Accommodation on the way to Langtang Gosaikunda Trek
The Langtang Valley offers a selection of tea houses along its less traveled trail which means not the necessary of tents and any camping equipment. The trek is moderate and does not demand a high level of physical fitness that is similar to Annapurna Base Camp Trek and Everest Base Camp Trek. The tea houses are cozy and dining is warmed by a fire oven in the center with the local families and their traditions. The rooms are comfortable but the quality might be different from the area and price.
At the higher places, there will be a basic level of accommodation where you can expect simple rooms sharing common bathrooms and squat toilets, lack of heating, and need sleeping bags for sleep. For a hot shower, there will be a gas shower or bucket shower with your extra payment.
Meals during then Langtang Gosaikunda Trek
First of all, you need to keep in mind that you are trekking in remote areas of the world rather than luxury travel in urban areas where the choice of food is very limited. The limitations of food menus are quite sizable but provide both local and western types of cuisine though the menus from village to village have similarities. Similarly, you can choose the option of foods from a variety of local cuisines including Nepali traditional food Dal Bhat (rice, lentil soup, vegetable curry with refilling until you get appetite), noodles item, fried rice, dumpling (MOMO), Thukpa (Tibetan noodle soup), spring rolls or western dish items like pizza, pasta, and potatoes.
The availability of local chapati or Tibetan bread with curry, fried or boiled eggs, porridge, muesli, or pancakes with tea or coffee is preferred for breakfast. The trekking is both vegetarian and vegan friendly but if you have any other dietary problem, you need to let us know and our guide will manage as per your choice on the way with the kitchen staff coordinating with the tea house owner. Usually, we offer breakfast, lunch, and dinner in our trekking package with total traveling days and you can free to purchase extra snacks, desserts, or other available beverages by yourself which is not included in your food packages.
Communication Service in the Langtang Area
Langtang Valley is close to the capital city of Nepal where the development of communication is quite better in comparison with other trekking areas of Nepal. Nepal Telecom (NTC) and NCELL are the two major SIM card providers in Nepal however, we suggest you buy an NTC SIM card for a better network in the Langtang Region. In the same way, you can purchase a SIM card on your arrival in Nepal.
WIFI in the Langtang Region
Most of the tea houses provide internet for a small fee but the network will be affected due to the weather and other issues in the area. The fee for using WIFI in the Langtang area is expected to be $ 4 or less for the internet in the Langtang region.
Electronic device charging in the Langtang Gosaikunda Trek
You can charge your mobile phone, battery backup, and other electronic devices with the payment of a small amount of money which helps to recover the economy of the Langtang region people. And if you have a solar battery charging device that would be perfect for your electronic device charging.
Transportation for Langtang Gosaikunda Trek
Normally all the fees and arrangements are attached to your trekking package booking with Himalayan Vista Trekking. For commencing the adventure journey to Langtang region there will be the option for a private vehicle as per your choice. If you use the public bus you have to take the bus ticket from Gongabu Bus Park to Syabrubesi it may take around 7/8 hours and trekking resume by the following day.
But instead of a public bus, if you use a private vehicle it will be more comfortable and will reach Syabrubesi within 5/6 hours and all the management will be on your recommendations calculating with the price. After the completion of your trek, the exploration will be the same in reverse. Please keep in mind that the public buses in Nepal will be overcrowded, untidy, and hold on many times on the way to pick up and drop off the people. Bus riding is a kind of new experience for foreigners, it can be part of an exciting, immersive new experience for being a foreign citizen. Similarly, for a comfortable drive, you can use a private vehicle which takes a shorter time.
Suitable time Langtang Gosaikunda Trek
The weather is the major factor to consider for trekking to Langtang Gosaikunda. Spring (March, April, and May) and autumn (September, October, and November) are the perfect time for the stunning views of majestic mountains including an easy trek in the mountain region. In the winter season, there will be heavy snowfall and the trekking areas might be closed due to freezing while in the summer season, there will be heavy rainfall that makes the trail slippery and increases the risk of landslides and floods.
January – February
These months are taken as the coldest months of the year, particularly, from January to February. There will be heavy snowfall in the mountain region of Nepal and the temperature gets dips. In the daytime, you can expect clear skies but in the morning and at night it will be nasty cold. That is why, a trekking trip in these months will be quite challenging however, you will be rewarded with marvelous views of sliver-shine glistering hills and Himalayas.
March – April
This is the best time to obtain trekking and tour in Nepal including Langtang and Gosaikunda Trek. The weather is comfortable and then the climate gets pleasant where you can observe the exceptional views of Langtang Luirung, Langtang II, and other mountains. Temperatures get warm from mid–March, and several trekkers will choose the trekking route to the Langtang Gosaikunda area during this season. The luring nature of lush green, deep bamboo, rhododendron woods, alpine forests, and birch jungle makes the trek unique and wonderful.
May – June
This is also the best time for trekking and hiking just early before starting the monsoon. Normally rainfall begins from the end of June till early September as the spring–summer time makes the trekking journey more enjoyable with adventurous satisfaction.
July – August
This is the main time for rainfall in Nepal, and we don’t recommend trekking in Nepal to anyone. Most of the time all the mountains are covered by clouds. The trekking trails get slippery but the trip can still be filled with fun because of the awesome waterfalls, raging rivers, and frequent seventh colors rainbows on the horizon.
September to October
This is the most perfect month of autumn season for trekking and touring in Nepal. Usually, monsoon will be on ending bringing an enjoyable climate with the combination of greenery, White Mountains, and clear blue skies. The temperatures increase up to 20 degrees during the day and fall to 5 degrees in at night and in the morning. If you prefer to observe the great combination of greenery, and white snowcapped mountains with blue skies then this will be the best time for obtaining Langtang Gosaikunda Trek in Nepal.
We highly recommend this season to our valued guests for trekking to Langtang Valley Trek particularly in between mid to end of September and whole of October. The biggest festivals of Nepal, Vijaya Dashami and Dipwali also fall in this season and you can enjoy the Nepali festivals with traditional and cultural performances of Nepal.
November – December
This is the month of the beginning point of the winter season and snowfall will be started in the Langtang region. However, your choice of trekking in these two months is also acceptable as you can see the clear skies with silver shining towering mountains but the temperature is starting to fall. The nights become nasty cold with temperatures below– 5 degrees Celsius.
Acclimatization
The thirteen-day Langtang Gosaikunda Trekking trip offers two nights of acclimatization days at an altitude of 3500 m, where there is a probability of getting altitude sickness known as acute mountain sickness. We manage the day for adjustment with the elevation in Kyanjin Gompa as we can explore the various places like Kyanjin Gompa, views from Kyanjin Ri, Cheese factory, and mountain vistas from the Tsergo Ri viewpoint.
Acute mountain sickness is a common factor with trekkers, but severe altitude sickness needs immediate remedy and shouldn’t be ignored by anyone. Our trekking crew, like guides and leaders, have extensive knowledge of first–aid training and are well-experienced. We request you inform your group leader or guide of the first symptoms so that the condition can be handled well.
Our guide will provide the knowledge and probability of altitude sickness about precautions against acute mountain sickness. The best way to keep yourself safe from AMS, hydrate your body by drinking plenty of water, soup, and tea. If the altitude sickness is getting severe then you should immediately descend or take the helicopter rescue to transfer to the hospital.
Trip Grade: Fitness Level and Health
The Langtang Gosaikunda Trek is a moderate and enjoyable trip in the mountains. The walking duration will range from to 3/6 hours per day, depending on the destination, and regular rest for mountain views. The trial includes long climbing, steep ascent, and descents in the rocky trail of rhododendrons and bamboo forest. So, your physical fitness makes the adventure journey more comfortable and wonderful journey. If you have previous trekking experience will get more advantages but this is less physically demanding trekking so, will not be required. In the end, we do not suggest this trek the travelers who are suffering from sensitive diseases related to the heart and lungs.
Exploration day or a typical day for the Langtang Gosaikunda Trek
Every day brings a wonderful trekking experience where you can enjoy the astounding views of the great Himalayan series, take photos, and traverse around the local villages. Our experienced, knowledgeable, and qualified guides lead your adventure to the completion of your target destination. HVT crews will carry your luggage although, you are required to bring your regular day pack for the essential things.
The journey will start with a cup of tea like every day. We eat our breakfast and set the journey of exploration day as we may spend around 7/8 days roaming around the places and observing different mountain views. After hiking for around ¾ hours we will provide you the pack lunch and after the exploration day we will spend our night at the tea house and be prepared for the next day’s trekking destination.
Extra Personnel Expenses
The trekking package does not include the meals during your stay in Kathmandu. Most importantly our valued guests should bring the money for obtaining visa processing, travel insurance policy purchase, snacks on the trek, cold and alcoholic drinks, and other required things for your stay in Nepal. It is the best way to bring US dollars in cash that can easily be exchanged anywhere but the trekking region only accepts Nepalese currency.
Insurance for Langtang Gosaikunda Trek
However, the altitude areas are not much expected but there are still the chances of being caught by altitude sickness and chances of unforeseen incidents. That is why, travel insurance is mandatory for this trek. You need to buy a travel insurance policy that covers medical and emergency helicopter rescue and evacuation expenses at high altitudes.
We do not sell travel insurance but we can recommend it as per our client’s experience in the past.
Similarly, in the emergency case, we transfer your insurance details for processing to the insurance company that you have bought for arranging rescue operations and submit them to the hospital for further treatment. We humbly request you to send us your insurance details after booking the trek.
Tourist Visa in Nepal
All foreign citizens, except Indians, need a visa to enter Nepal. Visa can be obtained on your arrival at the Tribhuwan International Airport. For more details, you can click the link www.immigration.gov.np
The visa application should require a passport with at least six months of validation and a passport–size photo. Currently, the price of a visa fee is USD 50 for 30 30-day stays and you need to pay in cash at Tribhuwan International Airport (TIA).
Moreover, citizens of the SAARC countries and Chinese receive a free visa. Similarly, citizens of Nigeria, Ghana, Zimbabwe, Swaziland, Cameroon, Somalia, Liberia, Ethiopia, Iraq, Palestine, and Afghanistan may not get the visa on arrival. Please contact your local Nepalese embassy in the above-mentioned countries people to get a visa to enter Nepal.
Money Exchange
Nepali Rupees (NPR/Rs) is the Nepalese currency.
(1 USD = NPR. 130)
On your arrival in Nepal, you can exchange foreign currencies in the local banks or authentic money exchanges in Kathmandu around Thamel and other tourist places. The list of exchange rate lists is shown on the board of every exchange center for the public.
In Nepal, only the notes of 100 and 2, 000 are legally exchanged. We recommend cash exchange instead of traveler’s cheque for the safety advantage and easy to exchange to avoid the lengthy process and high bank commission rates. You can also use an ATM but you will receive only Nepali rupees. Normally ATMS are open for 24 hours and the maximum withdrawal amount is 3500 rupees and it will charge 500 rupees for processing fees with foreign cards.
If you process through the money exchange or banks or by financial institutions, they will charge a service fee of around four percent or more. There are unavailable money exchange services in the trekking regions, which is why, you need to carry enough money for your expenses as in the mountain region people only accept Nepali currency.
What are the limitations of Luggage for the Langtang Gosaikunda Trek?
The limitation of weight is 10 kg per trekker. A porter will lift your luggage and we provide a porter for two trekkers, and the combined luggage should be up to 20 kg. Similarly, we request you to carry your regular backpack for the worthy and significant documents.
We suggest you carry only the necessary things. And, you can leave your excess baggage either at the hotel store or at the Himalayan Vista Trekking store for free.
Safety in Langtang Gosaikunda Trek
Himalayan Vista Trekking is always focused, safety is in priority and we guarantee our valued guests safety and security. We will carry all the essential gear, equipment, and first aid kits for safety with a professional guide. Our all guides and leaders have extensive first-aid training. While on the trek our trekking crew coordinate with each other and will be together all the time.
If anyone catches up by altitude sickness the guide or trek leader takes the responsibility to decide whether to forward the trek or descend based on the condition of an overall team.
For an emergency, a rescue helicopter will take you back from the high altitude and funds provided by your insurance policy.
Himalayan Vista Trekking Crew
During the trek, we provide our local, licensed, and well–experienced guides/Sherpas support to make your adventure more worthy and enjoyable. We provide an assistant guide for a group of 15 or more.
A porter will lift your luggage and as per your need, we will manage one porter per person. But, a porter will only carry the combined weight of 230 kg. All the members are from the High Himalayan region or the middle hills so, they are fully comfortable at the higher altitude.
All our crew members are important to us, they are well – paid and we take off their emergency insurance, clothing, food, and accommodation throughout the trekking. All our guides and porters get medical treatment if they are sick or injured. We take care of our all staff and want to see smiles on their faces as only happy people can make others happy.
Our crew members have the following merits
- Intensive Wilderness First Aid Training from Government Authority Health Center
- Government Authorized Trekking License
- Fluency in speaking English Language
- Rock Climbing experience
Tipping
Tipping is taken as a way of thanking Nepali culture for good services. However, tipping is the trekker’s choice and should reflect the quality of services provided by the trekking crew. We advise you to tip at the end of your trip and do it collectively.
Booking and Payment Process
Himalayan Vista Trekking is a government-legally registered leading adventure company served since 2016 bonded trekking and touring in Nepal. We are the affiliate members of the Trekking Agency Association of Nepal (TAAN) and the Nepal Mountaineering Association (NMA). It is because you can proceed with your reservation trip with Himalayan Vista Trekking with your confidence.
Our company policy is to take 10 percent trip cost as an advance for the trip reservation. We request you send us important documents like passport photocopies, passport-size photos, travel insurance policy, and flight details within a week of your trip reservation.
You can process your booking fees from the bank, Western Union. On your arrival in Nepal, you can pay the remaining cost for the trip in cash, bank transfer, or using your credit card but we advise you to pay in cash for the convenient payment.
Moreover, we will describe via mail payment details including the mode of payment and the amount for your convenience.