Overview
LANGTANG VALLEY & GOSAINKUNDA TREKKING:
‘an adventure that covers all of Central and Langtang Himal range’
Highlights:
“Explore the wide scenic Langtang Valley hidden by towering snow-mountains.
Explore the traditional villages of impressive cultures on daily exciting walks.
Enjoy fabulous views of towering snow-capped peaks throughout the treks.
Visit the sacred glacial lake of Gosainkunda revered as holiest pilgrimage site.
Crossing the high pass of Gosainkunda towards lovely areas of Helambu.”
Short trip Profile:
Mode of Trek: On best available local Lodges on treks.
Trek Grade: Moderate to Adventurous.
Highest Spot: Crossing Gosainkunda pass / Laurabinaya-La
at 4,609 m /15,100 feet high.
Region of trek: Nepal Central Himalayas around Langtang region.
Trek Duration: 12 /13 Days with drives both ways.
Total Trip: 16 / 17 days from arrival to final departure.
The best seasons for Langtang Valley & Gosainkunda Trek:
The best times for the trek to Langtang Valley and Gosainkunda are spring and autumn/fall seasons. Spring begins from March to May, and autumn from September to November. Springtime with longer sunny days, is the best season for treks and climb, as well as for stunning views of mountain range.
But gets cold morning time and in the shade as well as the nighttime, can expect snowfall sometimes. The next best time is autumn from September to November, most days are fine and clear. But shorter sunlight hours, much cold morning and late afternoon until nighttime. Can expect snowfall sometimes above 3,000 m high on walks and climbs.
Geographical Landscapes & Vegetation:
Nepal is a landlocked country with the world’s highest peaks and mountain range known as the Himalayas’. The country with five categories of landscapes from the lowlands of the Terai belt. Which extends from east to far west, then towards north starting with Siwalik / Churi Hills. Then stretches to the Mahabharata range of high mid-hills and continues towards higher hills and ridges, known as Greater Mahabharata. The landscape then ends with a massif of mountains, the Himalayas, or an evergreen snow range of peaks. The treks and climbs take you around the Central Himalayas to the Langtang Himal range. The nearest Himalayan Mountains from the capital Kathmandu city and the valley.
Reaching the beautiful Langtang Valley is enclosed by an array of snow-capped peaks of Langtang Himal, Ganesh, and Jugal Himal.
The vegetation is mixed with rain and alpine forest, the mid-hills covered in rhododendrons, blue pines, and firs. Includes oaks, hemlocks, and magnolia with some bamboo grooves. Higher above 3,000 m the tree lines drop for short alpine bush of juniper and azalea. In spring time from March to May trekkers will be delighted walking through beautiful forests. The right time when rhododendrons are in flowering seasons of different colors and species. The whole hills will be a paradise with wildflowers in bloom.
Religion, Cultures, and History:
Nepal with two major religions Hinduism and Buddhism, mostly populated by Hindus’ approx. 70 %. Includes Buddhism of 25 % the rest 5 % are other minor religions. But the higher hills and mountainous regions are inhabited by Buddhist followers. On this trek, will encounter villages stepped with Buddhist monuments and monasteries.
The Tamang are the main natives of Langtang and Central Himal and are the descendants of Inner Mongolia. Migrated around the high Himalayan mountainous region of Nepal through Tibet. Where heritage and cultures present are associated and linked with the Tibetan predecessors.
The history of the Tamang tribe dates back as early as 2nd to 3rd Centuries AD. One of the earliest mountain tribes to settle in Nepal and around the Kathmandu Valley rim high hills. When Kathmandu Valley was submerged into a big lake before it was drained.
Overviews:
Langtang Valley & Gosainkunda Trekking is a wonderful adventure and combination that leads to exploring both high sides of Langtang Himal.
An ever-exciting journey of less than two weeks, this allows trekkers to explore the beautiful country.
Enriched with great charm and beauty, walking into a lovely cool forest of tall rhododendrons and pine trees. Walking through nice villages adorned with the age-old traditional heritage of Buddhism and Bon religions (a pre-Buddhism sect).
Langtang Valley & Gosainkunda Trekking involves exciting drives both ways to start and at the end of walks. The first part of the adventure leads you to the famous and charming location at Kyanjin Gompa.
Located, in the heart of beautiful Langtang Valley enclosed by tiers of towering snow-capped peaks. A great place to spend an extra day for acclimatization and hike to Kyanjin-Ri or Tserko-Ri is a high ridge.
Offer mind-blowing panorama of surrounding gigantic peaks as far as towards mountains of Tibet, across the border.
On completing first phase of the journey and highlights, the next adventure takes you to high ridges. Reaching the famous and renowned Gosainkunda and its holy crystal clear glacial lakes, Gosainkunda revered as a sacred pilgrimage site. Especially for the Hindu followers, where an annual religious fair takes place during the full moon time of August.
As per the Hindu Luna calendar for the auspicious events, thousands of devotees make a pilgrimage for a holy bath. After an interesting time at Gosainkunda holy lake surroundings with breathtaking views of Langtang, Ganesh Himal as far as Manaslu.
Adventure from Gosainkunda climb on the highest points of the trek to cross Gosainkunda-La or East Laurabinaya Pass. Then walks follows southeast around Helambu region to reach Kathmandu. To complete a marvelous adventure of a great experience on Langtang Valley & Gosainkunda Trekking.
International departure for homeward bound.
Interested travelers who wish to join on this wonderful Langtang Valley &
Gosainkunda Trek, please contact us for more details and information.
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