Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Kathmandu
You'll arrive at Tribhuvan International Airport and get transferred to your hotel in Thamel, the main tourist area. After you check in and meet your guide and fellow trekkers at the office, the evening is open for wandering around Kathmandu on your own. It's a chance to get your bearings and shake off travel fatigue.
- Start point
- Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, Kathmandu, Bagmati Province, Nepal (Private van, 01:00 - 23:00)
Optional Activities
- Stroll around the main tourist area of Kathmandu
- Day 2
Kathmandu Sightseeing
Following breakfast, you'll take a half-day cultural tour around Kathmandu. The morning covers Pashupatinath Temple on the Bagmati River banks, then Boudhanath Stupa, which locals call 'Little Tibet'. After that, you'll see Kathmandu and Patan Durbar Squares with their medieval temples and palaces before heading back by early afternoon.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Half-day sightseeing tour of Kathmandu
- Visit Pashupatinath Temple
- Visit Boudhanath Stupa
- Visit Kathmandu Durbar Square
- Visit Patan Durbar Square
Optional Activities
- Visit museums located in the Durbar Squares
Landmarks Pashupatinath Temple Boudhanath Stupa Kathmandu Durbar Square Patan Durbar Square Krishna Mandir Hanuman Dhoka - Day 3
Kathmandu to Syabrubesi
You'll catch a local bus heading north through rural Nepal toward Langtang, a 7 to 8 hour journey. The landscapes shift as you go, starting with rice paddies and moving into terraced maize and millet fields as elevation increases. The bus reaches Dhunche, then you descend to Syabrubesi village where you'll stay the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Bus transfer from Kathmandu to Syabrubesi
Landmarks Langtang National Park - Day 4
Syabrubesi to Lama Hotel
Trekking starts from Syabrubesi, following trails next to the Bhote Koshi River and Langtang Khola. You'll walk through rough terrain to Bamboo village, then take gentler slopes toward Rimche for lunch. By evening you reach Lama Hotel, a scenic spot where red pandas, monkeys, and bears sometimes show up.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Syabrubesi to Lama Hotel
Optional Activities
- Swim in the river near Lama Hotel
Landmarks Bhote Koshi River Langtang Khola - Day 5
Lama Hotel to Langtang Village
The trail goes through rhododendron and oak forests on gentle uphill sections, then alongside the glacial Trishuli River through a gorge. After 3 hours you'll reach Ghoda-Tabela, then continue through alpine forest with winding terrain, some ups and downs. Langtang Village comes into view with Langtang Himal visible from there.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Lama Hotel to Langtang Village
Landmarks Ghoda-Tabela Langtang Himal 
- Day 6
Langtang Village to Kyanjin Gompa
You'll trek on gradual paths with winding uphills through high alpine shrubs and past mani prayer walls. As altitude increases, the valley opens into grassy meadows with snow-capped peaks coming into view. Take your time reaching Kyanjin Gompa, which sits on a glacial moraine ridge and offers panoramic views in every direction.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Langtang Village to Kyanjin Gompa
Landmarks Kyanjin Gompa Langtang Lirung 
- Day 7
Kyanjin Gompa Rest Day
Today is for resting and acclimatizing at Kyanjin Gompa. You can walk to the local cheese factory and try their cheese, hike the moraine to see icefalls and glaciers, or tackle the steeper Kyanjin Ri climb for higher altitude views. A short stroll behind the village gives you great looks at Langtang peak.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Visit the cheese factory
- Taste local cheese
- Hike up the moraine around Kyanjin Gompa
- Hike to Kyanjin Ri (4,350 meters)
Landmarks Kyanjin Ri - Day 8
Kyanjin Gompa to Lama Hotel
The descent back to Lama Hotel takes 6 to 7 hours, retracing your route through Langtang Village. You'll see Langtang mountain ranges the whole way down and get glimpses of traditional village life. The trail is rugged and challenging, so bring sturdy hiking boots and pace yourself accordingly.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Kyanjin Gompa to Lama Hotel
Landmarks Langtang Village - Day 9
Lama Hotel to Upper Syabru Village
You'll descend through rhododendron and juniper forests to Upper Syabru Village over 5 to 6 hours. Rocky trails make up most of the route, and you'll want to take breaks and check in with how your body is handling the descent. You'll sleep at a tea house in the village.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Lama Hotel to Upper Syabru Village
- Day 10
Upper Syabru Village to Shin Gompa
The trek climbs about 1,000 meters through dense green rhododendron forests and streams. You'll reach Phoprang Danda at 3,190 meters, which is a great spot for Himalayan views, then continue uphill to Shin Gompa in 4 to 5 hours. A tea house near the yak cheese factory is where you'll stay overnight.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Upper Syabru Village to Shin Gompa
Landmarks Phoprang Danda Shin Gompa - Day 11
Shin Gompa to Gosaikunda Lake
From Shin Gompa, you trek to Gosaikunda Lake in about 4 to 5 hours. Hindu devotees consider this pristine freshwater lake a sacred place of Lord Shiva and Gauri. If you want more views, Surya Peak is nearby for additional hiking. You'll finish the day at Cholangpati.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek to Gosaikunda Lake
Optional Activities
- Hike to Surya Peak
Landmarks Gosaikunda Lake Surya Peak - Day 12
Gosaikunda Lake Exploration
Gosaikunda Lake takes center stage today. Beyond its religious importance as a sacred Hindu site, the freshwater lake sits surrounded by clean green areas with pleasant mountain terrain. The remarkable climate and scenery here is something trekkers come specifically to experience and take in.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Explore the areas around Gosaikunda Lake
- Hike to Surya Peak
Landmarks Gosaikunda Lake 
- Day 13
Gosaikunda to Ghopte Odar
You'll start heading back from Gosaikunda Lake, crossing Gosaikunda Pass then descending to Ghopte Odar over 4 to 5 hours. Dense alpine forests full of lush vegetation line the route, and Langtang views continue throughout the day as you make your way down.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Gosaikunda to Ghopte Odar via Gosaikunda Pass
Landmarks Gosaikunda Pass - Day 14
Ghopte Odar to Kutumsang
Trekking from Ghopte Odar to Kutumsang takes 5 to 6 hours through dense forested areas with diverse plants and animals. Kutumsang sits at 2,470 meters and has a pleasant climate with great Himalayan views from the north side. The peaceful vibe makes it a nice rest point.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Ghopte Odar to Kutumsang
Landmarks Kutumsang - Day 15
Kutumsang to Chisapani
You'll reach Chisapani, a viewpoint with panoramic mountain views including Langtang, Shisha Pangma, and Dorje Lakpa, taking 5 to 6 hours through dense forests. The natural pond Chisapani Kunda has pristine waters and lush surroundings. You'll stay at a comfortable tea house.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Kutumsang to Chisapani
Optional Activities
- Swim in Chisapani Kunda (natural pond)
Landmarks Chisapani Danda Chisapani Kunda Langtang Shisha Pangma Dorje Lakpa - Day 16
Chisapani to Kathmandu
An early morning descent from Chisapani Danda takes you through local villages showing traditional Nepalese life. You'll pass through Shivapuri National Park with its protected forests and wildlife, then trek down to Sundarijal to see the famous nearby waterfall. From there, a bus takes you back to Kathmandu for your final night, about an hour's ride.
- End point
- Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, Kathmandu, Bagmati Province, Nepal (Private van, 01:00 - 23:00)
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Chisapani to Sundarijal
- Bus transfer from Sundarijal to Kathmandu
Optional Activities
- Visit the famous waterfall at Sundarijal
Landmarks Shivapuri National Park Sundarijal
