Langtang Gosainkunda Helambu Trekking
Activities: Trekking, Hiking & Sightseeing
Max altitude: 5000 m
Trip Duration: 16 N | 17 D
Trip Grade: Moderate / Challenging
Trip Destination: Kathmandu – Syabrubesi – Lama Hotel – Langtang village – Kyanjin Gompa – Tserko Ri – Lama Hotel- Syabrubesi – Sing Gompa – Gosainkunda – Ghopte –Tharepati – Tarkeghyang – Sermathang – Melamchi Pul Bazar – Patan
Langtang Gosainkunda Helambu Trek is the combination of three different places journey towards central Himalayan range of Nepal to Syabru Bensi and all the way to Langtang than heading towards to Gosaikunda & Helambu region. Amazing views of Nepalese and Tibetan Himalayan ranges with beautiful charming villages, hospitable locals, unique Tibetan culture, tradition and wide diverse landscapes can easily attract several trekkers throughout the year. Gosainkunda means alpine fresh water, oligotrophic lakes. There are some other popular lakes nearby Gosainkunda such as Nagkunda, Suryakunda, Saraswotikunda and Bhairabkunda. Helambu is highland village and the home of Hyolmo which offers you a unique Hyolmo(Buddhism) culture of high mountain people.
Highlights
Welcome to Nepal. At your arrival in Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu, Himalayan Namobuddha Travel and Treks’ representative will be there to welcome you and transfer to the hotel. In the evening, you will be taken for a welcome dinner in one of the typical Nepali restaurant. Overnight at Kathmandu.
Detailed trek briefing at your hotel in presence of your trek guide. You can ask any questions you might have. Today, you will enjoy a guided Kathmandu tour of popular UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Nepal: Boudhanath Stupa and Pashupatinath Temple. Today, you will get to know many interesting facts and stories about Hindu and Buddhist culture, history and the people of Nepal from your local tour guide. You can take your own time as you like at each temple to explore around and asking the questions to your tour guide (this is a private tour just for you) for spending your time in Kathmandu.
Boudhanath Stupa is one of the most popular UNESCO world heritage sites located about 11 km from the center and northeastern outskirts of Kathmandu. The stupa is massive mandala and it is one of the largest unique structure’s stupas in the world with a long history. It is the center of Tibetan culture in Kathmandu and rich in Buddhist symbolism.
Pashupatinath Temple is a famous and sacred Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is located on the banks of the Bagmati River, approximately 5 km north-east of Kathmandu dedicated to Shiva. You will see many Sadhu monks and the cremations taking place across the holy river of this temple.
After breakfast, enjoying Himalayan views we will take a drive to Syabrubesi. We will pass through Trishuli Bazar and Dunche before reaching to Syabrubesi. We can explore surrounding area at the evening. Overnight in Syabrubesi.
Passing through dense forest and crossing of several suspension bridges, we will reach to Lama Hotel. We were following Langtang River while heading for Lama Hotel and the trail leads up and down path. Overnight in Lama Hotel.
The trail continues to climb steadily along the dense forest to Ghore Tabela. After reaching Ghore Tabela the trail leaves the forest and a magnificent view of Langtang Lirung appears. Leaving behind the forest our trail began with ascending Langtang village. Overnight in Langtang village.
We will ascend gradally largest mani wall in Nepal, made from stone with prayers written on them behind and crosses small villages with wooden bridge. We will have a great view of Yansa Tsenji and Kimshun to the north and Langtang Himal to the north west before arriving at Kyanjin Gompa. Overnight in Kyanjin Gompa.
We will wake up early in the morning and visit to Tserko Ri for superb mountain sunrise views. Then we will descend our way all the through forest following river and ethnic culture. We walk down hill till we won’t reach to Lama Hotel. Overnight in Lama Hotel.
Our trail passes through forest of bamboo and rhododendrons while heading towards Thulo Syabru. On the way we have a magnificient close view of Ganesh Himal then the trail goes easy downhills and follow the river bank. Overnight in Thulo Syabru.
Our trail ascends through forest of bamboo and rhododendrons while heading towards Sing Gompa. We will find a small monastery and a cheese factory in Sing Gompa. On the way, we will have a nice view of Langtang Himal and Langtang Valley. Overnight in Sing Gompa.
Our trail leads to ascend through rhododendron forest and climb a wider path of alpine to arrive at Gosainkunda. There are three lakes in Gosaikunda ie. Saraswoti Kunda, Bharavi Kunda and Gosainkunda in which Gosainkunda is a main place of pilgrimage and have a religious importance of its own. We will explore the Gosainkund. Overnight in Gosainkunda.
Our trail ascends through rough path and crosses moraines. We will cross Laurebina La and descends to Phedi. Then our trail leads up and down trek with rocky hills, pine and rhododendron forest until we will reach to Ghopte. Overnight in Ghopte.
From Ghopte our trail descend along the ridge through rohododendron and juniper forest. Then we will ascend to stream before reaching to Tharepati which is on the lap of mountain. Overnight in Tharepati.
We will climb to ridge above the village and enter through forested area. Then we will follow Melamchi River and ascends towards Melamchi Guan. We will continue our trail leading to the other side of the old and typical Sherpa village, Tarkeghyang. Overnight in Tarkeghyang.
The trail continues to the small beautiful village of Gangwal after crossing small forest behind the way. We will find a small monastery in Gangwal village and ahead towards another beautiful village named Sermanthang where people practice Drukpa Kagyu Buddhism as in Bhutan. Overnight in Sermanthang.
Trek from Sermanthang to Melamchi Pul Bazaar (3-4 hrs) and drive back to Kathmandu (about 4 hrs) We take a short descend walk to Melamchi Pul Bazaar with many Sherpa villages. Upon arrival at Kathmandu, transfer to your hotel in Patan- the city of fine arts and architecture.
Patan is the best place in the Kathmandu Valley to enjoy the walk and observe artisans at work. The town is full of traditional Newari craftspeople, so you can find craftsmen doing Buddhist thangka paintings, metal statues making, all kinds of jewelry, and brass and copper crafts.
Some of the best places to visit around Patan are Patan Durbar Square, Patan Museum , Golden Temple, Kumari -the living goddess of Patan, Mahaboudha temple, which are all walking distance from your hotel .
Or please let us know if you would like us to arrange a private tour for you with a local tour guide who can share with you interesting and untold stories about the culture and history of the place you would like to visit.
Today is your departure day. Himalayan Namobuddha’s representative will drop you to Airport 3 hours before scheduled flight. It’s time to bid Nepal farewell visit and appreciate your visit to our country Nepal. Hopefully we shall meet again.
*Note: Above itinerary can be customized at your request to accommodate your specific requirements. Please let us know whether you would like to make shorter or longer or any other further changes in above itinerary. We will provide you details accordingly.
Package Includes
All airport transfers by private vehicle
Deluxe accommodation in Kathmandu and Patan with breakfast on twin sharing
Welcome dinner in one of the authentic Nepali restaurant in Kathmandu
Entrance fee, English speaking guide and all his expenses during tour as mentioned
Necessary transfers by private AC car as mentioned
All necessary government taxes
During the trek
Accommodation in local teahouse / lodge
Full board meal (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)
English speaking experienced trekking guide and all his expenses
Local trekking porter and all his expenses
Insurance of trekking guide and porter
All necessary transfers by private vehicle as mentioned
All necessary trekking permit and paper works
First aid kit
Guided trekking map
Package Excludes
Meals not mentioned in the itinerary.
All personal expenses such as bar bills, beverage, snacks etc.
Extra cost of drinks, shower, battery re-charge,wifi etc. during the trek
Personal clothing and gears
Personal travel insurance covering emergency heli evacuation (mandatory)
Tips to guide (Expected but not mandatory)
Cancellation or additional cost raised by landslide, weather, political unrest, illness etc which are not under our control.
Services which are not mentioned above.