Langtang Gosaikunda Lake Trek is a mythic, mystic, and sacred walking holiday. It is full of lush green forests, high-altitude passes, and a glacial holy lake. Langtang Gosaikunda Trek also offers majestic vantage points, mountain vistas, and multiethnic villages. Yolo Hike presents the best itinerary to explore most of the significant places of the Langtang region. Get ready to enthrall by the wonders of Mother Nature and the grandeurs of ancient myth.
Travelers follow the Langtang Valley Trek itinerary for the first phase of the journey. This route offers you multiethnic culture and traditions. You will pass through the cultural community of the Brahmins and Chhetris in lower areas. As you gain altitude you will find Gurung and Sherpas.
Langtang Valley also covers the second-largest Sherpa community in Nepal. You will meet friendly Sherpa and Gurung people and the ethnic taste of the remote culture and lifestyle. Please check our Langtang Valley Trek for more information about the phase.
The Langtang route has ethnic and cultural vibes throughout the journey. you will see plenty of prayer flags and Chanting around the Stupas and Chortens. The peak altitude has its spirituality. you will also pass through plenty of Suspension Bridge and wild forests. Langtang National Park covers the entire trail. the forest protects its beauty from rhododendron to Tundra vegetation.
Trekkers reach the Kyanjin Gompa and hike Kyanjin Ri before heading towards Thulo Syapru. The itinerary up to the return trip to Lama Hotel is similar. Yet, the journey takes an uphill turn towards Thulo Syapru from Lama Hotel.
Langtang National Park
Langtang National Park is one of the major National Parks in Nepal with a good history and Growth. It is conserving the entire Langtang Region to protect the natural Habitat. They also preserve the aesthetic beauty of the Langtang Region which is best introduced to the trekkers.
In Langtang National Park, the Gosainkunda Lake, Langtang Valley, and Helambu are all well-known tourist attractions. You will pass by the two major locations covered by the National Park. Exploring the local culture and going on hikes and climbs are among the activities. Langtang protects a variety of species that are on the verge of extinction.
Langtang Region protects a wide range of endangered species. It has made successful conservation of endangered species like the red panda, wild dogs, musk deer, and langurs.
Snow Leopards, Himalayan Black Bears, Himalayan Thar, and other animals are also protected by Langtang National Park.
A total of 373 bird species, including the Tragopan and Impeyan pheasant, are protected by Langtang National Park.
As you move through lush forests, you will come across a variety of species. You may explore nature's diversity and fauna on the Langtang Valley Trek. You'll adore strolling by the rhododendron and tundra pine-filled tropical woodland.
Lauribinayak Pass
Lauribinayak is a great destination to pass as you trek through Langtang Valley. This location is a magical viewpoint for the entire Langtang Region. The journey passes through the significance of the two destinations from Thulo Syabru to Gosaikunda.
Lauribinayak pass is the highest point to reach during Langtang Gosaikunda Trek. The altitude of 4300m pass is often considered easy by trekkers. The destination provides you with a magical experience with a panorama view of the Langtang range. You will get surprised to see Ganesh Himal Range and Manaslu Range over Langtang Valley.
The lower portions are interesting as you will see two mythical and spiritual lakes, Gosai Kunda and Bhairav Kunda. There are even more lakes with beautiful aesthetics that serve spirituality and positivity. Lauribinayak Pass creates a different bond with nature. It serves the perfect balance between Hidden nature and the Himalayan Trail.
Gosaikunda Lake
Gosainkunda Lake is a holy lake for both Buddhists and Hindus. It is the perfect place where one can witness the great harmony between these religions in Nepal. According to the ancient myth the lake was formed after Lord Shiva struck his trident on the rocks.
During the elixir mining from the ocean, lots of good and evil things got mined. Evil things engulfed an entire universe. Thus, all gods and goddesses along with demons asked Lord Shiva for help. The god swallowed the poison and kept it on his neck which is why his neck is blue and also known as Neelkantha (Blue Neck).
Legends say that those who dip in the water of Gosaikunda will have their all sins flushed out. Every year, thousands of visitors pay pilgrimage visits during Buddha Purnima and Janai Purnima. They take a holy bath at Gosaikunda and offer the rituals and Homa.
Moreover, the scenic beauty of the surroundings makes this place one of the hottest tourist destinations. Travelers from across the globe trek to this lake either for natural prospects or for cultural and religious significance.
Tamang Heritage Trail
The area covers the cultural and ethnic Lama and Tamang people. These people follow Buddhism and Hinduism. They have unique cultures representing the Tibetan and Nepalese unification. Thus, many people also want to know more about these people's lifestyles.
The route is very much important to understand the Tamang Heritage. There are many villages along the way. The trail resembles the ceremony, spirituality, and culture of unique hidden tribes. Manes, Pagodas, Chhortens, and monasteries unify the culture between Buddhists and Hindus. The entire trail represents the great ancient Buddhism.
You will stay at the unique structure representing the Tamang stay. People here constructed the house for themself and later turned to Tea House for the Trekkers. These stay and their foods are the unique aspects to experience during and forever.
