Langtang & Gosainkund Lakes
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- No booking fees
- COVID-19protected
- Trekking and Hiking
- Walking tour
- Family
- Customizable
- duration 15 days
- tour type Small group Request as private
- age requirement 16-95 yrs
- max group size 14
- guiding method Fully guided
- Tour Code BM-11137
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- Operated in English
- Starts Kathmandu, Nepal
- Ends Kathmandu, Nepal +10
- Visit the holy Gosainkund Lake nestled amid the mountains
- Enjoy varied scenery: mountain panoramas, rhododendron forests, glaciers and gompas
- Experience far fewer trekkers than in other Nepal trekking regions
- See fantastic flora and fauna in spring
- Enjoy views of the great peak of Langtang Lirung
The stunning Langtang Valley lies to the north of Kathmandu and sees fewer trekkers than the Annapurna or Everest regions. In autumn (fall), it is blessed with superb views of mighty Langtang Lirung (23,773ft/7,246m), while in spring it comes alive with birds and flowers. This trek takes us to the glaciers below Langtang Lirung, perhaps the summits of Kyanjin Ri or Tsergo Ri (optional) for some magnificent panoramas, and the spectacular holy lake at Gosainkund, an important place of pilgrimage. Parts of the Langtang Valley and Langtang village were devastated in the 2015 earthquake and, now the lodges have been repaired or rebuilt, the best way to show support is for trekkers and tourism to return. Our new route makes use of the best lodges and forms more of a circuit that the traditional trail.
Why trek with Exodus? One of the highest staff-to-traveller ratios on the trek with one staff member to every four travellers More than 30 years’ experience organising treks in Nepal Carefully planned ascent rates and itineraries with built-in acclimatisation and contingency days Experienced English-speaking local leaders who are qualified in first aid and trained to recognise and deal with altitude sickness All staff (leaders, guides and porters) are fully insured and paid a fair wage Staff carry oxygen, a first-aid kit, and self-assessment acute mountain sickness cards, used to monitor every traveller at altitude Speak to Exodus office staff who have done the trek themselves
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Day 1: Start Kathmandu
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Day 2: Drive to Syabrubesi
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Day 3: Walk to Sherpagaon, a small village on terraces above the Langtang River
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Day 4: Trek through forest to Ghora Tabela via Rimche and Chhunama
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Day 5: A poignant walk as the trail crosses the debris that engulfed Langtang village in the 2015 earthquake; continue to Kyanjin Gompa
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Day 6: Daywalk to a viewpoint to see impressive peaks and glaciers; option to climb Tsergo Ri
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Day 7: Retrace our route past Ghora Tabela to Lama Hotel, a cluster of lodges in the forest
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Day 8: Descend to the river; cross over and continue past Bamboo and Pairo, then climb to the ridgetop village of Syabru
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Day 9: Steep climb through scrub forest and rhododendron thickets to Sing Gompa
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Day 10: Spectacular ridge walk to Gosainkund Lake
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Day 11: Cross the Laurebena Pass to Gopte
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Day 12: Descend the Helambu Valley to Kutumsang, visiting Tharepati en route
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Day 13: Trek to Chunauti/Gul Bhanjyang (two route options available); drive to Kathmandu
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Day 14: Free day in Kathmandu
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Day 15: End Kathmandu
- Three nights in standard hotels and 11 nights in teahouses
- All breakfasts
- All transport and listed activities
- Free arrival and departure transfers for everyone
- Tour leader throughout, plus local staff (staff to client ratio of 1:4 on trek)
- Morning bed-tea on trek
- Welcome drink at each overnight lodge
- Full porterage throughout trek
- Exodus kitbag
- Trekking permit and national park fees
- Travel insurance
- Single accommodation (available on request, Kathmandu only)
- Visas and vaccinations
- Sleeping bag (possible hire in advance through Exodus)
- Down jacket (possible hire in advance through Exodus)
- Personal Itinerary can be tweaked and customized.
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No additional cancellation fees apply for this Langtang & Gosainkund Lakes tour. You can cancel the tour up to 93 days prior departure and avoid paying the full amount, but your deposit paid is non-refundable. No refund applies for cancellations within 92 days of departure.
PaymentFor any tour departures within 21 July 2024, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 21 July 2024, a deposit of 25% is required to confirm this tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 92 days before trip departure.
Travel InsuranceLangtang & Gosainkund Lakes tour requires that you have adequate and valid travel insurance covering medical and personal accidents, including repatriation costs and emergency evacuation. World Nomads offers travel insurance for independent travelers and intrepid families.
VisaFor this Langtang & Gosainkund Lakes tour getting the required visa(s) is the responsibility for each individual traveller, as visa requirements vary depending on your nationality. We recommend to check with your local embassies representing the countries that you are traveling to, as part of this itinerary.
COVID-19 Safety MeasuresThis trip incorporates the following COVID-19 measures:
- This tour has received the World Travel and Tourism Council’s ‘Safe Travels’ stamp, which provides travellers with assurance that COVID-19 health and hygiene protocols have been adhered to.
- Group sizes are kept small to maintain a low risk ‘small group bubble’, with an average of 10 guests in each group.
- Hygiene safety measures and distancing will be followed in transportation, accommodation and meal venues.
- Several COVID-19 distancing measures have been adopted on this package tour to keep travellers safe.
- All travellers will be required to be fully vaccinated no less than two weeks prior to travel.
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How much money do I need to bring with me?
Your personal budget obviously depends on your spending habits and what is included in your trip cost. If accommodation is included, but meals are not, we would suggest that you bring around 30 USD per day per person for meals. Having a hot shower or charging your device sometimes costs extra. There are also sometimes small crafts/souvenirs to buy along the trekking route which you may want to bring extra money for. Also, consider whether you would be staying in Kathmandu or Pokhara before or after your trek.
- Is quarantine in Nepal in effect for arriving visitors?
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How much should my backpack weigh?
A properly packed backpack (not including your day pack) should ideally not weigh more than 13 kg. It is also important to note that if you are taking a flight to the start of your trek, many smaller aircraft have weight restrictions. For example, if you are flying from Kathmandu to Lukla, you are only allowed 10kg of checked luggage, and 5 kg of hand baggage. Thus, in case of a small flight, you should ideally pack a 10 kg backpack for checked luggage, and then add 5 kg in your hand baggage. You can then re-shuffel the weigt once you start your trek at the trailhead.
- Do I need a porter?
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Do I require a porter for carrying water?
On most popular treks you can expect plenty of places where you can refill your water bottle, meaning you don’t need to carry a huge water supply with you. Bring an extra bottle of water if you are concerned. If you already have a porter, you can ask him/her to carry water as long as it is within the weight limit. Another option is to carry water purification tablets or LifeStraw, both of which can be found in Kathmandu.
