Mar 16 - Mar 27, 2025 unconfirmed
Langtang Valley via Gosainkunda and Upper Langtang Day Hike
(12 days)
Langtang Region,
Nepal
Rating:
| 18 reviews
Difficulty: moderate
Public trek | 1 interested and 0 confirmed trekkers
For 1 person to join this trek
Guide & Permits Only
Price drops to $288 if 1 interested trekker joins this trek
Teahouse lodging, food, & transportation paid separately.
Food & Lodging
In order to provide you with the best possible price and to get as much money as possible directly to the people who are actually doing the work, we do not charge you in advance for teahouse lodging and food. The guide will be able to book accommodation for the group in advance during high season. However, you will pay the teahouse owner directly for food and lodging. Budget at least $25 a day for food and lodging to be paid in cash directly to the teahouse. Estimated food & lodging for this trip $300 per person.
Transportation
For 'Guide & Permit Only' treks we do not include transportation to/from the trail head. Your guide will help you arrange transportation to the trail head in the case where public bus tickets or a hired private vehicle is required. In addition to your own fare, please pay the fare of your guide and porter (if you have hired one) for public buses and public jeeps. In the case of flights, a fee for the guides transportation is included in the price. You have the option of allowing us to also book your flight this ensures that your guide can be on the same flight. You are also free to book your own flight with the airlines directly if you wish please let us know your flight information if you book your own tickets. If you are on trek in which multiple trekkers have joined we will provide you with the contacts of other members of your trek so that you can arrange your transportation together.- Permits Langtang National Park Entry and TIMS Card
- Guide Guide's wages, food, lodging, and insurance
- VAT Tax 13% Nepal Government Tax
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Porter
Each porter may carry no more than 20 kg (44 lb). One porter is usually enough for 2 people's gear.
Government required insurance covers the porter in case of an accident while on the trip.
$20 per day per porter
+ $30 per porter for porter's insurance
+ $2.21 per day per porter for vat tax (porter)
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A great option for those with less time, the Langtang valley trek allows trekkers to get high into the Himalayas without having to climb a high pass. Although the region was devastated by the 2015 earthquake when Langtang village was completely destroyed by a massive avalanche, the region is recovering and trekking routes are open in this spectacular valley.
Side trip Upper Langtang Day Hike: This day hike from Kyangjin Gompa leads to the pristine Upper Langtang Valley toward the head of the valley and the Langtang glacier (about 6 hours’ round trip to the glacial view point). There are no teahouses past Kyangjin Gompa so you’ll have to take a packed lunch, but you’ll get to experience the wild beauty of the region.
Side trip 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 March
March is the start of the ‘Spring Season’ when temperatures begin to rise from their winter lows. By the end of March, temperatures are significantly warmer at lower elevations and hot air from the valleys tend to create clouds in the mountains during the afternoons. Mornings are generally clear, with the clearest weather coming just after sunrise. At high altitudes, while generally warmer than the previous months snow is still possible, and heavy snow storms in March are not unheard of. Mornings and nights are still cold.
At a glance
On average there are 4 days with precipitation in
March. The highest point on the trek is
Kyangjin Ri at
4779 m. During
March, expect high temperatures of around
4.7°C (40°F)
and lows down to
-12.3°C (10°F)
at Kyangjin Ri.
Langtang Valley via Gosainkunda and Upper Langtang Day Hike
(Elevation Profile)
Itinerary
(12 days /
11 nights
)
created by
Drew
| Sun Mar 16 (day 1) |
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Kathmandu (1337 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 25.4°C (78°F) and lows of about 8.4°C (47°F) in March. |
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Public bus from Kathmandu to Syapru Besi
(Not Included)
Estimated cost:
$10.00
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Syapru Besi (1450 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 24.7°C (76°F) and lows of about 7.7°C (46°F) in March. Overnight |
| Mon Mar 17 (day 2) |
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Lama Hotel (2500 m)
About 5-6 hours from Syapru Besi, depending on the group and guide may spend the first night after Lama Hotel Overnight |
| Tue Mar 18 (day 3) |
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Ghora Tabela (2950 m)
About 2 hours from Lama Hotel |
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Langtang Valley (3500 m)
About 6-7 hours from Lama Hotel or 4-5 from Ghora Tabela Overnight |
| Wed Mar 19 (day 4) |
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Kyangjin Gompa (3860 m)
About 3-4 hours from Langtang Valley Overnight |
| Thu Mar 20 (day 5) |
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Upper Langtang Valley (4000 m)
Out and back day hike to explore the upper Langtang Valley. |
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Kyangjin Gompa (3860 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 10.2°C (50°F) and lows of about -6.8°C (20°F) in March. Overnight |
| Fri Mar 21 (day 6) |
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Kyangjin Gompa (3860 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 10.2°C (50°F) and lows of about -6.8°C (20°F) in March. Overnight |
| Sat Mar 22 (day 7) |
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Kyangjin Ri (4779 m)
About 1-2 hours up and an hour back down. |
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Langtang Valley (3500 m)
About 2 hours from Kyangjin Gompa |
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Ghora Tabela (2950 m)
About 5 hours from Kyangjin Gompa or 3 hours from Langtang Valley Overnight |
| Sun Mar 23 (day 8) |
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Lama Hotel (2500 m)
About 1-1.5 hours from Ghora Tabela |
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Thulo Syabru (2120 m)
About 2-3 hours from Lama Hote Overnight |
| Mon Mar 24 (day 9) |
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Phoprang Danda (3150 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 14.5°C (58°F) and lows of about -2.5°C (28°F) in March. |
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Sing Gompa (3250 m)
About 5 hours from Tholu Syabru Overnight |
| Tue Mar 25 (day 10) |
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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) |
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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) Overnight |
| Wed Mar 26 (day 11) |
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Lauri Binayak (3660 m)
About 1.5-2 hours from Gosainkunda |
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Sing Gompa (3250 m)
About 2 hours down from Lauri Binayak |
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Deurali (2580 m)
About 2-3 hours from Sing Gompa |
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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. Overnight |
| Thu Mar 27 (day 12) |
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Public bus from Dhunche to Kathmandu
(Not Included)
Estimated cost:
$10.00
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Kathmandu (1337 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 25.4°C (78°F) and lows of about 8.4°C (47°F) in March. |
