14-Day Langtang Circuit + Gosainkund Trek (Self-Launched)
14 days · Langtang National Park, Nepal
Nepal Eco Adventure Pvt.Ltd charges £1,065
No-markup version: ~£340 per person
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A self-launched version of Nepal Eco Adventure's 14-day Langtang Circuit: the classic Langtang Valley route to Kyanjin Gompa, then across the Laurebina/Gosainkund pass and down the Helambu ridge to Sundarijal. Do it independently with local buses and shared jeeps, teahouse-to-teahouse walking, and self-arranged permits (TIMS + Langtang National Park entry). No guide or porter required for this route — the trail is well marked and teahouses are plentiful — though hiring a local guide (~£20/day) or porter is easily arranged in Kathmandu if you want the support. Costs are approximate backpacker rates in GBP and exclude international flights and insurance.
Day-by-day
Kathmandu to Syabrubesi
Kathmandu → Syabrubesi
Sort your permits in Kathmandu the day before (TIMS card from Nepal Tourism Board, ~NPR 2,000 / £12, and Langtang National Park entry ~NPR 3,000 / £18). Then take the early public bus from Machhapokhari/Kalanki bus stand to Syabrubesi — around 7-8 hours of winding mountain road with views of Ganesh Himal and the Trishuli River valley. Alternatively a shared jeep is faster (~6 hours, ~NPR 1,200-1,500 / £7-9). Overnight in a Syabrubesi teahouse and sort your gear.
🚌Public bus Kathmandu–Syabrubesi ~NPR 700 / £4; shared jeep ~£8
🛏Teahouse in Syabrubesi (twin room, shared bathroom) ~£6-10
- →Scenic mountain drive through Trishuli valley
- →Permit checks at Dhunche/Syabrubesi
- →Ganesh Himal views
Syabrubesi to Lama Hotel (2,380m)
Lama Hotel
First proper trek day: 6-7 hours climbing through terraced fields and dense forest, crossing the big steel suspension bridge over the Langtang Khola at ~2,000m. Watch for langur monkeys and the occasional red panda in the bamboo. Stay at Lama Hotel (Riverside).
🚌On foot
🛏Teahouse at Lama Hotel ~£5-8
- →Trek through terraced farmland and forest
- →Cross Langtang Khola suspension bridge
- →Wildlife spotting
Lama Hotel to Langtang Village (3,430m)
Langtang Village
Climb past Ghodatabela (3,000m) into open meadows, then on through yak pastures and rebuilt Tamang villages to Langtang Village — the settlement devastated in the 2015 earthquake and since rebuilt. Langtang Lirung fills the skyline. ~6 hours walking.
🚌On foot
🛏Teahouse in Langtang Village ~£6-9
- →Ghodatabela meadow viewpoint
- →Tamang village visit and memorial sites
- →Langtang Lirung views
Langtang Village to Kyanjin Gompa (3,870m)
Kyanjin Gompa
Short but high day: 3-4 hours up the valley past the longest mani wall in Nepal, over wooden bridges, to the monastery settlement of Kyanjin Gompa. Afternoon visit to the yak cheese factory. Altitude is noticeable now — go slow and hydrate.
🚌On foot
🛏Teahouse at Kyanjin Gompa ~£6-10
- →Kyanjin Gompa monastery
- →Yak cheese factory
- →Glacier and icefall views
Acclimatisation day — Kyanjin Ri (4,773m)
Kyanjin Gompa
Rest day with a self-led sunrise hike up Kyanjin Ri (~3 hours up, steep but straightforward) for a panorama of Langtang Lirung, Dorje Lakpa, Yala Peak and the Ganesh Himal. Alternative: Tserko Ri (4,984m) for the fit, or a shorter walk to Langtang Lirung base camp. Back to the same teahouse.
🚌On foot
🛏Teahouse at Kyanjin Gompa ~£6-10
- →Kyanjin Ri sunrise hike
- →Optional Tserko Ri or Langtang base camp walk
Kyanjin Gompa to Lama Hotel
Lama Hotel
Retrace your steps downhill — 5-6 hours of easy descent through forest and Tamang settlements back to Lama Hotel. Legs stretch, lungs happy.
🚌On foot
🛏Teahouse at Lama Hotel ~£5-8
- →Downhill forest trek
- →Tamang village stops
Lama Hotel to Thulo Syabru (2,250m)
Thulo Syabru
Branch west off the main trail: climb via Pairo to Rimche and on to Thulo Syabru, a large Tamang village with Tibetan-influenced houses and a gompa. About 6 hours, steady ascent with valley panoramas.
🚌On foot
🛏Teahouse in Thulo Syabru ~£6-9
- →Tamang community village
- →Thulo Syabru gompa
- →Mountain and green hill views
Thulo Syabru to Sing Gompa (3,330m)
Sing Gompa / Chandanbari
Climb steeply through rhododendron and pine to Sing Gompa (Chandanbari), home to a small gompa and a working cheese factory. ~4-5 hours. Often red pandas are spotted around the forest edges here at dusk.
🚌On foot
🛏Teahouse at Sing Gompa ~£6-9
- →Sing Gompa monastery
- →Cheese factory visit
- →Rhododendron forest walk
Sing Gompa to Gosainkund (4,380m)
Gosainkund
Big day: climb past Cholangpati (3,600m) and Laurebina onto the ridge, opening onto the sacred lakes. Arrive at Gosainkund — holy to both Hindus and Buddhists, with the Shiva shrine on the lakeshore. 6-7 hours; sleep early, it's cold up here.
🚌On foot
🛏Basic teahouse at Gosainkund ~£6-10 (blanket hire extra)
- →Sacred Gosainkund lake and Shiva shrine
- →Ridge-top Himalayan panorama
- →Sunrise/sunset over the lake
Gosainkund to Ghopte via Laurebina Pass (4,610m)
Ghopte
Up before dawn for the lake views, then cross the Laurebina La (4,610m) — cairned and clear in good weather, but check conditions locally if there's snow. Descend past Phedi and over the rocky section to Ghopte (3,430m). 7-8 hours, the toughest day of the trek.
🚌On foot
🛏Teahouse at Ghopte ~£5-8
- →Laurebina Pass crossing
- →Gosainkund lake sunrise
- →Tadi Khola valley descent
Ghopte to Tharepati (3,690m)
Tharepati
A shorter, atmospheric day through mossy forest and across steep rocky slopes to the ridge-top meadow of Tharepati. 4-5 hours. Good spot for a rest afternoon and a hot dal bhat.
🚌On foot
🛏Teahouse at Tharepati ~£5-8
- →Forest ridge walking
- →Tadi Khola stream crossing
Tharepati to Kutumsang (2,470m)
Kutumsang
Drop off the ridge through meadows, shepherd hut ruins and rhododendron forest via Kyuola Bhanjyang to the village of Kutumsang. ~6 hours of mostly descending — knees beware.
🚌On foot
🛏Teahouse/lodge in Kutumsang ~£6-9
- →Rhododendron forest
- →Tamang and Chhetri village life
- →Ridge descent
Kutumsang to Chisapani (2,165m)
Chisapani
Roll along the Jogin Danda ridge through Gul Bhanjyang, Chipling and Pati Bhanjyang to Chisapani — the classic Helambu finale with big views back to Langtang and Ganesh Himal. 6-7 hours.
🚌On foot
🛏Guesthouse in Chisapani ~£7-12
- →Jogin Danda ridge walk
- →Village of Gul Bhanjyang and Chipling
- →Langtang and Ganesh Himal views
Chisapani to Sundarijal, transfer to Kathmandu
Sundarijal → Kathmandu
Descend 4-5 hours through Shivapuri Nagarjun National Park to Sundarijal, passing waterfalls and the waterworks that supply Kathmandu. From Sundarijal catch a local bus or shared taxi to Ratna Park / Thamel (~NPR 100-500 / £1-3, or ~£12 for a taxi). Celebrate with a momo dinner in Thamel. Note: this final section crosses Shivapuri National Park, which charges a separate entry fee (~NPR 1,000 / £6).
🚌Local bus/shared taxi Sundarijal–Kathmandu ~£1-3
🛏Kathmandu hostel/hotel in Thamel ~£10-18 (not included in total)
- →Sundarijal waterfalls
- →Shivapuri National Park forest walk
- →Arrival back in Kathmandu
Self-launched vs. Nepal Eco Adventure Pvt.Ltd
| This itinerary (self-launched) | Nepal Eco Adventure Pvt.Ltd | |
|---|---|---|
| Price per person | ~£340 | £1,065 |
| Duration | 14 days | 14 days |
| Who books it | You and your group, direct | Tour operator, guided group |
| Savings | £725 per person (68%) | |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does 14-Day Langtang Circuit + Gosainkund Trek (Self-Launched) cost?+
Doing it yourself with this self-launched itinerary costs an estimated £340 per person for 14 days in Langtang National Park, Nepal. This is an AI-generated estimate based on typical budget-traveller prices — actual costs will vary by season and how you book.
Is this cheaper than booking with Nepal Eco Adventure Pvt.Ltd?+
Yes — Nepal Eco Adventure Pvt.Ltd charges around £1,065 per person for a similar tour. Doing the same route independently, using the same standard of accommodation and activities, costs an estimated £340 — a saving of roughly £725 (68%) per person.
How long is the Langtang National Park, Nepal trip?+
This itinerary runs 14 days, covering 14 day-by-day stops through Langtang National Park, Nepal.
How do I join this trip?+
You can join an existing open departure using this itinerary if one is scheduled, or launch your own departure with your own dates and invite other travellers to join you — no tour operator required.
Isn't it easier to just use a tour operator?+
Well, yes, a tour operator will book all the individual parts of your travel for you and provide a guide. That's obvious, but doing this has the potential to save the group thousands, which can in turn improve your itinerary substantially or save you huge amounts of money. Also, when you launch a departure, Travel Crew has tools in place to help you book the individual sections of the trip or make it easier for you to do this as a group. Really, you do not need a middle man. If you are more comfortable paying more and using a middle man, then you should certainly do this.
Is it safer to book through a tour operator?+
Arguably, there isn't much difference. A self-launched trip runs on the same principle as a group travel crew: collective responsibility, everyone looking out for each other, the same way it would if a group of friends organised the trip themselves — because that's exactly what's happening. You should always take out travel insurance before you go, self-launched or not; that doesn't change either way. Every open departure is published publicly with real dates and a real trip organiser, so it's never an anonymous arrangement, and our support team is reachable any time you need help, including in an emergency while you're away. Longer-term, we're building direct relationships with ground DMCs in popular destinations, offered as an optional paid add-on for extra on-the-ground support. Ultimately, though, the group is responsible for its own conduct and safety on a self-launched trip, same as on any trip you plan yourself.
What kind of trip is this?+
This is a adventure, hiking, budget trip through Langtang National Park, Nepal, self-launched rather than run by a tour operator — you organise it with a group you find or bring yourself.
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