TrekkingLangtang Region The Langtang region offers less busy routes for those wishing to avoid crowds, offering a more personal Himalayan experience. The routes are logistically simple to access so there are no flight delay issues. Offers great Himalayan views and cultural experiences without the crowds. Most of these treks are contained entirely within the Langtang National Park, which is abuntant in plant and wildlife. Gosainkund - 8 days A very remote trek. Cross a high pass and visit an alpine lake that is an important pilgrimage destinationfor Hindus. The first few days are very strenuous and involve a great gain in altitude in a few days which may cause problems with acclimitisation. Seasons - Mid September to Novermber, then March to May
Day 1. 8 Hours. Very hard. Leave Kathmandu and travel to Dhunche by bus. The first day trekking is a long, difficult, steep trek. After trekking along the side of a river for a while through fields and subsistance farms, you will start to ascend through fir and rhododendron forests. The tree cover dissipates occasionally giving good views down the valley as you continue to climb. After a long day you will be glad when you reach your destination - Sing Gompa. If you have the energy you may like to visit their cheese factory. Day 2. 3 Hours. Hard The path continues to climb steeply up a ridge with excellent contrasting views either side. To north there is rich wet forest vegitation which is also a red panda sanctuary, and to rhe south, dry scrub vegitation. As the trail ascends the views become outstanding, with the Annapurnas, Mansalu, and even the Ganesh Himal peaks in Tibet visible. Day 3. 3 Hours. Hard You will awake to breath taking mountain views which will be your backdrop for todays trek which you begin climbing through an alpine environment, passing a temple and a statue of Sakyamuni - the reputed founder of the Buddhist faith - on the way. Eventually you will see several hundred meters below the first of the important spiritual lakes in the area - Saraswati and then the second - Bhaiav Kund. You will then drop suddenly down to the third and largest lake of Gosainkund which has several shrines and pilgrimage shelters. |
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Day 4. 7 Hours. Moderate but long. You can start the with a smile knowing that from today you are actually going to start descending! For the morning though, the trail Climbs slightly through rugged terrain passing 3 more lakes. You will then reach the peak of your journey - the pass of Laurebina La which gives outstanding views in both directions. From here you begin your descent, passing through a remote settlement, bamboo scrub and forests on a rough trail to Gote. In the evening you can look out into the night and see the effervescant glow of Kathmandu behind the hills. Day 5. 2.5 Hours. Easy. This is an easy day to compensate for the previous day, and next days long treks. The path rises and falls over many large bould of old glacial morains and across ravines. 
Day 6. 6 Hours. Moderate - easy The trail continues up and down through forests, crossing streams and flowery meadows to an army checkpoint. From here you will ascend to herding country where there are many Goths and you may be able to buy fresh milk or curd. From here you will desscend through fir and rhododendron forests and down the Yurin Danda Ridge with great views of snowy peaks. You leave the Langtang National Park at a checkpoint in Khutumsong and continue down the ridge to the quaint hill village of Gul Bhanjyang which has a large chorten. Day 7. 6 Hours. Moderate. You start the day climbing to a large chorten overlooking Gul Bhanjyang and then across a forested ridge to an elongated settlement called Thong Betini. You will ascend further through forests and along a ridge with good mountain views before descending into the Malemchi Valley and onwards to Pati Banjyang. The trail then rises through meadows and fields to Chisopani which has spactacular views of the Himalaya. Day 8. 6 Hours. Easy. You begin the day early, trekking through oak and rhododendron forests to a ridge where there are exquisite morning views, with the sun rise shining on the Himalaya from Annapurna to Everest. Afterwards you will descend to the protected Shivapuri watershed and wildlife reserve and on to the Tamang settlement of Mulkharka with a fantastic panoramic view of the Kathmandu valley. You will continue down Shivapuri ridge to a large damn and hydroelectric plant which supplies much of Kathmandu’s drinking water, and on to Sunderijal from where you will be transported back to Kathmandu.
There are scores of treks to suit all time frames, budgets and fitness levels. Please get in touch to find out more. “"Trekking in the Himalayas is a life-changing experience. There are so many choices of routes that you can keep coming back here and never see the same things twice. I trekked to Annapurna Base Camp, also known as the Sanctuary trek due to the proliferation of flora and fauna, and it was utterly breathtaking. We walked for around six hours each day and stayed the night in local guesthouses en route. The villages were incredibly friendly. I never would have attempted this on my own, but Nepal Dreams made it seem so easy. Everything was taken care of from the moment I arrived and they also gave me some great advice before I went too. I didn't have to worry about a thing. I had the time of my life, and Nepal Dreams made it all possible." Katie Law - London |
