Days 01: Drive from Kathmandu to Sundarijal (1350m.) which takes about one hour and then the uphill walk to Chisopani.
The unpaved road from Kathmandu turns into a trail near a small hydroelectric plant. The trail will enter through the Shivpuri Watershed and Wildlife Reserve. The first settlement you will come across is Mulkharka with Tamang inhabitants. The route heads down the ridge through a forest of oaks and rhododendron to Chisopani (2300m.) Chisopani is a weird place. It has magnificent views from Annapurna to Everest.
Day 02: Trek from Chisopani to Kutumsang (2446m.) which takes about seven hours. The trail continues to drop from Chisopani on a good, sometimes level, trail that crosses meadow and fields. You will then descend through Pathi Bhanjyang till Gul Bhanjyang. The trail climbs the ridge from Gul Bhanjyang to another pass at 2620m. The meadow makes a good camping spot, its downhill to Kutumsang at 2470m, in a saddle atop the ridge.
Day 03: Trek from Kutumsang to Ghopte via Magen Goth (3514m.) and Tharepati Pass (3650m.) which takes about six hours. The trek continues north up the Yurin Danda ridge and affords views of the peaks. The trail climbs above Kutumsang on a steep, eroded trail mostly through fir and rhododendron forest where there are no permanent settlements. The trail then descends to Magen Goth. Next, you have to climb, steeply at first then more gradually, the trail makes some ups and downs passing through the forest, across flower strewn meadows and crossing streams. You will reach Tharepati which consists of a few Goths and lodges. From the top of this famous ridge the trail ascends through the forest, climbing in and out of ravines across the head of the valley, Giant cliff towers far above. There are only two tea houses at Ghopte.
Day 04: Trek from Ghopte to Lauribinayak pass (4610m.) and trek to Gosaikunda lake (4460m.) and it takes about seven hours. The trail climbs through rugged country, rocky trail and small streams to reach Phedi. You leave the last tea house at Phedi until you reach Gosaikunda Lake. To cross Lauribinayak pass you trek steep up passing through scenery of green hills. From the top of Lauribinayak pass, you get an excellent views of Rolwaling, Jugal Himal, Gang Chhenpo (6388m.), Langshisha (6427 m.) and many other snow caped mountains and peaks. You climb 300 m. down passing four lakes with spectacular views of Ganesh Himal, Manaslu, Annapurna to reach Gosaikunda Lake. There are about a dozen lakes in the Gosainkunda Basin, the main three being Saraswatikund, Bharab Kunda and Gosainkunda. According to legend, Gosainkunda was created by Shiva when he pierced a glacier with his trident to obtain water to quench his thirst after having swallowed a poison that threatened to destroy the world. There are few tea houses and lodges at the lakeside. Gosaikunda lake is a holy lake where people gather during the month of August to pay homage to God Mahadev (Shiva). There is held a big fair during this time on full moon day.
Day 05: Trek from Gosaikunda Lake to Sing Gompa via Lauribinayak pass and it takes four hours.
You follow a rugged trail with dramatic views; to the west lie Himal Chuli (7893m.,) Manaslu (8156m,) and Ganesh Himal (7406m.) On a clear day, even the Annapurna range, Dhaulagiri can be seen rising up behind and to the north across the valley is Langtang Lirung. You pass a few huts in the high pasture of Laurebinayak pass and trek downhill passing through rocky trail with magnificent mountain views. There are few lodges and hotel at Lauribinayak pass. There lies a small village, Chyolangpati at the bottom of Lauribinayak pass. Now you trek gentle descent path which is quite pleasant until you reach Sing Gompa. There is a well managed local cheese factory and a Buddhist Monastery.
Day 06: Trek from Sing Gompa to Thulo Syabru (3330 m.) which takes about four hours.
From Sing Gompa it is gradual descent through forests of blue pine, oak, fir and rhododendron to the ridge. From here it is descent all the way to Thulo Syabru. There is a Buddhist monastery and a local primary school. This is a fascinating village with its extensive area of millet terraces and where each house is set above its neighbor, in a long line up the very crest of the ridge. It's a great place to wander about, catching glimpses of Tamang life, admiring the beautifully carved wooden windows or simply relaxing in the sun.
Day 07: Trek from Thulo Syabru to Lama Hotel (2410 m.) and it takes about five hours.
The early part you walk downhill until you reach Pahiro (landslide) where there are two tea house. On the way, you cross a suspension bridge and pass small forest of bamboo shoots, rhododendron and marijuana. Leaving Pahiro (landslide), you trek ascent path along the bank of Langtang Khola (river) all the way to Lama Hotel. On the half way, there is a rest place Bamboo surrounded by forest where you can enjoy lunch at available few tea houses.
Day 08: Trek from Lama Hotel to Langtang village (3330m.) which takes about five hours. As you continue climbing there are occasional glimpses of Langtang Lirung between the trees. At Ghora Tabela (3000m) the trail emerges from the forest. Once there was a Tibetan resettlement project here, but now it is a Nepalese army post though it has no permanent inhabitants. The trail continues to climb gently and the valley widens, passing a few temporary settlements used by herders who bring their livestock to graze in the high pastures during the summer months. There is a monastery which you can visit shortly before arriving at the village of Langtang, the headquarters of the Langtang National Park. The houses of Langtang and its neighboring villages are of the flat-roofed Tibetan style, surrounded by stone walls enclosing fields of buckwheat, potatoes, wheat, turnips and barley.
Day 09: Trek from Langtang village to Kyangjin (3730m.) and it takes about four and half hours. The trail climbs gradually through small villages and yak pastures as the valley opens out further and the views become more extensive. After crossing several small streams and moraines, the trail reaches the settlement at Kyangjin. Here there is a small monastery and a government-operated cheese factory. You should arrive at Kyangjin by lunch time allowing time to acclimatize and explore the area. It is a dramatic setting with snowy peaks surrounding you in all directions. You can enjoy panoramic views of Kyangjin Ri (4750m.), Tsergo Ri (5000m.), Ganja la (5160m.), Langshi sa- ri (6427m.), Dorji Lhakpa (6430m.), Naya Kang (5844m.), Yala peak (5500m.) and so on.
Day 10: Rest day in Kyangjin. It is a day to rest and explore the area. You can visit the monastery and the cheese factory, walk up the moraine to see the spectacular ice faces and tumbling glaciers of Langtang Lirung or ascend Kyangjin Ri [4350m], directly behind the village, for a breath-taking panorama of the Langtang peaks. Another option to enjoy your rest day is to go to Tsergo Ri (5000 m.) which is an excellent view point. The views of Langtang Himal, Langtang Lirung, Langtang Ri, Kimshung, Langshisha Ri, Ganchenpo and many other snow capped mountains.
Day 11: Trek from Kyangjin to Lama Hotel (2410m.) which takes about five hours. From Kyangjin you retrace your route, following the Langtang Khola to Langtang village and on to Ghora Tabela. After lunch you continue the steep descent to Lama Hotel.
Day 12: Trek from Lama Hotel to Syabru Besi (1460 m.) and it takes about six hours.
This day you trek flat levelled path until you reach Sherpa Gaon (2500 m.) passing through terraces and green hills. This part is really pleasant and picturesque. Sherpa Gaon is a Sherpa village with amazing tradition and Buddhist culture. There are houses made of stone, wood and zinc and few modern houses. The next part of your trek is full of ups and downs till Bhanjyang village. At this point you will be amazed by the views of Ganesh Himal in panorama, Kerung peak of Tibet and many others. Finally, your trek goes steep down up to Wangal and then you trek gradual descent path to Kerung river, cross the suspension bridge over it and now it merely takes about 15 minutes to reach your destination, Syabru Besi. There is new settlement as people from far villages have migrated here. You find a small market and few guest houses.
Day 13: Drive from Syabru Besi to Kathmandu by bus, which takes about nine hours. You drive through scenic foothills and ridgeline vistas to Kathmandu. The first part of your drive up to Trishuli Bazaar is through gravel and bumpy road and then well paved road up to Kathmandu.
