Trip Facts
- Total : 18 Days
- Highest altitude: 4381 m
- Group Size: 1 to 15 people
- Trek Grade: Moderate to Challenging
- Best Months: March/April/May/Sept/Oct/Nov
- Mode of Travel: Drive-in/Out
- Style of Trek: Tea House/Lodge
- Trekking Hours: Approximately 5–6 hours a day
Langtang Gosainkund-Helambu Trek
The Langtang Gosainkund-Helambu Trek takes you to a remote and spectacular region that lies north of Kathmandu, close to the Nepal-Tibetan border. Currently, the road from Kathmandu reaches up to Dhunche and Syabrubeshi, only a day’s drive away.
Firstly, the trail passes along the Langtang River into the Langtang Valley after arriving at Syabrubesi. We walk through dense forests, terraced fields, and traditional Tamang villages, crossing suspension bridges strung over wide gorges, through Buddhist territory abounding with prayer flags and memorial chortens to mark every pass and sacred places as if the trekkers feel lying in the lap of the gods.
The Langtang region still remains a relatively less explored area. Bill Tilman, a famous English mountaineer and climbing partner of Eric Shipton, has defined Langtang as one of the world’s most beautiful valleys. We exit the Helambu area by passing the holy lake of Gosainkunda and crossing the Laurebina La (4100m). Here, you can have an excellent view of Tibet and see Hindu pilgrims and yak herders on the trail before gradually dropping down the ridges towards Helambu. Helambu is known for its charming villages, Buddhist monasteries, and the warm hospitality of the Sherpa people.
The best time to do this trek is during the spring (March to May) and autumn (September to November) seasons, when the weather is generally stable and the views are clear.
Itinerary
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu and transfer to the hotel
Day 02: Kathmandu Sightseeing and Trek Preparation
Day 03: Drive from Kathmandu to Syabrubesi (1400 m) for 6 hours.
Day 04: Trek to Lama Hotel (2480m) Overnight at the lodge
Day 05: Trek to Langtang Valley (3541m), Overnight at Lodge
Day 06: Trek to Kyanjing Gompa and climb to Tsergo Ri (5033m)
Day 07: Rest day at Kyanjing Gompa; explore around the glacier and Himalayan Yak pasture overnight at the hotel.
Day 08: Trek to Lama Hotel, Overnight at the lodge
Day 09: Trek to Thulo Sybrubensi (2200m)
Day 10: Trek to Sing Gompa (3584m)
Day 11: Trek to Gosainkunda (4381m)
Day 12: Explore around higher lake (4381m)
Day 13: Trek to Ghopte (3440) via the 4600m pass
Day 14: Trek to Kutumsang (2000m)
Day 15: Trek to Chisopani (1700m)
Day 16: Trek to Sundarijal (1500m) and drive to KTM/Hotel
Day 17: A free day in Kathmandu for personal activities
Day 18: Transfer to the international airport for your final flight departure
Service Includes
- Airport pick-up and transfer to the hotel
- 4 nights of hotel accommodations in Kathmandu with breakfast
- Kathmandu sightseeing with an English-speaking city guide
- Local or private transportation Kathmandu-Syabrubesi/ Syabrubesi -Kathmandu
- Langtang National Park Area Entry Permit
- TIMS card (Trekking Information Management System)
- Equipped and insured trekking porter (one porter for 2 persons, one porter carries 25 KG.)
- An experienced and first aid-trained licence holder accompanying a trekking guide
- Meals, insurance, salary, equipment, accommodation, and transportation of our trekking crew
- Tea House accommodation on a twin or multi-sharing basis during the trek
- First Aid Kits
- Farewell dinner
- Service Charge
Service Excludes
- Nepal entry visa fee
- Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu
- Private transport
- Your medical and travel insurance
- Personal trekking equipment
- Personal nature expenses: all alcoholic drinks, mineral water, laundry, phone calls, and internet
- Entrance fees for sightseeing or monitoring
- Any kind of personal expense not specified in the itinerary
- Tipping the guide and porter
- Drinks (including tea) and bar bill (beverage)
- Helicopter evacuation or rescue in case of emergency
- Services not mentioned in 'Services Include'
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