For Janai Purnima, start from Dhunche three days before the full moon and sleep a night at Chandanbari to acclimatise.
Where to go in August
Langtang & Gosaikunda · month by month
Langtang in August
Dhunche 15 to 24 °C, Gosaikunda 3 to 12 °C, rain, cloud and mist
- Off season
Questions travellers ask
Is August a good time to visit Langtang & Gosaikunda?
August is still monsoon, but it is the month of Janai Purnima, when thousands of pilgrims walk from Dhunche through Sing Gompa to Gosaikunda for the Shrawan full moon. The trail is crowded, wet and muddy, and temporary tents and stalls line the lakeshore for the festival. Pilgrims should be fit, carry rain gear and acclimatise at Chandanbari. Regular trekking is not advised, and the Langtang Valley road often suffers landslides.
What is the weather like in Langtang & Gosaikunda in August?
Dhunche 15 to 24 °C, Gosaikunda 3 to 12 °C, rain, cloud and mist. Conditions change fast with altitude, so check the mountain forecast a few days before you travel.
Which Langtang & Gosaikunda packages work in August?
Good choices this month: Gosaikunda Janai Purnima Pilgrimage Trek 7 Days, Gosaikunda Heli Yatra from Kathmandu 1 Day. For Janai Purnima, start from Dhunche three days before the full moon and sleep a night at Chandanbari to acclimatise.