Langtang & Gosainkunda

Trek through Himalayan valleys, over passes, and off the beaten path to experience Nepal.

Highlights

• Airport to airport itinerary
• Stay at Ethico Retreat
• 5 days hiking up Langtang valley
• Climbing high-altitude passes
• Optional hike up Surya peak (5,145 metres) for stunning views
• Going off the beaten path to experience villages
• Volunteering in community development projects

What travellers say

1. Day 1Arrive in Kathmandu

   Our team meets you at Kathmandu airport and drives you to Ethico Retreat, where you settle in, get a short welcome and rest.

2. Day 2Orientation and city tour

   Breakfast at the café, then trek preparation with your guide: local customs, the route on a map and a simple packing list. The rest of the day is a tour of Kathmandu to understand its culture, faith and the social issues behind our work.

3. Day 3Travel to Syabru beshi (1460 m / 4790 ft)
4. Day 4Hike to Lama hotel (2410 m / 7905 ft)
5. Day 5Hike to Ghoda tabela (3020 m / 9908 ft)
6. Day 6Hike to Langtang valley (3330 m / 10925 ft)
7. Day 7Hike to Kyanjin gompa (3730 m / 12238 ft)
8. Day 8Stay and climb Kyanjin-Ri peak (4773 m / 15655 ft)
9. Day 9Hike to Ghoda tabela (3020 m / 9908 ft)
10. Day 10Hike to Thulo syabru (2215 m / 7265 ft)
11. Day 11Hike to Laurebina (3950 m / 12960 ft)
12. Day 12Hike to Gosaikunda (4300 m / 14107 ft)
13. Day 13Stay and climb Surya peak (5145 m /16,880 ft)
14. Day 14Hike to Phedi (3700 m / 12140 ft)
15. Day 15Hike to Talu (2900 m / 9515 ft)
16. Day 16Hike to GP (1580 m / 5183 ft)
17. Day 17Stay in GP
18. Day 18Back to KTM
19. Day 19Rest and debrief

    Breakfast at the café and a chat with the team about your trip, then a free day: mountain biking, bungee jumping or shopping for gifts are all options nearby.

20. Day 20Depart

    A driver takes you to the airport a few hours before your flight, after your last goodbyes.

Rasuwa
District

Nuwakot
District

Langtang National Park

Langtang Lirung7,227 m

Back to Kathmandu

Trail map

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1KathmanduDays 1–2, 18–20 · 1,400 m

2SyabrubesiDay 3 · 1,460 m

3Lama HotelDay 4 · 2,410 m

4Ghoda TabelaDays 5, 9 · 3,020 m

5LangtangDay 6 · 3,330 m

6Kyanjin GompaDays 7–8 · 3,730 m

7Kyanjin RiDay 8 · 4,773 m

8Thulo SyabruDay 10 · 2,215 m

9LaurebinaDay 11 · 3,950 m

10GosainkundaDays 12–13 · 4,300 m

11Surya PeakDay 13 · 5,145 m

12PhediDay 14 · 3,700 m

13TaluDay 15 · 2,900 m

14GyangphediDays 16–17 · 1,580 m

5 km

1. 1KathmanduDays 1–2, 18–20 · Ethico Retreat, Patan · 1,400 m
2. 2SyabrubesiDay 3 · 1,460 m
3. 3Lama HotelDay 4 · 2,410 m
4. 4Ghoda TabelaDays 5, 9 · 3,020 m
5. 5LangtangDay 6 · 3,330 m
6. 6Kyanjin GompaDays 7–8 · 3,730 m
7. 7Kyanjin RiDay 8 · 4,773 m
8. 8Thulo SyabruDay 10 · 2,215 m
9. 9LaurebinaDay 11 · 3,950 m
10. 10GosainkundaDays 12–13 · 4,300 m
11. 11Surya PeakDay 13 · 5,145 m
12. 12PhediDay 14 · 3,700 m
13. 13TaluDay 15 · 2,900 m
14. 14GyangphediDays 16–17 · 1,580 m

The route follows the itinerary day by day. Flights are dotted lines. Where the trip comes back the same way, the line is drawn once. Contours every 500 m, traced from real elevation data (Terrain Tiles on AWS: SRTM and others). Roads, places, districts, water and landmarks © OpenStreetMap contributors.