15 Days Langtang Gosaikunda Yoga Trek

A majority of the day will be spent on traveling to Syabrubesi which is the starting point of this Langtang Gosainkunda yoga trek. The drive takes at least 7-8 hours and the road goes through the scenic Prithivi highway. The road provides amazing views of nearby hills and the gushing rivers. Arrive at Syabrubesi during the evening. Here, you can observe numerous lodges. Overnight in Syabrubesi.

Before we commence the trek, we shall indulge in a thorough yoga session. It helps to strengthen the body and makes the trek easy. Later, we shall walk along with the rhododendron forests until Bamboo. As we proceed, we can witness the prevalent Tamang culture and traditions. Lama hotel will be the resting spot for the day. It is a small lodge run by the locals. Be sure to get in the meditation class too. Overnight in Lama hotel.

Observe the glorious sunrise from Lama hotel and practice yoga while admiring the delightful picture of the Langtang mountain range. Proceed through alpine forests and walk past Ghortabela to reach Langtang village. It is a major settlement in this region and it was adversely affected by the 2015 earthquake. As of now, it is on the road to recovery. Take part in the meditation session and interact with the locals thereafter. Overnight in Langtang village.

Once the yoga is sorted, we shall head to Kyanjing Gompa. It is one of the major highlights of this trek. Climb on an ascending trail that goes through the barren terrain. Kyanjing Gompa us a holy Buddhist monastery and you can learn the mysteries of Buddhism here. Later, hike to the nearby hill to observe the glorious backdrop of the Himalayas. Before resting, complete the meditation to be at peace. Overnight in Kyanjing Gompa.

Wake up early and complete the morning yoga class by relishing at the sight of the balmy sunrise and icy peaks of the Langtang mountain range. After breakfast, we shall retrace our steps and head back to Lama hotel. The descent is somewhat easier too. Take a much-needed rest and meditate to prepare the mind and body for what lies ahead. Overnight in Lama Hotel.

Dine on a delightful breakfast and after concluding the yoga session, make your way to Thulo Syabru. Walk past Bamboo and get ready for some steep hill climbing which will take you to Thulo Syabru. This village is mostly inhabited by the Tamang people and is a great place to learn the rich Tamang culture. After the meditation session, dine on some authentic Tamang cuisine. Overnight in Thulo Syabru.

In the high altitude, it might be a bit difficult to practice yoga but you have to do it. We shall now head deeper into the isolated parts of the Langtang National Park. We shall walk on the forested trail to reach Sing Gompa. After we complete our prayers, head to Lauribina which is a resting ground for many on the Langtang trek. Drink plenty of water and don’t forget to complete the meditation. Overnight in Lauribina.

As you observe the gorgeous panorama of the snow-crusted mountains, we move away from Lauribina. But first, we shall complete the meditation. The trek is comparatively shorter and as you move up, you can see snow. Far ahead lie the Gosainkunda lake, Bhairav Kund lake, and Dudh Kunda lake. There are many histories associated with this lake which you need to figure out. If you want, you can do the meditation outdoors but it’s cold so do it indoors. Overnight in Gosainkunda.

Observe the serene picture of Gosainkunda in the morning and indulge in yoga in the great outdoors. Click some photos and head out to Gopte. We shall go there by crossing the treacherous Lauribina La Pass. The pass is slippery so be careful. From the pass, we walk downhill observing the delightful surroundings before finally arriving at Gopte. After wrapping up the meditation, take some rest. Overnight in Gopte.

Take part in the mandatory morning yoga sessions and find yourself walking on the road to Kutumsang. The journey is mostly downhill and is easier. You will observe that the vegetation is also much thicker downhill. The trek provides an amazing picture of nearby hills and mountains. Arrive at Kutumsang which is a Tamang settlement. Don’t forget to complete meditation too. Overnight in Kutumsang.

We shall now head deeper into human settlement. Once the yoga is completed, we shall walk downhill through small settlements inside the Shivapuri national park. A lot of downhill climbing takes us to Chisapani which is a stopping point for travelers. Take rest and then commence the meditation session. Overnight in Chisapani.

As we head deeper into human settlements, we are reaching the end of this trip. Walk down the forested trails and observe Kathmandu valley on the background. Walk past Mulkharka and other Tamang settlements to reach sundarijal. You can see a water reservoir here. From here, the company representative will pick you and transfer you to the hotel. Overnight in Kathmandu.

The objective for the day involves taking a sightseeing tour of the major UNESCO World Heritage Sites that are found in the Kathmandu valley. We shall visit sites like Pashupatinath, Boudhanath, and Swoyambhunath. Learn about the culture here and find its importance in the context of Nepal. Later, head back to the hotel and take part in the farewell dinner. Overnight in Kathmandu.