Treks in Langtang
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These 2 treks Gosainkund 12 days and cultural trek 16 days in Langtang are excellent choices for a first trek in Nepal.
They take place in lodges, the steps are not very long and you do not climb too high. Initially, we go up a wide valley irrigated by the glaciers of Langtang with many rice fields upstairs. You will cross many small villages typical of Langtang Tamang region.
Then, bypassing the sacred lakes of Gosainkung offers a panoramic view of the Himalayan range.
The Gosainkund Lakes is a place of pilgrimage for Hindus in the month of July. There are 7 lakes.
Possibility to go up to Surya Peak 5200 m. It is necessary to count in return of the refuge Gosainkund approximately 6 hours. But what a splendid view to the top in addition to doing may be his first 5000.
The third trek to Langtang by crossing the Kangja La called also Ganja La is a more difficult route and offers a circuit little frequented far from the usual paths in an isolated and beautiful environment. Beautiful views of the peaks of Langtang 1 and 2 at 7230 m and 6580 m respectively. For this last tents are necessary to pass the La Kangja.
Established in 1976, Langtang Park is the first national park in the Himalayas. It is attached to the Gomolangma Nature Reserve of Tibet.
In the spring it’s rhododendron season. You will cross many forests of oaks, bamboos. Many animals, monkeys, dzopios, deer, hawks, pandas although very rare to be able to observe them.
Peaceful, quiet it is the Langtang far from the crowds of Annapurnas and Everest offers you a trek off the busy trails closer to nature and its inhabitants.
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Highlights of treks in Langtang
- The peaceful side of this trek.
- The lakes Gosainkund, high place of pilgrimage, at sunset
- Cheeses in Langtang Valley Gruyere and Mozzarella introduced by Italians
- The lodges comfortable and flowery
- On the trek Langtang Kangja The bivouacs under tents at the foot of the pass
- The proximity of Kathmandu for quick access and return
Trekking in Langtang by the Gosainkund lakes
- Duration 12 days
- Level 2/5
- Alti max 4800 m
- Nights in lodges
- All year
Cultural trekking at Langtang
- Duration 16 days
- Level 2/5
- Alti max 4800 m
- Nights in lodges
- All year
Langtang Trekking by the Kangja La (Ganja La)
- Duration 22 days
- Level 4/5
- Alti max 5150 m
- April May and September to November
- Nights in lodges
Trip Itinerary
Day | 16-day Langtang stages | duration |
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1 | Arrival in Kathmandu. Transfer hotel | |
2 | A free day in Kathmandu | |
3 | Departure by private mini bus to Talactcok and start of trekking in the afternoon to Kakani. | 4 h + 3 h |
4 | Sermatang | 4h |
5 | Tarkeghyang | 5h |
6 | Melamchigaon | 5h |
7 | Tharapati | 5h |
8 | Phedi | 6h |
9 | Ascent High Camp | 2:30 |
10 | Gosainkund (Lauribinyak Pass 4600) | 4h |
11 | Rest-visit Gosainkund | |
12 | Shin Gompa | 3h |
13 | Dhunche | 5h |
14 | Return Kathmandu | 6h private bus |
15 | Free day Kathmandu | |
16 | Departure |
TREKKING IN LANGTANG BY THE COL KANGJA 5100 M | DURATION | NIGHTTIME ALTITUDE | ELECTRICITY | PHONE | LODGE | CAMP | SHOWER | |
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1 | arrival Kathmandu Nepal | |||||||
2 | 1 day Kathmandu | |||||||
3 | departure bus Talactcok -Kakani | 5h | 2000 | yes | yes | yes | yes | |
4 | Sermatang | 4h | 2600 | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes |
5 | Tarkeghyang | 6h | 2700 | yes | yes | yes | yes | |
6 | Bottom of Yangri Pass | 7h | 3700 | no | no | no | yes | no |
7 | Yangri Kharka | 6h | 4400 | no | no | no | yes | no |
8 | Branggechen Kharka (Kangja Pass 5100) | 9h | 4300 | no | no | no | yes | no |
9 | Kyanjin Gompa | 5h | 3900 | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes |
10 | Kyanjin rest | 3900 | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | |
11 | Lama Hotel | 8h | 2400 | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes |
12 | Thulo | 4H | 2100 | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes |
13 | Danda Tea Shop | 6h | 3200 | yes | yes | yes | yes | no |
14 | Lauribina | 6h | 3900 | yes | yes | yes | no | yes |
15 | Gosainkund | 6h | 4350 | yes | yes | yes | no | yes |
16 | Gosainkund rest | 4350 | yes | yes | yes | no | yes | |
17 | Thorepati (Lauribinyak Pass 4600m) | 6h | 3500 | |||||
18 | Kutumsang | 5h | 2400 | |||||
19 | Patibhanjyang | 6h | 1700 | |||||
20 | Sundarijal-Kathmandu | |||||||
21 | 1 day Kathmandu | |||||||
22 | departure |
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