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Trip Overview

Langtang and Gosaikunda birding trek provide you the best bird watching experience in Nepal.  March - May in spring season and October to December in Autumn season is the best time to bird watching in Langtang valley.

Langtang and Gosaikunda birding trek cost start from USD 1255 to USD 2145 per person depending on the numbers of pax booked. Langtang bird watching cost includes both way private jeep from Kathmandu to syabrubesi and dhunchhe to Kathmandu with other services as per cost.  March to May and September to December is best time to do bird watching in Langtang valley and Gosaikunda. Guide for Nepal make best birding tour program and trekking itinerary for group and solo bird watcher as per client’s interest and time limit.

Below is our day to day Itinerary of the Langtang Gosaikunda Birding Trek - 14 Days.

Itineraries

Day 01

Arrival in Kathmandu

A representative from Guide for Nepal Pvt Ltd will heartly welcome to you in Tribhuvan international (TIA) airport 1370 meter from sea level in any time of your arrival and help you transfer to hotel at Thamel. Kathmandu is capital city of Nepal and it is normally busy during the day. It is about 15-25 minutes’ drive from airport to Thamel. It depends on your arrival time and traffic. You might have some time to explore Thamel or visit some important place in Kathmandu city and final preparation for Trekking from next day.

Day 02

Kathmandu to Syabrubesi

Take breakfast in your hotel and be ready with your birding and trekking gear and all the other necessary equipment for a birding trek. If you have some extra luggage, you can store it in the hotel and receive it after the trek. The guide, porter and jeep will arrive at your hotel at the mentioned time, then you start your journey to Syabrubesi 1530 meters. Kathmandu to Syabrusei is approximately 122 km and Kathmandu to Syabrusei is about 6 hours’ drive from Kathmandu. You will have a chance to see some bird species during your jeep drive from Kathmandu to Syabrubesi.

Day 3

Syabrubesi to Rimche

After breakfast in the lodge, the birding trek starts gradually uphill, following the Langtang Khola/river, passing Pairo hotel. After that, the trek gradually goes uphill, following Langtang khola throws mixed forest to bamboo. It might be the best spot for a lunch break, then trek continue uphill till rimche 2400 meters. Syabrubesi to Rimche is roughly 5–7 hours, ascending 870 meters. Today there are a lot of chances to see many different species of forest birds and few water birds.

Day 4

Rimche to Thangsyap village

After breakfast, as usual, the birding trek starts from Rimche gradually uphill, following Langtang Khola/river throws mixed forest all the way to Ghodatabela and then Thangsyap village, 3140 meters. There will already be good views of Langtang Lirung and some other peaks before we reach Ghodatabela. March-April will be more colorful with rhododendron flowers in this area. The average time from Romche to Thangsyap village is 6–7 hours and about 740 meters ascents. Today is also a great day to see different species of forest birds and especially the Himalayan monal, the national bird of Nepal.

Day 5

Thangsyap village to Kyanjin Gumba

Thangsyap village to Kyanjin Gumba is quite an easy gradually uphill, enjoying the mountain scenery and highland birds like finches, accentors, vultures and many more other birds. Thangsyap to Kyanjin Gumba is just a 4-5-hour walk and about a 730-meter ascent. Kyanjin gumba is at an altitude of 3870 meters from sea level and Kyanjin gumba is the last tea house in Langtang valley. You might have some time to do birding and photography around kyanjin gumba in the afternoon.

Day 6

Exploration day

There is an option either you can just do birding around Kyanjin Gumba, enjoy the view or climb Kyanjin Ri peak, 4773 meters from sea level, about 4–5 hours round trip for birding and especially for the best view as well. After lunch, you can just go birding around or go to explore ibis bills if you are in spring. Ibis bills spend the spring and summer seasons in the Kyanjin valley and come down in the lower valley in winter and autumn.

Day 7

Kyanjin Gumba to Thangsyap

Kyanjin gumaba to Thangsyap is about a 4-5-hour birding trek and the way downhill descending 730 metres. It is mostly easy downhill. You can take more time on the way and when you arrive in Thangsyap, try to explore the surrounding Himalayas.

Day 8

Thangsyap to Rimche

Take breakfast and start a birding trek from Thangsyap, giving more time at each step. It is easier walking downhill compared to going up from Rimche to Thangsyap. Today is a better chance to explore more species. Thangsyap to Rimche is probably the best birding site in the Langtang valley. It is about a 740-meter descent from Thangsyap to Rimche.

Day 9

Rimche to Thulo Syabru village

After breakfast, the birding trek starts the same way, descending to Pairo hotel, then climbing uphill through bamboo and other mixed forest, crossing a suspension bridge and continuing uphill all the way to Syabru village, 2210 meters. Rimche to thulo Syabru is almost 700 meters descending and 500 meters ascending. The average time from Rimche to Thulo Syabru is 5–6 hours. Today is also a better day for forest birds and some common birds.

Day 10

Thulo Syabru to Cholangpati

After breakfast at lodge, birding trek start climbing uphill continue passing monastery, school and army camp. Follow the rule and regulation of national park while you are inside the national park. Trail is some gradual and some steps uphill all the way to cholang pati 3660 meters. Thulo Syabru to cholang pati is approximately 1450 meters ascent and it takes about 6-7 hours. Today is especially chance to see blood pheasant and Himalayan monal around cholangpati and some other forest birds as well.

Day 11

Cholangpati - Gosaikunda Lake - Lauribina

Start birding and trekking after hot breakfast in lodge, cholangpati to gosaikunda lake throws lauribina is all the way uphill ascending 720 meters roughly take 3-4 hours. Enjoy the view of Gosaikunda lake take some hot lunch and trek back to lauribina 3900 meters descending 480 meters. Total round trip is 5-6 hours and today’s especial chance is snow partridge and some other local birds.

Day 12

Lauribina to Dhunche

Take a breakfast as usual and start birding trek walking downhill passing cholangpati to chandanbari, where you might have short tea break and visit yak cheese factory and teste fresh yak cheese. From chandanbari trek is continue downhill throws deurali, ghattekhola then dhunchhe 1960 meters descending more than 1900 meters roughly take 7-8 hours. (it is quite long day to dhunche so, you might stop in small tea house in forest before dhunche and birding to dhunche next day morning to catch jeep).

Day 13

Dhunchhe to Kathmandu

Take a breakfast and be ready at mentioned time then back to Kathmandu by private jeep. Dhunchhe to Kathmandu is about 100 km and approximately driving time is 6 hours driving in pasang lhamu highway throws trisuli bazar. Take a quick and short opportunity to take photography or record on the way if you see some bird species.

Day 11

Back to home

If your flight time is late afternoon or evening, you can do half-day birding in Phulchoki and Godawori forest. We can provide a guide and vehicle at an extra charge. Otherwise, be ready at the hotel on time as per your flight details to catch an international flight. A representative from Guide for Nepal Pvt Ltd will arrange transportation and drop you off at Tribhuvan International (TIA) airport and goodbye to this time, wishing you a safe journey back home.

 

Cost Includes:

• Arrival & Departure Transport By private Car/Van /Bus as per group size.
• Two-night hotel in Kathmandu in twin bed share room with breakfast.
• Three meals, three cups of hot drink during the trek, (breakfast, lunch & dinner).
• Seasonal fresh fruits as dessert.
• Private jeep from Kathmandu to Syabrusei and Dhunche to Kathmandu.
• Accommodation in a normal Tea House during the trek.
• Porter with Insurance. (01 Porter for 02 People).
• An English-Speaking bird watching trek Guide.
• Trekking starting and ending points by jeep/van/bus.
• Very Basic First Aid kit.
• Sleeping bag and company duffel bag during the trek if you need it.
• Trekking map if necessary.
• Trekking permit (Langtang national park fee). TIMS.
• Accommodation, food, salary for Guide and Porter.

Cost Excludes:

• International Air fare.
• Nepal entry Visa fee.
• Any activities/birding in Kathmandu.
• Items of a personal nature, expenses.
• Drinks, desserts, bar bills and extra food when Trekking.
• Hot shower, hot water, battery charge, Wi-Fi/internet.
• Your travel insurance and emergency rescue for in case during the trek.
• All the expenses in Kathmandu if you return from trek before the plan.
• Hotel and all other expenses in Kathmandu if you stay longer than planned.
• Tipping for guide, porter and driver.
• All extra expenses as per unexpected situations like strikes, road blocks, landslides.
• All the things which are not mentioned in the included items.

Useful Information:

• Read about area where you are trekking soon.
• Read about weather forecast.
• Read about culture, religion.
• Make sure are you physically fit for trek/tour.
• Double check all the trekking equipment before you start trek.
• Make sure all gadget is ready/full charged and well dress before start birding tour.
• If you have brand new trekking boots, use at least few times before trek.
• Check your flight ticket, trekking permit and other necessary documents before start trek.
• Read and be clear with your program in details before you start your tour.
• Better ask permission before taking photograph of someone during the tour.
• Better not encourage street dog to follow you/group by giving food.
• Better not encourage children to beg by giving money/candy.
• Respect local culture.
• Listen your tour Guide.
• Follow rule and regulations while you are trekking in national park/conservation area.
• Eat and drink properly, stay hydrated, read your body and listen AMS alerts while you are in the mountain/trekking.
• Check your Guide and porter are also fit and fine or not.