Langtang Gosaikunda Helambu Trek
Langtang, Gosaikunda and Helambu Trek are a beautiful journey in Nepal through lush forests, quaint villages, abundant wildlife and astounding views of the majestic Himalayas. The 17 day trek begins in Kathmandu with tours of the city’s UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Then we drive to Syabrubesi, which is a Tamang village located on the banks of the BhoteKoshi River and begin our trek. We reach KyanjinGompa and then climb TserkoRi the next day. From there, we get tremendous views of the LangtangLirung (7,200m/23,622ft) range. Next, we continue trekking in the beautiful Langtang Valley and reach Gosaikunda that is a revered place of pilgrimage for both Buddhists and Hindus. Moreover, the place is named after the glistening Gosaikunda Lake whose water believed to have magical healing powers. We pass by a few more lakes on our trek and cross the Laurebina Pass. Our trek in the Helambu Valley begins after crossing the pass. Another highlight of our hike is to reach the top of AmaYangri at 3,800m. The view of the Himalayas from the top of the hill is believed to rival that of Poon Hill. From here, Mt. Shishapangma and the Langtang ranges seem so close that we feel that we can almost touch them. We continue trekking in the Helambu region for a few more days and end our remarkable journey to the mountains with a drive to Kathmandu.
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu (1,300m/4,264ft)
Day 02: Kathmandu: Sightseeing and trek preparation
Day 03: Drive from Kathmandu to Syabrubesi (1,550m/5,100ft), 7-8 hours
Day 04: Trek from Syabrubesi to Lama Hotel (2,380m/7,830ft), 6 hours
Day 05: Trek to Mundu (3543m/11,621ft) via Langtang village, 6-7 hours
Day 06: Mundu to KyangjinGompa (3,870m/12,697ft), 4-5 hours
Day 07: Acclimatization and Explore TserkoRi (5,000m/16,404ft), 7-8 hours
Day 08: KyangjinGompa to Lama Hotel, 6-7 hours
Day 09: Lama Hotel to ThuloSyabru (2,230m/ 7,316 ft), 5-6 hours
Day 10: ThuloSyabru to Shin Gompa, 3-4 hours
Day 11: Shin Gompato Gosaikunda (4,460m/14,632ft), 5-6 hours
Day 12: Gosaikunda to Ghopte (3,440m/11,286ft), 6-8 hours
Day 13: Ghopte to Melamchigaon (2,560m/8,399ft), 6-7 hours
Day 14: Melamchigaonto Tarkeghyang (2,590m/8,497ft), 5-6 hours
Day 15: Tarkeghyang to Sermathang (2,610m/8,563ft), 3-5 hours
Day 16: Trek to Melamchi Bazaar (3-4 hours trek) and Drive to Kathmandu (2 hours drive)
Day 17: Final departure from Kathmandu
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu (1,300m/4,264ft)
Upon our arrival in the Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) in Kathmandu, you will be greeted by a representative from Mystic KailashAdventure Pvt. Ltd. who will drop you off at our hotel. After checking in, you can take a rest or Mystic KailashAdventure Pvt. Ltd.’s office. In the evening, there will be a welcome dinner hosted by Mystic KailashAdventure Pvt. Ltd. For dinner, you will be served excellent authentic Nepalese cuisine which will introduce you to Nepalese food culture.Overnight stay in Kathmandu.
Day 02: Kathmandu: sightseeing and trek preparation
Today after breakfast, we start a guided tour to several of the most historical and spiritual attractions in Kathmandu. Some of these landmarks are considered World Heritage Sites including the historic Durbar Square, the sacred Hindu temple of Pashupatinath, the famous ‘Monkey Temple’ (Swayambhunath) and the Buddhist shrine (Bouddhanath) which is one of the largest stupas in the world. At noon, there will be a pre-trip discussion where we can meet our trek leader and other team members. The meeting will provide us an opportunity to ask any question we may have regarding our upcoming adventure. Overnight stay in Kathmandu.
Day 03: Drive from Kathmandu to Syabrubesi (1,550m/5,100ft), 7-8 hours
We leave Kathmandu in the morning for Syabrubesi, a village that is also the starting point for or trek into the Langtang valley. Our journey will be on a winding road through frequent switchbacks. On a clear day, we get to enjoy outstanding views of Manaslu, Annapurna and Ganesh Himal. Our trek for today ends with a descent walk into the small village of Syabrubesi. Overnight stay in Syabrubesi.
Day 04: Trek from Syabrubesi to Lama Hotel (2,380m/7,830ft), 6 hours
After breakfast, we begin our trek to Syabrubesi along the LangtangKhola. We ascend and descend simultaneously through oak and rhododendron forests. After crossing a bridge over the LangtangKhola (small river), we ascend on a steep trail which will lead us to the Lama Hotel. Overnight stay in Lama Hotel.
Day 05: Trek to Mundu (3,543m/11,621ft) via Langtang village, 6-7 hours
We continue ascending from Lama Hotel and enjoy the mountain landscape with abundant waterfalls. As we reach the green meadows of GhodaTabela, we begin to see the white peaks of the Langtang range. Our trail continues to climb up the widening valley, passing a few temporary settlements used by herders. We pass thorughBuddhist monastery before reaching the Langtang village, which was affected by the April 2015’s earthquake. We continue on our trail to Mundu. Overnight stay in Mundu.
Day 06: Mundu to KyangjinGompa (3,870m/12,697ft), 4-5 hours
After breakfast, we will start our journey to KyangjinGompa, a principal monastery of the region. We pass by water mills, prayer wheels, chortens with sacred mounds of rocks with inscriptions carved on them. We also pass by the largest mani wall in Nepal, made from stone with prayers written on them. After the short trek, we spend the rest of the afternoon exploring the Buddhist shrine in KyangjinGompa and surrounding areas with the amazing views of the mountains.Overnight stay in KyangjinGompa.
Day 07: Acclimatization and Explore TserkoRi (5,000m/16,404ft), 7-8 hours
We spend the whole day exploring TserkoRi which will also help us acclimatize to the high altitude. We begin our trek early in the morning. The trail passes through yak pastures before ascending to TserkoRi. The sunrise view from the top of TserkoRi is extraordinary. We get back to KyangjinGompa by late afternoon and explore the beautiful monastery while enjoying views of the Himalayas, glaciers, birds and yaks.Overnight stay in KyangjinGompa. Overnight stay in KyangjinGompa
Day 08: KyangjinGompa to Lama Hotel, 6-7 hours
We begin our trek after breakfast and retrace our steps to Lama Hotel. Most of the trekking today will be downhill as we pass through forests and beautiful Tamang villages. We also get to enjoy different view of the Himalayas that we had missed climbing up. Overnight stay in Lama Hotel.
Day 09: Lama Hotel to ThuloSyabru (2,230m/ 7,316 ft), 5-6 hours
We begin our trek with a climb up to the Rimche Village. From here we descend to the banks of the LangtangKhola. We continue on an easy trail to Bamboo and begin ascending to Landslide Lodge. From here, we continue our trek to ThuloSyabru. There are two trails as we cross another bridge. We follow the one that passes by Pahare hotel and a waterfall at 2210 m to reach ThuloSyabru. Overnight stay in ThuloSyabru.
Day 10: ThuloSyabru to Shin Gompa, 3-4 hours
Today will be a short walk but it is important for us to have an enough walk, which will reach Gosaikunda tomorrow easily because the steady gain in altitude will help us acclimatize better to the high altitude. After trekking for a while, we pass by a chorten and a checkpoint. From the checkpoint, we move south and pass by Garta Village and Phulung Monastery before reaching Shin Gompa to spend the night.Overnight stay in Shin Ghim.
Day 11: Shin Gompato Gosaikunda (4,460m/14,632ft), 5-6 hours
Today, we get to enjoy fantastic panoramic views of the Himalayas including the Annapurnas, Hiunchuli, Manaslu, Ganesh and Langtang. We follow a ridge for the most part of the day and catch a glimpse of the first of the holy lakes. The third lake, Gosaikunda (4,380m), is of particular religious and cultural significance for the Nepalese and one of Hindu has most sought after pilgrimage sites. The lake is surrounded by mountains on almost all sides and has a great ensemble of nine other lakes to accompany it. Every year during JanaiPurnima in August, hundreds of Hindu pilgrims visit the lake for a holy bath. The large rock at the center of the lake is said to be the remains of a Shiva shrine. Overnight stay in Gosaikunda.
Day 12: Gosaikunda to Ghopte (3,440m/11,286ft), 6-8 hours
We move around the lake’s shore before ascending towards the Laurebina Pass (4,610m). The Helambu region begins at the Lauribina La pass and descends to the Melamchi valley. The trail is rough and crosses moraines, but is well marked with cairns. We pass through three more small lakes before reaching the pass. We climb a small hill and enjoy excellent views of the area. Our trail passes through Surya kunda before reaching Ghopte. Overnight stay in Ghopte.
Day 13: Ghopte to Melamchigaon (2,560m/8,399ft), 6-7 hours
We walk uphill and downhill on a trail that passes through dense forests. Walking on a trail through the forest will take us to TharePati Village. We climb a ridge above the village and continue our trek. The view from the ridge of the Nepalese hills and Soli Danda in particular is beautiful. We cross two suspension bridges before reaching Melamchigaon, which is a beautiful village that houses a monastery. Overnight stay in Melamchigaon.
Day 14: Melamchigaonto Tarkeghyang (2,590m/8,497ft), 5-6 hours
We pass a stupa and cross a small stream below Tarkeghyang. Our trail passes through forests that lead up to AmaYangri which is the highest point of our trek today, located at 3,800m. There is a stupa and Buddhist prayer flags at the top of the hill. Furthermore, we get stunning views of Mt. Shishapangma and the Langtang ranges. The mountains are so close that we feel that we can almost touch them. As we descend, we can often see yaks grazing in the bushes before entering a forest. We also walk on a trail made of broken stone before reaching Tarkeghyang which is a beautiful Sherpa village. Overnight stay in Tarkeghyang.
Day 15: Tarkeghyang to Sermathang (2,610m/8,563ft): 3-5 hours
We begin our trek after breakfast. The trail is easy and passes through lush forests. We also pass by beautiful villages, chortens, a monastery and a mani wall before reaching Sermathang. It’s a beautiful Sherpa Village with incredible views of Ganesh Himal, JugalHimal and the Langtang ranges. On a clear day, we can even see Mt. Everest in the distance. Overnight stay in Sermanthang.
Day 16: Trek to Melamchi Bazaar (3-4 hours trek) and Drive to Kathmandu (2 hours drive)
We trek through meadows, fields and beautiful villages to reach Melamchi Bazaar. From here, we drive to Kathmandu and reminisce about our trip in the Langtang and Helambu regions. After reaching Kathmandu, we freshen up and take a rest. In the evening, there will be a farewell dinner hosted by Mystic Kailash Tours Pvt. Ltd. to celebrate the successful completion of our trip. Overnight stay in Kathmandu.
Day 17: Final departure from Kathmandu
Our journey in Nepal ends today. Our company representative will drop you off at the airport approximately 3 hours before your scheduled flight. On your way to home, you have plenty of time to plan our next adventure in the wonderful country of Nepal.
T-house/Camping Trek includes accommodation in lodge, guide, porters and all meals
USD …. per person on twin sharing
Note: Single room supplement charge is applicable for Kathmandu Hotel only. During trek, as per the availability we shall provide single/double or dormitory room. In case of special requirement, we shall provide single with an additional room surcharge during trek.
• Airport Pick and Drop by private vehicle
• 3 nights’ accommodation at 3 star hotels in Kathmandu on twin/double sharing with breakfast
• Guide sightseeing tour in Kathmandu with inclusive of monuments entry fees.
• Accommodation during trek available everyday en-route (T-House and Hotel)
• All meals during trek in Local Lodge (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)
• English speaking local expert guide (ratio: – 2 guide: 4/5 member, 3 guide: 10/15 member)
• Local porters during trek (ratio: – 1 porter = 2 member)
• Langtang National Park Permit fees
• Trekkers’ Information Management System fees (TIMS)
• Ground transportation/Airport transfers with an escort by Private Vehicle/tourist bus
• Equipment clothing for porter & staffs
• Insurance for all staff & porters
• All applicable government tax
• Nepal visa – Multiple Entrée 30 days – USD 40
• International flight
• Lunch & dinner during Kathmandu Hotel stay
• Extra baggage charges (All together only 15 kg is allow for porter)
• Personal gears & clothing (available on hire in Kathmandu)
• Tips for guides, porter, any expenses incurred in emergency evacuation/road block due to any reason, table drinks, snacks while walking
• Any other tours, transfer and service other than mentioned above
• Your insurance and medical Expenses