Itinerary
- Day 1
Kathmandu to Syabru Besi
You'll board a local bus early in the morning for a 7 to 8 hour drive from Kathmandu to Syabru Besi. The route takes you through villages scattered across the mountainside, with the road winding through terraced fields and past flowing rivers. Along the way, you'll catch glimpses of the Himalayan peaks in the distance. Once you arrive, you'll have time to settle in and rest before starting the trek tomorrow.
- Meals
- Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic drive from Kathmandu to Syabru Besi by local bus
Landmarks/POIs Kathmandu Syabru Besi - Day 2
Syabru Besi to Lama Hotel
After breakfast, you'll start hiking toward Lama Hotel, which takes about 5 hours. The trail cuts through thick forests where rhododendrons and bamboos line the path. You'll hear birds throughout the day and can see the river flowing below as you climb through the landscape. By evening, you'll reach your stopping point and have plenty of time to rest.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- 5-hour hike from Syabru Besi to Lama Hotel through rhododendron and bamboo forests
Landmarks/POIs Lama Hotel - Day 3
Lama Hotel to Langtang
Today's hike from Lama Hotel to Langtang is easier with gentler elevation changes. As you walk, the trail opens up to show off the mountains ahead. You'll pass through forests and cross a ridge where you can see the Langtang River below. Lunch happens at Ghodatabela, then you'll cross a wooden bridge and head down through an old glacier moraine before reaching Langtang village by late afternoon.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at Ghodatabela), Dinner
Included Activities
- Hike from Lama Hotel to Langtang through mountain trails and forests
- Lunch at Ghodatabela
Landmarks/POIs Langtang River Langtang Ghodatabela - Day 4
Langtang to Kyanjin Gompa
Starting after breakfast, you'll hike from Langtang to Kyanjin Gompa with mountain views showing up constantly. The path takes you through Laja Khola, and you'll reach a viewpoint where Kinshung and Lirung icefall come into full view. From there, it's a slight descent down to Kyanjin Gompa, where you'll stay for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Hike from Langtang to Kyanjin Gompa with views of Kinshung and Lirung icefall
Landmarks/POIs Kyanjin Gompa Laja Khola - Day 5
Acclimatization Day
You'll spend this day at Kyanjin Gompa to let your body adjust to the altitude. In the morning, check out the Yak cheese factory and see how they make local products. Then visit the monastery to explore. If you're feeling up for it, there's an optional trek to Langshisha Kharka and Tserko Ri viewpoint, which gives closer views of Langtang Lirung, Langtang II, and Yala Peak from higher up in the valley.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Kyanjin Gompa Monastery
- Visit Yak cheese factory
Optional Activities
- Trek to Langshisha Kharka
- Trek to Tserko Ri (5450m) viewpoint for mountain views of Langtang Lirung (7,227m), Langtang II (6,596m), and Yala Peak (5,500m)
Landmarks/POIs Kyanjin Gompa Monastery Yak cheese factory Tserko Ri Langshisha Kharka Langtang Lirung - Day 6
Kyanjin Gompa to Lama Hotel
After breakfast, you'll hike back down to Lama Hotel on a trail that's mostly downhill. You'll walk the same path you came up, but in reverse, which means less strain on your legs. Suspension bridges cross sections of the trail, and along the way you'll see waterfalls cascading down, mountain peaks in the distance, and colorful flowers growing along the path. Before heading down, there's a chance to visit a gompa if you want.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Hike from Kyanjin Gompa to Lama Hotel
Optional Activities
- Visit Gompa before the trek
Landmarks/POIs Lama Hotel - Day 7
Lama Hotel to Thulo Syabru
After eating, you'll head down through forests thick with birch, oak, pine, and rhododendron trees. You might see goats grazing in clearings as you pass. The descent takes several hours, and by evening you'll reach Thulo Syabru where you'll rest for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Hike from Lama Hotel to Thulo Syabru through dense forest
Landmarks/POIs Thulo Syabru - Day 8
Thulo Syabru to Singh Gompa
You'll continue hiking for several hours until reaching Forpang Danda, where lunch is waiting. After the meal, the trail starts climbing again through deep forest where flowers bloom along the way. It's a gradual ascent through the trees that leads you to Singh Gompa by late afternoon. From there, you can look out at valleys and landscapes with mountains creating a backdrop.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at Forpang Danda), Dinner
Included Activities
- Hike from Thulo Syabru to Forpang Danda
- Lunch at Forpang Danda
- Hike from Forpang Danda to Singh Gompa through deep forest
Landmarks/POIs Forpang Danda Singh Gompa - Day 9
Singh Gompa to Gosaikunda
The trek to Gosaikunda Lake is short and not too hard today. You'll start with a slow climb through colorful forest, and by breakfast time you'll reach Cholongpat. Then you keep climbing toward Lauribina Pass, where Ganesh Himal comes into view. After crossing a ridge, you'll catch your first sight of the lakes themselves. By evening, you'll be settled in Gosaikunda village.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at Cholongpat), Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Singh Gompa to Gosaikunda Lake through colorful forest
- Breakfast at Cholongpat
Landmarks/POIs Gosaikunda Lake Cholongpat Lauribina Pass Ganesh Himal - Day 10
Lake Exploration and Descent to Chandanbari
In the morning, you'll hike uphill for about 1.5 hours to reach the holy Gosaikunda Lake. The turquoise water sits beneath clear skies, surrounded by high mountains and dramatic landscape. You'll head back down to the village for lunch. Then later, you'll descend to Chandanbari where a famous local dairy lets you try their curd and milk while looking out at the Himalayan peaks.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at Gosaikunda village), Dinner
Included Activities
- Hike to Gosaikunda Lake from the village
- Lunch at Gosaikunda village
- Trek from Gosaikunda to Chandanbari
- Visit local dairy at Chandanbari
Landmarks/POIs Gosaikunda Lake Chandanbari - Day 11
Chandanbari to Dhunche
This is the last hiking day. After breakfast, you'll follow less-traveled trails down toward the Langtang River, then cross over it. From there, oak and rhododendron forests surround the path as you head down. You'll stop for lunch at a viewpoint where mountains peek through the trees. Then comes a steep descent into Dhunche, where the trek essentially ends.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at viewpoint), Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Chandanbari to Dhunche through oak and rhododendron forests
- Lunch at viewpoint
Landmarks/POIs Langtang River Dhunche - Day 12
Dhunche to Kathmandu
You'll get up early and catch a local bus heading back to Kathmandu, retracing the route you took at the start. The drive gives you another chance to see the hills and mountain views. Your guide will make sure you get back to your hotel safely, bringing the whole trek to a close.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Return drive from Dhunche to Kathmandu by local bus
Landmarks/POIs Kathmandu
