Langtang Trekking, Gosaikunda Trekking, Helambu trekking, Trekking in Langtang Region, Langtang Helambu Gosaikunda, Helambu Trekking

Langtang, Gosaikunda, Helambu

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Duration :15 days

Grade :Moderate

Max. Altitude :3730 m.

Minimum Pax :1+

Travel Mode :Land Transportation

Trekking Type :Tea House (Lodge)/Camping

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Langtang is a narrow valley that lies just south of the Tibetan border. It is sandwiched between the main Himalayan range to the north and a slightly lower range of snowy peaks to the south. Langtang has over 70 glaciers of varying sizes. The three major areas are Langtang, Gosainkunda (a holy lake at 4300m) and Helambu. Gosainkunda is a sacred lake, which is very important for both Hindus and Buddhists. Helambu valley is very famous for its natural beauty and wonderful climate with the superb views of the magnificent snow-covered mountains. The area covers typical highland Sherpa villages along with beautiful Rhododendron forests.

Itinerary Outline

Days 01: Drive fromKathmandu to Melamchi Pul Bazaar (846 m.) takes about five hours.
Day 02: Trek from Melamchi Pul Bazaar to Shermathang (2590 m.) it takes approximately five hours.
Day 03: Trek from Shermathang to Tarkeghyang (2743 m.) which takes about four hours.
Day 04: Trek from Tarkeghyang to Melamchi Gaon (2640 m.) it takes about six hours.
Day 05: Trek from Melamchi Gaon to Ghopte (3430 m.) via Tharepati pass (3490 m.) takes about six hours.
Day 06: Trek from Ghopte to Lauribinayak pass (4610m.) and trek to Gosaikunda lake (4460m.) it takes about seven hours.
Day 07: Trek from Gosaikunda Lake to Sing Gompa via Lauribinayak pass it takes four hours.
Day 08: Trek from Sing Gompa to Thulo Syabru (3330 m.) which takes about four hours.
Day 09: Trek from Thulo Syabru to Lama Hotel (2410 m.) takes about five hours.
Day 10: Trek from Lama Hotel to Langtang village (3330m.) which takes about five hours.
Day 11: Trek from Langtang village to Kyangjin (3730m.) it takes about four and half hours.
Day 12: Rest day in Kyangjin. It is a day to rest and explore the area.
Day 13: Trek from Kyangjin to Lama Hotel (2410m.) which takes about five hours.
Day 14: Trek from Lama Hotel to Syabru Besi (1460 m.) it takes about six hours.
Day 15: Drive from Syabru Besi to Kathmandu by bus, which takes about nine hours.

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Day 01	Drive from Kathmandu to Syabru Besi (1460m.) which takes about nine hours. You have to depart early for the nine hours drive to your starting point at the foot of the Langtang Valley. The road takes a spectacular route, climbing high over the ridges to escape the Kathmandu Valley and provides you with a superb panorama of the Himalaya, including the Annapurnas, Manaslu, Ganesh Himal and the peaks of the Langtang region that you will soon become better acquainted with. Stay overnight tat lodge..
Day 02	Trek from Syabru Besi to Lama Hotel (2410m.) takes about six hours. The trail initially crosses the Bhote Kosi, flowing down from Tibet, and then gradually climbs up through the sub-tropical forests, teeming with bird-life, to join the trail from Syabru. You then follow the river, climbing through uninhabited forests of oak and rhododendron and may catch a glimpse of langur monkeys roaming through the trees. You climb along a steep trail to your camp in the forest.
Day 03	Trek from Lama Hotel to Langtang village (3330m.) takes about five hours. As you continue climbing there are occasional glimpses of Langtang Lirung between the trees. At Ghora Tabela (3000m) the trail emerges from the forest. The trail continues to climb gently and the valley widens, passing a few temporary settlements used by herders who bring their livestock to graze in the high pastures during the summer months. There is a monastery which you can visit shortly before arriving at the village of Langtang, the headquarters of the Langtang National Park. Stay overnight at lodge.
Day 04	Trek from Langtang village to Kyangjin (3730m.) takes about four and half hours. The trail climbs gradually through small villages and yak pastures as the valley opens out further and the views become more extensive. After crossing several small streams and moraines, the trail reaches the settlement at Kyangjin. You should arrive at Kyangjin by lunch time allowing time to acclimatize and explore the area. It is a dramatic setting with snowy peaks surrounding you in all directions. You can enjoy panoramic views of Kyangjin Ri (4750m.), Tsergo Ri (5000m.), Ganja la (5160m.), Langshi sa- ri (6427m.), Dorji Lhakpa (6430m.), Naya Kang (5844m.), Yala peak (5500m.) and so on. Stay overnight at lodge.
Day 05	Rest day in Kyangjin. It is a day to rest and explore the area. You can visit the monastery and the cheese factory, walk up the moraine to see the spectacular ice faces and tumbling glaciers of Langtang Lirung or ascend Kyangjin Ri [4350m], directly behind the village for a breathtaking panorama of the Langtang peaks. Stay overnight at lodge.
Day 06	Trek from Kyangjin to Lama Hotel (2410m.) takes about five hours. From Kyangjin you retrace your route, following the Langtang Khola to Langtang village and on to Ghora Tabela. After lunch you continue the steep descent to Lama Hotel. Stay overnight at lodge.
Day 07	Trek from Lama Hotel to Thulo Syabru (2130m.) takes about six and half hours. You retrace your steps to Thulo Syabru, and then follow a steep path through forest which brings in to the view Syabru and its extensive area of millet terraces. An undulating path brings you to this fascinating village. Stay overnight at lodge.
Day 08	Trek from Thulo Syabru to Sing Gompa (3330m) which takes about five hours. From Thulo Syabru it is a steep climb through forests of oak, fir and rhododendron to the top of a ridge. From here it is only a short descent to Sing Gompa. There is a Buddhist monastery and a small cheese factory here. Stay overnight at lodge
Day 09	Trek from Sing Gompa to Gosaikund (4380m.) takes about five hours. From Sing Gompa you climb a ridge to the main Gosainkund trail. There are good views across Langtang valley to Langtang Lirung. To the west there are dramatic views of the Ganesh Himal and Manaslu. Eventually, the trail descends from the ridge to the first of three lakes, Saraswati Kund. The second lake in the chain is named Bhairab Kund, and the third, Gosainkund. This lake is particularly sacred and a place of pilgrimage in the summer. According to legend, this lake was created by Shiva when he pierced a glacier with his trident to obtain water, quenching his thirst after taking some poison. You camp for the night.
Day 10	Trek from Gosaikund to Ghopte (3430m.) which takes about seven hours. The trail leaves Gosainkund and climbs through rugged country, past four more small lakes to the Laurebina La [4610m], the highest point of this trek. Keep looking back for spectacular views of Manaslu and the mountains of the Ganesh Himal, as well as the now familiar Langtang Lirung. You then descend steeply to camp near Ghopte.
Day 11	Trek from Ghopte to Melamchi Gaon via Tharepati Pass (3490m.). The first part of the trail slightly descends and then begins to ascend through the rhododendron forests until Thearepati and then you trek goes in descending order. Before climbing to Tharepati, a group of herders' huts at 3579m, you cross a stream after coming through rhododendron, oak and juniper forests. From Tharepati the trail gradually descends through pine and rhododendron forest with good views down into the Helambu valley and across to Jugal Himal and Numbur in the Solu Khumbu. Melamchi Gaon is surrounded by beautiful forests, which is mainly inhabited by Sherpa people with their distinctive culture. There are situated some Buddhist monasteries. Stay overnight at lodge.
Day 12	Trek from Melamchi Gaon to Tarkeghyang (2743m.) takes about three hours. The early part of the trek descends until you cross the stream named Melamchi. Now, you trek gently up to Tarkeghyang passing through Sherpa settlements. Tarkeghyang is a beautiful Sherpa village with one of the oldest and biggest monasteries. Stay overnight at lodge.
Day 13	Trek from Tarkeghyang to Shermathang (2621m.) it takes about five hours. This day the trail is quite easier through flat land with beautiful forests on the way. You trek on crossing some small streams on the way. There is situated a beautiful village on the half way to Shermathang. Shermathang is another pretty Sherpa village where you can visit many ancient monasteries. There you can see Jugal Himal range at the north face of Shermathang village. Stay overnight at lodge.
Day 14	Trek from Shermathang to Melamchi Pul Bazaar (846m.). The trail gradually descends all the way to Melamchi Pul Bazaar through meadows and cultivated fields. On the way, you come across several old villages with their own particular tradition. Stay over night at lodge.
Day 15	Drive from Melamchi Pul Bazaar to Kathmandu it takes about five hours. You travel through gravel and bumpy path up to Zero Kilo and then you follow the pitched road up to Kathmandu.