Gosaikunda Pass Trek
Mountain Hawk Trek
Langtang RegionModerate

Gosaikunda PassTrek

Combine the Langtang Valley with the sacred Gosaikunda Lakes on a 17-day circuit. Kyanjin Gompa (3,870m), Laurebina Pass (4,610m), 108 alpine lakes, and Helambu descent. Hindu and Buddhist pilgrimage site. From USD 1,275.

View Itinerary
17
DaysTotal trek duration
4600m
Max AltitudeHighest point reached
Sep–Jun
Best SeasonIdeal trekking window
$1,275
FromPer person (twin sharing)
Trip Highlights

The moments that matter most

Gosaikunda Lake at 4,380m is one of Nepal's most sacred bodies of water. Hindu mythology holds that Shiva thrust his trident into the mountainside to create the lake. The water is deep blue, surrounded by rock and sparse alpine grass. On the August Janai Purnima festival, thousands of pilgrims make the climb from Dhunche.

The crossing of Laurebina Pass (4,610m) connects the wild Gosaikunda basin with the green Helambu valley. The descent through rhododendron forest is dramatic: within two hours you drop from barren rock into dense canopy.

Helambu is culturally distinct from Langtang. The Hyolmo people practice a form of Tibetan Buddhism with their own artistic traditions. The villages have carved wooden windows, monastery-schools, and apple orchards. Chisapani at the end of the trek offers a final ridge sunset over the Kathmandu valley.

Trip Overview

A closer look

The Gosaikunda Pass Trek is a 17-day route that combines the Langtang Valley (Kyanjin Gompa, 3,870m) with the sacred Gosaikunda Lakes (4,380m) and a crossing of Laurebina Pass (4,610m) into the Helambu region. This is the most complete trek in the Langtang National Park area, covering two valleys, a high pass, and a sacred lake system in a single circuit.

From Syabrubesi the trail follows the Langtang Valley to Kyanjin Gompa, then returns to Lama Hotel and branches south toward Gosaikunda. The lake system sits at 4,380m in a glacial basin: 108 named lakes, with the main Gosaikunda Lake sacred to both Hindus and Buddhists. Thousands of pilgrims visit during the Janai Purnima festival in August.

Laurebina Pass (4,610m) connects Gosaikunda to Helambu. The descent drops through rhododendron forest and Hyolmo villages to Chisapani, a ridge settlement with views of Langtang Lirung, Ganesh Himal, and the Kathmandu valley.

Permits: Langtang National Park Entry Permit (NPR 3,000) and TIMS card, both included.

For the Langtang Valley without the Gosaikunda extension, the Langtang Valley Trek reaches Kyanjin Gompa in 11 days (USD 775). For a cultural focus in the same region, the Tamang Heritage Trek explores Tamang villages in 15 days. For a technical pass crossing, the Ganja La Pass Trek crosses a 5,122m pass.

Route & Elevation

The trail, mapped

Elevation ProfileDay-by-day altitude
TrailPeak
42,000m31,836m21,673m11,509m1,345mKathmanduSyabru BensiLama HotelTsherko RiThulo Syabru VillageHolly Lake GosaikundaThadepatiKutumsangChishapaniSundarijalKathmandu42,000m
Itinerary

Day by day, on the trail

17 days from Kathmandu arrival to departure. Hover any day for full details.

Day01

Arrival in Kathmandu

Kathmandu

Arrive at Kathmandu airport (1,345 m). Overnight at hotel.

1,345mHotel
Day02

Pre-trip Meeting & Kathmandu Sightseeing

Kathmandu

Pre-trip meeting and sightseeing around Kathmandu Valley. Overnight at hotel.

1,345mHotel
Day03

Drive to Syabrubesi

Syabrubesi

Drive to Syabrubesi (1,400 m), approximately 8 hours. Overnight at teahouse.

1,400m8h trekTeahouse55m
Day04

Trek to Lama Hotel

Lama Hotel

Trek to Lama Hotel (2,400 m), approximately 6 hours. Overnight at teahouse.

2,400m6h trekTeahouse1,000m
Day05

Trek to Langtang Village

Langtang Village

Trek to Langtang Village (3,200 m), approximately 5 hours. Overnight at teahouse.

3,200m5h trekTeahouse800m
Day06

Trek to Kyanjin Gompa

Kyanjin Gompa

Trek to Kyanjin Gompa (3,950 m), approximately 5 hours. Overnight at teahouse.

3,950m5h trekTeahouse750m
Day07

Acclimatization & Tserko Ri Hike

Kyanjin Gompa

Acclimatization day in Kyanjin Gompa. Optional hikes to Langsisa Kharka, Langtang Lirung Glacier, or Tserko Ri (5,000 m). Overnight at teahouse.

3,950mTeahouse
Day08

Trek Back to Lama Hotel

Lama Hotel

Trek back to Lama Hotel (2,400 m), approximately 6 hours. Overnight at teahouse.

2,400m6h trekTeahouse1,550m
Day09

Trek to Thulo Syabru Village

Thulo Syabru

Trek to Thulo Syabru Village (2,500 m), approximately 5 hours. Overnight at teahouse.

2,500m5h trekTeahouse100m
Day10

Trek to Chandanbari

Chandanbari

Trek to Chandanbari (3,100 m), approximately 5 hours. Overnight at teahouse.

3,100m5h trekTeahouse600m
Day11

Trek to Gosaikunda

Gosaikunda

Trek to the holy Gosaikunda Lake (4,200 m), approximately 6 hours. Overnight at teahouse.

4,200m6h trekTeahouse1,100m
Day12

Cross Gosaikunda Pass to Thadepati

Thadepati

Cross Gosaikunda Pass (4,600 m) and descend to Thadepati (3,500 m), approximately 8 hours. Overnight at teahouse.

3,500m8h trekTeahouse700m
Day13

Trek to Kutumsang

Kutumsang

Trek to Kutumsang (1,900 m), approximately 6 hours. Overnight at teahouse.

1,900m6h trekTeahouse1,600m
Day14

Trek to Chisapani

Chisapani

Trek to Chisapani (2,510 m), approximately 7 hours. Overnight at teahouse.

2,510m7h trekTeahouse610m
Day15

Trek to Sundarijal & Drive to Kathmandu

Kathmandu

Trek to Sundarijal (1,450 m), approximately 5 hours, then drive back to Kathmandu. Overnight at hotel.

1,345m5h trekHotel1,165m
Day16

Leisure Day in Kathmandu

Kathmandu

Leisure day in Kathmandu. Overnight at hotel.

1,345mHotel
Day17

Departure

Kathmandu

Transfer to the international airport for your final flight departure.

1,345mTransfer
Good to Know

Before you commit

Trek Cost

TierPrice
Per Person
USD 1,275
Package Details

What's in, what's out

What's Included

10

Airport to hotel to airport pickup and drop-off by private car, van, or bus.

Standard twin-sharing accommodation in a two or three-star hotel in Kathmandu (3 nights), breakfast included.

Guided city tour in Kathmandu by private car, van, or bus.

Standard meals (lunch, dinner, and breakfast) during the trek.

A government-licensed English-speaking guide for the trek, a cook, and the required number of porters, including their food, accommodation, salary, insurance, equipment, and a general first aid kit.

Langtang National Park and Shivapuri National Park permits, and all other necessary permits.

Surface transfer from Kathmandu.

Down jacket, duffel or kit bag, and sleeping bag (to be returned after the trek).

All applicable government taxes.

Tourist service charge.

Not Included

9

Lunch and dinner while in Kathmandu.

Travel insurance (compulsory).

International airfare and airport departure tax.

Nepal entry visa fee.

Items of a personal nature such as alcoholic drinks, soft drinks, and laundry.

Personal trekking equipment.

Tips for trekking staff and driver (tipping is expected).

Sightseeing and monument entrance fees.

Any other expenses not mentioned in the Price Includes section.

Add-on

Extra Nights in Kathmandu

Single Room$60per night · breakfast included
Twin Sharing$35per person / night · breakfast included

Dear guest, should you require additional accommodation in Kathmandu, we are pleased to offer the following rates: US$60 per person per night for a single room and US$35 per person per night for a double (twin sharing) room, both inclusive of breakfast.

The Reward

Why you'll love it

Three reasons this trek stays with you long after the plane home.

Scenery

Two distinct regions in one trek: the glacial Langtang Valley and the sacred Gosaikunda lake basin, connected by Laurebina Pass.

Thrill

Gosaikunda Lake is one of Nepal's holiest sites. Standing at 4,380m beside a lake that pilgrims have visited for centuries adds spiritual weight to the trek.

Connection

108 named lakes in the Gosaikunda system. The count is deliberate and sacred.

Honest Check

Is this trek for you?

A few things worth knowing before you commit. No sugar-coating, no surprises on day one.

Expectations

Before you book

5

You want the most complete trek in the Langtang region, combining the valley, sacred lakes, and Helambu in one circuit.

You can walk 5 to 7 hours a day for 14 trekking days with one pass crossing at 4,610m.

Maximum sleep altitude is 4,380m at Gosaikunda. Prior altitude experience is helpful but not essential.

You are interested in Hindu and Buddhist pilgrimage sites and the cultural contrast between Tamang, Hyolmo, and Sherpa communities.

You have 17 days available and prefer road access (no flights) from Kathmandu.

Gear Up

What to pack

The full kit that's built from years on the trail. Skip it at your own risk, bring it and you'll never think about it again.

Equipment

Packing checklist

26 items

Duffel bag ( Company provide complementary)

Daypack

Down Jacket and Sleeping bag 4 season ( if you need nice and clean down jacket and sleeping bag company provide which needs to be returned after the trek)

Hiking pants

Waterproof jacket

Full, sleeves shirt

Jumper or pile jacket

T, shirts

Trekking boots (Water proof)

Camp shoes/Sandal

wool socks

Light cotton socks for under wool socks( take quite several pairs of these too. Better to carry some extra weight rather than spend the whole time washing socks)

Sun hat

Beanie

Gloves

Sun block for lips

Sun lotion

Goggles or sunglasses ( with spare )

Thermal Long underwear (take quite a few pairs. Although the weather may be cold one tends to sweat a lot)

windproof pants

Water bottle

Sewing kit

Medical & first aid kit

Flash light ( with spare batteries)

Personal towel

Personal toiletries and medication which should be labelled Please.

Tight fitting, figure-hugging clothing, such as those made with Lycra can often be offensive to locals, especially on women. If you find these items comfortable as a base layer then please pack something to wear over the top of them.

Good to Know

Frequently asked questions

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Trail Stories

What trekkers say

Real reviews from real trekkers who have walked this exact route. No curation, no edits.

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1 verified review
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Pawel K.
PolandApril 2026

Langtang Valley and Gosaikunda trek

This march I had a wanderful experience of trekking solo in the Langtang Valley and then to Gosaikunda lakes All together 16 days of trekking in changeable weather - sun, rain, snow, strong wind etc. Yet we managed to archive all our goals which was possible owing to the great job of Min who is not only intelligent, profesional and experienced guide but also a very good companion. The trek was organised by the Mountain Hawk. I felt very safe from the first moment of my contact with Prem. He was very helpful to me not only during the preparatory phase. He monitored the event on a daily bases caring about adecuate standard of safety and accommodation. Also, he helped me a lot after the trek, when my flight was cancelled due to the war. I am very grateful to Prem and Min for making this time so unforgettable adventure. By the way, it was already my second trek with the Mountain Hawk. Last year I went on the Mount Everest Base Camp trek which was a truly remarcable time for me. Moreover, I am already planning my next trek with the Mountain Hawk!

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