What is the best time to do this trek?

The most favorable seasons are: Spring (March–May): Pleasant weather, rhododendron blooms, and clear skies. Autumn (September–November): Best visibility, crisp air, and stable conditions. Winter (December–February) is possible but cold, with snow at higher elevations. The monsoon season (June–August) is lush but slippery and foggy, and the pass can be risky due to landslides.

What permits are required for Langtang gosainkunda chisapani trek?

You’ll need: Langtang National Park Entry Permit – NPR 3,000 for foreigners TIMS Card (Trekkers’ Information Management System) – NPR 2,000

What is the cultural experience like on this route?

This trek traverses several ethnic regions: Tamang culture dominates Langtang, rich in Tibetan-Buddhist traditions. Gosainkunda is a sacred pilgrimage site for both Hindus and Buddhists, especially during the Janai Purnima festival. Helambu and Chisapani are home to the Hyolmo people, an ethnic group with unique dialects and customs. You’ll visit monasteries, spin prayer wheels, and pass sacred lakes—all while staying in teahouses run by local families.

What are the highlights of the Langtang-Gosainkunda-Chisapani Trek?

Highlights: Kyanjin Gompa and the panoramic day hike to Tserko Ri Glacier views and yak pastures in Langtang Valley Sacred Gosainkunda Lakes, which shimmer in the early morning light Crossing Laurebina La Pass at 4,610m Descending through Helambu’s villages, forests, and farmland The final green hills of Chisapani, with sunrise views over the entire Himalayan range

Langtang-Gosainkunda-Chisapani Trek

Overview And Highlights

Trip Facts

Duration

15 Days

Trip Type

Lodge Trek

Grade

Moderate

Max. Elevation

4610 m.

Transportation

Bus / Jeep

Min. Group Size

1 or more

Best Season

Spring and Autumn

Langtang-Gosainkunda-Chisapani trek takes you through a narrow valley sandwiched between the main Himalayan range to the north and a slightly lower range of snowy peaks to the south. The three major areas you will be explore are Langtang, Gosainkunda (a holy lake at 4300m.) and Chisapani. Gosainkunda is a sacred lake, which is very important for both Hindus and Buddhists.

Trek from Tharepati - Chisapani - Sundarijal is very famous for its natural beauty and wonderful climate with the superb views of the magnificent snow-covered mountains. The area covers typical highland Sherpa villages along with beautiful Rhododendron forests.

Day to Day Itinerary

Day1Arrival

Accommodation

Hotel

Max Elevation

1400 m.

On your arrival at Kathmandu International Airport, you will be greeted by our representative and take you to your hotel. If time permits, you can visit office for program briefing and paperwork. Stay overnight at the hotel in Kathmandu.

Day2Kathmandu - Syabru Besi

Food/Meals

Breakfast/lunch/dinner

Accommodation

Lodge

Max Elevation

1460 m.

After early morning breakfast, drive from Kathmandu to Syabru Besi which takes about seven hours. You head north out of Kathmandu driving through scenic foothills and ridgeline vistas to Syabru Besi, passing through Dhunche. Stay overnight at lodge.

Day3Syabru Besi - Lama Hotel

Food/Meals

Breakfast/lunch/dinner

Accommodation

Lodge

Max Elevation

2470 m.

After breakfast trek from Syabru Besi (1600m.) to Lama Hotel (2470m.) takes about five and half hours.The first part of the trail crosses through Bhote Koshi and follows the Langtang Khola. Thereafter, your trek ascends gently to Rimche (2400m.) through Bamboo (1960m.) which lies at the bank of Langtang Khola. Stay overnight at lodge.

Day4Lama Hotel - Langtang Village

Food/Meals

Breakfast/lunch/dinner

Accommodation

Lodge

Max Elevation

3430 m.

Trek from Lama Hotel to Langtang village (3430m.) via Ghora Tabela takes about six hours. The path ascends to Ghora Tabela [3000m], where there is a Nepalese army post. The trail continues to climb gently past a few temporary settlements used by cattle herders. Stay overnight at lodge.

Day5Langtang Village - Kyangjin Gompa

Food/Meals

Breakfast/lunch/dinner

Accommodation

Lodge

Max Elevation

3870 m.

After breakfast, trek from Langtang Village to Kyangjin (3870m.) takes about three hours. The trail climbs gradually through small villages, yak pasture and small stream. You will eventually arrive at Kyangjin Gompa which is an old Buddhist monastery. Stay overnight at lodge.

Day6Kyangjin Gompa

Food/Meals

Breakfast/lunch/dinner

Accommodation

Lodge

Max Elevation

3870 m.

Today is your free day in Kyangjin Gompa. This day you will explore the area, visit the monastery and cheese factory. You can further walk up the moraine to see the spectacular ice faces and tumbling glaciers of Langtang Lirung. Stay overnight at lodge.

Day7Kyangjin Gompa - Lama Hotel

Food/Meals

Breakfast/lunch/dinner

Accommodation

Lodge

Max Elevation

2470 m.

Trek from Kyangjin Gompa to Lama Hotel (2470m.) takes about six hours. From Kyangjin you retrace your route, following the Langtang Khola to Langtang village and to Ghora Tabela. After lunch, continue a steep descent to Lama Hotel. Stay overnight at lodge.

Day8Lama Hotel - Thulo Syabru

Food/Meals

Breakfast/lunch/dinner

Accommodation

Lodge

Max Elevation

2130 m.

Trek from Lama Hotel to Thulo Syabru (2130m.) takes about six and half hours. You retrace your steps to Thulo Syabru, and then take a path passing through forests. Stay overnight at lodge.

Day9Thulo Syabru - Sing Gompa

Food/Meals

Breakfast/lunch/dinner

Accommodation

Lodge

Max Elevation

3330 m.

Trek from Thulo Syabru to Sing Gompa (3330m) takes about five hours. From Thulo Syabru it is a steep climb through forests of oak, fir and rhododendron to the top of a ridge. From here it is only a short descent to Sing Gompa. Stay overnight at lodge.

Day10Sing Gompa - Lauribinayak La - Gosaikunda

Food/Meals

Breakfast/lunch/dinner

Accommodation

Lodge

Max Elevation

4610 m.

Trek from Sing Gompa to Gosaikunda (4460m.) via Lauribinayak La (4610m.) takes about five and half hours. You follow a rugged trail with dramatic views; to the west lie Himal Chuli (7893m.,) Manaslu (8156m,) and Ganesh Himal (7406m.) On a clear day, even the Annapurna range can be seen rising up behind whilst to the north across the valley is LangtangLirung. You pass a few huts in the high pastures of Laurebina, cross a small ridge and have your first views of the holy Gosainkunda lakes. There are about a dozen lakes in the Gosainkunda Basin, the main three being Saraswati kunda, Bharab Kunda and Gosainkunda. Stay overnight at lodge.

Day11Gosainkunda to Ghopte via Lauribinayak Pass

Food/Meals

Breakfast/lunch/dinner

Accommodation

Lodge

Max Elevation

4610 m.

Trek from Gosainkunda to Lauribinayak Pass (4610m) to Ghopte (3430m). The trail leaves Gosainkunda and climbs through rugged country, past four more small lakes to the Laurebina La [4610m], the highest point of this trek. Keep looking back for spectacular views of Manaslu and the mountains of the Ganesh Himal and Langtang Lirung. You then descend steeply to camp near Gopte. Stay overnight at lodge.

Day12Ghopte to Kutumsang

Food/Meals

Breakfast/lunch/dinner

Accommodation

Lodge

Max Elevation

2446 m.

Trek from Ghopte to Kutumsang (2446m) takes about five hours. Till Tharepati, the trail moves ascending through forest of rhododendron, oak and bamboo with other natural vegetation. From Tharepati, the trail gradually descends through pine and rhododendron with good views down into the Helambu valley. Stay overnight at lodge.

Day13Kutumsang to Chisapani

Food/Meals

Breakfast/lunch/dinner

Accommodation

Lodge

Max Elevation

2620 m.

Trek from Kutumsang to Chisapani takes about six hours. From Kutumsang, you climb a pass at 2620m before descending to the Tamang village of Gul Bhanjyang. Beyond Gul Bhanjyang, your trek ascends to a ridge with splendid views, stretching from the Annapurna and Manaslu on the west to Numburin the east. Now you descend to Pati Bhanjyang, a large Tamang village with a few shops and a police checkpoint. From here, it is almost two hours climb to Chisapani. Stay overnight at lodge.

Day14Chisapani to Kathmandu via Sundarijal

Food/Meals

Breakfast & Lunch

Max Elevation

1460 m.

Trek from Chisapani to Sundarijal takes about three hours, and the drive from Sundarijal to Kathmandu takes about one hour. Leaving Chisapani, the trail passes through meadows and cultivated fields, and then climbs through the oak and rhododendron forest to Burlang Bhanjyang. You now begin descending steeply through dense forest of oak, pine and rhododendron to cross a dam and then follow a large water pipe which supplies much of the water for Kathmandu. Soon you are down into Sundarijal where you pick up the transportation back to Kathmandu. Stay overnight at hotel in Kathmandu.

Day15Departure

Food/Meals

Breakfast

As per your flight schedule, our airport representative will transfer from your hotel to the airport for your final departure.

Price includes the following services

a) Kathmandu

Airport pick-up and drop-off services by private vehicle
2 night hotel accommodation with breakfast
Farewell dinner in Kathmandu with live cultural performance at authentic Nepali restaurant on the last evening

b) Trekking

Trekking guide
One porter for every 2 trekking participants (1 porter carries 25 kilograms of luggage)
All meals three times a day (breakfast, lunch and dinner)
Accommodation in Lodge (Tea house) during the trek
Trekking equipment: Sleeping bags, down jackets, duffle bags, trekking poles, etc.
Entry Permit for Shivapuri National Park and Langtang National Park
Trekkers' Information Management system (TIMS) card
Land transportation from Kathmandu to Syabru Besi by bus/ jeep and Sundarijal to Kathmandu by private vehicle
Insurance and equipment for the guides and porters
First aid kit
Tax, VAT and our service charge
Rescue assistance (In case of emergency, we will organize prompt and professional rescue services. To arrange timely evacuation/rescue by helicopter, you must be well insured from a reliable travel insurance company that covers both helicopter evacuation and medical treatment cost.)

Service Excludes

Personal expenses (telephone calls, internet, toiletries, battery recharge, hot shower, laundry, soft drinks, beer, or any alcoholic beverages)
Travel/Medical insurance
Tips for guide and porters
Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu

Explore the route

Altitude & route map

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Langtang-Gosainkunda-Chisapani Trek Altitude Graph

Frequently Asked Questions for Langtang-Gosainkunda-Chisapani Trek

The trek typically takes 13 to 15 days, depending on your pace and rest days. It includes travel to Syabrubesi, trekking through Langtang Valley and Kyanjin Gompa, ascending to Gosainkunda, crossing the Laurebina La Pass (4,610m), and descending through Helambu to Chisapani. From there, it’s just a short hike to Sundarijal and a drive back to Kathmandu.

This trek is rated moderate to challenging. While the paths are non-technical, they do involve long walking days, altitude gain, and the Laurebina La Pass, which can be strenuous due to its height and exposure. The descent toward Chisapani is gentler, but overall, trekkers should be in good physical condition and mentally prepared for changes in terrain, climate, and altitude.

The most favorable seasons are:

Spring (March–May): Pleasant weather, rhododendron blooms, and clear skies.
Autumn (September–November): Best visibility, crisp air, and stable conditions.

Winter (December–February) is possible but cold, with snow at higher elevations. The monsoon season (June–August) is lush but slippery and foggy, and the pass can be risky due to landslides.

Yes, altitude sickness can occur, especially near Gosainkunda (4380m.) and Laurebina La Pass (4610m.). It’s important to ascend gradually, hydrate well, and recognize symptoms like headache, nausea, or dizziness. Most itineraries include rest/acclimatization days in Kyanjin Gompa and Gosaikunda to reduce risk. If symptoms worsen, descending is the safest choice.

You’ll need:

Langtang National Park Entry Permit – NPR 3,000 for foreigners
TIMS Card (Trekkers’ Information Management System) – NPR 2,000

This trek offers an incredible variety of landscapes. You’ll begin in subtropical forests, walk through the alpine meadows and glacial valleys of Langtang, marvel at the icy turquoise lakes of Gosainkunda, and finish in the green, terraced hills and forested ridges of Helambu and Chisapani. Views of Langtang Lirung, Ganesh Himal, Manaslu, and Dorje Lakpa are highlights.

This trek traverses several ethnic regions:

Tamang culture dominates Langtang, rich in Tibetan-Buddhist traditions.
Gosainkunda is a sacred pilgrimage site for both Hindus and Buddhists, especially during the Janai Purnima festival.
Helambu and Chisapani are home to the Hyolmo people, an ethnic group with unique dialects and customs.
You’ll visit monasteries, spin prayer wheels, and pass sacred lakes—all while staying in teahouses run by local families.

Highlights:

Kyanjin Gompa and the panoramic day hike to Tserko Ri
Glacier views and yak pastures in Langtang Valley
Sacred Gosainkunda Lakes, which shimmer in the early morning light
Crossing Laurebina La Pass at 4,610m
Descending through Helambu’s villages, forests, and farmland
The final green hills of Chisapani, with sunrise views over the entire Himalayan range

Yes, the region has been safely rebuilt since the 2015 earthquake, especially in Langtang Valley where villages were heavily damaged. New teahouses and improved trails have been developed. Safety standards are now better, and local communities are eager to welcome trekkers again. Trekking here also contributes directly to the area's economic recovery.

Nepal Environmental Treks & Expedition ensures you to provide a well planned itinerary for Langtang Gosainkunda Chisapani trek. An experienced and highly professional climbing guide will be assigned to each climbing member. All necessary logistics will be taken care from our side. However, we expect to maintain good health and physical condition as well as well good mental preparation from your side.

Additional Information

Below is a list of equipment and clothing required for trekking. The necessity of these items depends on the type, altitude, timing and destination of trekking. Appropriate trekking gears are not only required for the comfort/pleasure of your trek but also to improve safety factor. Please have a look over these items in order to fully prepare and thoroughly enjoy the trekking.

General Items:

Daypack, Rucksack, Sleeping bag, Duffel bag, Walking Poles, walking boots, sandals, Toiletries (Soaps, Toilet papers, Sanitizers, toothpaste, tooth brush, etc.)

Clothing Items:

Thermal underwear, Down jacket, Shorts, Trekking trousers, Towels, Woolen gloves, Gaiters, Fleece jacket or Pullover, Wind/water proof jacket, Raincoat, Warm socks, buff

Sun-worn Items:

Sun hat, Sunglasses, Snow goggles, Sunscreen, Lip balm

Gadgets:

Headlamp, Flash light, Binoculars, Cameras (chargers and batteries),

Liquid/Snacks:

Water bottle/bladder, Water purification Iodine tablets, Energy bars and snacks

Medical Essentials:

First Aid Kit

Optional:

Altimeter, Compass, Binoculars, Books/magazines, GPS, Pocket knife, Candles (for lodges), Notebook with pencil/pen, etc

Additional items for camping trek:

Tent, Stove and fuel, Utensils for cooking, eating and drinking, sleeping mattresses

Note: We can also provide sleeping bag, down jacket, duffel bag, walking poles, and First Aid Kit in case if you don’t have one. These items are inclusive of total package price.

Client Reviews

Roef and RuthSwitzerland

Fortunately and by chance we were lucky.

Fortunately and by chance we were lucky to find the right and good organization amongst many offices. Thank you for all the help and readiness to support us for the must beautiful and successful trek to Langtang and Helambu. Another trip in Nepal will remain in our minds. Lets’ hope for another come back. Thank you.

Jun 30, 2022

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