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via Gosainkunda side trek (5 days)
Langtang Region, Nepal

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Highlights: Gosainkunda

Difficulty: moderate
via Gosainkunda

The Hindu sacred lake of Gosainkunda sits at an altitude of 4380 m (14,370 ft). This destination draws trekkers and pilgrims alike. The trail passes through villages, forests, and beautiful mountain vistas before arriving at the sacred lake.

Weather Conditions in April

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April is the peak of the ‘Spring Season’, with more moderate temperatures and still relatively few days of precipitation. Clear mornings and cloudy afternoons are typical, with clouds clearing up just before or just after sunset. Trekkers should also be prepared for the occasional rain shower, especially towards the end of the month. At high altitudes occasional snow storms are possible.

At a glance
On average there are 6 days with precipitation in April. The highest point on the trek is Gosainkunda at 4380 m. During April, expect high temperatures of around 10.1°C (50°F) and lows down to -5.9°C (21°F) at Gosainkunda.

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Tue Apr 23 (day 1)

Thulo Syabru (2120 m)

About 2-3 hours from Lama Hote
Expect typical high termperatures of about 23.7°C (75°F) and lows of about 7.7°C (46°F) in April.

Thulo Syabru
Wed Apr 24 (day 2)

Phoprang Danda (3150 m)

Expect typical high termperatures of about 17.5°C (64°F) and lows of about 1.5°C (35°F) in April.

Sing Gompa (3250 m)

About 5 hours from Tholu Syabru
Expect typical high termperatures of about 16.9°C (62°F) and lows of about 0.9°C (34°F) in April.

Sing Gompa
Thu Apr 25 (day 3)

Lauri Binayak (3660 m)

A 2-4 hour steep climb from Sing Gompa (the trail initially passes through pine forest then up the ridge to Lauri Binayak with views to Langtang Lirung and the Ganesh Himal to the west)
Expect typical high termperatures of about 14.4°C (58°F) and lows of about -1.6°C (29°F) in April.

Gosainkunda (4380 m)

About 5-6 hours from Sing Gompa or about 2-4 hours from Lauri Binayak (from Gosainkunda it's about a 40 min hike to get to the view point above Gosainkunda and about 1-2 hours to get to the pass)
Expect typical high termperatures of about 10.1°C (50°F) and lows of about -5.9°C (21°F) in April.

Gosainkunda

Highlights: Gosainkunda and Laurebina La
Difficulty: moderate
This route goes over the 4610 m (15,125 ft) Laurebina La pass offering expansive views over the region before descending to Helambu. Continuing through forests and villages the trail descends to the road head at Timbu.

Fri Apr 26 (day 4)

Lauri Binayak (3660 m)

About 1.5-2 hours from Gosainkunda
Expect typical high termperatures of about 14.4°C (58°F) and lows of about -1.6°C (29°F) in April.

Sing Gompa (3250 m)

About 2 hours down from Lauri Binayak
Expect typical high termperatures of about 16.9°C (62°F) and lows of about 0.9°C (34°F) in April.

Sing Gompa

Deurali (2580 m)

About 2-3 hours from Sing Gompa
Expect typical high termperatures of about 20.9°C (70°F) and lows of about 4.9°C (41°F) in April.

Deurali

Dhunche (2030 m)

Dhunche is about 1-2 hour down from Deurali or 7-9 hours down from Gosainkunda. Bus/Jeep to Kathmandu from Dhunche (not included) leaves in the morning.
Expect typical high termperatures of about 24.2°C (76°F) and lows of about 8.2°C (47°F) in April.

Sat Apr 27 (day 5)
Public bus from Dhunche to Kathmandu (Not Included)

Estimated cost: $10.00
Travel time: about 7 hours
Please pay the fare for your guide & porter (if you have hired one)

Kathmandu (1337 m)

Expect typical high termperatures of about 28.4°C (83°F) and lows of about 12.4°C (54°F) in April.

Kathmandu

by Amy (Australia) on Oct 15, 2019

Langtang Valley via Gosainkunda and Upper Langtang Day Hike led by Ang Tsering Sherpa

There were some pretty tough days getting back up to the higher altitudes after descending back down Langtang but this section of the walk seemed much quieter than the main Langtang route. There were a lot more Nepalese trekkers here going up to the lakes for religious ceremonies which was nice to witness. The lakes are spectacular and worth trying to allocate a couple of days to stay there rather than rushing back down.

by Timur on May 9, 2017

Langtang Valley Upper Langtang Day Hike and via Gosainkunda led by Mingma Nuru Sherpa