Langtang Gosainkunda Trek- First Himalayan National Park in Nepal
Langtang Gosainkunda Trek in Nepal is a popular destination in Nepal for trekking near the capital city. Langtang region offers beautiful views of mountains, sceneries as you hike to higher elevations. The remote and spectacular view of Langtang Valley with the sacred Gosainkunda Lake makes your trek to the first Himalayan National Park of Nepal worth it offering you a wide variety of climatic zones, from subtropical to alpine.
You might be thinking that Langtang Valley trek can be crowded due to close accessibility from the capital, but despite being close to Kathmandu, Langtang valley trekking trails are quieter taking you through the traditional Tamang villages closer to the Langtang Lirung. The warm hospitality of the Tamang and Sherpa community will amaze you, making your adventure in this high pasture land with glacier view an unforgettable experience. Initiating your journey from Kathmandu, you’ll drive through Trishuli Bazaar and Dhunche to Syabrubesi to start your hike officially. Syabrubesi is a Sherpa village at the edge of the Langtang National Park in Nepal from where you’ll enter the Langtang Valley along the rivers and gorges passing oak and rhododendron forests as well.
You’ll connect your Langtang trek to Gosainklunda through Thulo Syabru after crossing Bamboo on your way back. To reach the sacred Gosainkunda, you’ll hike through villages like Thulo Syabru, Buddha Stupa, Cholang Pati, Laurebina and so on. Gosainkunda is a very sacred Lake for Hindus of Nepal and each year during the full moon of August devotees take the holy dip in this lake believing to clear the sins and purify the soul.
12 days Langtang Gosainkunda Trek difficulty is moderate which can be done by the first timers as well but with enough physical and mental preparation. Make sure to visit the old Langtang Village destroyed by the massive Earthquake of April 25, 2015 while on Langtang trek. Langtang Gosainkunda trek takes you on a wilderness and spiritual journey to the first Himalayan national park of Nepal. Langtang Gosaikunda trek cost are reasonable compared to other trek like Annapurna Base Camp and Everest Base Camp, Himalaya Arirang trek is flexible for trekking itinerary we fulfill your requirement trekking days and budget.
Best time to visit
End of February to the beginning of June and the beginning of September to end of December are the best seasons for trekking in Gosainkunda lake.