Best time for Langtang Gosaikunda Trek
The best time for trekking in Nepal is either Spring (March, April, May) or Autumn (September, October, November) and Langtang Gosainkunda trek is no exception. These seasons are popular for trekking in Nepal because of its moderate and stable weather and temperature.
Spring is the perfect time for the trekkers and it is also a photographers paradise. The trekking trails, mountains, small settlements, yaks, landscape, everything seems beautiful and organic. It provides a beautiful background for your photo and selfie.
As it is the season of Rhododendron, you will see colorful Rhododendron flowers throughout the dense forest. If you are lucky enough you might also see Danphe and Red Panda.
(March to May) Spring season Langtang region. The average temperature around this region ranges from 18°C to 30°C. This temperature makes the trekking journey pleasant but temperature can go below and reach up to 6°C.
The chances of rainfall and snowfall are less in this season which allows you to see landscape and mountains more clearly. Spring in the Langtang region is beautiful and attracts thousands of trekkers due to which tea houses are also full.
Autumn is another popular season for trekking in Nepal. It starts in early September and ends in early December. Autumn is the best season to travel, it is neither too hot nor too cold. The weather is warm and stable with the perfect view of mountains and landscapes.
The average temperature during Autumn in Langtang Gosainkunda trek is usually 20°C to 28°C. At night the temperature usually falls and reaches up to 6°C to 10°C.
Autumn is the dry season so rainfall and humidity are low which gives you the majestic view of Himlayan ranges and sky. It is also the time for the festival in Gosainkunda where Hindu and Buddhist people perform their religious rituals.
Trekking is not only about reaching your destination and enjoying the journey but about meeting people too. You have a chance of meeting and interacting with people from different countries, social and economical backgrounds.
Learning the culture and tradition of local people is another major advantage of going trekking like this. You will learn new ways to see and analyze things. It will help you to broaden your mind and soul.
Pre-booking of tickets and food/accommodation is really important because this is the peak of the tourist season. If you do not pre-book, it would be difficult for you to get food and rooms of your choice.
Langtang Gosaikunda is also possible in Winter and Summer season but it may come with various difficulties throughout the journey. Rain and snow are the major challenges for traveling this season.
Both weather and temperature are unstable in this season, you have to be extra careful for this season. Your packing lists must be updated which increases the cost so Spring and Autumn is the best season to travel.
Food and Accommodation
The accommodation you will get varies from basic to standard during this entire Langtang Gosaikunda Trek. With the number of people and altitude of the place, the varieties in service change. You will only get really simple accommodation when you move to a higher altitude.
On your walk, there are no hotels or other luxurious places anywhere and the best accommodation that you will get in this trek makes you feel very simple as it is a very rural location.
The places at lower altitudes have decent accommodation compared with the places at higher altitudes. You will get decent twin-bedded quarters, queen bedrooms and a bathroom attached. There is typically a very slow wifi service and a moderate food selection. Not all rooms are fitted with all the amenities and thus you would have to pay extra for more facilities.
The toilets at the lower altitudes are toilets of the western model, but as you climb there is a greater chance of having a toilet of the squat kind. Carrying toilet paper on your own is also a smart idea because most of the places do not offer you the toilet papers.
Nearly all the tea houses have a showering room with hot water. You will have to pay extra but it costs around $4 per user, which is a fair price considering the heating effort needed. The water is still safe from the cold.
The rooms will decrease their facilities when you climb to higher altitudes, so will the range of food shifts. The only decent food on offer would be Nepali Dal Bhat and other local foods. There may be a handful of places selling western food but you will have to pay more. You are advised to eat Dal Bhat since it is really full and a healthy diet.
When you are going through the peak seasons, you will have to book ahead on your Langtang Gosainkunda trekking itinerary or they could run out of accommodation.
Langtang Gosaikunda trek difficulties
Before every trek, the most important question is, ‘How difficult is it?’ We would say to address this question that this trek is moderately difficult but that also depends on who is trekking and what time of the year.
The itinerary for the Langtang Gosaikunda trek is a lovely one. It takes about 2 weeks to complete it. It needs no prior experience but good endurance and strong mental strength. The difficulty depends on the path you take, but with some steep uphills and downhills, the common route is moderate.
It is a great trek for beginners, as it is not very challenging. Throughout your Langtang Gosaikunda trek, you can find just a few areas, some challenging slopes, and roads. Much of your Langtang Gosaikunda trekking itinerary involves simple walks with nice views.
Trekking along the Langtang Gosaikunda is a mid-hill trek. The trail is largely forested. And when you are trekking in a monsoon, you are more likely to get leech bites. For this reason, take table salt or insect repellents.
There are small paths at times. If you see the arrival of a caravan of yak, go to the safer side and wait for it to move. Chances are they will push you off the edge.
Altitude sickness is the most popular health problem you will encounter. Until climbing, we advise you to take the medicine to ease your trekking experience, as the symptoms can be very severe.
Experienced trekkers are prohibiting anyone from smelling flowers on the trail. They say the flowers can be toxic, although some locals even say it can cause altitude sickness if you smell flowers in there.
