Langtang Gosaikunda Trek

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Trek Region
Langtang
Trip Grade
Moderate/High Pass
Highest Elevation
4610m.
Meal
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation
Tea House Basis
Trek Duration
12 Nights 13 Days
Best Time
Sep-Dec & Feb-June
Start/End Point
Syabrubesi to Melanchipul

Nepal is a country of mythical and mystical wonders! People across the globe visit this tiny Himalayan nation to get repose from daily drabness of life. Out of many holiday activities that are possible to do in Nepal trekking is the most popular one. There are many trekking regions in Nepal. Among these trekking regions of Nepal, Langtang region of Nepal is an emblem of myth, mystic, wonders of Mother Nature, and grandeur of Tamang/Lama culture. The journey of Langtang Gosaikunda Lake Trek is the amalgamation of nature, mountains, and culture. The travel planners of the Everest Trekking Routes have knitted spiritual and diversified itineraries for trekkers to enjoy the trek worth of every penny spent!

Langtang Valley Trek

The trip of Langtang Gosaikunda Trek in Nepal has two distinct sections. The first phase of the trek involves the famous Langtang Valley Trek and the second phase involves the Gosaikunda Lake Trek itinerary. Trekkers follow the itinerary of the Langtang Valley Trek in Nepal before heading towards the Gosainkunda Lake (4380 m). Do you know that in 2015 A.D. the entire village of Langtang was washed away due to Langtang Lirung Avalanche? Yes, an entire village became debris. Nowadays, the village is relocated. You will be surprised to find out that the people of Langtang has regained and reestablished themselves intrepidly. It shows their great character and perseverance. The trek not only endows you the wonders of Mother Nature but also help you to know more about Tamang people of the region.

Kyanin Gompa is the final destination of this phase of the Langtang Gosaikunda Trek. The place has century-old monastery where you can awaken your spirituality. Moreover, the time spent in the surrounding of the Kyanjin Gompa will help you forget all the pains endured! It is believed that you will be able to feel lighter and you will get the best moments to start fresh after the trek. The sunset or sunrise experience from the top of Kyanjin Ri (4773 m) is a spectacular sight!

Tsergo Ri Hike

The major highlight of the trek is the hike of Tergo Ri Hike. This activity provides you the mini mountaineering experience. At an altitude of 4773 m from sea level, the Tsergo Ri hike offers wilderness adventure thrill. The Tsergo Ri Hike engulfs an entire day but provides you the best hiking moments. The trail is treacherous but it helps you understand about the life of a mountaineer!

Lama Hotel to Gosaikunda Lake

After spending time in Kyanjin Gompa, trekkers retrace the same trail back to Lama Hotel. The section between Lama Hotel and Gosiankunda Lake involves the village of Thulo Syabru. This is the right time to explore Lama Villages and know about their culture. The people of the Tamang community have their own language and traditions. These people are under the indigenous category. Therefore, you will have the cultural tour too while doing trekking in this section.

Trekking Difficulty

Make sure that you are in the best physical condition. At least one month before the trek do some cardio vascular exercises. These cardio-vascular exercises help you to maintain the stamina level. The journey of the Langtang Gosaikunda Trek requires you to explore the high altitude destinations. Avoid greasy foods and refrain from drinking alcohol! A healthy dietary habit at least one month prior to the trek will help you prepare greatly for the successful completion of the trek without any kinds of mishaps.

Gosainkunda Lake

Do you know that the Gosaikunda Lake is a pilgrimage site of both Buddhists and Hindus? Yes, the lake is the symbol of religious significance to both sets of pilgrims. Hindus believe that if you dip into the holy water of the lake then all your sins will be washed away! Buddhists believe that if you pray in the shores of the lake with traditional musical instruments and mantras then dead souls will go to heaven!

According to Hindu mythology, the lake was formed from the trident of Lord Shiva. During an era of gods and goddesses, demons and gods collaborated to mine elixir from the ocean. While mining elixir, poison and disturbing materials extracted from the ocean. These poisons were about to engulf an entire universe. Therefore, gods and demons prayed Lord Shiva for help. He drank all poison and kept the poison in his neck. Therefore, Lord Shiva is also known as Nilkantha (Blue Necked). To endure the pain of poison he threw his trident on to the rocks and thus formed the lake.

Best Time to do Langtang Gosaikunda Lake Trek

The journey of Gosaikunda Lake Trek with Langtang Valley is best when you do it during months of spring and autumn season. Highly recommended time to do this trek is during the spring season. This season is the time of the year for blooming flowers and green lush forests environment. March, April, and May are the best time to do the Langtang Gosaikunda Lake Trek.

Accommodation and Meals

There are quality tea houses and lodges in this trekking route. If you don’t want to use the facilities of lodges then you can spend overnight in a traditional home stay houses. Staying overnight in home stay houses of Tamang villages will help you know more about culture, traditions, and values of Lama people in first hand. In some places, you can find attached bathroom room but in many places you will get the basic sleeping facilities with common bathroom. The food menu in all tea houses and restaurants on the trekking trail provide food items of continental, Asian, Chinese, Indian, and Nepali cuisines.

The Everest Trekking Routes trekking agency has knitted itinerary of the Langtang Gosainkunda Lake Trekking in Nepal after the field visit. During off season we send our travel planners to do the trek to prepare the updated itinerary. Therefore, our trekking packages are priced in a budget friendly manner! Book the Langtang Gosainkunda Trek package with us and do the Langtang Circuit Trek in Nepal!

Trip Itinerary

Outline Itinerary

  • Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu and Transfer to Hotel
  • Day 02: Drive from Kathmandu to Syabrubesi (1,550m/5,100ft): 5-6 hours
  • Day 03: Trek from Syabrubesi to Lama Hotel (2,380m/7,830ft): 6 hours
  • Day 04: Trek to Mundu (3543m/11,621ft) via Langtang village: 6-7 hours
  • Day 05: Mundu to Kyangjin Gompa (3,870m/12,697ft): 3 hours
  • Day 06: Acclimatization: explore Tserko Ri (5,000m/16,404ft) 7-8 hours
  • Day 07: Kyangjin Gompa to Lama Hotel: 5-6 hours
  • Day 08: Lama Hotel to Thulo Syabru (2,230m/ 7,316 ft): 5-6 hours
  • Day 09: Thulo Syabru to Shing Gompa: 3-4 hours
  • Day 10: Shin Gompa to Gosaikunda (4,460m/14,632ft): 5-6 hours
  • Day 11: Gosaikunda to Ghopte (3,440m/11,286ft): 6-8 hours
  • Day 12: Ghopte to Tarkeghyang (2,590m/8,497ft): 5-6 hours
  • Day 13: Tarkeghyang to Sermathang (2,610m/8,563ft): 3-5 hours
  • Day 14: Trek to Melamchi Bazaar, drive to Kathmandu: 3-4 hours trek, 2 hours drive
  • Day 15: Final International departure

Details Itinerary

Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu and Transfer to Hotel

Our airport representative will receive you at the Tribhuwan International Airport and transfer you to hotel. We will discuss all the trip details and finalize all secretarial works and mandatory things before the trek. You will get to know about your trekking guide today. In the evening you will get free time which you can spend strolling the marketplace around Thamel if you are staying in or near Thamel. Overnight in a hotel

Accommodation: Hotel in Kathmandu

Day 02: Drive from Kathmandu to Syabrubesi (1,550m/5,100ft): 5-6 hours

Early in the morning guide will come to pick you up at the hotel and we will start our road trip to Syaprubeshi. Majority of times we will be using the Pasang Lhamu Highway up to Dhunge near Trishuli Bazaar. The road is well maintained in most of the places but in some sections the road is bumpy. Expect a tiring bus or jeep drive to Syabrubesi. This is a small town in the border of Nepal and China. You can see lots of traders, trekkers, and trekking guides/porters throughout the town. Stroll around or hike downhill to river and spend a quality serene time in the evening. Overnight in a lodge

Accommodation: Stay Overnight at Guest House
Meals: Lunch and Dinner

Day 03: Trek from Syabrubesi to Lama Hotel (2,380m/7,830ft): 6 hours

The trail from Syabrubesi to Lama Hotel is joyous as we will be trekking in a graveled road for first one hour overlooking green lush forested hill and waterfalls. The trail slowly traverses through terraced farmlands and enter the green lush forests environment. Lama Hotel is a small settlement full of tea houses where we will spend overnight and the smell of forest and tranquil environment will make your stay in Lama Hotel a pleasant experience. Overnight in a tea house

Accommodation: Stay Overnight at Guest House
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 04: Trek to Mundu (3543m/11,621ft) via Langtang village: 6-7 hours

After breakfast in Lama Hotel we will trek through bamboo forests of Ghoda Tabela. The trail from Lama Hotel to Ghoda Tabela is the best place where there is high possibility of spotting Red Panda. This is the endangered species of fauna found inside the Langtang National Park. Please note that you may not spot the animal but this place is where there is high movement of Red Panda.

Throughout the trail you can spot lots of prayer flags. We will also visit the old Langtang Village which was washed away by Langtang Lirung Avalanche caused due to 2015 earthquake. The new village built by Langtang people is the village of Mundu. It is in the outskirt of old Langtang Valley village. Make sure that you talk with locals about their experience of avalanche and earthquake. Overnight in a tea house

Accommodation: Stay Overnight at Guest House
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 05: Mundu to Kyangjin Gompa (3,870m/12,697ft): 3 hours

Today we will not walk for hours as today’s trek is about 2.5 to 3 hours. We will start our trek after breakfast and we will reach Kyanjin Gompa to have lunch. After lunch you can explore this beautiful village or decide to do the Kyanjin Ri Hike. This is a hill behind Kyanjin Gompa where you can hike for about 1.5 to 2 hours and get astounding scenery of Langtang Lirung Mountain as well as mountains of Tibet including the scenery of Ganja La Peak. The view of Kyanjin Valley is spectacular from the top of Kyanjin Ri. We will sleep early to make sure that we wake up early the next morning as we will have to hike to Tsergo Ri. Overnight in a tea house

Accommodation: Stay Overnight at Guest House
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 06: Acclimatization: explore Tserko Ri (5,000m/16,404ft) 7-8 hours

Today we will spend our time doing hiking to Tsergo Ri. This endows us a mini mountaineering feeling as we will hike to the top which is at an altitude of 5000 m. You will be amazed to see the panoramic view of mountains from the top of Tsergo Ri and it is one of the rarest time when you can experience snowy environment all around. After spending about half an hour at the top we will return back to Kyanjin Gompa. Overnight in a tea house

Accommodation: Stay Overnight at Guest House
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 07: Kyanjin Gompa to Lama Hotel: 5-6 hours

We will retrace back to Lama Hotel following the same trail via Langtang Village (Mundu Village) and Ghoda Tabela back to Lama Hotel. Overnight in a tea house

Accommodation: Stay Overnight at Guest House
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 08: Lama Hotel to Thulo Syabru (2,230m/ 7,316 ft): 5-6 hours

We will begin our uphill trek from Lama Hotel to Thulo Syabru instead of going back to Syaprubeshi like the itinerary of Langtang Valley Trek in Nepal. In the initial half an hour we will walk on the gentle incline flatland and then uphill to Syabru Village. This village is habituated by Tamang peopl e that have their own language, culture and traditions. Moreover, this village is one of the densely populated Tamang villages where you can choose to spend either in home stay or tea house.

The choice is yours. Prayer flags in every terrace of Tamang home give us message that these people follow Hinduism mixed Buddhism. If you wish then you can add the itinerary of Tamang Heritage Trail Trek too. The itinerary of Tamang Heritage Trail Trek consists of villages like Tatopani, and Gatlang. Instead we will head towards Shin Gompa the following day. Overnight in a tea house

Accommodation: Stay Overnight at Guest House
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 09: Thulo Syabru to Shing Gompa: 3-4 hours

The journey is easy and joyous as we navigate through Lama Villages and terraced farmlands through green lush forests. It is tiring but the scenery and atmosphere will make you forget all the pain! Make sure to visit the village and interact with the locals. Today is the short walking day so you can get enough time to interact with the locals. Our travel planners always knit the best trek itinerary which consists of resting period as well as time to immerse into the local culture and traditions.

Shin Gompa is the majestic village in the route of Langtang Valley Gosaikunda Lake Trek. Therefore, our trekking package includes maximum hours which you can spend in the village. There are small monasteries and chortens where you can visit. More importantly, upon reaching the village you can relish the sight of Ganesh Himal, Langtang Mountain, and Tibetan Mountains. It is the best time to observe and understand the culture and traditions of indigenous communities of Tamang (Lama) People of the region. Please make sure that you travel around the village with our trekking guide to ensure that you are getting authentic information! Overnight in a tea house

Langtang Gosaikunda Lake

Accommodation: Stay Overnight at Guest House
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 10: Shin Gompa to Gosaikunda (4380 m/14,632ft): 5-6 hours

The most arduous day of the trek is today as we will have to walk up to the highest altitude place and reach Gosainkunda Lake. We will get about 2 to 3 hours of time before going to bed to visit and understand the importance of lake to the locals. The Lake is equally important to Hindus and Buddhists. Hindus celebrate Janai Purnima festivals in this lake’s shore with intention of getting their sin washed away while Buddhists chant mantras with believe that their relatives’ who died will have their soul travel to heavens and rest in peace. Overnight in a tea house

Langtang Trekking

Accommodation: Stay Overnight at Guest House
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 11: Gosaikunda to Ghopte (3,440m/11,286ft): 6-8 hours

Early in the morning we will do hike to nearby hill and observe majestic sunrise. It is possible to get the mesmerizing view of Mt. Gauri Shankar which is regarded and worshipped as Lord Shiva’s favorite mountain and return back to tea house for breakfast. After breakfast, we will trek to Ghopte via Lauri Bina Pass. Today is challenging as well but decreasing altitude means that we can breathe easily and the trekking activity that involves walking to low altitude places from high altitude places is always mesmerizing. In addition, the sight of mountains, green lush forests, cascading hills, streams, and waterfalls make today the most scenic day of trekking in an entire Langtang Gosaikunda Lake Trekking in Nepal.

Accommodation: Stay Overnight at Guest House
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 12: Ghopte to Tarkeghyang (2,590m/8,497ft): 5-6 hours

In the first phase we will enter the temperate deciduous as well as occasional alpine forests along with terraced farmlands and hamlets around the trekking route. The journey of Ghopte to Tarkeghyang is joyous hilly region walking. Therefore, it is okay to walk as the trail is in the low altitude section. Overnight in a tea house

Accommodation: Stay Overnight at Guest House
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 13: Tarkeghyang to Sermathang (2,610m/8,563ft): 3-5 hours

We will walk through green lush forests, villages, hamlets, and streams on this day. Some of the trekking section is on the road as there are many hilly graveled roads on where locals use to drive their motorbike and four wheel jeep. There are chortens where you can understand the local lifestyle and traditions of Tamang people. Overnight in a tea house

Accommodation: Stay Overnight at Guest House
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 14: Trek to Melamchi Bazaar, drive to Kathmandu: 3-4 hours trek, 2 hours drive

After breakfast we will walk on a road to Melamchi Bazaar along the banks or the river. Once we reach the bazaar we will hop onto the jeep and drive back to Kathmandu via Nangle Bhare and Sankhu. Overnight in a hotel.

Accommodation: Stay Overnight at Hotel
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch

Day 15: Final International departure

Our airport representative and trekking guide will bid farewell to you with a promise to meet again in future for other majestic tour or trekking trips.

Cost Details

Cost Includes

  • Airport / Hotel / Airport pick up and Drop by private car/van/bus.
  • Hotel In Kathmandu: 2 Nights standard accommodation in Katmandu BB Plan
  • Kathmandu to Syabrubesi and Melanchepul to Kathmandu by Express Bus
  • You’re Meal During the Trekking as (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner with a Cup of tea or coffee)
  • All Trekking Permit (Langtang National Permit) and Trekkers’ Information Management System (TIMS) Permit.
  • Accommodation in Trekking: All accommodations in lodge/tea houses during the treks.
  • Trekking Guide: An experienced, helpful, friendly, and English-speaking Trekking Guide. His well-paid salary, meals, accommodation insurance, etc.
  • Trekking Porter: porters (1 porter for 2 people) Solo Trekkers No Porter
  • After the successful trip, Everest Trekking Routes will Provide an Adventure Certificate.
  • Arrangement of Emergency Helicopter service which will be paid for by your Travel insurance company.
  • All government taxes & service charges.

Cost Excludes

  • Meals and Etra Accommodation in Kathmandu
  • Private Jeep From Kathmandu to Syabrubesi and Return to Kathmandu
  • personal expenses (Hot Shower, bar bills, beer, coke, a bottle of water, hot water, pot size of tea or coffee, phone call, laundry service, Helicopter rescue, Electronic device recharge such as Mobile, Camera, Private, etc.)
  • Tips for guide, porters, and driver.

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FAQ

What is the Langtang Gosaikunda Trek?

The Langtang Gosaikunda Trek is one of the most promising long detour trekking routes of Langtang Region of Nepal. The trek takes trekkers to the mystical and mythical villages of Tamang people living around Langtang and Kyanjin Gompa region. In addition the trek endows breathtaking scenery of Langtang Lirung and Gaurishankar Himal along with a rare chance to walk on the shores of Gosaikunda Lake. In two weeks’ time trekkers can experience cultural grandeur of Tamang people and unique topography of a region that is near Kathmandu Valley. The trekking trip is divided in to two sections. The first section is Langtang Valley Trek and second section is the Gosaikunda Lake Trek. The bonus of this trekking is that you can visit the Helambu region as well. So, the Langtang Gosaikunda Trek can also be termed as the Langtang Circuit Trek.

How to reach Syaprubeshi from Kathmandu?

You can reach Syaprubeshi from Kathmandu via road trip from Machhapokhari Bus Park. If you are travelling to Syaprubeshi on a local bus then you will have to take a cab from Thamel or hotel to Machhapokhari. You can find either a shared jeep or local bus to Syaprubeshi. The transportation means are decided at the time of booking the trip. If you have booked for private jeep then we will provide the jeep otherwise you will have to travel on a local bus to Syaprubesi with your trekking guide.

How long does the trek take?

The journey of Langtang Gosaikunda Trek is the Langtang Circuit Trek. It covers almost 75 % or Langtang Trekking region in Nepal. Langtang Valley, Gosaikunda Lake, and Helambu Melamchi are covered in one single trekking trip. Therefore, the number of days required to do the trek is also high. Usually, it takes about 19 to 20 days to complete the trek. However, our travel planners have knitted the best 15 days itinerary of Langtang Gosaikunda Lake Trek including arrival and departure. Allot at least two weeks’ holiday to do the trek. In an average we will walk for about 6 to 7 hours a day.

What is the best time to do the Langtang Gosaikunda Trek?

The best time to do the Langtang Gosaikunda Trek is during months of spring and autumn season. These seasons in Nepal have clear skies and warm weather conditions. If you wish to visit the Gosaikunda Lake during the months of Janai Purnima then book the trek for August. During this time of the year also you can do quality trekking as it is late monsoon and early autumn season. The Everest Trekking Routes ensures that you get quality services and lodging facilities even if you are trekking in off season.

Do I need a permit for the Langtang Gosaikunda Trek?

You need Langtang National Park Entrance permit to do the Langtang Gosaikunda Trek. The provision of Trekkers’ Information Management System (TIMS) is no longer in use. Therefore, get the Langtang National Park Entrance permit and do this beautiful trekking in mythical Langtang region of Nepal.

How difficult is the Langtang Gosaikunda Trek?

The difficulty level of the Langtang Gosaikunda Trek is fairly challenging. The journey traverses through high altitude passes, glacial lake, and towering hills. The trail includes lots of uphill and downhill sections in the rugged rocky terrain. Therefore, it is hard for trekkers to trek. However, a careful planning and an experienced trekking leader ensure that the trekking is smooth and easy free from any kinds of hassles of altitude sickness. The itinerary is well balanced with some days have 4 to 5 hours of walking instead of long 6 to 7 hours of walking.

What is Gosaikunda Lake?

The Gosaikunda Lake is the glacial sacred lake of both Hindus and Buddhists located inside the Langtang region of Nepal. The Lake is also the source of famous Trishuli River. Please note that the sources of Trishuli River are many and Gosaikunda Lake is one of them. It is believed that three water sources that fill the lake are formed because of the trident of Lord Shiva. According to Hindu mythology, gods and demons started a mining in an ocean to extract good things and elixir. While doing so, poison got extracted and the poison was about to engulf the whole universe; hence Lord Shiva came to rescue! He drank all poison and kept it in his neck. Therefore, Lord Shiva is also called as the Neelkantha (Blue Necked).

Hindus believe that if you dip in the waters of lake then all your sins of this life will be relieved! Buddhists believe that if you offer prayers on the shores of the Lake then soul of your departed relatives will go to heaven and rest in peace. Therefore, the lake is significant to both Hindus and Buddhists. At an altitude of 4380 m, the lake is also one of the most popular trekking destinations of Nepal. There are many lakes in the surrounding of Gosaikunda Lake which you can visit if you are fond of exploring Himalayan lakes. These lakes are either fresh water or oligotrophic lake.

Langtang Goshaikunda Lake Trek

What about altitude sickness during Gosainkunda Langtang Trekking in Nepal?

There are many incidents related to altitude sickness during the Gosainkunda Lak Trek in Nepal. There are not acclimatization rest days during this trip. Therefore, trekkers may find difficulty in breathing. The maximum altitude of this trekking is about 4600 m which is an altitude of Lauribina Pass. Trekkers have to spend overnights of about 2 nights in the places above 3000 m from sea level. Therefore, there is a risk of altitude sickness. In order to avoid this sickness you will have to heed instructions of our trekking guide. Chances of getting caught in AMS (Acute Mountain Sickness) are very rare while trekking with trekking guide of the Everest Trekking Routes Pvt. Ltd.

Are there medical facilities on the trek?

There are limited medical facilities on the trekking route of Langtang Gosaikunda Lake Trek. Therefore, the team of trekking crew members of Everest Trekking Routes always carry basic first aid kit. Our trekking guides are well versed and trained to provide emergency first aid services. If a small accidents occur or in case of general health troubles then guide can handle it or you can go to basic medical clinic. In case of huge emergencies and health problems you will have to descend to Dhunche or Syaprubeshi. The best option to reach these places is helicopter ride. Therefore, getting travel insurance is the most essential part before departing on a trekking trip.

Which is the highest altitude place on Gosaikunda Langtang Trek?

Lauribina Pass is the highest altitude place on Gosaikunda Langtang Trek. It is at an altitude of 4600 m from sea level. If you choose to do the Tsergo Ri Hike from Kyanjin Gompa then the highest altitude place is Tsergo Ri. The altitude of Tsergo Ri is about 5400 m from sea level. These highest places inside the trekking route are not used for overnight stay. Therefore, you don’t have to worry about staying overnight in a high altitude places. Trekkers will hike to these places and come back or pass the place to stay in low altitude place. Our expertly knitted itinerary will ensure that you will avoid the risk by staying in the high altitude places.

Is it possible for me to stay in Tamang Home Stays instead of tea house?

There are many houses in Thulo Syapru and Ghopte as well as Tarkeghyang where you can choose to stay in local house of Tamang people instead of tea houses. If you are searching for a trekking package that has traditional home stay with the Tamang people who are indigenous locals of Langtang Region of Nepal then you can do our Tamang Heritage Trail Trek. Ask your trekking guide to arrange for the lodging in the Tamang home instead of Tea House. You can’t stay in home stay accommodation except in places like Thulo Syapru, Ghopte, and Tarkeghyang.

What kind of accommodation is available?

The trekking route is one of the commercial ones of Nepal Trekking inside the Langtang region of Nepal. Therefore, the accommodation style of this trekking route is up to the standard of proper trekking operation. You can get good comfortable and warm room which may or may not have attached bathrooms. These tea houses are in the prime location and you don’t have to wander around to ask for the rooms. Most of the tea houses in this trekking route are built by using stones, zinc plates, and wood. Therefore, expect sound from next door room but these rooms are warm and cosy.

What food options are available?

There are good eateries in the trekking route. All tea houses have their own restaurant where they serve hygienic foods. Please note that Nepal’s hilly region outside major cities you can get chance to have organic foods never been tampered by pesticides. Therefore, it is healthy to eat any foods available. You can get good choices of foods in the trekking route as the menu items include food choices of different cuisines like Chinese, Indian, Continental, and Local Nepalese dishes. Note that you have to buy drinking water either bottled mineral water or hot drinking water from tea house or eatery. It is best to keep a water purifying tablet so that you can easily drink from the natural water sources by dissolving the purifying tablet.

Can I do Langtang Gosaikunda Helicopter Tour?

It is possible to do Langtang Gosaikunda Helicopter Tour. Contact our travel planners and they will knit you a beautiful helicopter trip to Langtang Village, Kyanjin Gompa, and Gosaikunda Lake. It takes about 4 to 5 hours to complete this trekking trip via helicopter. We will first visit Kyanjin Gompa. The helicopter will land in this mystical village and you will explore the village and visit the monastery. It is possible to spend at least 15 to 20 minutes in this village. Travellers are then flown to new Langtang Village as you can stroll around and observe the massive destruction done by 2015 earthquake and Langtang Lirung Avalanche.

What should I pack for the Langtang Gosaikunda Trek?

Essential items include sturdy trekking boots, warm clothing (layers), a sleeping bag, a good quality backpack, trekking poles, a hat and gloves, a first aid kit, water purification tablets, and high-energy snacks. Don’t forget your permits, passport, and some cash (since ATMs are not available on the trail).

Is it necessary to hire a guide or porter?

You can independently trek on this trekking route but it is not highly recommended. The trekking trail of Langtang Gosainkunda Trek is well maintained but the terrain is very challenging. Therefore, solo trekking is not good for overall experience in terms of cultural understanding and terrain navigation. Moreover, hassle free trekking provides momentous travel memories. Give all the hassles to Everest Trekking Routes and you savour the beauty of nature! It is best when you don’t have to worry about logistics, lodging, and trip management. Book the trek and simply relish the chance to explore mythical and mystical places of Langtang and Gosaikunda region of Nepal.

How can I respect local culture during the trek?

There are many monasteries, chortens, and temples in the region. Tamang people are mainly Buddhists people who believe that people should not harm fauna or flora. Therefore, if you follow their principles and simply do the visit then there won’t be any problems. Follow the guidelines of leave the footprints and take pictures then you will not be in any kinds of trouble. While visiting monasteries make sure that you have a pure heart. Don’t go inside the locals’ houses with your shoes this rule is applied while visiting monastery as well. It is not civilized to tear prayer flags or write on the Mane writings that you find in the trekking route. Please don’t take pictures of kids and locals without asking them. Once you get the permission from them then you can take pictures. People are friendly so talk with them!

How can I minimize my environmental impact?

The Everest Trekking Routes Pvt. Ltd. is one of the reliable trekking agencies of Nepal. We always follow eco-friendly sustainable tourism practices. Therefore, our trekking guides and porters always carry the waste materials themselves and dump it in the designated places. We believe that a simple act of preserving an environment as well as cultural heritage can help to build the sustainable tourism in Nepal. We are well aware that Nepal’s economy is running due to remittance and tourism industry in Nepal. There is no part in preserving remittance industry of Nepal to us but it is equally fulfilling to know that the agency is working towards maintaining trekking and tourism industry of Nepal flourishing vibrantly.

Which is the shortest way to explore Gosaikunda Lake?

The shortest way to explore Gosaikunda Lake is by choosing to do our 5 Days Gosaikunda Lake Trek Package. You can directly reach the lake in just 3 days following the itinerary crafted by our travel planners. In this itinerary you will take a bus or jeep drive to Dhunche and do 2 hours trek to Cholangpati. Finally, on 3rd day of the trek via Lauri Bina trekkers can reach Gosaikunda Lake. Please note that locals or Nepalese devotees can reach Gosaikunda in a day from Dhunche but for trekking purpose it is highly recommended to stay in Lauri bina. The risk of altitude sickness is also high if you trek to high altitude destination in short space of time.

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I hired this agency to do the Everest Three Passes Trek in the Everest region, and my experience was exceptional. From the very beginning, they demonstrated commitment and professionalism in every detail of the journey.

The service standard was very high, showing absolute loyalty to their clients, always prioritizing my safety and satisfaction. The team had extensive technical knowledge for trekking in challenging and difficult terrains, which was key to enjoying the trek with confidence.

In addition, the guide, Veer Garung, was not only an expert in the biodiversity of the region but also knew the names of the mountains in Nepali, Sherpa, and English, which greatly enriched my experience. His understanding of the local flora and fauna was impressive, adding unique value to the trip.

The agency has certified guides with vast experience and equipped with everything necessary to ensure a safe and comfortable trekking experience. Guide Veer Garung speaks four languages fluently, which facilitated communication and demonstrated an exceptional level of professionalism.

It is also worth noting that the agency’s owner, Rabin Garung, has solid prior experience as a guide, which is reflected in the quality of service and attention to detail. I wholeheartedly recommend this agency, especially guide Veer Garung, to anyone seeking an authentic and professional experience in the Himalayas. Without him, my experience would not have been the same, not only because of his services but also because of his warmth and attention to detail at every moment.

Everest Three Pass Reviews

Guided by: Veer Gurung

Tracey Ann Williamson

London, Uk, October 23, 2024

Excellent Verified Purchase

Highly recommended trekking company and trek

Sonya and I (school friends from the UK) cannot rate this trekking company highly enough. They are a family business with Rabin at the helm. They come from a small village west of the Langtang Valley and are very experienced. Rabin was so responsive and helpful, answering all our questions. He makes sure that you are well cared for throughout your trip.

Our guide was Veer (Rabin’s nephew). He was the kindest, most respectful gentleman, I have had the pleasure of knowing. He always had a big smile and looked after our every need.

Our porter was Michael (Veer’s cousin). The relationship between them was lovely. Michael is just 18 and on a break from high school. His ambition is to be a guide and he will make an excellent one.

The trek was beautiful. Starting in the forests and then opening up on the second day to reveal the expansive valley and snow-capped mountains. The treks are tough but rewarding. Don’t come unprepared. You should be ready to walk multiple days up and down slopes, some are rocky and can be slippery. But around every corner, there is a view to die for.

We climbed Tsergo Ri. It was tough over 4500 m altitude but the boys encouraged us to keep going slowly slowly. Many trekkers say the views from this mountain are the best they have seen in multiple trips to Nepal. As this was our first, we can’t compare. But it was amazing.

Also, be prepared for extremes in the accommodation. We stayed in a couple of lovely hotels/ guest houses. The first and last night in the Garden Inn was great. But the best was night 3 at Tip Top. At Lama Hotel on Days 2 and 6, it was basic but you can pay for a hot shower in an outside shack. Also, be prepared for any weather. We were lucky, but I’m sure it could be cold and wet.

If I were to recommend one thing, it is to book your trip with Rabin. And if possible, book Veer as your guide.
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Tracey Ann Williamson

Guided by: Veer Gurung

Audrey Hee Sze Yin

Hongkong, October 13, 2024

Excellent Verified Purchase

The most amazing trip of my life!

I had the most amazing adventure of my life. From the moment we landed at the airport to the trek in the Himalayas and our last days in Kathmandu, Rabin and his team made every moment unforgettable. Our guide, Sushil, was not only friendly and kind, but also incredibly professional. He took great care of my friends and me throughout the entire trek, ensuring that our experience was enjoyable. Sushil and his team constantly boosted our spirits, despite carrying our heavy duffles daily. One day, when I couldn’t keep up with the group, Sushil walked with me patiently until we reached the guest house. Their dedication and positivity made the trip truly special. I couldn’t have asked for a better company, guide, and porters for my A.B.C experience.

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Audrey Hee Sze Yin

Guided by: Sushil Gurung

Jyesze Teng

Selangar, Malaysia, October 13, 2024

Excellent Verified Purchase

Annapurna Base Camp Trek

Our trek to Annapurna Base Camp was truly unforgettable, thanks to the incredible care and dedication of our arranger, Rabin, our amazing guide, Sushil Gurung, and his team of porters. Sushil went above and beyond to ensure that every step of our journey was comfortable and enjoyable. When one of our team members fell sick, Sushil’s support was unwavering. He not only provided medical assistance but also carried their bag for the rest of the trek, allowing us to continue safely and with peace of mind.

His deep knowledge of the terrain, calm presence, and genuine kindness made all the difference. The porters, too, were incredibly hardworking and always had a smile despite the challenging conditions. We couldn’t have asked for a better team to guide us through the stunning landscapes of the Annapurna region.

If you’re considering trekking in Nepal, I highly recommend Sushil Gurung and his team. Their professionalism, warmth, and commitment to our safety made this adventure truly special.

Jyesze Teng

Guided by: Sushil Gurung
Saiful Afriffin Bin Amiruddin

Saiful Afriffin Bin Amiruddin

Selangor, Malaysia, September 26, 2024

Excellent Verified Purchase

Manaslu Circuit Larkya La Pass Trek

This is my second time using Everest trekking routes services. I managed to complete the Manaslu Circuit trek as per the itinerary arranged by ETR and guided by Sukra Gurung. I specifically requested Sukra as my guide, As I was comfortable with his service the first time. He was an experienced guide, He assessed the situation (weather, my condition, landscape, etc.) during the trekking. And prompts me into discussion for decision-making, as we are all well aware that not all trekking goes according to plan. He did it excellently, and we successfully reached Larke Pass and back to Kathmandu on time.

It was no easy task as we had to improvise routes due to landslides, strenuous routes, long distances, rain, and time management but we managed to pull it through. Therefore, I was extremely happy with his guidance and services and most likely will use his services for my future trekking in Nepal again. Many thanks to Rabin Gurung, as usual, for clearly answering and explaining all of my inquiries before confirmation of my booking. Again, I truly appreciate the efforts provided by the Everest Trekking Routes Team, Rabin Gurung, and Sukra Gurung for making this a successful and memorable journey for me. Thank you so much, and looking forward to another adventure with your team again.

Manaslu Circuit Trek Reviews

Guided by: Sukra Gurung

Chok Sin

Hong kong, May 15, 2024

Excellent Verified Purchase

Excellent Langtang Goshaikunda Lake trekking experience!!!

I had been joined the Everest Trekking Routes Ltd of (Langtang Goshaikunda Lake Trek for 14 days) on 2024/4/22, during the whole journey, my guide ( Mr Sandesh ) he always take care of me, and always cover of me, he willing always detailed explanations for the
geography,culture,wild animals, special high attitude plants………and some of the interests stories during on trekking, that all is my first time to heard it !!!!

And he is a very very professional trekking guide, he always keep to trekking in front of me, and keep the road safe don’t be get lost, sometimes when the horse and donkey or wild animals are crossing on the trek, he will made a quick decision to keep you safe, otherwise that would made danger.

My guide ( Mr Sandesh) always solves all the problems for me, once I am tire can walk very slowly so I can’t on time arrived at the hotel which were full booking already, so he quickly arranged the other hotels for me, at last luckily he made it !!!!! so I don’t need to keep walk far to the other hotels and can take a rest at the nearest one, that’s he always keep arrange for me !!!

At last day on trekking, I got sick and had a fever feel so cool and uncomfortable, he bring me a bottle of hot water and some fever medicine, after a rest day, I feel better and got the energy again !!! and finnished the trekking at the end back to Kathmandu.

On the other hand, my porter (Mr Michael ) he is also helpful and friendly, he always treks at my back during the whole journey and cover for me to keep me safe, (Michael) is a young man, he is very funny and always keep smiling, we always joking and sharing for the Nepal local culture for me, its so glad.

At the end, I finished the trekking and am back to Hong Kong now, and I still to keep contact with them, and will get ready to join the EBC trekking with (Everest Trekking Routes Ltd) again, on the coming November.

That is the wonderful trekking experience of my life, I believe that if I hadn’t My guide (Sandesh) & porter (Michael) for the fully support, that I can’t be success the whole trekking, thx both of them!! and thx a lot !!!

我在2024年4月22日加入了Everest Trekking Routes有限公司的Langtang Goshaikunda湖14天徒步旅行。在整个旅程中,我的导游Sandesh先生一直照顾着我,时刻关心我,他总是愿意详细解释地理、文化、野生动物、特殊的高海拔植物等等,并分享了一些有趣的故事,这些都是我第一次听到的!

他是一位非常非常专业的徒步导游,他总是走在我前面,确保路线安全,不会迷路。有时候当马、驴或野生动物穿过徒步路线时,他会迅速做出决策来确保你的安全,否则可能会有危险。

我的导游Sandesh先生总是解决我所有的问题。有一次我太累了,步行非常缓慢,以至于无法按时到达已经预订满房间的酒店,所以他迅速为我安排了其他的住宿,幸运的是他成功了!这样我就不需要走得很远去其他的酒店,可以在最近的酒店休息,他总是为我安排一切!

在最后一天的徒步旅行中,我生病了,发烧感觉很不舒服,他给我带来了一瓶热水和一些退烧药。经过一天的休息,我感觉好多了,重新恢复了精力!最终完成了徒步旅行,回到了加德满都。

另外,我的搬运工Michael先生也非常乐于助人和友好,整个旅程中一直跟在我后面,保护我安全。Michael是一个年轻人,他非常幽默,总是面带微笑,我们经常开玩笑,分享尼泊尔的本地文化,这让我感到非常愉快。

最后,我完成了徒步旅行,现在回到了香港,我还与他们保持联系,并准备在11月再次与Everest Trekking Routes有限公司一起参加珠穆朗玛峰大本营的徒步旅行。

这是我一生中非常美妙的徒步旅行经历,我相信如果没有我的导游Sandesh和搬运工Michael的全力支持,我无法成功完成整个徒步旅行。非常感谢他们!非常感谢!

Source by: TripAdvisor

Langtang Goshaikunda Lake Trek

Guided by: Sandesh Thapa

Ong Zhi Ziong

Singapore, May 7, 2024

Excellent Verified Purchase

Annapurna Circuit Trek 2024!

Just did the Annapurna Circuit Trek. It was tiring but rewarding! The trek included Ice Lake, Tilicho Lake, and Thorong La Pass. The scenery changes with every passing town, making it an ever-changing journey. Towards the destinations, the scenery becomes out of this world with the whole mountains in your face that you can only enjoy in the Himalayan range. During this time, our guide Sukra and porter Madan have been friendly, patient, and helpful.

When I suffered from altitude sickness, Sukra swiftly brought me down and gave me garlic soup. He regularly communicates what to expect the next day in terms of intensity and things to expect. He regularly checks on our conditions and adjusts rests and pace accordingly. And he was delightful to talk to when we were resting in the lodges.

Madan carries quite a bit of our load, including water. Even if he’s carrying a heavy load, in “dangerous” sections, Madan follows and makes sure no one is lagging. (Don’t misunderstand. Porters should go ahead of the group as they carry really heavy loads but on some instances when the group is supposed to keep together, he acts as a sweeper)

Source by: Tripadvisor

Annapurna Circuit Trek

Guided by: Sukra Gurung
Tilicho Lake

Zhao Weijie

Hongkong , May 5, 2024

Excellent Verified Purchase

Annapurna Circuit + Tilicho April 2024

(writing this on the last night of the trek 😉 )We (a group of 3) did the Annapurna Circuit with Tilicho Lake and had perfect conditions most days. Sukra (guide) and Madan (porter) were both professional and enjoyable to be around. We had an excellent and fuss-free experience from our arrival in Kathmandu, completing the circuit, and to Jomsom where we’ll be continuing to Pokhara independently. Rabin who runs the company also had excellent communication throughout.
Source by: TripAdvisor
Annapurna Circuit Trek

Guided by: Surkra Gurung

Miriam Anna

Deutsch, January 3, 2024

Excellent Verified Purchase

7 Days Langtang Trek

My father and I pursued the 7-day Langtang trek from Shyphrubesi to the top of Kyanjin Ri. Our guide Bale was very well informed about the nature and the trekking conditions. He and our porter Aita were very friendly and we loved their humor. They made our trekking experience a blast. We will come back to Nepal for another trek with Bale & Aita. Further, the company „Everest trekking routes “ led by Rabin is very trustworthy and organized our trekking tour extremely well.

Source by: TripAdvisor

Guided by: Bal Bahadur Ghale

Genevieve Peck Jing

Singapore, January 3, 2024

Excellent Verified Purchase

5 Days Mardi Himal Trek

Our guide and porter (Som & Sandesh) were really friendly and fun to be with during the entire trek. It made the hike more endurable and enjoyable. They were also helpful during the entire hike, checking in on us etc. The early 5 am morning hike up to the viewpoint was not the easiest as it was steps for close to 2 hours but our guide was patient and told us slowly, one step at a time which was comforting to hear. But the view at the top was really worth it.

One small note though was that we signed up for 5 day Mardi Himal trek but based on our fitness level (realizing we hike quite fast and relatively experienced), our guide decided to compress it to 4 day hike (after day 1 of the hike) which we only realized through our conversations with him. Would have appreciated him informing us. Not much major impact as the guide booked a hotel for us in Pokhara on the last day anyway. We now gained an extra day in the city! It is also a good thing for us now to explore more things but sad to leave the mountains earlier!

3-4 day hike is manageable for most people with average fitness level. We hiked about an average 6-7 hours for first 2 days with it stretching to about 8-9 hours on the last day at an average speed for relatively experienced hikers. 5 days will be recommended for those who want to take it really slow.

Otherwise, great experience with our guide and porter and the tour company. Thank you!

Source by: TripAdvisor

Guided by: Som Gurung

Patrick Peh

Singapore, December 7, 2023

Excellent Verified Purchase

EBC trekking with family

We did a 12 days EBC trek with our guide Dhansingh Gurung (his whatsapp number is +977-984-34512310 on 17 Nov to 29 Nov 2023. We would like to thanks Dhansingh for making this trip possible because we are a family of 2 adults and 3 children, aged between 14-16 years old. Dhansingh had make our trekking more pleasant and easier by encouraging and taking care of the younger trekkers. I strongly recommended those people who intends to bring their younger family members to engage Dhansingh as your guide. Prior to the trip, many people discouraged me from bringing the young ones to trek 12 days to EBC! But I did not adhere to their advises and carry on the plan. Dhansingh and his team were to professional and attentive to our needs, even on the first day of arrival to Kathumuda. I reckon that there is no regrets to bring the young ones to explore the truly nature of Nepal during the 12 days EBC trek. Please contact Dhansingh if you have any questions and doubts about travelling with young family members to EBC.

Sources by: Tripadvisor

Guided by: Dhansingh Gurung

Charlotte Elizabeth Sara

New Zealand, December 4, 2023

Excellent Verified Purchase

17 day Everest 3 Pass Trek

I just finished the 17-day Everest 3 Pass Trek with Sushil from Everest Trekking Routes. Since day one of speaking with Rabin, all of my questions were answered & everything was properly explained. Sushil was very knowledgeable & a great guide throughout the 17 days. I loved that every single day had the most amazing views of the surrounding mountains.
I highly recommend speaking with Rabin & booking your trip through Everest Trekking Routes, & I will use them again in the future. Thanks, Rabin & Sushil.

Sources by: Trip Advisor

Guided by: Sushil Gurung

Patibut Preeyawongsakul

Bankok, Thailand, November 25, 2023

Excellent Verified Purchase

Annapurna Base Camp Trek with Rabin Gurung

If you feel it please skip to the last line. My name is Patibut Preeyawongsakul. I have been trekking since 2012. I do either individual trekking or going with a mountain guide. I was with Rabin on Annapurna Trekking in Dec 2015. Not only on the mountains but also roaming around in the city. I was with him for totally 15 days. By 4 years of my trekking around Asia (and a little hiking in the US), Rabin is the best mountain guide so far. Rabin knows how to take care of any kind of trekkers from slow ladies to teenagers. Luckily we didn’t need his first aid kit which he always carries it in his backpack. He’s expert in almost mountains’ information in Nepal (including sometimes Tibet). He can calculate the trip’s timing very precisely. We could change the itinerary on the way we walk without affecting flight schedule (we had one more day on the base camp last time.) Though, His skill still not matches his humbleness and hospitality. I had been seriously discussing with him for 6 months with nothing guarantee I’d go with him, but he happily helped me decide which route to take. He frankly showed the cost breakdown before we make a final decision. He welcomed us at the airport, and all of my team had his souvenirs on the day we flew back to our home country. If you want a short review, Hire this guy. 10/10 would go with him again.

Email: mailto:padibut@gmail.com

Country: Bankok, Thailand

Guided by: Rabin Gurung

Amy Cheung

Hongkong China, November 25, 2023

Excellent Verified Purchase

Everest Base Camp and Island Peak Climbing

I’m so grateful that I finally finished the trekking, and this must be credited to our professional guide, Rabin! He is so nice! He cared for us so much, and greeted us with his big warming smile during the whole journey! Before this trekking, the highest place I had ever been was only 934 meters, I was so worried about high altitude problem. But In fact, my adaptability was pretty good, cuz Rabin’s trekking plan was so suitable for me that I finally reached EBC and Kala Pattar under the snow and strong winds! When we backed to Island Peak Base Camp after the summit, he brought hot drinks and biscuits and waited for us on the way, that was so sweet and we were really really exhausted and hungry at that time, he just like an angel showed up to us!. It’s a great trekking journey and I really thank Rabin’s guiding and accompanying us! We shared precious moments on this journey!.

Guided by: Rabin Gurung

Jeff Tucker & Wanida Tucker

USA, November 25, 2023

Excellent Verified Purchase

Manaslu Circuit & Tsum Valley with Rabin Gurung

Recently my wife and I visited Nepal for the eighteenth time and enjoyed a wonderful trek, one of the best treks ever, and this was largely due to our guide, Rabin Gurung (Trekking Guide in Nepal), with whom we also trekked around Manaslu in 2010.

If you come to Nepal with the idea of doing ‘your own trek’ with a small party, I highly recommend hiring Rabin. Not only does he have many years of experience but he is very honest and humble, so much so that one woman at a very basic lodge on our recent trek, impressed by his honesty, told my wife that “this man is a very good man, honest man, all other guide-man say lie to customers, say them that price is higher than the real price, so they can get more money.”

Rabin is always in good humor and friendly and gets along well with the local people and the porters too. Furthermore, his varied experience from his earlier years as a porter and cook helped to make him a better guide. I can’t remember how many times during our treks, when we stopped at a new or very basic lodge, or even at a tea house for lunch, when the owner’s cooking skills were at most primitive, Rabin tactfully volunteered to move into the kitchen and some amazingly delicious food would come out, made from the most simple ingredients.

Three years ago, in March of 2010, the Manaslu trek was not what it is now. Along the entire trek from Arughat (where we had to start walking), until we reached to Annapurna circuit route, there was at that time only a single lodge with what could be called a ‘menu’, and that was the one and only lodge in Sama village at that time. All other villages either had nothing but dal bhat and perhaps chapatis, or nothing to eat and no lodge at all. We had to camp some places, but when we could, we stayed in the simple lodges that existed and he often improved our diet by cooking foods that the proprietor did not know how to cook, sometimes even such a basic menu item as an omelet, to be rolled up inside a chapati for breakfast.

This year, again in March, we decided to return to the same area, with the desire to explore the newly opened valley of Tsum. This is a lovely, beautiful valley populated by some 4000 Tibetan people, who have lived for nearly a thousand years in that inaccessible ‘hidden valley’, connected by easy passes to Tibet but until not so many decades ago, without any reasonable connection to Nepal through the truly stupendous canyons of the lower section of the valley. Indeed, many inhabitants could not speak any Nepali, only Tibetan, which made it difficult at times. We had a double permit, which if you ever want to see Tsum Valley thoroughly, I highly recommend. Most people try to do a quick one-week detour to Tsum Valley as a kind of bonus side trip on the way around Manaslu. They never know what they have missed. Some of the most interesting villages and friendliest people, and some truly awesome scenery, can be visited in Tsum valley if you have time. One week is too little time to see more than a quick glimpse of the Valley.

I and my wife have been trekking in Nepal for years, myself since 1981, and our trek to Manaslu was the first time we had ever used a guide (because it was required on that trek), despite having visited some very remote areas such as crossing the Trashi Labtsa Pass from Khumbu into Rolwaling with friends in 1982. I had doubts about using a guide, I had seen how so many of them control their clients and take a commission from lodge owners to fill their pockets, I have seen many guides from Kathmandu who knew less about the local people and places than I did. I say this not to boast but as a word of caution: there are all too few honest, humble, helpful, and experienced guides out there, and many of those who are have moved into the higher levels of trekking management and no longer guide. But from the first days, on our 2010 Manaslu trek, we were impressed by the level of experience Rabin has, and also his sensitivity in allowing us to make our own itinerary day by day. He never was angry, never showed irritation, always explained patiently what was going on, and was always in a good mood. We were a group of five at that time, and by the end of the first week, we all agreed that if we returned to Nepal for another trek requiring a guide, we would try to get Rabin again.

This is what we did in March 2013 on our visit to Tsum Valley. Using more porters in order to have tents and extra food, we planned to visit the highest area of the upper end of Tsum Valley and ascend to one of the high passes overlooking Tibet. This year was plagued by poor weather and too much snow in March, however, and we were unable to do that, as were all the people who had set out to trek around Manaslu this March: the deep snow at higher elevations did not allow anyone in the first weeks of March to cross the Larkya La and go around Manaslu. But we had time, and because of the tents and food we had, we also had more options. The tents and food we used in a wonderful visit to the nunnery at Gumalungdang, up a steep side valley surrounded by the huge peaks of Ganesh Himal. We camped there for two nights, as there is no accommodation yet, and enjoyed incredible sunrise views of the nearby Ganesh Himal and also the distant great Peaks of HImalchuli, Ngadi Chuli, and Manaslu.

Tsum Valley is developing rapidly, as is the Manaslu circuit. However, particularly if you are new to Nepal trekking, don’t believe the hype that many agencies will tell you, that the Manaslu trek is the “new Annapurna circuit”. The Annapurna trek, over a period of three decades, developed a huge infrastructure for trekkers, with scores and scores of hotels, often equipped with deluxe menus and services, hot showers, laundry service, spring mattresses, etc. I think it will be some time yet before these things appear on the Manaslu trek, and if you find them in some places, don’t expect them at the next place. Tsum Valley is one step back in development yet.

One problem to watch out for is this: Manaslu Tsum Valley’s popularity and this can be said for Manaslu too, is growing much faster than services can be built–may be large because the road around Annapurna has grown so quickly and has put people off from that once glorious trek. We were there both times in March when there are fewer trekkers than in April or especially during the high season in October and November. In Tsum, as of March 2013, there was only one real lodge with rooms, and that was just a bit beyond Lokhpa at the foot of the valley. The other ‘lodges’ were basically beds in a side room of a local house, the largest such able to sleep ten people but others only four or five. Most villages had only one such place for trekkers to sleep, some villages had no place. When we reached Mu Gompa, in March all but one of the 80 monks were away from the valley for the winter, and furthermore, there was no food available at all. Only because we had our tents and stove and food for going higher up the valley (which we were unable to do because of snow), were we able to stay there e and eat our own food, instead of returning to Nile village the same day. The same goes for Gumbalunddang, where no food was available. if you are going o visit Tsum valley, and perhaps Manaslu too, during the busiest season, think seriously about hiring at least one EXTRA porter and having a tent, stove, and food, in case of accommodation is full! It might be worth it! Also, think of the porters: we saw many groups of two or three with a guide and a single porter carrying an enormous load, who was trailing far behind the others during the day. Many of them were unhappy with the arrangement.

In conclusion, this time with four people in our group, and with several porters and with Rabin as our guide again, we once more enjoyed what all agreed was one of the best treks we’ve ever done in the Himalayas, out of a total number of over thirty now, in Nepal and India. Rabin is an excellent choice for a guide. He is honest and will help you save money instead of trying to find ways to squeeze more for himself, he is fun and funny and friendly and all along the trails, he makes new friends with the people we meet along the way. He is experienced but doesn’t try to tell the customers what to do, he asks what they want to do, and then explains the options. If you are the type of trekker who is truly interested in Nepal, in the places, the culture, and religion and people and villages, and like to understand what is happening around you, hire Rabin as your guide, you won’t be disappointed. Indeed, like us (except for one, the same group that went around Manaslu with Rabin three years earlier), perhaps you will want to return to Nepal and go on another trek with Rabin Gurung!

Email: jefftckr@s8.dion.ne.jp

Guided by: Rabin Gurung

Jaistin Tamin

Sabah, Malaysia, November 25, 2023

Excellent Verified Purchase

Everest Base Camp, Island Peak, Lobuche Peak & Chulu West Peak with Rabin Gurung

Sewaktu saya ditugaskan oleh persatuan NOBAT untuk mendapatkan khidmat ‘trekking guide’ bagi ekspedisi NOBAT Himalaya 2013, saya telah menghubungi beberapa ‘trekking agent’ di Kathmandu melalui emel. Saya tertarik dengan laman web Rabin Gurung dan ‘testimonial’ dari beberapa individu yang penat mendapatkan khidmatnya. Rabin memberikan tawaran kos yang paling berpatutan. Dari raut wajahnya saja saya yakin dia adalah orang yang jujur dan’friendly’. Satu kelebihan lain ialah dia boleh berbahasa Malaysia.

Apabila bertemu dengan Rabin buat pertama kalinya di Kathmandu, memang sah bahawa kami telah membuat pilihan yang tepat. Sepanjang trekking, Rabin sangat professional dalam khidmatnya. Beliau flexible dan mudah diajak berunding. Kami tidak lagi menganggapnya sebagai pemandu jalan tetapi sebagai sahabat..kepada sesiapa yang ingin trekking di Himalaya, sila dapatkan khidmat Rabin. Saya percaya anda bakal membuat pilihan yang tepat.
Email: cliffhanger_08@yahoo.com

Guided by: Rabin Gurung

Jasen Moore & Helen Kerrandjas

Canada, November 25, 2023

Excellent Verified Purchase

Annapurna Base Camp Trek with Rabin Gurung

While Rabin is a very knowledgeable and capable guide it was his kindness, Warm smile, and Constant eagerness to help that made our trip truly memorable. Rabin Gurung quickly earned our trust and friendship and would be an excellent companion on any trek! we would very happily Recommend Rabin to anyone who is making a trip to Nepal. He is is a wonderful person and a good friend.

Email: helen.karrandjas@maclaren.com
Details Address: 191 Millwood Rd, Upper Toronto, ON M4S 1J6 Canada

Guided by: Rabin Gurung

Antonia Carol Suning

Sabah Malaysia, November 25, 2023

Excellent Verified Purchase

Everest Base Camp & Lobuche Peak with Rabin Gurung

It was such a hard fight to join this trip. Because I had to work hard to find funding for this training. It is the first summit I attended team NOBAT ( No Boundary Adventurers Association Sabah ) to the Himalayas with AMG (Adventure Mountain Guide Rabin Gurung), I gained a great experience, which Mr. Rabin Gurung was very friendly and kind as a mountain guide who experience he made this trip so enjoyable, and build a better friendship.

I would like to thank him for giving the best service to us, this is the first time I walk for 21 days hahaha. In every step, he remained faithful to accompany and not leave us, even though there are 2 people in our group who did not succeed, and he sent us back to our high camp Lobuche to support the spirit reaching the summit of Lobuche Peak Climbing.

Nice trip and good services such as tents, food, and stories you tell about your family, it is good, and I enjoyed the trip because you protected me and my team so much.

Keep up the good work you AMG! I am happy to see and to know you! Good luck! * extra bonus able to speak Bahasa Melayu! hehe

Guided by: Rabin Gurung

Mark Gamboa

Vancouver, British Columbia, November 25, 2023

Excellent Verified Purchase

Everest Base Camp Trek with Suk Bahadur Gurung

Searching for the perfect company to embark on the EBC trek was not easy when doing research on who to go with. I happen to have really lucked out by choosing to go with Everest Trekking Routes, because they were great, through and through.

I did the trek in November but started inquiring with them back in February. Rabin is the CEO of the company, and he has helped me in every way possible. He was prompt in answering my questions via email and meticulously arranged the EBC trek, which felt customized to all my needs. In person, he was kind and courteous. And my guide Suk was friendly and helpful throughout the hike. He had brought all the necessary medication for me and asked every day how I was feeling. Suk is also a very good card player and was grateful for his company on the 12-day hike/ Kathmandu City Hike.

I’m sure most of you reading this have gone with some tour company elsewhere in the world, and perhaps you might agree that most of them have treated you as simply a commodity in the assembly line. By going with Everest Trekking Routes, I never felt that. Rabin and Suk took care of me from beginning to end, and I sing all their praises for getting me to Everest Base Camp, which was a major deal for me and my friends and Family. Rabin and Suk became family to me. Thank you for everything, guys!

 

Guided by: Suk Bahadur Gurung

Alex Lim

Singapore, November 25, 2023

Excellent Verified Purchase

Everest Base Camp and Annapurna Base Camp Trek with Rabin Gurung

This is my second trip with Rabin and I am already looking forward to a third trip with him soon. That shows how much I value his services, his extensive experiences with the treks, his honesty, and of course, the great supporting staff he have.

I feel safe and well taken care of with Rabin as my guide. He is a man with integrity and deal in a most honest way with us. This is unlike lots of horror stories you read about guides and tea-house owners collaborating to fleece hikers. We pay exactly what we consumed at the tea houses based on the published menu prices, no more and no less. With Rabin, there is no hidden cost.

With more than 20 years of trekking experience, he gave good advises on the route and safety measures to take. For example, he insisted that we started off early on a particular day so that we will reach a section with an ice sheet before the ice started to melt and traversing the ice-sheet becomes dangerous and difficult.

We have a large team of porters and assistant guides to take care of our team of 12 hikers and everyone on Rabin’s team have been extremely helpful and friendly. My teenage son enjoyed playing Uno and sliding down the ABC  Trek icy slope with a teenage porter, a fellow hiker who has walking difficulties was supported all the way by assistant guides and porters and our meals were all ordered in advance so the group don’t have to wait long for food to be served.

Singapore

Sources from: TripAdvisor

Guided by: Rabin Gurung

Soren Dorfhoff

Denmark, November 25, 2023

Excellent Verified Purchase

Island Peak, Everest Base Camp and Lobuche Peak Climbing (October 2022)

I have now used Everest Trekking Routes for two trips to Nepal. I can’t put my finger on anything that needs improvement. The initial communication part is spot on. They are quick to respond and I usually my questions answered on the first reply. Both times I have been greeted at the airport by a super polite guide. I’ve felt welcome and gotten all my needs tended to.
On my second trip, we could not fly to Lukla, because of bad weather. Instead of waiting for the weather to clear up, they arranged alternative transport to the mountains, to avoid wasting precious days in Kathmandu.

The whole city experience has been an absolute pleasure. Except for the hard work, summiting a mountain 😅

Best recommendations to the guys from Everest Trekking Routes 👌

Source: Tripadvisor

Guided by: Rabin Gurung

Toft Lars

Denmark, November 25, 2023

Excellent Verified Purchase

Mera Peak Climbing Guided & Trip Operation by Everest Trekking Routes

My brother and I had the pleasure of having Rabin as our guide on the trip to Mera Peak Expedition.
Everything was planned to perfection and we had a great time with Rabin, who is friendly, funny, and always helpful.
Last but not least, we reached the summit.

Source: TripAdvisor

Guided by: Rabin Gurung

Tuffy Kin Leung

USA, November 25, 2023

Excellent Verified Purchase

Gokyo Lake — EBC

My wife and I had an amazing experience with both Dhansingh and Rabin Gurung. We took a 2 weeks trek with them from Lukla — Gokyo Lake — EBC . What a blessing we had them along the way , we will never forget and be grateful and thankful for the unquie, warm , genuine hospitality that we had , plus all the priceless encounters within the nature. Namaste!

Email: tuffyl@yahoo.com

Sources from: TripAdvisor

Guided by: Dhansingh Gurung

Jasmin Hui

Germany, November 25, 2023

Excellent Verified Purchase

Gokyo Lakes with Gokyo Ri

The trekking was an extraordinary experience. Breathtaking views of Everest and the surrounding 8000s. Rabin Gurung always made sure we have a nice accommodation, enough for eating and drinking, warm and comfortable. He is a really caring guide. I would do another trip with him right away. He organised everything so that we could totally focus on the hiking.

Source from: TripAdvisor

Guided by: Rabin Gurung

Mike Q

Australia, November 25, 2023

Excellent Verified Purchase

Manaslu basecamp and Circuit and Tsum Valley

I have just completed a trek of the Manaslu Circuit and Tsum valley with three other friends. The trip was magnificent, stunning mountain peaks, ancient forest, impressive rivers and waterfalls and interesting villages. During the trip we were very well looked after by our guide, Dhansingh Gurung who gently and efficiently took us through 21 days of trekking over diverse terrain and Sangam (Durga) our porter who was always helpful and cheerful. Both Dhansingh and Durga added considerably to the enjoyment of the experience with their friendliness and local knowledge. If I return to Nepal, I will definitely use our guide and porter again.

Sorce on: TripAdvisor

Guided by: Dhansingh Gurung

Mook Kunnapat

Bangkok, Thailand, November 25, 2023

Excellent Verified Purchase

Annapurna Base Camp trekking

ในช่วง 5 ปีที่ผ่านมาได้มีโอกาศไปเดิน Trek ที่เนปาลกับไกด์ Rabin มา 3 ครั้งแล้ว ประทับใจทุกครั้ง ทีมงานลูกหาบดีเรียบร้อยใส่ใจ บริการดี ไว้ใจได้ ราคาสมเหตุสมผล ใครจะไปเนปาลแนะนำเลยครับ!!

I’ve trekked in Nepal with Rabin 3 times in the past 5 years, and it’s been awesome!! Great team, reliable services, and reasonable price. Highly Recommended!!

Source by: TripAdvisor

Guided by: Rabin Gurung

Deon Poh

Singapore, November 25, 2023

Excellent Verified Purchase

Manaslu Circuit Trekking

Positive experience liaising with Everest Trekking for our Manaslu Circuit Trek.
The guide made adjustments to our plans based on our comfort/fitness level and the weather so that we managed to finish the trail.
Our guide helped us secure some last-minute stuff for us like our sleeping bag rentals.
Most importantly the hike itself was great as well thanks to our guide for his hospitality and our porter’s hard work.
Appreciate the apples cut for us every night during the hike carried by the guide and to the porter for pushing through even though his eyes hurt from the sun glare from the snow.
Thank you for this great experience.
Everest Trekking liaison: Rabin Gurung
Guide: Sushil Gurung
Porter: Madan Gurung

Source by: TripAdvisor

Guided by: Sushil Gurung

Yap Chun Sing

Singapore, November 25, 2023

Excellent Verified Purchase

Wonderful Experience trekking in Manaslu

Had a wonderful time hiking at the Manaslu area with my tour guide Sushil Gurung and porter Madan Gurung. They helped us with our every need from last minute rental gear like sleeping bags to telling us more about Nepal and being knowledgeable about the area. Both of them are experienced and knowledgeable. Both of them are very observant about how you are coping with the pace and terrain and will change pace to suit your pace.

Source by: TripAdvisor

Guided by: Sushil Gurung

Liau Gii Hau

Malaysia, November 25, 2023

Excellent Verified Purchase

LangTang 8 days tour

I requested Mr. Rabin Gurung to have a guide/porter before starting my journey, and he sent a very experienced guide Mr. Phul to be my guide/porter. Mr. Phul has more than 25+ years of experience becoming a mountain guide. I had problems during the hike up to the mountain but Mr. Phul always gave me support all the way, he shared the newer things in the jungle with my brother along the trek.

Source by: TripAdvisor

Guided by: Phul Bahadur Gurung

Nutwadee Datchaiyun

Bangkok, Thailand, November 25, 2023

Excellent Verified Purchase

ขอบคุณสำหรับการดูแลอย่างดี จาก Everest Trekking Routes Pvt. Ltd. ราคาถูก

ขอบคุณสำหรับการดูแลอย่างดี จาก Everest Trekking Routes Pvt. Ltd. ราคาถูก 400USD /คน นอนที่พักสะอาดทุกคืน ห้องน้ำดีมีน้ำอุ่น ข้าวรวมในแพคเกจ 3มื้อ รวมชา/กาแฟ ทุกมื้อ มีporterช่วยแบกกระเป๋า มีไกด์เป็นทุกสิ่งให้จริงๆ บริการรับส่งสนามบินฟรีด้วย

ดูแลตลอดการเดินทางอย่างดีเหมือนเป็นครอบครัวเดียวกัน สามารถปรับตารางการเดินทางตลอดทริปได้ตามใจผู้ไปtrek ใครอยากเดินน้อย ใครอยากเดินมาก ใครอยากพักที่ไหนก็ปรับตารางได้ตามความต้องการ

ปีหน้าเจอกันใหม่นะคะ ❤️💐 ใครอยากไปเดินtrek/ปีนเขาที่เนปาล ทักได้เลยแนะนำของบริษัทนี้ค่ะ

Source by: TripAdvisor

Guided by: Sushil Gurung

Dang Hoang Khang Truk

Vietnam, November 10, 2023

Excellent Verified Purchase

Amazing experience, Beautiful scenery with professional and helpful guide!!!! Langtang Trek 7 Days

It was my first time in Nepal and my first “long” trek, Rabin and Samuel from Everest Trekking Routes certainly made it one of the most memorable trip for me!

Prior to my booking, Rabin was very patient in answering my many questions. Communication was very smooth and easy. He warmly welcomed me at the airport and introduced me to my guide, Samuel, who will accompany me throughout the 7 days trip. They take care of all the logistics, permits, transports etc. ( there were many check points on the way so permits are essential)

Needless to say, Samuel did an excellent job, very professional and kind to me the whole trip. He is always available to assist, whether it’s to help carry my bag, help me to go down when I have some trouble with the knees, to showing the many animals along the way, or help fixing my shoes, he was always so accommodating, kind and helpful.
All the food and accommodations picked by them were very good and comfortable. Couldn’t have done this trip with so much joy without Samuel, big kudos!!!

Regarding the trek, the scenery is so surreal and varried. Snow capped mountains, glaciers, lush green valley, dense forest, rivers, many animals and beautiful flowers, you get to see it all on this trip. I will forget many things in my life but certainly, Langtang valley will always have a special place in my memories for its breathtaking beauty!!!!

For me, a woman in early 30s, regularly exercise, this was a moderate trek, there was some challenging parts but not that difficult. I don’t walk alot at home, but to complete 6hr walking every day on the trip for me wasn’t that difficult. We also got lucky with weather, clear sky for most days. Even when it’s rain a little and get foggy, it’s still so beautiful and mystic. Also you get to meet other trekkers along the way and gathering at teahouses, where we are served supper yummy fresh cooked dishes. It wad not crowded at all, or so I feel, cause I meat many people at the tea houses but along the way, you don’t really see anyone.

So well, what more can I say, do yourself a favor, book with them and enjoy the trip, you won’t be disappointed!!!

P. s: consider taking the jeep to go there, the road is terrible and many mountain passes with sharp u-turn corners.

03/October/2023

Source by: TripAdvisor

Guided by: Sak Bahadur Gurung

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