The Langtang valley is aptly called ‘the valley of glaciers’. Here, mountain rise, soaring towards the sky. The valley offers pine forest, swift mountain streams, rugged rock and snowcapped peaks, grassy downs and meadows strewn with daisies and wild primal. A variety of sights including Buddhist monasteries, a cheese factory, yaks, glaciers and mountain lakes make this trek an exciting one. This trek offers the experience of being in a typical Sherpa village and many ancient monasteries. It is a golden chance to learn about life in our villages.
You follow a rugged trail with dramatic views; to the west Himal chuli (7893m) Manaslu (8156mm) and Ganesh Himal (7406m). On a clear day, even the Annapurna range can be seen rising up behind and to the north across the valley is Langtang Lirung. You pass a few huts in the high picture of Laurebina, cross a small ridge and have our first views of the holy lakes. There are about a dozen lakes in the Gosainkunda Basin, the main three being Saraswatikunda, Bhairabkunda, and Gosainkunda. According to legend, Shiva created Gosainkunda when he pierced a glacier with his trident to obtain water to quench his thirst after having swallowed a poison that threatened to destroy the world.
This trek brings you to the Langtang Valley surrounded by Himalayan Peaks. Langtang Lirung-7240m and Ganesh Himal are the highest in the region. Trek up to Kyanjingompa and excursion to Tshergo Ri would acclimatize you well for further trek to Ganja La pass. The trek then turns straight south into the valley of Helambu via the Ganja La pass which is more exciting and challenging as well.
Itinerary:
Days 01:Drive fromKathmandu to Sundarijal (1350m.) which takes about one hour and then the uphill walk to Chisopani.
Day 02: Trek from Chisopani to Kutumsang (2446m.) and it takes about six and half hours.
Day 03: Trek from Kutumsang to Ghopte via Magen Goth (3514m.) and Tharepati Pass (3650m.) which takes about six hours.
Day 04: Trek from Ghopte to Gosaikunda (4361m.) that takes approximately seven hours.
Day 05: Rest at Gosaikunda. The large lake Gosaikunda is at an elevation of 4361m.
Day 06: Trek from Gosaikunda to Chandanbari (2350m.) which takes about five hours.
Day 07: Trek from Chandanbari to Syabru Gaon (2210m.) that takes approximately four hours.
Day 08: Trek from Syabru Gaon to Lama Hotel (2380m.) and it takes about five hours.
Day 09: Trek from Lama Hotel to Langtang (3500m.), it takes about five hours.
Day 10: Trek from Langtang to Kyangjin Gompa (3800m.) and it takes about three hours.
Day 11: Rest at Kyangjin Gompa for excursion.
Day 12: Trek and climb up to Tserko Ri (5033m.) and trek back to Kyangjin Gompa which takes about seven hours.
Day 13: Trek from Kyanjing Gompa to Ngegang (4000m.) which takes about five hours.
Day 14: Trek from Ngegang to Keldang (5106m.) via Ganja La (5100m.) which takes about five and half hours.
Day 15:Trek from Keldang to Dukpu (4080m.) which takes about five and half hours.
Day 16: Trek from Dukpu to Tarkeghyang (2740m.) that takes approximately five hours.
Day 17: Trek from Tarkeghyang to Kakani (1991 m.) via Shermathang (2740 m.) which takes about five hours.
Day 18: Trek from Kakani to Talamarang (960 m.) and it takes about four hours.
Day 19: Trek from Talamarang to Chisopani (2215 m.) and it takes about seven hours.
Day 20: Trek from Chisopani to Sundarijal which takes about four hours and drive from Sundarijal to Kathmandu by bus which takes about one hour
