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Langtang Gosaikunda Trek

A longer Langtang route combining Kyanjin Gompa, sacred Gosaikunda lakes, and the Helambu exit.

Duration

13 days

Difficulty

Moderate-Challenging

Max altitude

4,610 m near Gosaikunda

Best months

Mar-May, Sep-Nov

Route overview

This route extends the Langtang Valley trek into a bigger traverse. After the Kyanjin side, it climbs toward Laurebina and the Gosaikunda lake basin before crossing toward the Helambu side.

Trail sequence

Syabrubesi

Langtang Village

Kyanjin Gompa

Thulo Syabru

Laurebina

Gosaikunda

Ghopte

Kutumsang

Sundarijal

Highlights

Kyanjin Gompa and upper Langtang valley

Gosaikunda sacred lake basin

Laurebina ridge views

Traverse-style exit toward Sundarijal

Preparation

Build up to 4-6 hour hikes with a loaded daypack

Practice steady uphill pacing and stair climbs

Carry tested layers, rain protection, and broken-in boots

Plan an acclimatization buffer around high-altitude days

Day-wise itinerary

Drive to Syabrubesi

1,550 m

Reach the trailhead and prepare for the valley ascent.

Syabrubesi to Lama Hotel

2,380 m

Follow forest and river trails into Langtang.

Lama Hotel to Langtang Village

3,430 m

Gain altitude and enter the wider upper valley.

Langtang Village to Kyanjin Gompa

3,870 m

Reach the monastery village and settle in.

Kyanjin Ri hike

4,773 m

Take a viewpoint hike before leaving the upper valley.

Kyanjin Gompa to Lama Hotel

2,380 m

Descend back through Langtang Village.

Lama Hotel to Thulo Syabru

2,230 m

Shift toward the Gosaikunda approach.

Thulo Syabru to Laurebina

3,910 m

Climb through forest and ridge sections.

Laurebina to Gosaikunda

4,380 m

Reach the sacred lakes and rest near the basin.

Gosaikunda to Ghopte

3,430 m

Cross high terrain carefully and descend toward Helambu.

Ghopte to Kutumsang

2,470 m

Continue the traverse through forested ridges.

Kutumsang to Sundarijal and drive

1,460 m

Finish the walk and return toward Kathmandu.

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