Langtang–Gosainkund Lake Trekking is considered Nepal’s third most popular trekking region after Mt. Everest and Mt. Annapurna Region.
Trekking to Langtang-Gosainkund takes you straight into some of the wildest and most picturesque areas of Nepal. Starting from the lovely hill town of Dhunche (1,960 m), you will trek through the beautiful and conifer forests of the Langtang National Park towards the higher altitude.
Langtang and Gosainkund Lake Trekking in the spring, the entire trekking route looks like a natural garden of wild colorful flowers. First, you will reach the Langtang valley and then walk over the high alpine yak pastures, glaciers and moraines around Kyanjin Gompa and trek further up the Sacred Lake of Gosainkund (4,380 m).
The area around Lake Gosainkund is most of the time enveloped in mist, and on clear weather, we can see the views of the beautiful mountains to the north Himalayan range. In the winter the lake remains frozen.
Langtang Gosainkund Lake Trekking here, you will find peace and a serene environment.
Lake Gosainkund is sacred for both Buddhists and Hindus, and every Year full moon day in August many visitors throng to celebrate the Gosainkund Lake festival. From Lake Gosainkund you will enjoy panoramic views of snow-clad mountains extended as far as the Annapurna Himalayan Range. The large black rock in the middle of the Gosainkund Lake is regarded as the remains of Shiva and it is believed that the waters of the lake flow through the underground channel to the water basin of Khumbheshwar temple in Patan.
Langtang-Lake Gosainkund Trekking At this higher altitude, the terrain transforms to arid alpine above the tree line and the population gets sparser. Crossing Laurabina Pass (Surya Pass) at (4,615 m), adjoining the Gosainkund and Helambu regions is another challenge for adventure enthusiasts.
During the Langtang and Gosainkund Trekking, you will have an opportunity to explore the whole range of Himalayan topography, ethnic culture, and lifestyle of the local people. Besides, you will also have a chance to see some interesting animals and birds at the side of the trails. Among those found in the Langtang National Park are monkeys, musk deer, Pika, and the national bird of Nepal, the colorful pheasant.
