Langtang Valley, Gosaikunda and Helambu Trek

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Group size: Min 2 pax Max-Altitude: 4380 m
Destination: Nepal
Arrival on: Kathmandu Departure from: Kathmandu
Meals: All meals during trek
Accommodation: Hotels/Mountain Lodges
Fitness level: Moderate to Fairly Challenging

Trip Introduction

Langtang valley, Gosaikunda and Helambu trek is the closest trip on the Himalayan region from Kathmandu valley. A few hours’ drives from Kathmandu will take you to the beautiful Langtang valley, where you will see the tranquil remote landscape, people following Himalayan Buddhism with living style and culture similar to Tibet. The area is naturally as well as culturally outstanding, though becomes one of the popular destination nearby Kathmandu. This trek will offer a variety of Rhododendron, huge Bamboo forest, beautiful landscape, snowcapped mountains range and rich wildlife including Red Pandas.  

Following local trail upstream Bhote Koshi River through the ethnic Tamang villages, lush green forest and the widespread Langtang valley with a view of splendid mountains from all sides. Retrace the trail to the Shin Gompa to a high plateau at the sacred lake Gosaikunda. The trail even is in habitat by the shy Red Pandas. Watch the sunrise over a multitude of sparkly lakes of this holy site. The place Gosaikunda is believed to be created by Lord Shiva with his “Trishul”. Here you can see more than 108 small lakes including Bhairav Kunda and Saraswati Kunda as the core. 

Outline Itinerary

Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu

Day 02: Spare Day: Trek preparation
Meal: Breakfast

Day 03: Drive Kathmandu to Syabrubesi
Altitude: 1420 m | Drive: 8/9 hrs | Meal: BLD

Day 04: Trek Syabrubesi to Lama Hotel
Altitude: 2340 m | Trek: 5/6 hrs | Meal: BLD

Day 05: Trek Lama Hotel to Langtang village
Altitude: 480 m | Trek: 5/6 hrs | Meal: BLD

Day 06: Trek Langtang village to Kyanjing Gompa
Altitude: 3870 m | Trek: 3/4 hrs | Meal: BLD

Day 07: Rest day at Kyanjin Gompa
Altitude: 3870m | Trek: 3/4 hrs | Meal: BLD

Day 08: Trek Kyanjin Gumpa to Lama Hotel
Altitude: 2340 m | Trek: 6/7 hrs. | Meal: BLD

Day 09: Trek Lama Hotel to Thulo Syabru Village
Altitude: 1900 m | Trek: 5/6 hrs | Meal: BLD

Day 10: Trek Thulo Syabru to Shin Gompa
Altitude: 3330 m | Trek: 4/5 hrs | Meal: BLD

Day 11: Trek Shin Gompa to Gosainkunda Lake
Altitude: 4380 m | Trek: 4/5 hrs | Meal: BLD

Day 12: Trek Gosaikunda to Ghopte
Altitude: 3,440m/11,286ft | Trek: 6-8 hours | Meal: BLD

Day 13: Ghopte to Melamchigaon
Altitude: 2,560m/8,399ft | Trek: 6-7 hours | Meal: BLD

Day 14: Trek Melamchigaon to Tarkeghyang
Altitude: 2,590m/8,497ft | Trek: 5-6 hours | Meal: BLD

Day 15: Trek Tarkeghyang to Sermathang
Altitude: 2,610m/8,563ft | Trek: 3-5 hours | Meal: BLD

Day 16: Trek to Melamchi Bazaar | Drive to Kathmandu
Trek: 3-4 hours trek | Drive: 3/4 hours | Meal: BL

Day 17: Final departure
Meal: Breakfast

Day to Day Itinerary

Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu
Day 02: Spare Day: Trek preparation | Meal: Breakfast
Day 03: Drive Kathmandu to Syabrubesi - Altitude: 1420 m | Drive: 8/9 hrs | Meal: BLD
Day 04: Trek Syabrubesi to Lama Hotel - Altitude: 2340 m | Trek: 5/6 hrs | Meal: BLD
Day 05: Trek Lama Hotel to Langtang village - Altitude: 480 m | Trek: 5/6 hrs | Meal: BLD
Day 06: Trek Langtang village to Kyanjing Gompa - Altitude: 3870 m | Trek: 3/4 hrs | Meal: BLD
Day 07: Rest day at Kyanjin Gompa - Altitude: 3870m | Trek: 3/4 hrs | Meal: BLD
Day 08: Trek Kyanjin Gumpa to Lama Hotel - Altitude: 2340 m | Trek: 6/7 hrs. | Meal: BLD
Day 09: Trek Lama Hotel to Thulo Syabru Village - Altitude: 1900 m | Trek: 5/6 hrs | Meal: BLD
Day 10: Trek Thulo Syabru to Shin Gompa - Altitude: 3330 m | Trek: 4/5 hrs | Meal: BLD
Day 11: Trek Shin Gompa to Gosainkunda Lake - Altitude: 4380 m | Trek: 4/5 hrs | Meal: BLD
Day 12: Trek Gosaikunda to Ghopte - Altitude: 3,440m/11,286ft | Trek: 6-8 hours | Meal: BLD
Day 13: Ghopte to Melamchigaon - Altitude: 2,560m/8,399ft | Trek: 6-7 hours | Meal: BLD
Day 14: Trek Melamchigaon to Tarkeghyang - Altitude: 2,590m/8,497ft | Trek: 5-6 hours | Meal: BLD
Day 15: Trek Tarkeghyang to Sermathang - Altitude: 2,610m/8,563ft | Trek: 3-5 hours | Meal: BLD
Day 16: Trek to Melamchi Bazaar | Drive to Kathmandu | Trek: 3-4 hours trek | Drive: 3/4 hours | Meal: BL
Day 17: Final departure | Meal: Breakfast

Important Note

Included / Exclude

Cost Include

  • Airport / Hotel / Airport pick up & drop off service by a private tourist vehicle.
  • 3 Night accommodation in Kathmandu with a BB plan in a twin sharing room at Hotel Buddy or Apsara Boutique Hotel.
  • 13 Nights basic guesthouse accommodation during the trek in twin sharing.
  • Local licensed English-speaking trekking guide.
  • The required number of local staff and porters to carry your luggage during the trek (We assign one porter for every two guests.)
  • Food, accommodation, insurance, equipment, and medicine for all staff.
  • Full board meal (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner) during the trek. Each meal contains one course of a meal.
  • Langtang National Park permit
  • TIMS Card
  • Kathmandu to Syabrubesi in a public sharing vehicle - Option available for private vehicle
  • Melamchi to Kathmandu transfer in a private vehicle
  • Down jackets and sleeping bags (upon request).Needs to be returned after trip completion. 
  • Company’s duffel bag (Upon request), Trekking route map and T-shirt(As a souvenir)
  • First Aid Kit (Carried by your trek guide) 
  • All our government taxes, vat, tourist service charges.
  • Official expenses.

Cost Exclude

  • Nepal arrival visa and International Flight
  • Dinner and lunch in Kathmandu 
  • Your personal expenses for mineral water, soft beverages, confectionaries, laundries, phone calls, hot drinking water, bar bills, showers etc. 
  • Internet facility, battery chargers, multi plugs etc. 
  • Extra porter if you require. 
  • Personal trekking equipment.
  • Your travel insurance that covers Medical Expenses and Helicopter evacuation, and trip cancellation
  • Tips of the guide, porters and driver as a token of appreciation. 
  • Monument entrance fees for the sightseeing tour in Kathmandu.
  • Any other extended trips and accommodation other than not mentioned in “cost include” list.
     

Best time to travel

Spring (March-May) Autumn (September - November)

Physical Condition and requirement

Walking in higher altitudes is more physically demanding than walking in the lower altitudes, however, if we are in excellent health with average physical fitness, have a positive attitude, self-confidence, and strong determination, we can accomplish the trek successfully. Exercising and jogging regularly for some weeks prior to the trip is a good idea to enhance our strength and stability. Past hiking experience would be an asset but no technical skill is required for this trip. It is important that we consult with our doctor before we decide and set up for the trek. Participants with pre-existing medical conditions such as heart, lung, and blood diseases should inform Treks Planner Nepal before booking the trek.

Additional info

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