Langtang Gosaikunda Helambu Trek - 15 Days
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Day 1: Drive from Kathmandu to Saybru Besi (1460m.) for 9 hours.
Stop At: Hotel Garden Inn, Syapru Besi 45000, Nepal
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 providing 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.
Duration: 9 hours
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: 3 Star Hotel.
Day 2: Trek from Syabru Besi to Lama Hotel (2410m.) for 6 hours.
Stop At: Lama Hotel, Langtang 45000, Nepal
The trail initially crosses the Bhote Kosi, flowing down from Tibet, literally a few kilometers away, 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 though uninhabited forest of oak and rhododendron and maybe catching a glimpse of langur monkeys roaming through the trees. You climb along a steep trail to your camp in the forest. There are few lodges, shops and pub around this place.
Duration: 6 hours
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Tea House.
Day 3: Trek from Lama Hotel to Langtang village (3330m) for 5 hours.
Stop At: Langtang Valley, Langtang National Park Nepal
As you continue climbing there are occasional glimpses of Langtang Lirung between the trees. At Ghora Tabela (3000m) the trail emerges from the forest. Once there was a Tibetan resettlement project here, but now it is a Nepalese army post though it has no permanent inhabitants. 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. The houses of Langtang and its neighboring villages are of the flat-roofed Tibetan style, surrounded by stone walls enclosing fields of buckwheat, potatoes, wheat, turnips and barley.
Duration: 5 hours
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Tea House.
Day 4: Trek from Langtang village to Kyangjin (3730m.) for 4 & 1/2 hours.
Stop At: Kyanjin Gompa, Langtang National Park 44600 Nepal
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. Here there is a small monastery and a government-operated cheese factory. 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.
Duration: 5 hours
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Tea House.
Day 5: Rest day in Kyangjin.
Stop At: Kyanjin Gompa, Langtang National Park 44600 Nepal
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 breath-taking panorama of the Langtang peaks.
Duration: 12 hours
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Tea House.
Day 6: Trek from Kyangjin to Lama Hotel (2410m.) for 5 hours.
Stop At: Lama Hotel, Langtang 45000, Nepal
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.
Duration: 5 hours
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Tea House.
Day 7: Trek from Lama Hotel to Thulo Syabru (2130m.) for 6 & 1/2 hours.
Stop At: Langtang National Park, Helambu, 45007, Nepal
You continue retracing your steps some of the way to Thulo Syabru, but then branch left up a steep path through forest to suddenly emerge with a view of Syabru and its extensive area of millet terraces. An undulating path brings you to this fascinating village where each house is set above its neighbor, in a long line up the very crest of the ridge. It's a great place to wander about, catching glimpses of Tamang life, admiring the beautifully carved wooden windows or simply relaxing in the sun.
Duration: 7 hours
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Tea House.
Day 8: Trek from Thulo Syabru to Sing Gompa (3330m) for 5 hours.
Stop At: Chandanbari, Sing Gompa 45000, Nepal
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.
Duration: 5 hours
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Tea House.
Day 9: Trek from Sing Gompa to Gosaikunda (4380m.) for 5 hours.
Stop At: Gosainkunda, Rasuwa District, Langtang National Park Nepal
. From Sing Gompa you climb a ridge to the main Gosainkunda 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, Gosainkunda. 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.
Duration: 5 hours
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Tea House.
Day 10: Trek from Gosaikund to Ghopte (3430m.) for 7 hours.
Stop At: Ghopte bhir, Suryakunda Path, Ghyangphedi, Nepal
The trails 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 Gopte. It is known for natural vegetation.
Duration: 5 hours
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 11: Trek from Ghopte to Melamchi Gaon via Tharepati Pass (3490m.)for 6 hours.
Stop At: Melamchi Ghyang Secondary School, Helambu, Nepal
The first part of the trails 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.
Duration: 5 hours
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Tea House.
Day 12: Trek from Melamchi Gaon to Tarkeghyang (2743m.) for 3 hours.
Stop At: Helambu trekking, Helambu, Nepal
The early part of the trek descends until you cross the stream named as 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.
Duration: 3 hours
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Tea House.
Day 13: Trek from Tarkeghyang to Shermathang (2621m.) for 5 hours.
Stop At: Helambu trekking, Helambu, Nepal
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. To add your joy, 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.
Duration: 5 hours
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Tea House.
Day 14: Trek from Shermathang to Melamchi Pul Bazaar (846m.) for 5 hours.
Stop At: Melamchi Water Supply Development Board, Melamchi Bazar, Melamchi-Helambu Road, Melamchi, Nepal
The trail gradually descends all the way to Melamchi Pul Bazaar through meadows ad cultivated fields. On the way, you come across several old villages with their own particular tradition. Walking this day is quite pleasant with mountain views and interaction with local and friendly people.
Duration: 5 hours
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Tea House.
Day 15: Drive from Melamchi Pul Bazaar to Kathmandu for 5 hours.
Stop At: Kathmandu Durbar Square, Kathmandu 44600 Nepal
You travel through gravel and bumpy path up to Zero Kilo and then you follow the pitched road up to Kathmandu.
Kathmandu Durbar Square is one of the major attractions in Kathmandu Valley. The word โDurbar Squareโ is translated in English as Palace Complex. The Durbar Square, with its old temples and palaces, epitomizes the religious and cultural life of the people.
Duration: 5 hours
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: 3 Star Hotel.
Day 1: Drive from Kathmandu to Saybru Besi (1460m.) for 9 hours.
Stop At: Hotel Garden Inn, Syapru Besi 45000, Nepal
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 providing 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.
Duration: 9 hours
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: 3 Star Hotel.
Day 2: Trek from Syabru Besi to Lama Hotel (2410m.) for 6 hours.
Stop At: Lama Hotel, Langtang 45000, Nepal
The trail initially crosses the Bhote Kosi, flowing down from Tibet, literally a few kilometers away, 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 though uninhabited forest of oak and rhododendron and maybe catching a glimpse of langur monkeys roaming through the trees. You climb along a steep trail to your camp in the forest. There are few lodges, shops and pub around this place.
Duration: 6 hours
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Tea House.
Day 3: Trek from Lama Hotel to Langtang village (3330m) for 5 hours.
Stop At: Langtang Valley, Langtang National Park Nepal
As you continue climbing there are occasional glimpses of Langtang Lirung between the trees. At Ghora Tabela (3000m) the trail emerges from the forest. Once there was a Tibetan resettlement project here, but now it is a Nepalese army post though it has no permanent inhabitants. 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. The houses of Langtang and its neighboring villages are of the flat-roofed Tibetan style, surrounded by stone walls enclosing fields of buckwheat, potatoes, wheat, turnips and barley.
Duration: 5 hours
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Tea House.
Day 4: Trek from Langtang village to Kyangjin (3730m.) for 4 & 1/2 hours.
Stop At: Kyanjin Gompa, Langtang National Park 44600 Nepal
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. Here there is a small monastery and a government-operated cheese factory. 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.
Duration: 5 hours
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Tea House.
Day 5: Rest day in Kyangjin.
Stop At: Kyanjin Gompa, Langtang National Park 44600 Nepal
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 breath-taking panorama of the Langtang peaks.
Duration: 12 hours
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Tea House.
Day 6: Trek from Kyangjin to Lama Hotel (2410m.) for 5 hours.
Stop At: Lama Hotel, Langtang 45000, Nepal
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.
Duration: 5 hours
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Tea House.
Day 7: Trek from Lama Hotel to Thulo Syabru (2130m.) for 6 & 1/2 hours.
Stop At: Langtang National Park, Helambu, 45007, Nepal
You continue retracing your steps some of the way to Thulo Syabru, but then branch left up a steep path through forest to suddenly emerge with a view of Syabru and its extensive area of millet terraces. An undulating path brings you to this fascinating village where each house is set above its neighbor, in a long line up the very crest of the ridge. It's a great place to wander about, catching glimpses of Tamang life, admiring the beautifully carved wooden windows or simply relaxing in the sun.
Duration: 7 hours
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Tea House.
Day 8: Trek from Thulo Syabru to Sing Gompa (3330m) for 5 hours.
Stop At: Chandanbari, Sing Gompa 45000, Nepal
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.
Duration: 5 hours
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Tea House.
Day 9: Trek from Sing Gompa to Gosaikunda (4380m.) for 5 hours.
Stop At: Gosainkunda, Rasuwa District, Langtang National Park Nepal
. From Sing Gompa you climb a ridge to the main Gosainkunda 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, Gosainkunda. 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.
Duration: 5 hours
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Tea House.
Day 10: Trek from Gosaikund to Ghopte (3430m.) for 7 hours.
Stop At: Ghopte bhir, Suryakunda Path, Ghyangphedi, Nepal
The trails 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 Gopte. It is known for natural vegetation.
Duration: 5 hours
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 11: Trek from Ghopte to Melamchi Gaon via Tharepati Pass (3490m.)for 6 hours.
Stop At: Melamchi Ghyang Secondary School, Helambu, Nepal
The first part of the trails 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.
Duration: 5 hours
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Tea House.
Day 12: Trek from Melamchi Gaon to Tarkeghyang (2743m.) for 3 hours.
Stop At: Helambu trekking, Helambu, Nepal
The early part of the trek descends until you cross the stream named as 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.
Duration: 3 hours
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Tea House.
Day 13: Trek from Tarkeghyang to Shermathang (2621m.) for 5 hours.
Stop At: Helambu trekking, Helambu, Nepal
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. To add your joy, 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.
Duration: 5 hours
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Tea House.
Day 14: Trek from Shermathang to Melamchi Pul Bazaar (846m.) for 5 hours.
Stop At: Melamchi Water Supply Development Board, Melamchi Bazar, Melamchi-Helambu Road, Melamchi, Nepal
The trail gradually descends all the way to Melamchi Pul Bazaar through meadows ad cultivated fields. On the way, you come across several old villages with their own particular tradition. Walking this day is quite pleasant with mountain views and interaction with local and friendly people.
Duration: 5 hours
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Tea House.
Day 15: Drive from Melamchi Pul Bazaar to Kathmandu for 5 hours.
Stop At: Kathmandu Durbar Square, Kathmandu 44600 Nepal
You travel through gravel and bumpy path up to Zero Kilo and then you follow the pitched road up to Kathmandu.
Kathmandu Durbar Square is one of the major attractions in Kathmandu Valley. The word โDurbar Squareโ is translated in English as Palace Complex. The Durbar Square, with its old temples and palaces, epitomizes the religious and cultural life of the people.
Duration: 5 hours
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: 3 Star Hotel.
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