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Langtang, Gosaikunda and Helambu Trek 17 days

17 Days
  • Hotel, Lodge, Tea House and Tent
  • Private Car/Bus
  • Easy
  • Full board while on trekking
  • Trekking
  • 5000m
  • 2-14 Pax
  • Feb, Mar, Apr & May

Overview

Trip Highlights

Langtang National Park, Kyangjing Gompa, Himalayan Cheese factory, Typical Tamang village, view of Langang Himalayan ranges like Langtang Lirung 7246m, Kimshung 6781m, Ganjala Valley, and Langshisha Ri 6370m, Explore Tserko Ri 5000m, Gosaikunda holy lake, place of pilgrimage for both Buddhists and Hindus, exploring Helambu Region, scenic bus or jeep drive to Syabrubesi and drive back to Ktm from Melamchipul Bazaar.

Introduction

Langtang, Gosaikunda and Helambu Trek 17 days is a attractive journey in Nepal through lush forests, charming villages, plentiful wildlife and astonishing views of the magnificent Himalayas. The trek begins in drive to Syabrubesi begin our trek. We reach Kyanjin Gompa and then climb Tserko Ri 5000m the next day. From there we get marvelous views of the Langtang Lirung 7200m and Lahgtang Himalaya range. Next, we continue trekking in the gorgeous Langtang Valley and reach Gosaikunda which is a respected place of pilgrimage for both Buddhists and Hindus. Furthermore, the place is named after the shiny Gosaikunda Lake whose water is whispered to have magical healing powers. We pass by a three more small lakes on our trek and cross the Laurebina Pass. Our journey in the Helambu Valley starts after crossing the pass. Another emphasize of our hike is to reach the top of Ama Yangri at 3800m. From here, Mt. Shishapangma and the Langtang ranges seem so close that we feel that we can approximately touch them. We continue trekking in the Helambu region for a few more days and end our extraordinary trip to the mountains with a drive to Kathmandu.

Outline Itinerary

Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu 1330m
Day 02: Drive from Kathmandu to Syabrubesi 1470m 7-8 hours
Day 03: Trek to Lama Hotel 2500m 5-6 hours
Day 04: Trek to Langtang village 3307m 5-6 hours
Day 05: Trek to Kyangjin Gompa 3870m 4-5 hours
Day 06: Acclimatization- Explore Tserko Ri 5000m 7-8 hours
Day 07: Trek to Lama Hotel 6-7 hours
Day 08: Trek to Thulo Syabru 2230m 5-6 hours
Day 09: Trek to Shin Gompa 3-4 hours
Day 10: Trek to Gosaikunda 4460m 5-6 hours
Day 11: Trek to Ghopte 3440m 6-8 hours
Day 12: Trek to Melamchigaon 2560m 6-7 hours
Day 13: Trek to Tarkeghyang 2560m 5-6 hours
Day 14: Trek to Sermathang 2610m 3-5 hours
Day 15: Trek to Melamchi Bazaar then drive to Kathmandu: 3-4 hours trek, 2 hours drive
Day 16: Kathmandu Full Day Sightseeing
Day 17: Final departure

Itinerary

Arrival at the Airport in Kathmandu, we will be greeted by a representative from Trek with Domi. will take your hotel. Today the trek leader will check our equipment to make sure for one last time to get us ready for our adventure. This step will also ensure that if any equipment is found faulty we have the rest of the day to fix it or find equipment that works. After checking in the evening there will be a welcome dinner in a Nepali Restaurant where we will be able to enjoy authentic Nepali cuisine. Hotel Overnight. Included meal: (D)

Today after breakfast, we leave Kathmandu in the morning for Syabrubesi, a town which is also the starting and ending spot for treks into the Langtang valley trek 11 days. Our drive will be on a winding road through common switchbacks. On a clear day we get to enjoy dazzling views of Manaslu, Annapurna and Ganesh Himal. Our drive for today ends with a descent into the little beautiful village of Syabrubesi. Lodge Overnight. Included meal: (B,L,D)

Today after breakfast, we begin our first day trek to Lama Hotel along the Langtang Khola from Syabrubesi. We climb and climb down all together through oak and rhododendron forests. After crossing a hanging bridge over the Langtang Khola, we climb on a steep trail which will lead us directly to the Lama Hotel. Lodge Overnight. Included meal: (B,L,D)

Today after breakfast, we continue uphill from Lama Hotel and enjoy the mountain scenery with plentiful waterfalls. As we get to the green meadows of Ghoda Tabela village (meanings of place “Horse Stable”), we begin to see the white peaks of the Langtang Himalaya range. Our trail continues to climb up the widening valley, passing some temporary settlement used by herders. We pass a Buddhist monastery before getting the Langtang village which was affected by 2015 earthquake; the valley is now completely open for business. Lodge Overnight. Included meal: (B,L,D)

Today after breakfast, we will begin our journey to Kyangjin Gompa, a main monastery of the Langtang region. We pass by water flour mills, prayer wheels, some chortens, with sacred mounds of rocks with inscriptions fixed on them. We also pass by the biggest mani wall in Nepal, made from stone with Om Mani Padme Hung prayers written on them. After the one of the beautiful short trek, we spend the rest of time after hot lunch exploring the Buddhist shrine in Kyangjin Gompa(Monastery), visiting cheese factory and with the wonderful views of the mountains. Lodge Overnight. Included meal: (B,L,D)

Today after breakfast, we spend the full day climbing Tserko Ri 5000m which will also help us acclimatize to the high altitude normally no need this trek but for future trek. We begin early in the morning. The trail passes through beautiful Nak(female) and Yak(male) pastures before climbing uphill to Tserko Ri. The sunrise view from the top of Tserko Ri is astonishing like a Langtang Lirung 7246m, Kimshung 6781m, Ganjala Valley, and Langshisha Ri 6370m after Tserko Ri 5000m we get back to Kyangjin Gompa by same way. Lodge Overnight. Included meal: (B,L,D)

Today after breakfast, we begin our journey retrace our steps to Lama Hotel. Most of the trail today will be descend as we pass through forests and attractive Tamang villages. We also get to enjoy different view of the Himalayas that we had lots of missed when we climbing up to Kyangjin Gompa. Lodge Overnight. Included meal: (B,L,D)

Today after breakfast, we begin our trek with ascend to the Rimche Village. After getting Rimche Village, we descend to the banks of the Langtang Khola (Langtang stream) then we continue on an easy trail to Bamboo and begin ascending to Landslide Lodge (Pairo). From here another easy trail leads to Thulo Syabru. Thulo Sayabru is a gorgeous Sherpa and Tamang village from where you can enjoy the amazing view of Langtang Himal and Ganesh Himal. Lodge Overnight. Included meal: (B,L,D)

Today after breakfast will be a short trek to Shin Gompa, today steady gain in altitude will help us acclimatize better to the high altitude. Trek for a while we passing via a chorten and a checkpoint. From the checkpoint, we go to south and passing by Garta Village and Phulung Monastery before getting Shin Gompa. Lodge Overnight. Included meal: (B,L,D)

Today after breakfast, we get to enjoy unbelievable panoramic views of the Himalayas together with the Annapurnas, Hiunchuli, Manaslu, Ganesh Himal and Langtang Himalaya range. We follow a ridge for the most part of the today and catch a sight of the first of the sacred lakes. The third lake, Gosaikunda Lake 4380m, is of particular spiritual and cultural meaning for the Nepalese and is one of Nepal’s most required following pilgrimage sites. The lake is bounded by mountains on approximately all sides and has a great group of nine other lakes to accompany it. In Nepal every year during Janai Purnima in August, more than thausends of Hindu pilgrims visit the lake for a holy bath. Lodge Overnight. Included meal: (B,L,D)

Today after breakfast, we trek around the lake shore before ascending to the Laurebina Pass 4610m. The Helambu region begins from the Lauribina La (pass) and descends to the beautiful Melamchi valley. The trail is rough and crosses moraines, but is well noticeable with cairns. We pass through via three more small lakes before reaching the pass. We ascend a small hill and benefit from excellent views of the area. Our track passes through via Surya kunda before getting Ghopte. Lodge Overnight. Included meal: (B,L,D)

Today after breakfast, we will ascend and descend on a follow that passes through via dense forests. Trekking on a trail through the forest will take us to beautiful Thare Pati Village. We ascend a ridge above the Thare Pati 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 gorgeous village that houses a monastery. Lodge Overnight. Included meal: (B,L,D)

Today after breakfast, we pass a stupa and cross a small stream below Tarkeghyang. Our trail passes through forests that lead up to Ama Yangri which is the highest point of our trek today located at 3800m. There is a stupa and Buddhist prayer flags at the top of the hill. Also, we get dramatic view