Langtang Helambu Trekking Key Info Trekking Destination: Gosainkunda, Helambu Meals : Full board on trek Activities : Trekking, Cultural Tour Group Size: 2-10 Difficulty : Moderate, Strenuous Transport: Local bus or private vehicle Max Elevation : (4,609) Laurebinayak Pass Best Time: Sept - Nov and Mar - May Trek/Tour Style: Tea House Trip Length: 18 Days Start: Syabrubesi End: Melamchi Bazaar Sundarijal ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Trip Highlight Situated north of Kathmandu, in Langtang National Park accessible 132 km by drive. Combination of unique culture, mountain scenery, holy Lake Gosaikunda and Gumba. Home of the rare red panda, verities wildlife and diverse vegetation. Believe that the image of Mahadev (Shiva) can be seen in the lake still now. Among 108 holy lakes; Gosainkunda, Saraswati Kunda and Ganeshkunda nearby each other. Thousands of Hindu and Buddhist Pilgrims visit Gosaikund during the every August full moon. Trek through Langtang and Helambu Valley, Gosaikunda and cross over Laurebinayak Pass (4,609m). 6 to 7 hours Scenic drive Kathmandu to Syabrubesi by local bus or private vehicles. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Langtang Circuit Trek Suggest Itinerary -18 Days Day 01: Upon arrival at international airport, our waiting support team will meet and greet you at the airport assist and transfer to the Hotel. Day 02: Trekking preparation and permit organize day. Please, check your insurance details and have a copy of your travel medical insurance policy with you. Day 03: Drive Kathmandu to Syabrubesi (1,440m) -7 to 8 hours
Our Guide and Porter come to your hotel at 6:00 am. Then we head north out of Kathmandu to Syabru Besi about a 7/8 hour scenic drive by bus or Land cruiser (depending on group size). The scenery of foothills and ridgeline vistas to Syabrubesi goes through the Trishuli Bazaar, Betrawati and Dhunche you feel as if you are heading towards deep land. While passing along the road at the bank of Trishuli River you catch a glimpse of Ganesh Himal, terraces and green hills. Behind Trisuli Bazaar the road is tricky because of the grubby road. Stay overnight at hotel. Day 04: Trek Syabrubesi to Lama Hotel (2,470m) -5 to 6 hours As a first day of trekking, we find ourselves very excited. The first part of the trail crosses through Bhote Koshi and follows the Langtang Khola and gradually climbs to Bamboo (1960m). Enjoy yourself in the rhododendron and bamboo forests. The variety of wildlife includes yellow-throated martens, wild boars, langur monkeys, red pandas and Himalayan black bears who all inhabit this forest. Afterwards, your trek ascends gently to Rimche (2400m) through Bamboo which lies at the bank of Langtang Khola with only a few houses. Probably, we will have lunch at this place if you like. And at the end the trail we arrive at the Lama Hotel for an overnight stay. Day 05: Trek Lama Hotel to Langtang (3,430m) -5 to 6 hours Today the trail climbs up towards a steep forest slope to the Langtang River. The trail follows Gumanechok, Ghoda Tabela literally it means the Horse Stable. After this the trail is gradual with beautiful views into the valley of grazing Yaks. After sometime it descends into a valley, the trail crosses a stream and climbs past several water-driven prayer wheels to the large settlement of Langtang. This is one of the oldest villages along this trekking route and the view from here is more spectacular as we get closer to mountain. The rest of the day we walk around village and stay overnight at a guesthouse.
Day 06: Trek Langtang to Kyanjin Gompa (3,870m) -3 to 4 hours The trail leads us through a tiny village with stone-built houses and climbing up to a Chorten and passed a huge mani wall along a gentle path. We have chance to taste cheese and curd made from yak milk, a specialty of this place. This is a short walk but enough for acclimatization. The surroundings are interesting also because of the famous cheese factory. This beautiful valley is in the lap of the Langtang Lirung and others around us. This is a good place to explore the local culture which is similar remarkably similar to Tibetan culture. Day 07: Explore day in Kyanjing Gumba Today is a day to rest and explore around. We can visit the monastery and the cheese factory or walk up the moraine to see the spectacular ice faces and tumbling glaciers of Langtang Lirung or ascend Kyangjin Ri (4350m) and Tserko Ri (5,000m), which is highest point of this trek, directly behind the village, for a breath-taking panorama of the langtang Lirung, Langtang range, Kinshung, Yansa Tsenji and the foot of the huge Lirung Glacier. Descend to guesthouse to stay overnight. Day 08: Trek Kyanjin Gompa to Langtang (3,430m) -3 hours After sleeping in we will have hot breakfast while observing surrounding snowy capped mountains with their breathtaking view. All the way downhill you will see fantastic views of towering mountain which you may have missed on the way up. If you have the energy, you can visit glacier after the 2 hour walk. Otherwise come back to Langtang and enjoy rest of the day around the village and mountainous beauties. Day 09: Trek Langtang Village to Bamboo Lodge (1960m) -4 to 5 hours
After breakfast the trail retraces itself downhill to the Bamboo Lodge through the some ancient Tamang settlements with fantastic views of towering mountain and some wildlife and pine and Junipers forests. It is an enjoyable trail even to retrace. We will stay overnight at Lama Hotel. Day 10: Trek Bamboo Lodge to Thulo Syabru (2,230m) -5 to 6 hours At the beginning the trail gently descends along the river to the Landslide then passes through pine and juniper forests rising steeply up to Thulo Syabru. During today s trek you might see red pandas, boar, monkeys and various species of birds. The Tamang Cultural Heritage Thulo Syabru Gaun offers wonderful ethnic customs, culture, and their tradition has not been distrub by modernity. Here, you can enjoy the amazing landscape and the magnificent nature with splendid views of Ganesh Himal (7,110m), Langtang Himal and its ranges. The rest of the day can be spent exploring around the villages. Stay overnight at guesthouse. Day 11: Trek Thulo Syabru to Shing Gomba (3,330m) -4 to 5 hours The trail lead us from Thulo Syabru to Foprang Danda (3,200m) and follows a steep path passing through Dursagang (2,660m) along with breathtaking views of Langtang Himal, Ganesh Himal, Tibetan Mountains, and forests with rhododendron, oak, hemlock. Then the path gently ascends for a while and follows a flat level to the Sing Gompa. The local well managed cheese factory and a Buddhist Monastery s place Sing Gompa provides panoramic views and exhilarating nature. The cheese manufactured here is considered the best in Nepal. Day 12: Trek Shing Gomba to Gosainkunda (4,460m) -5 to 6 hours The first part of the trail emerges from steadily climb up to Lauribinayak through rhododendron forest to the top of the rim. From here rest of trail ascent goes steeply all the way to Gosaikunda. Then we follow a rugged trail with dramatic views to the west: Manaslu range,
Ganesh Himal range, Tibetan peaks, and to the north also across the valley is Langtang Lirung. Even the Annapurna range can be seen rising up behind during the clear day. Afterwards we pass a few huts in the high pasture of Laurebinayak, cross a small ridge and can see first views of the holy lake of Gosaikunda. There are about a dozen lakes around Gosainkunda Basin, the main three being Saraswatikunda, Bhairabkunda and Gosainkunda. According to legend Gosainkunda was created by Shiva when he pierced a glacier with his trident to obtain water to quench his thirst after having swallowed a poison that threatened to destroy the world. Hundreds of pilgrims come here to worship and bathe during the full-moon festival each August. It takes about 45 minutes to walk around the lake. Day 13: Trek Gosainkunda to Gopte (3,440m) -6 to7 hours Today is a bit of a challenging day. The trail climbs through rugged country, crosses glacier moraines, and passes four small lakes to the Laurebina La (4610m), the highest point of this trek. Keep looking back at the spectacular views of Manaslu in the far west to surrounding mountains of the Ganesh Himal as well as familiar native mountain Langtang Lirung. Even on a clear day we can see Annapurna range. Then the trail leads us steeply down to Phedi and continues down throughout crossing a rocky hill with pine, rhododendron trees to Gopte for the overnight stay at a guesthouse. Day 14: Trek Gopte to Malemchigaon (2,560M) -6 to7 hours Today, the first part of the trail slightly descends and then begins to ascend through the rhododendron, oak and juniper forests until Thearepati and then the trail goes in descending order from Tharepati to Melamchi Gaun through the pine and rhododendron forest with good views down into the Helambu valley. The ridge directly above the village gives you a marvelous view of the Jugal Himal and Numbur in the Solu Khumbu. Cross the village and enter a forested area, again descending to Melamchi River
followed to the Malemchigaon for an overnight stay. Melamchi Gaon is surrounded by beautiful forests, which is mainly inhabited by Sherpa people with their distinctive culture and some Buddhist monasteries. Day 15: Trek Malemchigaon to Tarke Gyang (2,590m) -5 to 6 hours The early part of the trek descends until you cross a stream named Melamchi. Now you enter a famous cultural destination called the Helambu region. Then the trail goes gently up to the beautiful Sherpa village Tarkeghyang, passing through Sherpa old settlements and big monasteries. The stone houses are close together with narrow alleyways separating them. Stay overnight at guesthouse. Day 16: Trek Tarke Gyang to Sermathang (2,610m) -4 to 5 hours Today the trail is quite easy through flat land with beautiful forests. The trail leads us crossing a small forest with the view of beautiful village of Helembu region. The trail makes a sweep around the wide valley end between Parachin and the pretty Sherpa village of Gangyul. The people of this village practice Drukpa Kagyu Buddhism, the same as the national religion of Bhutan. This is another pretty Sherpa village where you can visit many ancient monasteries and view of Jugal Himal range at the north face of Shermathang village. Day 17: Trek Sermathang to Malemchi Puul Bazaar (880m) -3 to4 hours and Drive to Katmandu -2 to 3 hours bus After breakfast the trail gradually descends all the way to Melamchi Pul Bazaar through meadows and cultivated fields. Along the way, you come across several old villages with their own particular traditions. Walking today is quite pleasant with mountain views and the possibility of interacting with friendly local people. After having lunch we will drive back to Kathmandu through the road passing terraces, streams,
rivers, local settlements and high hills. It takes about 3/4 hours (conditional) to reach your hotel in Kathmandu by bus/ private car. Day 18: In this pleasant day you may have full day at leisure either relax at hotel or explore the around Thamel. Today is day of ending your journey, so we would like offer you farewell dinner in Nepali typical Restaurant and hand over you Trip Certificate, Trekking Permit and TIMS Card for memory of Nepal trip. Today is free or last minute shopping for souvenirs or gift to your family, friends or relatives for you until departure flight/drive. Our assist will be transfer to the International Airport for your departure flight to your onwards destination, taking with you the memory of a life time. Note: If you wish to stay longer, we can offer plenty of suggestions: mountain biking in the Kathmandu valley, Rafting in white water, wildlife Safari, Bungee Jump, Hotel Booking, an Everest view flight, a trip out to Bhaktapur or Patan, the Kathmandu valley's other historic cities, or a night at the Fort Hotel in Nagarkot for a bit of luxury and some worth able sunset and sunrise mountain panoramas. We help to arrange any of these excursions for you. Namaste and see you during your next trip to the Nepal Himalayas! Trip Cost Includes Arrival and Departure all transportation (airport to Hotel to airport). 3 night s Hotel accommodation in Kathmandu. All ground transportation by private vehicles, local bus or Comfort Tourist bus. Warm down Jacket and Sleeping Bag for the trek. Government license holder experienced Local Guide with English Speaking and friendly their food, accommodation, salary, insurance, equipments. Porter (between every 2 person basis) Max.20-25 kg. Plus their food, accommodation, salary, insurance and equipments. One Sherpa (assistance guide) if group size more than 6 people. Plus their food, accommodation, salary, insurance and equipments. Langtang National Park permits Fee and TIMS (Trekkers Information Management System) Card. Duffel Bag during trek.
First Aid medical kid. Full board meal (breakfast, lunch, dinner) with Tea, coffee each meal in a cup. Tourist service charge, vat, Governments Tax and official expanse if necessary. Welcome and Fare well program. Trip Cost Dose not Includes All kind of beverage including mineral water, Phone calls, laundry, hot shower during Trek. Travel and Rescue Insurance (compulsory). Tipping to crew Personal expenses like Shopping, souvenirs or gift. Personal mountaineering gears. Optional trips and sightseeing if extend. International airfare and airport departure tax. Visa fee, you obtain a visa easily upon your arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport Kathmandu. Not mention above services. BOOK TRIP CONTACT US Optional Additional Trip If would like to extended some more days after or before trip, then we are glad to organize your trip following area or glad to offer you according to your desire, holiday period and interest with reasonable price. [I] Jungle Safari in Chitwan National Park We arrange for 1 night 2 days to 2 nights 3 days Jungle Safari trip in Chitwan National Park either by airplane from Kathmandu to Bharatpur and back to Kathmandu or regular tourist bus. In this package will includes all accommodation and activities such as Elephant safari, Canoe ride, Bird watching, Jungle walk, village walk, visit to the Gharial (A rare type of crocodile) Breeding Center and a cultural show of the indigenous people of Chitwan. Read more.. [II] Everest Mountain Flight
People who have short time and physically unfitness, those people won t be able to get in Himalaya explore around in their life time. But now do not need to worry about, Everest Mountain Flight would be best way to explore around Himalaya range at once glance. Nepal Mountain Flight conducts every morning regular flights by Yeti, Simrik, Guna and Buddha Airlines craft towards the Himalayan range. This is the quickest way to get a close look at Mt. Everest, the highest mountains in the world. And other mountains that can be viewed at close range are Nuptse (7,879 m), Lhotse (8,501 m), Cho Oyu (8,210m), Makalu (8,475 m) and Kanchenjunga (8,584 m). Aircraft have large and clear windows and provide superlative sights of the Great Himalayan Range. You are provided by the window seat to enjoy the whole flight viewing the snowy peaks, and from the cockpit it is even a superb and undisturbed view. It begins North East of Kathmandu offers you eye-level sun rising views of the snow capped peaks and bring you back to Kathmandu within an hour. Read more. [III] Kathmandu Sightseeing Tour It is possible 1 day to 2 days sightseeing around Kathmandu valley with our professional tour Guide. Having explored historical and spiritual attractions; including the historic Durbar Square, Bouddhanath; one of the largest stupas in Nepal, Swayambhunath; top on the hill in the city knows as the Monkey Temple, Pashupatinath; Hindus holy place, Sadhus and pilgrims bathing at occasionally, funeral pyres burning on the ghats, located on the holy Bagmati River. Read more.. [IV] White River Rafting White River Rafting is another option for your additional day trip. Nepal Mother House offer you Trishuli River Rafting /Kayaking for 1 day to 3 days trip, which will be starting at Charaudi on the way to Pokhara Prithivi Highway and taking out at before Narayanghat. During this trip you will get full satisfying exciting adventure experience, you run all the major rapids watch the river grow as its tributaries join, awesome sight as it cuts its way through impressive gorges, and then leave it when it spreads out over the great plain of the Ganges. This rafting is the best including for training purpose, Kayaking and Rafting as well. Read more.. [V] Bungee Jumping Bungee Jumping could be another optional trip for your additional day; it is situated 160m over the Bhote Koshi River, near to the Nepal-Tibet border, 3/4 hours bus ride from Kathmandu and can back to Kathmandu same day. It was designed by one of New Zealand's leading bungee consultants, and operated by some of the most experienced jump masters. Bungee Jumping here is probably best in the world as it is not only the highest but also provides the most wonderful view in the world. The thrill and excitement of bungee is absolutely a once in life time experience. Read more..
[VI] Paragliding and Jeep Flyer If you are looking for adventure experience during additional day, it would be best do Paragliding and Jeep flyer in Pokhara. In 2to 3 days period you participate for this activities, you can get in Pokhara either by plane scenic 20 munities flight or comfort tourist bus. We take a 20 min jeep ride from Pokhara to Sarangkot (1,592m), which offers great panoramic mountain views and tranquil Fewa Lake, where the sunrise and sunset rays land in amazingly. For the paragliding, you do not need to have experience, Nepal Mother House provides you qualified pilots will provide you full briefing before your trip launch. If you want to have funs with gliding and Jeep flyer in beautiful city Pokhara why don't let us serve you. Read more..