Langtang, Gosainkunda And Helambu Trek - 17 Days

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Langtang, Gosainkunda And Helambu Trek - 17 Days

This tour includes:

16x Breakfast

16x Breakfast

Accommodation included: 16 nights

Accommodation included: 16 nights

Pickups and drop offs from...

Pickups and drop offs from airport(s) and hotel(s)

3 Star Category accommodation including...

3 Star Category accommodation including Breakfast in Kathmandu and B/L /D during the trek

Transportation in a Local Bus

Transportation in a Local Bus

English-speaking, well trained and experienced...

English-speaking, well trained and experienced guide

Potter service charges during the...

Potter service charges during the trek

sightseeing for visiting temple(s),monument(s), trekking...

sightseeing for visiting temple(s),monument(s), trekking and national parks

farewell dinners

farewell dinners

A comprehensive medical kit

A comprehensive medical kit

All necessary paper work(s) and...

All necessary paper work(s) and permit(s)

All applicable Government taxes and...

All applicable Government taxes and service charges

Entry/Admission - Kyanjin Gompa

Entry/Admission - Kyanjin Gompa

Entry/Admission - Ghopte Dhunga

Entry/Admission - Ghopte Dhunga

Not included:

Nepalese visa fee

Nepalese visa fee

International airfare to and from...

International airfare to and from Kathmandu

Excess baggage charges

Excess baggage charges

Lunch and evening meals in...

Lunch and evening meals in Kathmandu

Extra night accommodation(s)

Extra night accommodation(s)

Travel and rescue insurance

Travel and rescue insurance

Personal expenses (phone calls, laundry,...

Personal expenses (phone calls, laundry, bar bills, battery recharge, extra porters, bottle or boiled water, shower, etc.

Tips for guides and porters

Tips for guides and porters

The services which are not...

The services which are not included in our โ€˜What is Includedโ€™ section

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About experience

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu (1,300m/4,264ft)

Stop At: Kathmandu, Kathmandu, Kathmandu Valley, Bagmati Zone, Central Region
Upon your arrival in the Tribhuwan International Airport (TIA) in Kathmandu, you will be greeted by a representative from Himalayan Sanctuary Adventure Private Limited and Takes you to the hotel in Kathmandu for overnight stay.
Duration: 30 minutes

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Hotel Buddha or Similar Category

Day 2: Kathmandu: sightseeing and trek preparation

Stop At: Kathmandu, Kathmandu, Kathmandu Valley, Bagmati Zone, Central Region
Today after breakfast we start a guided tour to several of the most historical and spiritual attractions in Kathmandu. Some of these landmarks are considered World Heritage Sites including the historic Durbar Square, the sacred Hindu temple of Pashupatinath, the famous 'Monkey Temple' (Swayambhunath) and the Buddhist shrine (Bouddhanath) which is one of the largest stupas in the world. At noon, there will be a pre-trip discussion where we can meet our trek leader and other team members. The meeting will provide us an opportunity to ask any question we may have regarding our upcoming adventure. Overnight in Kathmandu.
Duration: 5 hours

Meals included:
โ€ข Breakfast
Accommodation included: hotel buddha or similar category

Day 3: Drive from Kathmandu to Syabrubesi (1,550m/5,100ft): 7-8 hours

Stop At: Syapru Besi, Syapru Besi, Bagmati Zone, Central Region
We leave Kathmandu in the morning for Syabrubesi, a village which is also the starting point for treks into the Langtang valley. Our journey will be on a winding road through frequent switchbacks. On a clear day we get to enjoy outstanding views of Manaslu, Annapurna and Ganesh Himal. Our trek for today ends with a descent into the small village of Syabrubesi. Overnight in Syabrubesi.
Duration: 7 hours

Meals included:
โ€ข Breakfast: lunch and dinner
Accommodation included: lodge/teahouse

Day 4: Trek from Syabrubesi to Lama Hotel (2,380m/7,830ft): 6 hours

Stop At: Syapru Besi 45000, Nepal
After breakfast, we begin our trek to Syabrubesi along the Langtang Khola. We ascend and descend simultaneously through oak and rhododendron forests. After crossing a bridge over the Langtang Khola (small river), we ascend on a steep trail which will lead us to the Lama Hotel. Overnight in Lama Hotel.
Duration: 6 hours

Meals included:
โ€ข Breakfast: lunch and dinner
Accommodation included: Teahouse/lodge

Day 5: Trek to Mundu (3543m/11,621ft) via Langtang village: 6-7 hours

Stop At: Langtang Valley, Langtang National Park Nepal
We continue ascending from Lama Hotel and enjoy the mountain landscape with abundant waterfalls. As we reach the green meadows of Ghoda Tabela, we begin to see the white peaks of the Langtang range. Our trail continues to climb up the widening valley, passing a few temporary settlements used by herders. We pass a Buddhist monastery before reaching the Langtang village which was affected by the April 2015 earthquake. Overnight at mundu
Duration: 7 hours

Meals included:
โ€ข Breakfast: Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation included: Teahouse/lodge

Day 6: langtang to Kyangjin Gompa (3,870m/12,697ft): 4-5 hours

Stop At: Kyanjin Gompa, Langtang National Park 44600 Nepal
After breakfast, we will start our journey to Kyangjin Gompa, a principal monastery of the region. We pass by water mills, prayer wheels, chortens, with sacred mounds of rocks with inscriptions carved on them. We also pass by the largest mani wall in Nepal, made from stone with prayers written on them. After the short trek, we spend the rest of the afternoon exploring the Buddhist shrine in Kyangjin Gompa and surrounding areas with the amazing views of the mountains.
Duration: 5 hours

Meals included:
โ€ข Breakfast: Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation included: Teahouse/Lodge

Day 7: Acclimatization: explore Tserko Ri (5,000m/16,404ft) 7-8 hours

Stop At: Kyanjin Gompa, Langtang 45000, Nepal
We spend the whole day exploring Tserko Ri which will also help us acclimatize to the high altitude. We begin early in the morning. The trail passes through yak pastures before ascending to Tserko Ri. The sunrise view from the top of Tserko Ri is extraordinary. We get back to Kyangjin Gompa by late afternoon and explore the beautiful monastery while enjoying views of the Himalayas, glaciers, birds and yaks.
Duration: 3 hours

Meals included:
โ€ข Breakfast: Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation included: Teahouse/Lodge

Day 8: Kyangjin Gompa to Lama Hotel: 6-7 hours

Stop At: Kyanjin Gompa, Langtang National Park 44600 Nepal
We begin our trek after breakfast and retrace our steps to Lama Hotel. Most of the trekking today will be downhill as we pass through forests and beautiful Tamang villages. We also get to enjoy different view of the Himalayas that we had missed climbing up. Overnight in Lama Hotel.
Duration: 7 hours

Meals included:
โ€ข Breakfast: Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation included: Teahouse/Lodge

Day 9: Lama Hotel to Thulo Syabru (2,230m/ 7,316 ft): 5-6 hours

Stop At: Thulo Syabru, Thulo Syabru, Central Region
We begin our trek with a climb up to the Rimche Village. From here we descend to the banks of the Langtang Khola. We continue on an easy trail to Bamboo and begin ascending to Landslide Lodge. From here we continue our trek to Thulo Syabru. There are two trails as we cross another bridge. We follow the one that passes by Pahare hotel and a waterfall at 2210 m to reach Thulo Syabru. Overnight in Thulo Syabru.
Duration: 5 hours

Meals included:
โ€ข Breakfast: Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation included: Teahouse/Lodge

Day 10: Thulo Syabru to Shin Gompa: 3-4 hours

Stop At: Langtang National Park, Langtang National Park, Bagmati Zone, Central Region
Today will be a short walk but it is important to not reach Gosaikunda today because the steady gain in altitude will help us acclimatize better to the high altitude. After trekking for a while we pass by a chorten and a checkpoint. From the checkpoint, we move south and pass by Garta Village and Phulung Monastery before reaching Shin Gompa to spend the night.
Duration: 3 hours

Meals included:
โ€ข Breakfast: Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation included: Teahouse/Lodge

Day 11: Shin Gompa to Gosaikunda (4,460m/14,632ft): 5-6 hours

Stop At: Gosainkunda, 45000, Nepal
Today we get to enjoy fantastic panoramic views of the Himalayas including the Annapurnas, Hiunchuli, Manaslu, Ganesh and Langtang. We follow a ridge for the most part of the day and catch a glimpse of the first of the holy lakes. The third lake, Gosaikunda (4380m), is of particular religious and cultural significance for the Nepalese and is one of Nepalโ€™s most sought after pilgrimage sites. The lake is surrounded by mountains on almost all sides and has a great ensemble of nine other lakes to accompany it. Every year during Janai Purnima in August, hundreds of Hindu pilgrims visit the lake for a holy bath. The large rock at the center of the lake is said to be the remains of a Shiva shrine. Overnight in Gosaikunda.
Duration: 5 hours

Meals included:
โ€ข Breakfast: Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation included: Teahouse/Lodge

Day 12: Gosaikunda to Ghopte (3,440m/11,286ft): 6-8 hours

Stop At: Ghopte Dhunga, Khandbari 56900, Nepal
We move around the lakeโ€™s shore before ascending towards the Laurebina Pass (4610m). The Helambu region begins at the Lauribina La (pass) and descends to the Melamchi valley. The trail is rough and crosses moraines, but is well marked with cairns. We pass through three more small lakes before reaching the pass. We climb a small hill and enjoy excellent views of the area. Our trail passes through Surya kunda before reaching Ghopte. Overnight in Ghopte.
Duration: 5 hours

Meals included:
โ€ข Breakfast: Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation included: Teahouse/Lodge

Day 13: Ghopte to Melamchigaon (2,560m/8,399ft): 6-7 hours

Stop At: Melamchi, Melamchi, Bagmati Zone, Central Region
We walk uphill and downhill on a trail that passes through dense forests. Walking on a trail through the forest will take us to Thare Pati Village. We climb a ridge above the village and continue our trek. The view from the ridge of the Nepalese hills and Soli Danda in particular is beautiful. We cross two suspension bridges before reaching Melamchigaon which is a beautiful village that houses a monastery. Overnight in Melamchigaon.
Duration: 6 hours

Meals included:
โ€ข Breakfast: Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation included: Teahouse/Lodge

Day 14: Melamchigaon to Tarkeghyang (2,590m/8,497ft): 5-6 hours

Stop At: Melamchi, Melamchi, Bagmati Zone, Central Region
We pass a stupa and cross a small stream below Tarkeghyang. Our trail passes through forests that lead up to Ama Yangri which is the highest point of our trek today located at 3,800m. There is a stupa and Buddhist prayer flags at the top of the hill. Furthermore, we get stunning views of Mt. Shishapangma and the Langtang ranges. The mountains are so close that we feel that we can almost touch them. As we descend we can often see yaks grazing in the bushes before entering a forest. We also walk on a trail made of broken stone before reaching Tarkeghyang which is a beautiful Sherpa village. Overnight in Tarkheghyang.
Duration: 5 hours

Meals included:
โ€ข Breakfast: Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation included: Teahouse/Lodge

Day 15: Tarkeghyang to Sermathang (2,610m/8,563ft): 3-5 hours

Stop At: Sermathang, Kiwool, Nepal
We begin our trek after breakfast. The trail is easy and passes through lush forests. We also pass by beautiful villages, chortens, a monastery and a mani wall before reaching Sermathang. Itโ€™s a beautiful Sherpa Village with incredible views of Ganesh Himal, Jugal Himal and the Langtang ranges. On a clear day, we can even see Mt. Everest in the distance. Overnight in Sermanthang.
Duration: 4 hours

Meals included:
โ€ข Breakfast: Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation included: Teahouse/lodge

Day 16: Trek to Melamchi Bazaar, drive to Kathmandu: 3-4 hours trek, 2 hours drive

Stop At: Melamchi, Melamchi, Bagmati Zone, Central Region
We trek through meadows, fields and beautiful villages to reach Melamchi Bazaar. From here we drive to Kathmandu and reminisce about our trip in the Langtang and Helambu regions. After reaching Kathmandu, we freshen up and take a rest. In the evening, there will be a farewell dinner hosted by Himlayan Glacier to celebrate the successful completion of our trip. Overnight in Kathmandu.
Duration: 3 hours

Meals included:
โ€ข Breakfast: Lunch
Accommodation included: Teahouse/Lodge

Day 17: Final departure

Stop At: Kathmandu, Kathmandu, Kathmandu Valley, Bagmati Zone, Central Region
Our journey in Nepal comes to an end today! A Himalayan Sanctuary Adventure representative will drop us off at the airport approximately 3 hours before our scheduled flight.
Duration: 30 minutes

Meals included:
โ€ข Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.

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