Culinary Trek

Langtang Valley & Gosainkunda Lake

15 days / 14 nights

Strenuous

Max 5135m

Mountain Lodges

Min 4 / Max 12

Sep–May

Best time to go

Best1 Mar – 31 May & 1 Oct – 30 Nov

Shoulder1 Feb – 28 Feb & 1 Sep – 30 Sep & 1 Dec – 31 Dec

No scheduled departures1 Jun – 31 Aug & 1 Jan – 31 Jan

Why these dates? Responsible Adventures selects departure periods based on weather, trail or road conditions, high-pass accessibility and the overall quality of your experience — not simply whether the destination is technically accessible.

Overview

The Langtang valley combined with the sacred alpine lakes of Gosainkunda — glaciers, Tamang culture and a culinary focus on local mountain food.

Day by day

Arrive in Kathmandu

Welcome and briefing.

Drive to Syabrubesi

Long scenic road north to the trailhead.

Trek to Lama Hotel

Forest trail along the Langtang Khola.

Trek to Langtang Village

Into the glacial valley (3,430m).

Trek to Kyanjin Gompa

Monastery, cheese factory and glaciers.

Kyanjin acclimatisation

Tserko Ri viewpoint (4,984m).

Trek down to Lama Hotel

Return through the forest.

Trek to Thulo Syabru

Tamang village with valley views.

Trek to Sing Gompa

Climb toward the sacred lakes.

Trek to Gosainkunda

Alpine pilgrimage lakes (4,380m).

Gosainkunda & Lauribina

Explore the sacred lake basin.

Trek to Dhunche

Descend toward the road head.

Drive to Kathmandu

Return to the capital.

Culinary & culture day

Nepali cooking class and markets.

International departure

Airport transfer for your flight.

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