Langtang Helambu Trek-19 days
Trip Information
This trekking consists of three distinct areas of north of Kathmandu along the border of Tibet: Langtang, Gosainkunda and Helambu. Langtang is a narrow valley that is situated in just south of the Tibetan border. It is located between the main Himalayan range to the north and a slightly lower range of snowy peaks to the south. This trek offers an opportunity to explore villages, to climb small peaks and to visit glaciers at a comfortably low altitude. You can hike to Langtang by returning to Kathmandu via the holy lakes of Gosainkunda at 4,300 m. In August, thousands of Hindu pilgrims visit the lakes during the full moon festival. The lake is also sacred to Buddhists. Gosaikunda is actually the largest of three main lakes.
The other two lakes are Saraswatikunda and Bhairabkunda. Hindu myth has it that the lakes were formed when God Shiva throwed his trident (Trisul) into the ground in order to obtain water. The Trisuli River has its source in the lakes and is named after it.
Helambu valley is very famous for its natural beauty and wonderful climate with breathetaking views of magnificent snow-covered mountains. The region covers typical highland Sherpa villages along with beautiful rhododendron forests. This region extends from the north of Taramarang to the Gosaikunda Lake and the lower Jugal Himal from the north. The valley is nearer to Trishuli River.
Itinerary
- Day 01 – Arrival in Kathmandu (1,400 m). Overnight at a Hotel.
- Day 02 – Guided Sightseeing in the Kathmandu valley. Overnight at a Hotel.
- Day 03 – Drive to Syabru Besi (1,462 m) on a Public Bus – 8 hours. Overnight at a Guesthouse.
- Day 04 – Trek to Lama Hotel (2,500 m) – 5 hours. Overnight at a Guesthouse.
- Day 05 –Trek to Langtang village (3,307 m) – 5 hours. Overnight at a Guesthouse.
- Day 06 – Trek to Kyanjin Gompa (3,798 m) – 4 hours. Overnight at a Guesthouse.
- Day 07 – Kyanjin Gompa Exploration Day. Overnight at a Guesthouse.
- Day 08 – Trek Back to Lama Hotel (2,500 m) – 5.5 hours. Overnight at a Guesthouse.
- Day 09 –Trek to Thulo Syabru (2,250 m) – 5 hours. Overnight at a Guesthouse.
- Day 10 – Trek to Sing Gompa (3,250 m) – 5 hours. Overnight at a Guesthouse.
- Day 11 – Trek to Gosainkunda (4,300 m) – 5 hours. Overnight at a Guesthouse.
- Day 12 – Cross the Laurebinayak Pass (4,610 m) and Trek to Ghopte (3,430 m) – 6 hours. Overnight at a Guesthouse.
- Day 13 – Trek to Melamchi Gaon via Tharepati Pass (3,490 m) – 6 hours. Overnight at a Guesthouse.
- Day 14 – Trek to Tarkeghyang (2,560 m) – 5.5 hours. Overnight at a Guesthouse.
- Day 15 – Trek to Shermathang (2,621 m) – 5.5 hours. Overnight at a Guesthouse.
- Day 16 – Trek to Melamchi Pul Bazaar (846 m) – 5 hours. Overnight at a Guesthouse.
- Day 17 – Drive from Melamchi Pul Bazaar to Kathmandu on a Public Bus – 4 hours . Overnight at a Hotel.
- Day 18 – Leisure Day and Farewell Dinner in Kathmandu. Overnight at a Hotel.
- Day 19-Transfer to International Airport for Departure.
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