Langtang Gosaikunda Helambu Trek- 17 days
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Accommodation Hotel in Kathmandu/Tea House during Trek
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Duration 17
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Trip Difficulty Moderate
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Activities Trekking
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Best Time Spring and Autumn
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Max. Elevation Tserko Ri (5,000m/16,404ft
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Group Size Min-02 pax
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Transportation Car/Jeep
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Start/End Syabrubesi to Melamchi Bazaar
Overview
The Langtang Gosaikunda Helambu Trek offers astounding perspectives of the majestic Himalayas stretching in the north. Additionally, the enthralling panorama of the Annapurna range toward the west, Ganesh Himal in the northwest, and the snow-topped Langtang Lirung in the north are the key highlights of the Langtang Gosaikunda Helambu Trek.
Bamboo, rhododendrons, pine backwoods, and a wide assortment of fledgling life and creatures including modest red pandas flourish the beauty of the Langtang Gosaikunda Helambu Trek.
Lauribinayak an impressive viewpoint offers a colossal perspective on nightfall, dawn, and an all-encompassing panorama of the majestic Annapurna and Everest as well. The sacred Gosainkund lakes, cascade waterfalls, and spine-chilling gorges add to the pleasure of this Langtang Gosaikunda Helambu trek.
The Langtang Gosaikunda Helambu Trek strolls off with a scenic drive toward the north of Kathmandu twists over the hills of the valley to the fast-flowing Trisuli River, and afterward tails upstream to Dhunche. Enjoying the scenic beauty throughout the trail plunges you towards Shin Gompa which offers your first full perspectives of the majestic snow-capped Ganesh Himal and the Langtang Himal.
Further strolling, the trail of the Langtang Gosaikunda Helambu Trek takes you to the crystal clear, serene, and sacred Gosainkund Lakes. The sight of the Gosaikunda Lake itself is worth every penny and may be the most beautiful sight of any traveler’s life.
Following up the trail, passing the Laurebina Pass, the elevation bit by bit drops as you plunge through terraced rice fields and a few towns with amazing cloisters. The beauty of Helambu, the majestic mountain vistas of the Langtang, and the pristine beauty of the sacred Gosaikunda Lake make the Langtang Gosaikunda Helambu Trek one of the most festooned trekking trails in the entire country.
Outline Itinerary
Day 01: Arrival at TIA Kathmandu(1,300m/2,464ft)
Day 02: Kathmandu Sightseeing
Day 03: Kathmandu to Syabrubesi (1,550m/5,100ft): 7-8 hours
Day 04: Syabrubesi to Lama Hotel (2,380m/7,830ft): 5-6 hours
Day 05: Trek to Mundu (3543m/11,621ft) through Langtang village: 6-7 hours
Day 06: Mundu to Kyangjin Gompa (3,870m/12,697ft): 4-5 hours
Day 07: Acclimatization in Kyangjin Gompa and Explore Tserko Ri (5,000m/16,404ft) 5-6 hours
Day 08: Kyangjin Gompa to Lama Hotel: 5-6 hours
Day 09: Trek from Lama Hotel to Thulo Syabru (2,230m/7,316 ft): 5-6 hours
Day 10: Trek from Thulo Syabru to Shin Gompa: 4-5 hours
Day 11: Trek from Shin Gompa to Gosaikunda (4,460m/14,632ft): 5-6 hours
Day 12: Gosaikunda to Ghopte (3,440m/11,286ft): 7-8 hours
Day 13: Ghopte to Melamchi Gaon (2,560m/8,399ft): 6-7 hours
Day 14: Melamchigaon to Tarkeghyang (2,590m/8,497ft): 5-6 hours
Day 15: Tarkeghyang to Sermathang (2,610m/8,563ft): 3-5 hours
Day 16: Trek from Shermathang to Melamchi Bazaar, drive to Kathmandu: 3-4 hours trek, 2 hours drive
Day 17: Final Departure
Detailed Itinerary
Subsequent to arriving in Kathmandu, a delegate from Snow Bank Adventure will pick you up and take you to your hotel. At night, there will be an appreciated supper hosted by Snow Bank Adventure.
- Accommodation: Over night at Star Hotel
- Meals: D
After breakfast, we start our voyage through four astonishing UNESCO World Heritage Sites. These incorporate the compositionally rich Durbar Square, the hallowed Hindu sanctuary of Pashupati Nath, the fascinating 'Monkey Temple' (Swayambunath), and Bauddha Nath Stupa which is probably the most enthralling stupa on the planet.
- Accommodation: Overnight at Star hotel
- Meals: B
We leave Kathmandu in the first part of the day for Syabrubesi, a town that is likewise the beginning stage for treks into the Langtang valley. Our voyage will be on a twisting street through regular curves. On a crisp morning, we get the chance to appreciate exceptional perspectives on Manaslu, Annapurna, and Ganesh Himal. Our trek, for now, finishes with a plummet into the little town of Syabrubesi.
- Accommodation: Overnight at teahouse
- Meals: B L D
After breakfast, we start our trek to Syabrubesi along the Langtang Khola. We rise and slip all the while through oak and rhododendron timberlands. In the wake of traverse the Langtang Khola (little stream), we rise on a lofty trail that will lead us to the Lama Hotel.
- Accommodation: Overnight at teahouse
- Meals: B L D
We keep rising from Lama Hotel and appreciate the mountain scene with rich cascades. As we achieve the green knolls of Ghoda Tabela, we start to see the white pinnacles of the Langtang extend. Our trail keeps on scaling the extending valley, passing a couple of brief settlements utilized by herders. We pass a Buddhist cloister before achieving the Langtang village which was influenced by the April 2015 tremor. We proceed on our trail to Mundu.
- Accommodation: Overnight at teahouse
- Meals: B L D
After breakfast, we will begin our voyage to Kyangjin Gompa, a primary cloister of the locale. We go by water factories, supplication wheels, chortens, with hallowed hills of rocks with engravings cut on them. We likewise go by the biggest mani divider in Nepal, produced using stone with supplications composed on them. After the short trek, we spend the remainder of the evening investigating the Buddhist holy place in Kyangjin Gompa and encompassing zones with stunning perspectives on the mountains.
- Accommodation: Overnight at teahouse
- Meals: B L D
We spend the entire day investigating Tserko Ri which will likewise enable us to adapt to the high elevation. We start promptly in the first part of the day. The dawn sees from the highest point of Tserko Ri is phenomenal. We return to Kyangjin Gompa by late evening and investigate the delightful cloister while getting a charge out of perspectives on the Himalayas, icy masses, feathered creatures, and yaks.
- Accommodation: Overnight at teahouse
- Meals: B L D
We start our trek after breakfast and backtrack our means to Lama Hotel. A large portion of the trekking today will be downhill as we go through woodlands and wonderful Tamang towns. We likewise get the chance to appreciate a distinctive perspective on the Himalayas that we had missed moving up.
- Accommodation: Overnight at teahouse
- Meals: B L D
Our trek starts with a climb to the alluring Rimche Village from where we drop to the banks of the Langtang Khola. We proceed on a simple trail to Bamboo and start climbing to Landslide Lodge. From here we proceed with our trek to Thulo Syabru. There are two trails as we cross another scaffold. We pursue the one that goes by Pahare inn and a cascade at 2210 m to reach Thulo Syabru.
- Accommodation: Overnight at teahouse
- Meals: B L D
Today will be a short walk yet it is critical to not reach Gosaikunda today in light of the fact that the enduring addition in elevation will enable us to adjust better to the high height. In the wake of trekking for some time we go by a chorten and a checkpoint. From the checkpoint, we move south and go by Garta Village and Phulung Monastery before achieving Shin Gompa to go through the night.
- Accommodation: Overnight at teahouse
- Meals: B L D
Today we get the opportunity to appreciate phenomenal all-encompassing perspectives on the Himalayas including the Annapurnas, Hiunchuli, Manaslu, Ganesh, and Langtang. We pursue an edge generally of the day and catch a look at the first of the heavenly lakes. The third lake, Gosaikunda (4380m), is of specific religious and social importance for the Nepalese and is one of Nepal's most looked-after journey destinations. The lake is encompassed by mountains on practically all sides and has an extraordinary troupe of nine different lakes to go with it. Consistently during Janai Purnima in August, many Hindu pioneers visit the lake for a heavenly shower. The huge shake at the focal point of the lake is said to be the remaining parts of a Shiva sanctuary.
- Accommodation: Overnight at teahouse
- Meals: B L D
We move around the lake's shore before rising towards the Laurebina Pass (4610m/15,120ft). The Helambu area starts at the Lauribina La (pass) and slides to the Melamchi valley. The trail is unpleasant and crosses moraines, however is all around set apart with cairns. We go through three all the more little lakes before achieving the pass. We climb a little slope and appreciate superb perspectives on the zone. Our trail goes through Surya Kunda before coming to Ghopte.
- Accommodation: Overnight at teahouse
- Meals: B L D
We walk tough and downhill on a trail that goes through thick backwoods. Strolling on a trail through the backwoods will take us to There Pati Village. We climb an edge over the town and proceed with our trek. The view from the edge of the Nepalese slopes and Soli Danda specifically is delightful. We cross two suspensions connects before coming to Melamchigaon which is a wonderful town that houses a religious community.
- Accommodation: Overnight at teahouse
- Meals: B L D
We pass a stupa and cross a little stream underneath Tarkeghyang. Our trail goes through timberlands that lead up to Ama Yangri which is the most elevated purpose of our trek today situated at 3,800m. There are stupa and Buddhist supplication banners at the highest point of the slope. Besides, we get staggering perspectives on Mt. Shishapangma and the Langtang ranges. The mountains are near such an extent that we feel that we can nearly contact them. As we slide we can frequently observe yaks touching in the hedges before entering the backwoods. We likewise stroll on a trail made of broken stone before coming to Tarkeghyang which is a wonderful Sherpa town.
- Accommodation: Overnight at teahouse
- Meals: B L D
We start our trek after breakfast. The trail is simple and goes through rich woods. We likewise go by delightful towns, chortens, a religious community, and a mani divider before coming to Sermathang. It's an excellent Sherpa Village with extraordinary perspectives on Ganesh Himal, Jugal Himal, and the Langtang ranges. On a sunny morning, we can even observe Mt. Everest out there.
- Accommodation: Overnight at teahouse
- Meals: B L D
We trek through glades, fields, and excellent towns to reach Melamchi Bazaar. From here we drive to Kathmandu and think back about our outing in the Langtang and Helambu districts. In the wake of achieving Kathmandu, we spruce up and take a rest. At night, there will be a goodbye supper facilitated by Himalayan Glacier to praise the fruitful finish of our trek.
- Accommodation: Overnight at hotel
- Meals: B L D
Our adventure in Nepal reaches an end today! A Snow Bank Adventure delegate will drop you off at the air terminal roughly 3 hours before your booked flight. On our approach to home, you will have a lot of time to design your next experience in the magnificent nation of Nepal.
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- Meals: B
Includes & Excludes
Includes
- Airport Transportation
- Farewell dinner
- Kathmandu sightseeing by private vehicle
- Professional government-registered Tourist Guide
- Accommodation 3 nights in Kathmandu with Bed and breakfast
- Kathmandu to Syabrubesi by private vehicle
- Melamchi Bazaar to Kathmandu by Private vehicle
- Three meals and tea, coffee during the trek
- Safe drinking water( treated with chlorine and iodine)
- Permit of the trek(TIMS, Conservation, and National park fee)
- All types of necessary government paperwork and government taxes
- Guide and Porter(meals, wages, Insurance & transpiration )
- An English speaking government registered trekking guide and porter
- Trekking equipment like a raincoat, sleeping bag, down jacket, and walking pole
Excludes
- Personal expenses
- Personal & medical insurance
- Rescue evacuation by Helicopter in Emergency case
- Beverage and Bar bills( soft drinks, hard drinks, and mineral water)
- Boiled water
- Lunch & Dinner in Kathmandu welcome and farewell dinner
- Electronic devise recharge
- Wi-fi during the trek
- Tips for Guide and Porter
Trek Video
Packing List
- Duffel Bag ( 25 kg): This will be arranged by us. After you reach Kathmandu, you should move your belongings into this bag before beginning the Langtang trek. The porters will be responsible for carrying it along the journey. Meanwhile, your suitcase remain securely stored at hotel
- Daypack ( 25 to 30 Liters): You'll carry this every day it should hold your most frequently used items, snacks, and any personal belongings you want during the walk.
- Sleeping Bag ( rated to -15°C to -20°C): Provided for you, Nights get cold, especially in Kyanjin, Tsergo Ri and higher sections. You can use this every night.
- Down Jacket: This is provided for you. It helps keep your body warm during cold times like early morning, rest breaks, and after sunset.
- Trekking Poles: These are useful while walking on steep uphill and downhill paths. They also reduce pressure on your knees.
- Water Bottle/ Refillable System: Carry a bottle of about 1-2 liters. You can refill it during the trek from natural water sources or village taps.
- Water Purification Tablets: We provide these tablets. They are easy to use and help make drinking water safe.
- Headlamp with Extra Batteries: Important for early morning hikes and in places with low light or power cuts.
- Travel Adapter: Nepal uses different plug types, so it is better to bring a universal adapter for charging devices.
- Day Bags/ Zip locks: These help separate your items and protect clothes, electronics, and documents from rain or moisture.
