Langtang-Gosainkunda-Helambu Trek - Nepal Environmental Treks and Expedition

Langtang-Gosainkunda-Helambu Trek

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Trip Facts

Days

15

Group Size

1+

Trip Type

Trekking in Nepal

Grade

Moderate

Altitude

3730 meter

Overview

This 15 days Langtang-Gosaikunda-Helambu trekking is one of the most popular treks in Nepal and is best approached during Spring (Mar-May) and Autumn (Sep-Nov). However, it is open for trekking throughout the year.

On this trekking trail you will be able to experience the rich Buddhist culture and lifestyle of Tamang, Sherpa and Tibetan people. You will stop by the famous Langtang Village which was destroyed in 2015 earthquake and has been since been reconstructed. From here it is just a day’s walk to Kayanjin Gompa which offers spectacular views of Langtang Lirung, Langtang Yubra, Changbu and Langtang Lirung Glacier. You can hike up to Kyangin Ri (4450m), Tserko Ri (4984m), Langtang Lirung Glacier (4200m) and Langshisha Base Camp (4285m) as per your interests.

The trekking route mostly falls within Langtang National Park which is a prime habitat for many rare species such as red panda, snow leopard etc. You will also come across small settlements of Tamang community who are true inhabitants of this region. The sacred lake of Gosainkunda, at 4300m requires to cross Laurebinayak pass at 3920m. From here you will drop down to Helambu passing through Sherpa villages of Melamchi Gaon, Tarkeghyang, Shermathang etc.

Langtang-Gosaikunda-Helambu trekking is a moderate trek suitable for trekkers with good physical and mental fitness. Adequate lodges and hotels are available along the trekking route along with good communication network.

Itinerary

1

After early morning breakfast, our guide will pick you-up from your hotel.

Drive from Kathmandu to Syabru Besi takes about 7 hours. You head north out of Kathmandu driving through scenic foothills and ridgeline vistas to Syabru Besi passing through Dhunche. While passing along the road at the bank of Trishuli River you catch a glimpse of Ganesh Himal, terraces and green hills. Stay overnight at lodge.
2

Trek from Syabru Besi (1600m) to Lama Hotel (2470m)

The first part of the trail crosses through Bhote Koshi and follows the Langtang Khola. This trail up to Bamboo where will stop for lunch. Afterwards, you trek to Rimche (2400m.) in 2hrs. From Rimche it is 20 minutes gradual up to Lama Hotel. En- route you could see red pandas, monkeys and bears if you are lucky. Stay overnight at lodge.
3

Trek from Lama Hotel to Langtang village (3430m) via Ghore Tabela

After breakfast we climb up for three hours to Ghoda Tabela via riverside. From Chhunama you cross the Langtang Khola and then climb up through forest path to Ghoda Tabela. It takes another 30 minutes uphill walk to Thangshyap where we have lunch. From here it is a gradual climb to Langtang Village. Only a few hotels have come up since the 2015 earthquake. Stay overnight at lodge.
4

Trek from Langtang Village to Kyangjin (3870m)

The trail climbs gradually through small villages and yak pastures as the valley opens out further and the views become more extensive. The trail reaches the settlement at Kyangjin via Mundu village. Mundu Village offers panoramic view of Langtang Ri, Langshisha, Yala peak and Cherko Ri. Kyanjin hosts Kyanjin monastery and a small cheese factory. You arrive at Kyangjin by lunch time allowing time to acclimatize and explore the area. After lunch you can hike for a few hours to acclimatize as part of tomorrow’s preparation. Stay overnight at lodge.
5

Rest day at Kyangjin Gompa and excursion in and around.

As per your decision, you have four optional hiking programs: Kyangin Ri (4450m), Cherko Ri (4984m) Langtang Lirung Glacier (4200m), Langshisha Base Camp (4285m). It takes 4 hrs to go to Langtang Lirung Glacier and be back, 4 hrs for Kyangin Ri, 7 hrs for Cherko Ri, and 10 hrs for Langashisha Base Camp. Stay overnight at lodge.
6

Trek from Kyangjin Gompa to Lama Hotel (2470m.)

From Kyangjin you retrace your route, following the Langtang Khola to Langtang village and then on to Ghora Tabela. After lunch, you continue the steep descent to Lama Hotel. Stay overnight at lodge (tea house).
7

Trek from Lama Hotel to Thulo Syabru (2130m.)

After breakfast climb down for 3 hrs via Bamboo. At a point of landslide, you will ascend left to Thulo Syabru. Thulo Syabru is a big village of Tamangs where you will have lunch and dinner. Stay overnight at lodge (tea house).
8

Trek from Thulo Syabru to Chandan Bari (Sing Gompa) (3330m)

From Thulo Syabru it is a steep climb through forests of oak, fir and rhododendron of 4 hrs until Khoprang Danda. Stop for lunch in Khoprang Danda. Enjoy the views of Ganesh Himal and soaring cliffs in Tibet side. From here it is gradual up to Sing Gompa. Stay overnight at lodge (tea house).
9

Trek from Sing Gompa to Gosaikunda (4460m.) via Lauribinayak La (3920m.)

After breakfast two hours gradual up to Cholang pati through rhododendron forest. Along the way you will witness Ganesh and Annapurna ranges. Fom Cholang Pati it is one hour uphill to Laurebinayak where you will stop for lunch. After lunch another one and a half hours trek will take you to top of Laurebinayak (4165m), a great viewpoint. It takes another one hour gradual uphill trek to reach Gosainkunda. Stay overnight at lodge with view of Gosainkunda and Nag Kunda Lake (tea house).
10

Trek from Gosainkunda to Ghopte (3430m) via Gosaikunda Pass (4610m).

After breakfast it is an easy uphill trek to the top of Gosaikunda Pass via Bhairab Kunda, Dudh Kunda, Chandra Kunda, Surya Kunda. The journey takes about one and a half hours. We will then climb down for three hours to Phedi for lunch. After lunch we will have to walk up and down for 2 hrs to reach Ghopte. Situated in the middle of a forest, there are only two hotels in Ghopte. Stay overnight at lodge (tea house).
11

Trek from Ghopte to Melamchi Gaon (2530m) via Tharepati Pass (3490m)

The trail begins through a forested path for 2 hrs until Tharepati Pass. Tharepati is a good viewpoint for mountain ranges in all directions except south. You can either have early lunch at Tharepati or go directly to Melamchi Gaon. From Tharepati it is 3 hrs downhill trek to Melamchi Gaon. Inhabited by Sherpas, the village is in the middle of forest and has a monastery. Stay overnight at lodge (tea house).
12

Trek from Melamchi Gaon to Tarkeghyang (2700m)

After breakfast we trek two hours down through bushes and streams to Tarkado village. Another 2 hrs trek will take us to Tarkeghyang where we will have lunch. There is an old Buddhist monastery in Tarkeghyang which was damaged by 2015 earthquake. Have lunch and dinner in Tarkeghyang with village exploration. Stay overnight at lodge (tea house).
13

Trek from Tarkeghyang to Shermathang (2590m)

The trek travels through forested path, up and down till you reach Shermathang. In the middle of forest Shermathang is a Sherpa settlement. From Shermathang you can view the Langtang Himalayan range. Stay overnight at lodge (tea house).
14

Trek from Shermathang to Melamchi Pul Bazaar (870m)

Follow the forested trail all the way down to Kakani (2070m) with beautiful view of mountains. Stop for lunch followed another 3 hrs trek down to Melamchi Pul Bazaar. Stay overnight at lodge (tea house).
15

Drive from Melamchi Pul Bazaar to Kathmandu

After breakfast you leave Melamchi Pul Bazaar towards Kathmandu via Dhulikhel. You will enjoy pleasant road drive to Lamidanda and then follow the pitched road to Kathmandu. Along the way you will pass by many beautiful villages and green hills.

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