pick-up and drop-off by private car/van/bus.
- 3 nights' accommodation in a 3-star hotel, including breakfast as per the above itinerary, on a twin-sharing basis.
- Kathmandu to Syabrubesi by public bus
- Sundarijal to Kathmandu private transport.
- Your standard meal BLD during the trek, with a cup of hot tea/coffee for breakfast
- Fresh fruit after every dinner in the mountains
- All necessary paperwork, national park entry permits, TIMS cards, and monument entrance fees
- All accommodations in lodges/tea houses during the treks.
- An experienced, helpful, and friendly guide and porter (one for two trekkers)
- Salary, food, drinks, accommodation, transportation, and insurance for the guide and porter.
- Your travel insurance company will pay for the arrangement of an emergency helicopter service.
- Certificate of achievement
- Frolic Adventure invites you to a farewell dinner last night.
- All government taxes (GST) and Stationery expenses.

