Langtang Gosainkund Helambu Trek
| Starts from : Drive : - KTM - Syabrubesi | Grade : Moderate to Difficult | Price: N/A
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| End at : Melamchi | Duration : 15 Days |
This trek explores the very best of the Langtang Region. In this trekking programme trekkers get to visit Langtang, Gosaikunda and Helambu. All three places are well known for their unparalleled beauty and have their own significance. While Gosaikunda is popular as a spiritual site for the Buddhists and Hindus, Langtang and Helambu are popular for their Tamang and Sherpa settlements.
This trek is a 15 day programme starting in Syabrubesi and ending in Melamchi Bazaar. Our first visit is to the famous Langtang valley, a high and isolated region inhabited by the Tamang people. Next we visit the sacred lakes in Gosaikunda, a place revered by both Hindus and Buddhists. Finally we arrive in Helambu, a valley of beautiful hamlets.
| Day 1 | Arrival at the Tribhuvan International Airport. Transfer to Hotel. After your arrival in Kathmandu our representatives at the airport will transfer you to your hotel and help you in checking in. |
| Day 2 | Kathmandu to Syabrubesi. It takes about 11 hours on a bus for us to reach Syabrubesi. Since tourist buses do not travel to this region we make our journey in a local bus. Overnight stay in Syabrubesi. |
| Day 3 | Syabru Besi to Lama Hotel. O/N in Lama Hotel. Today we walk along the Langtang river, continue hiking across waterfalls and finally stop in Rimche before the trail descends to a settlement known as the Lama Hotel. |
| Day 4 | Lama Hotel to Langtang Valley. O/N in Langtang Valley. A three hours hike from Lama Hotel takes us to Ghortabela and another 30 minutes of climbing brings us to a point where the Langtang Valley begins. |
| Day 5 | Langtang Valley to Kyangin Gompa. O/N in Kyangin Gompa. From Langtang, it takes us about four hours of gentle ascension to reach Kyangin Gompa. |
| Day 6 | Leisure day in Kyangin Gompa. O/N in Kyangin Gompa. A day in Kyangin Gompa gives us the opportunity to visit the famous Kyangin Monastery. After visiting the monastery we always have the option of going to the Yala cheese factory or the small lake behind Yala. |
| Day 7 | Kyangin Gompa to Lama Hotel. O/N in Lama Hotel. After breakfast in Kyangin Gompa retrace our steps to Lama Hotel. |
| Day 8 | Lama Hotel to Syabrugaun. O/N in Syabrugaun. From Lama Hotel we head to Syabrugaun and stop in between at Bamboo for lunch. |
| Day 9 | Trek to Sing Gompa. O/N in Sing Gompa (3,330m). From Syabrugaun we cross rivers, pass through forests and walk mostly uphill before we stop for an over night’s stay in Sing Gompa. |
| Day 10 | Trek to Gosainkunda. O/N in Gosainkunda (4,380m). The trail leading to Gosaikunda is mostly steep and rugged. According to Hindu mythology, the holy lakes of Gosaikuda was created by Lord Shiva’s Trishul (three pointed weapon) so that he could drink it’s cold water and quench his thirst. |
| Day 11 | Gosainkunda to Tharepati. O/N in Tharepati. Today the trail passes through a rugged country across three small lakes as we head towards the Laurebina pass before finally arriving in Tharepati. |
| Day 12 | Thare Pati to Targe Gyang. O/N in Targe Gyang (2,600m). The trek to Targe Gyang from Thare Pati is a gentle climb across a school and a meadow. |
| Day 13 | Targe Gyang to Sermatang. O/N in Sermatang (590m). Today the trail passes through dense forests and crosses a number of streams before we make a gentle climb to the village of Sermatang. |
| Day 14 | Sermatang to Melamchi Bazaar. O/N in Melamchi Bazaar (870m). From Sermatang the trail drops as we reach Nigale, Gyalsha and Raithani Gyang. We finally arrive in Melamchi Bazaar after a down hill hike from the village of Dubha Chaur. |
| Day 15 | Melamchi Bazaar to Kathmandu. A long bus ride brings us back to Kathmandu from Melamchi Bazaar. Once in Kathmandu you have the option of being transferred to the airport or staying at a hotel. |
Return transfers from International and Domestic airport to your hotel, one night stay at the Hotel, all government taxes and national park entry fee, TIMS Card (Trekking Management System), required number of experienced English speaking guides and support staff (we pay for their daily wages, insurances, trekking equipments, food and accommodation), airport taxes, accommodation during the trek, emergency first aid kit carried by the support staff.
All meals in Kathmandu, Tips to guides and support staff, Additional costs in case of emergency (You must have adequate travel insurance to cover any kind of emergencies), Internal flight tickets, Additional medication for altitude sickness (Acetozolomide etc), Personal expenses and any other unforeseen expenses.
Nepal has four climatic seasons
*Spring : March-May
*Summer: June-August
*Autumn: September-November
*Winter: December-February
While there are no seasonal constraints on traveling to Nepal, different regions are best visited in different seasons. Enquire about any trekking region and we will tell you about the best season to visit that area.
Personal Equipment check-list for all treks
- Good standard trekking boots
- Camping shoes/thongs
- Socks-polypropylene
- Down Jacket
- Fleece
- T-shirts
- Trekking trousers
- Shorts (both casual and for treks)
- Swim wear
- Sun Hat
- Woollen Hat
- Nylon Windbreaker
- Gloves
- Gaters
- Strong Rucksack
- Sleeping Bag
- Water Bottle
- Torch/headlamp (with spare batteries)
- Toiletries/soap
- Toilet paper
- Sun block
- Travel Towel
- Wet-wipes
- Medication (cough medicine, throat soothers, water purification tablets)
- Sunglasses
- Binoculars
- Camera & lenses
- Memory cards
- GPS Tracking Units may be helpful
- Altimeter
- Compass
- Book/music player/pack of cards
- Padlock
- A plastic bag for waste
- Energy/snack bars
The following equipment are required during the Climbing period: -
(Warm Down Jackets, Sleeping Bags, Warm Trousers, Koflach Shoes, Trekking Shoes and Sandals, Perfectly fitting Crampons, Gaiters, Ice Axe, Jumar, Ice Screw, Rock, Picton, Snow Bar, 2 locking Carabiners, Gloves, Sun Glasses, Head Light, Helmet, Rope, Stove, Harness, Figure -8, Gore - Tax Jacket with hood)
Travel Insurances: -
Travel Insurances are compulsory for clients trekking or climbing with us. The insurance should cover you in case of emergencies like accidents, altitude sickness and ambulance and helicopter rescue charges if required. Please carry a copy of your insurance papers while travelling in Nepal and do send us a copy as well. This will help us in making all the necessary arrangements in case of any sort of emergencies.
