Gosainkund and Langtang Trek

Gosainkund and Langtang Trek Overview

A 2-week trekking holiday in the accessible Langtang region of the Nepal Himalaya

North of Kathmandu (its peaks visible from the city on a clear day) the Langtang Himal is one of the most accessible trekking destinations in Nepal. We have just a short drive to the village of Sundarijal, where we start our approach to Langtang through the unspoiled region of Helambu. Five excellent days of trekking take us along the airy ridge of the Thare Danda and across the Laurebina La (4610m) to reach the sacred lakes at Gosainkund with fantastic views westwards to the Annapurnas, Manaslu and the Ganesh peaks. Then, after a long descent to Syabru, we hike up to the monastery village of Kyanjin at the heart of Langtang and have a free day there with the option to trek to the summit of Tsergo Ri (4984m) for views that include nearby Langtang Lirung (7225m) and the Tibetan 8000 metre peak of Shishapangma. It then takes just 2 days to hike back down the valley to the roadhead at Syabru Besi. Less busy than the Everest and Annapurna regions, this combination of Gosainkund and Langtang offers brilliant trekking amongst some of Nepal’s most spectacular landscapes.