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Activity Kathmandu, Nepal
11 days Sundarijal, Chisopani, Gosainkunda and Dhunche Trek in Langtang Region
About this activity
Just north of Kathmandu are two lovely sites where one may experience Tamang and Sherpa life, temperate forest and alpine pastures, glaciers, lakes and snowy peaks. Helambu valley, noted for its scenic grandeur and pleasant climate is just north of the Kathmandu Valley. One can stay in highland monastery villages and small settlements in pristine forests. Above Helambu is a mountain pass that opens to the lake of Gosainkunda to the valley of Langtang.
At a glance
- Duration
- 9 days
- Confirmation
- Instant confirmation
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group
- Up to 15 people
- People per booking
- 1–15
- Guide
- English
- Operated by
- Nepal Hiking Pvt. Ltd.
Ages: Adults (13–99 years)
What is included
Included
- Included: Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Included: Private transportation to/from trek starting / ending point
- Included: Professional guide
- Included: National Park fees
- Included: All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Included: Lunch
- Included: Dinner
- Included: Accommodation as per itinerary
- Included: Breakfast
- Included: 1 sharing porter for 2 trekkers
Not included
- Not included: Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
- Not included: Accommodation and food in Kathmandu
- Not included: Personal expenses
- Not included: Trekking equipment including sleeping bag
- Not included: Gratuities
Itinerary
Day 1 · Drive to Sundarijal (1460m) and trek to Chisopani (2215m)
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Passing by
After early morning breakfast; you will drive to Sundarijal (16 k.m/40 minutes drive); and enjoy 1st day walking by ascending to Shivapuri National park and Mulkharka,(1900m), a Tamang community village. You will then walk to uphill through oak forest and reach at a small pass, Borlang Bhanjyang (2420m) and then descend to Chisopani (2215m).
Overnight at lodge
Day 2 · Trek to Kutumsang (2470m)
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Stop 1
Passing by
Walk down to Patibhanjyang (1770m), then gradually ascend to Chipling (2170m), a small Tamang village and to Manjyu Danda (2455m). From here you will descend to a village of Golphu Bhanjyang (2130m), and take a final ascent to Kutumsang (2470m), a nice settlement of Sherpa community.
Overnight at lodge
Day 3 · Trek to Mangengoth (3390m)
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Stop 1
Passing by
Today you will ascend following the ridge and through the oak and rhododendron forest; then you will reach to Mangengoth, surrounded by rhododendron forest.
Overnight at lodge
Day 4 · Trek to Ghopte (3530m)
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Stop 1
Passing by
You will climb up following the north ridge-line and through the rhododendron forest until you reach at Tharepati (3510m). From here you will gradually descend following some rocky trails and pine forest; and after a short ascent you will reach at Ghopte.
Overnight at tea house
Day 5 · Trek to Phedi (3630m)
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Stop 1
Passing by
Today you will walk following the trail with many turns and bends, and with mixture of gradual up and down hill. You will eventually reach at Phedi at ease.
Overnight at tea house
Day 6 · Trek to Gosainkunda (4380m) via Lauribinayak Pass (4610m)
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Gosainkunda
Passing by
As usual you will set off your trek after breakfast. You will follow up the rough trail by passing a chorten and ascend to Lauribinayak Pass in 4 hours. From here you will enjoy the spectacular view of snowy-capped mountain ranges of Mt. Langtang, Ganesh Himal and Mt. Annapurna. Then you will descend to Gosaikunda, the sacred crystal lake.
Overnight at lodge
Day 7 · Trek to Sing Gompa (3150m)
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Stop 1
Passing by
With short ascend, and then descend following the south ridge with a view of another sacred lake of Bhairav Kunda, beneath the trail on your left you will continue descend walk to Sing Gompa.
Overnight at lodge
Day 8 · Trek to Dhunche (2030m)
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Dhunche
Passing by
You will trek down to Trishuli river through impressive forest; and cross a bridge to the south bank of the river and continue descending until you reach at Dhunche.
Overnight at guesthouse
Day 9 · Return to Kathmandu (1350m) - 5/6 hours drive
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Kathmandu
Passing by
You will drive back to Kathmandu on private vechicle.
Meeting point and pickup
You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.
Meeting point
- Kathmandu Kathmandu, Nepal See on map
End point
- Kathmandu Kathmandu, Nepal See on map
Pickup points
- Hotel Landmark Kathmandu
- OYO 738 Hotel Kaze Darbar
- Hotel Le Himalaya
- Lost Garden Annex
- Oasis Kathmandu Hotel
- Oyo 794 Hotel Crown Plaza
- Durbar Suite
- Hukum Darbar Restaurant & Hotel
- Aryatara Kathmandu Hotel
- Hotel Moonlight
- Hotel Lion
- Kathmandu Marriott Hotel
and 38 more pickup points
Using your ticket
- Not recommended for participants with back problems
- Not recommended for participants with heart complaints or other serious medical conditions
- Not recommended for pregnant women
Hotel pickups commence prior to this time
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
| If you cancel | You get back |
|---|---|
| At least one day before | 100% |
| Less than a day before | 0% |
Good to know
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Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Not recommended for pregnant travelers
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Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
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Minimum age is 14 years
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Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants
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11 days Sundarijal, Chisopani, Gosainkunda and Dhunche Trek in Langtang Region
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