Langtang Gosaikunda Helambu Trek

Trip Facts

Difficulty

Moderate

Country

Nepal

Duration

16 Days

Altitude

4380 M

Accommodation

Hotel / Lodge / Tent

Trip Start From

Kathmandu

Trip Ends At

Kathmandu

Overview

The combination of Langtang and The Helambu is an adventure of diverse landscapes and cultural experiences. The trek takes you along terraced fields, picturesque villages, monasteries and temples, lush green forests of rhododendron, to alpine meadows to amazing views of snow-capped mountains. Starting from Syabrubesi,( 132km from Kathmandu), the region is one of the nearest treks from Kathmandu.

Gosaikunda lake holy to Hindus, Buddhists and Tamang shamans alike is one of the major pilgrim sites in Nepal, situated at an elevation of 4400m. Home to different sects like Tamangs, Brahmins, Chettris Sherpas., the Sherpas who live in the Helambu region call themselves Hyalmo after the name of their sacred valley, Helambu.

Brief Itinerary

Day 01:

Arrive Kathmandu and transfer to hotel.
Day 02:

In Kathmandu for official procedures
Day 03:

Drive to Syabrubesi (1460m) by local express bus.
Day 04:

Trek to Lama Hotel (2340m).
Day 05:

Trek to Langtang (3330m).
Day 06:

Trek to Kyangjin (3730m).
Day 07:

Trek to Kyangjin–Hike up Tsergo Ri (4984m).
Day 08:

Trek to Ghore Tabela (2992m).
Day 09:

Trek to Thulo Syabru (2210m).
Day 10:

Trek to Cholangpati (3584m).
Day 11:

Trek to Gosainkunda (4380m).
Day 12:

Trek to Ghopte Odar (3430m) after crossing Lauribina Pass (4610m).
Day 13:

Trek to Melamchi Gaon (2530m).
Day 14:

Trek to Tarkeygang (2740m).
Day 15:

Trek to Sermathang (2590m).
Day 16:

Trek to Melamchi Bazar and drive to Kathmandu.
Day 17:

International departure.

Moderate

Moderate to strenuous trekking
May require carrying bag pack (10kg)
Elevations from 2500m to 5500m
Moderate terrain
Nights are spent in lodge or tents
Trek duration of two weeks in high altitude

Package Details

Cost Includes:

Airport-hotel-airport transfers for Int. flights.
Standard lodge accommodation on room sharing basis with fixed meals during the trek.
Wages, accommodation and food of guide and porter on trek. (2 trekkers share 1 porter on trek)
Applicable government and local taxes, insurance for guide and porters.
Transportation: KTM-Syabrubesi-Melamche-KTM.

Cost Excludes:

Expenses of personal nature, personal tips, alcoholic beverages, cold drinks and mineral water/boiled water
Accommodation and meals in Kathmandu.
Travel insurance, personal medical expenses and rescue evacuation.
Hot shower during the trek.
Personal trekking gears.
Any costs arising due to flight cancellation, political disturbance, natural disaster and deviation in programs.