Overview
Langtang Gosaikunda Helambu Trek: The amazing adventurous Langang Gosaiknda Helembhu Trek combines of a unique and one of the best trekking trail in Langtang Himalayan ranges. This trekking combines three popular trekking trails; Langtang Valley, Gosaikunda Lake and Helambu valley lies in the north of Kathmandu valley offering numerous stunning views of mountains with rare veracities vegetation and glimpse sight of wild life. The main attracion are rhododendron and bamboo forests with an abundance of wildlife, majestic waterfalls flowing over mammoth boulders, a chance to bathe in soothing hot springs, magnificent views of the snow covered white giant Langtang Lirung, Visiting the holy lakes of Gosainkund. The Langtang Circuit Trekking route goes through traditional, ethnic Tamang heritage villages and untouched forests juniper, pine. This trek offers an opportunity to explore villages, to climb small peaks and to visit glaciers and scared lakes at a comfortably low elevation.
Trip Highlights
- Witness the glistening Gosaikunda lake possessing a highly religious value
- Cross the Laurebina Pass and head towards Helambu Valley
- Marvel at the magnificent views of the Langtang Lirung range
- Hike to the Ama Yangri
Itinerary
Day 1 :
Arrival in Kathmandu (1,300m/4,264 ft)
Upon your arrival in Kathmandu airport, you will be greeted by a representative from Sea & Sky Tours & Travels Trekking & Expedition (P) Ltd. After completing your custom formalities (Visa, etc) transfer to hotel rest, and then meet your trekking guide as well as other participants. Evening will be a welcome dinner hosted by Sea & Sky Tours & Travels Trekking & Expedition where you will be served excellent authentic Nepalese cuisine which will introduce you to the country's food culture, and overnight stay at hotel.
Day 2 :
Drive to Syabrubesi (1,550m/5,100ft): 145 km/ 7 hrs
Morning after breakfast we will drive out along the north-western hills of Kathmandu. Enjoy the Himlayan views and mountainous lifestyle through the terraced fields and rustic villages. Take Lunch at the Trishuli Bazar before continuing further to Dhunche. From Dhunche we descent down to Syabrubesi and overnight at hotel.
Day 3 :
Trek to Lama Hotel (2,380m/7,830ft): 6 hrs
This is our first day of trekking today. Follow the Langtang Khola River. Pass through the dense forests. Cross several suspension bridges. We also pass by a tea houses. The trail goes up and down but it's not that challenging and overnight stay at tea house.
Day 4 :
Trek to Mundu (3543m/11,621ft) via Langtang village (3,430m/11,253ft): 6-7 hrs
Today after breakfast, we start our trekking day towards the village of Mundu. Our trail continues along dense forests. After making a steady climb up through the valley, we leave the tree line behind us. Enjoy the marvelous views of Langtang Lirung. On the way to Mundu, you will also pass the Langtang Village, which was severely affected by earthquake in last year. Langtang Valley alone lost 400 lives, flooded away by an earthquake-triggered avalanche, destroying an entire village and infrastructures. We also see the ruins of Langtang Village, where life is slowing building back and a few tea-houses are reopened and overnight stay at tea house.
Day 5 :
Trek to Kyangjin Gompa (3,870m/12,697ft): 3 hrs. Explore the area.
After breakfast, we will start our journey to Kyangjin Gompa, a principal monastery of the region. You will pass by water mills, prayer wheels, chortens, with sacred mounds of rocks with inscriptions carved on them. Also pass the largest mani wall in Nepal, made from stone with prayers written on them. The prayers written on the mani wall is supposed to be blown away by the wind. After the short trek, you will spend the rest of the afternoon exploring the Buddhist shrine and surrounding areas with the amazing views of the mountains and overnight at tea house.
Day 6 :
Explore Tserko Ri (5000m/16,404ft) 7-8 hrs
Morning after tea and breakfast, we get out of the village and pass on through yak pastures and start for visiting to Tserko Ri (5000m/16,404ft) for mountain sunrise views. Since, we are really getting into the high altitudes you might start feeling the thin air. In the afternoon return to Kanjin Gompa- surrounded by the Himalayas all around. You can take a walk around Kanjin Gompa enjoying the views, glaciers, icefalls, birds and yaks and overnight stay at tea house.
Day 7 :
Trek to Lama Hotel (2,470m/8,104ft): 5-6 hours
Today you retract to Lama Hotel. All the way downhill but you will see fantastic views of towering mountain what you have missed on the way up. Take more time and suggested you to walk very slow. Overnight in Lama Hotel.
Day 8 :
Trek to Thulo Syabru (2,230m/ 7,316ft): 5-6 hours
First trail decent to river, cross the river and ascend to Thulo Syabru. You will see the fascinating view of Langtang Himal and more. On the way of your trek you will pass through pine and Junieerps forests. Overnight in Thulo Syabru.
Day 9 :
Trek to Gosainkunda (4,460m/14,632ft): 7-8 hours
The trail ascends smoothly through rhododendron covered point to the top of the rim and through a forested area. The area in-between Shin gomba and Laurebina Yak is a sanctuary for the red panda, an endangered species that the Nepalese call cat bear. You return to the ridge path and climb a wider route through alpine country to arrive at a Gosainkunda. Explore around the Lakes and overnight in Gosainkund.
Day 10 :
Trek to Gopte (3,440m/11,286ft): 6-8 hours
Today is a bit challenge day; the trail is climb, rough and crosses moraines. Passing three more small lakes, the trail ascend and cross Laurebina La (4,609m/15,121ft) after the pass, the path down to phedi and you continue walk up and down throughout crossing a rocky hill with pine, rhododendron trees. Overnight in Gopte.
Day 11 :
Trek to Melamchigaon (2,560m/8,399ft): 6-7 hours
You slide down through a forested area and climb through a dry river-bed to arrive at a Kharka that is surrounded by rhododendron forest. You climb through the forest to arrive at the village of Thare Pati. Climbing the ridge directly above the village gives you a marvelous view of the Jugal area. Cross the village and enter a forested area, again descending to Melamchi River followed by yet again climbing to the Malemchigaon for overnight.
Day 12 :
Trek to Tarke Gyang (2,590m/8,497ft): 5-7 hours
The day you enter a cultural destination it call Helambu Region, walk up to Tarke Gyang where you can enjoy with Sherpa culture with traditional village and monasteries. The stone houses are close together with narrow alleyways separating them. Overnight in Tarke Gyang
Day 13 :
Trek to Melamchi Pool Bazaar -Kathmandu: 5-6 hours and 3 hour Drive
You will cross small forest with the view of beautiful village of Helembu region. The trail makes a sweep around the wide valley end between Parachin and the pretty Sharpa village of Gangyul. The people of this village practice Drukpa Kagyu Buddhism, the same as the national religion of Bhutan. Then rich to Melamchi Bazaar, lunch then drive to Kathmandu about 3 hours, arrive check in hotel rest and evening will host a farewell dinner at Typical Nepali Restaurant with Live folk music and dance. And congratulations on the completion of your trek! Overnight in Kathmandu.
Day 14 :
Kathmandu – Departure
We are saying good bye to the mountains as journey in Nepal comes to an end today! There is nothing to do but trade emails with travel companions and organize the photos. If you have more time you can do some shopping or sightseeing. Approximately 3 hours before the scheduled flight a representative from Sea & Sky Tours & Travels Trekking & Expedition will take you to the airport. On your way home you'll have plenty of time to plan your next adventure in the wonderful country of Nepal.
Includes/Excludes
Cost Includes
- • Hotels as 3/4 Star (twin sharing) in Kathmandu
- • Airport pick up and transfer (from/to the international/domestic flight),
- • Privately reserved transportation as per the group size for round the trip (Car / HIACE/van, mini/bus, Sutlaj etc. as per the group size),
- • Full board trek (with 3 meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner) And in Kathmandu all meals inclusive as on the given program,
- • Accommodation (twin sharing) on trek,
- • All trek and entry permits & TIMS,
- • 1 guide, guide's assistant (for the group if higher than 10 people) assistant, necessary number of porters (normally each 3 guests = 1 porter),
- • Sightseeing in Kathmandu on the said places with guide and entrance fees,
- • Duffel bag for carrying your things if required for trek purpose only,
- • Services of trekking map (1 or 2) depending on the group size,
- • Services of daily warm/washing water, fresh fruits, etc.
- • Lunch and dinner all inclusive.
Cost Excludes
- • Trek equipment, back pack, warm clothes, rain wear, personal medicines if any,
- • Cold drinks, bar bills, personal expenses, tips to your trek guide and other porters (if any),
- • extra night stay in Kathmandu and anything not mentioned on the above price inclusive column,
- • Any International Airfare.
- • Tips for Driver, Guide & Staff.
