A long and scenic drive from Kathmandu ends in about eight hours later at Dhunche where your camp for the first night will be set up at near the village. Trek through Rhododendron, birch forests to the Tamang villages of Barkhu, Syabrubesi and into the Langtang valley. Gaining elevation steadily, you will arrive at the village of Kyanjin Gompa and explore the Langshisha Glacier and return to Syabru. The diversion to Kyanjin Gompa, subsequent high altitude trek, will help to acclimatize your body. You will be in a better position to make the steep trek up to Gosaikund Lake at 4380 m. via Sing Gompa at 10,660ft (3250m). Gosaikund and its surrounding Lakes are of immense importance to the Hindus and is the site of a major religious festival which is held during August every year. The Hindu God, Shiva, is said to have created this lake to quench his thirst after consuming poison. From Gosaikund Lake, you will climb further to the Laurebina Pass at 15,120ft (4610m). and then heading in a general south-easterly direction through the villages of Ghopte, Tharepati, Melamchi Gaon, Tarke Ghyang and Mahankal to Sundarijal.From Sundarijal, you will drive back to Kathmandu.
Arrival and departure transfers. • Meet assistance at the airport. • 04 night’s hotel accommodation in Kathmandu in sharing twin on bed and breakfast basis. • 16 nights/17 days tea house/lodge based trek in simple lodges with breakfast during trek and supporting staff which includes 01 Sirdar and necessary porters. • 01 full day sightseeing tour in Kathmandu with cultural guide and transfers. • Surface transfer Kathmandu- Syabrubesi and Sundarijal-Kathmandu. • National park fees and TIMS card.
Cost Excludes
• Nepalese Visa (single entry - US$ 30.00 per person, valid till 60 days from the date of entry. • Visa fee [subject to change] • International airport taxes. • Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu and during trek • Refreshments, tips, bottled drinks and bar bills. • Insurance and rescue of any form. • Cost arising out of flight cancellation/road blockades/landslides and reasons beyond our control. • Expenses of personal nature and any other expenses not mentioned in the above cost. • Gratuities, tipping to guides and drivers. • Excess baggage, Extra mileage. • Sleeping bags [it can be hired in Kathmandu at the cost of US$ 3.5 per day] • Personal insurance policy - suggested a comprehensive travel insurance covering tour and flight cancellations, loss of valuables, thefts, illness, accidents and hospitalization.
