Langtang Gosaikunda Helambu Trek Map
Langtang Gosaikunda Helambu Trek
Langtang is a narrow valley situated south of the Tibetan border. It is inhabited by Tibetans and Tamangs, who share a similar religion, language and clothing style. Here, mountains rise soaring towards the sky. The landscapes we cross are extremely varied; rice- terraces, gigantic rhododendron, pine forest, and in the highest parts, a rock and shrub wilderness with the fascinating backdrop of snow capped peaks. The combine trek (Langtang, Gosaikunda and Helambu) treks offers the great diversity in both nature and culture. It is relatively not crowded area. The Langtang vally up to Kyanjin Gompa is inhabited by Tamang whose religious practices, language and dress are much more to those of Tibetans and we walk to the glacier at the foot of Langtang Peak. Though there are now many commercial lodges in Langtang village, in another section you can observe the distinct life style of the original inhabitants in Langtang village that might be interesting for you I think.
Due to the lack of education these people are very backward in civilization. The most part of the trail to Gosaikunda Lake is on the ridges of hiking hills offering spectacular views of Himalayan peaks. This rout connects from Langtang to Helambu. There are not local inhabitants on the rout to Gosaikunda till 2 days but when we inter to Helambu village we passes some beautiful forests and very interesting villages of Sherpas and Tamang. The Sherpa are quite distinct from the Sherpas of Solukhumbu(Everest region) both in language and customs. The people in Helambu where carefully exploited to a lower cast because of a Nepali king who was afraid they could give rebellion as they live all around the city regions. Probably to this result, they still live in backward civilization. The ranges of mountains that rise above us match the diversity of the
- Starting from :
- Drive Kathmandu to Syabru Besi
- Ending at :
- Melamchi to Kathmandu
- Grade :
- Moderate
- Highest Access of the Trek :
- 4609 m (Surya kunda pass)
- Best Season :
- Gurung, Tamang, Magar, Thakali
- Trekking type :
- Teahouse
- Best Season
- March till May & October till December
- Himalayan sights :
- Langtang, Langtang Lirung, Gosainkunda etc
- Most Attraction of the Trek
- Close Mountain View, Sherpa villages
- Meal :
- breakfast, lunch, & Dinner
- Transportation :
- Car/Van
- Minimum Group Size :
- 1
- Per day Walking :
- 5 to 7 hours
- Itinerary type :
- Fixed / Customized
- Day 1
- Arriving into Kathmandu
Namaste and welcome to Nepal, You'll be met and assisted at the airport by our local representatives who will arrange your transfer and check in to your hotel. - Day 2
- Sightseeing / Cultural Day In Kathmandu
Half day sightseeing around Kathmandu, Patan city where you will have time to fascinating Buddhist and Hindu temples and shrines reflecting ancient local tradition are highlighted on my guided tour. There’s time to explore the city’s many charms on your own or take a rest while I finalize trekking area permits. In the evening delicious traditional Nepali well come dinner await for you. Q/N in Kathmandu. - Day 3
- Kathmandu – Trisuli Bazzar - Dhunche
Drive to Dhunche via Trisuli Bazaar by bus about 8 hours. Overnight in Dhunche. - Day 4
- Dhunche – Bharku - Syabrubesi
From Dhunche there is a decent to the Trisuli River, which is reached within half an hour. From the river bed there is a steep climb to Dovan. Right from here a track to Gosaikunda leaves the main trail to Rasuwa Ghari and the Lantang valley. From Dovan there is a gentle climb to Gharku village is reached. From Bharku, traversing up and down after crossing a suspension bridge over the Langtang River, the village of Syabrubesi is reached. - Day 5
- Syabrubesi – Lama Hotel
Today we will hike along the Langtang khola (river), consisting mainly of scrub oak, bottom of the high rocky mountains. From Bamboo lodge, where we have lunch, the ascent continues to steel suspension bridge at 2000m then still climbs along side a series of waterfalls and finally to we reached to Rimche. From here the trail descend gently to Lama Hotel, at 2380m. Stay over night. - Day 6
- Lama Hotel – Langtang Valley
The trail traverses up and down through the forest and Ghoratabela is reached within 3 hours. From there, again a short climb for ½ hours will bring us to a pass to the right of where the Langtang valley begins. - Day 7
- Langtang Village – Kyangjing Gompa
From Langtang there is a gentle ascent for 4 hrs to Kyangjing Gompa. - Day 8
- Kyangjing Gompa – Lama Hotel
After visiting Kyangjing Monastery, an excellent look-out can be reached by climbing the slopes immediately behind the Kyangjing Gompa. A visit to Yala Cheese factory and a small lake beyond Yala is worthwhile. Then back to Langtang via same rout. - Day 9
- Ghore Tabala - Syabrugaun
We take the same rout until Landslide lodge then we take upper trail to reach Syabrugaun. Lunch at Bamboo. - Day 10
- Syabrugaun – Sing Gompa
Today we climb through forests of pine and Rhododendrom. The only sign of human habitation are the occasional shepherd’s huts at the water points. We stay at Sing Gompa, which is the main attraction at Chandan Bari, which also has several lodges and a small cheese factory. - Day 11
- Sing Gimpa – Gosainkunda
A steep, rugged trail but adequately compensated for by dramatic views; to the west Himal Chuli (7893m), Manaslu (8156m), and Ganesh Himal (7406m) and possibly even the Annapurna range. To the north across the valley is Langtang Lirung. We pass really nice lodges in the high pasture of Laurebina, cross a small ridge and have our first views of the holy lakes. There are more then 6 lakes. According to legend. Gosaikunda, created by Shiva when he pierced a glacier with his trident to obtain water to quench his thirst after having swallowed some poison. - Day 12
- Gosainkunda – Ghopte
The first part of the trail climbs further through rugged country passing three more small lakes towards Laurebina pass (4610m). There is a good view in both directions. After the pass, the trail descends alongside a stream through alpine country. Lunch at Bhera Goth from where it takes about 2.30 hours more to reach Gopte where there are two tea shops. Stay overnight here. - Day 13
- Ghopte- Tharepati
The trail continues up ravines and across the boulders of old moraines below the wreckage of a plane that crashed in 1992, then make a final ascent to Tharepati on the ridge at 3490m from where we can see Helambu region. We will reach around noon and rest of the day we can just take relax. - Day 14
- Tharepati- Melamchi Goun
Today we walk just about 3 hours steeply down through the oaks and rhododendron forests. When we cross a stream on a suspension bridge down, the trail makes a short final climb to reach the prosperous Sherpa village of Malamchigaun at 2530m. We will reach here early and rest of the time we can just stroll around the village. Melamchi gaun is very nice village. It has glossy gompa with a line of prayer flags at the front and brightly painted walls and statues. Stay overnight and Q/ N at Melanchi gaun. - Day 15
- Melamchi Goun- Gangjwal
From Melamchi gaun, the trail continues to descend to the Malemchi Khola. After crossing its suspension bridge at 1890m the trail begins the ascent towards Tarke Gyang, which is the largest village in Helambu region. We will have a lunch here than we will walk on a gradual flat trail to attractive village of Gangjwal(2500m). Total hours about 5 hours. Stay overnight at Ganjwal and Q/ N. - Day 16
- Gangjwal –Kakani
The trail is quite easy, it continues at around the same altitude along the side of the ridge, crossing a number of streams in the heart of Helambu region. Then we reach at the edge of the large village of Sermathang (2620m). There are some old gompa and Langtang National Park Office. Lunch at Sermathang then the trail follows the ridges passing shorten and drop to the tiny pretty village of Kakani situated on the ridge. This is a wonderful place for splendid mountains views where we will stop for overnight. Q/N at Kakani. - Day 17
- Kakani- Melamchi- Kathmandu
From Kakani the trail traverse several picturesque small villages and drops to Melamchi Pul Bazaar about 3 hour where we can have lunch. Malamchi Bazaar has a collection of shops and teahouses and abundant lodges. After lunch we can drive to Kathmandu by vehicle about 4 hours on the Kodari road - Day 18
- Departure with warm Bye.
Today is free to relax until departure or to commence any additional trips or activities you may have booked. If departing, you will transferred to the International Airport in time for your return flight home.
