Langtang, Gosainkund and Helambu Trek
19 days
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This challenging trek focusses on some of Nepal's less visited trekking regions, taking in the remote and spectacular valley of Langtang, the high mountain lakes at Gosainkund, and the green & beautiful foothills of the Helambu
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Overview
Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Luxury - 5 star
Physical level
Very Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule
What's this trip about?
This challenging trek focusses on some of Nepal's less visited trekking regions, taking in the remote and spectacular valley of Langtang, the high mountain lakes at Gosainkund, and the green & beautiful foothills of the Helambu
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Details
Itinerary focusOperator does not provide
Group sizeIntimate group - max of 1 people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CitySyabrubesi
End CityPati Bhanjyang
Destinations
Min Group Size
Max Group Size
Trip includes
- All accommodation (4 nights in mid-range hotels, 16 nights in trekking lodges)
- 24-hour airport arrival & departure transfer service
- Half day walking tour in Kathmandu
- Private car/minivan for drive to Syabrubesi
- Services of a trekking guide and porter(s) throughout the trek
- Insurance for porters and guides
- Trekking area permissions/permits
- Meals as indicated in the itinerary (breakfasts in hotels, all meals on trek)
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Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu
We welcome you to the airport and take you to your hotel in the centre of Kathmandu, where our Encounters Travel agent welcomes you, helps you settle in and explains the agenda for the rest of your trip.
OVERNIGHT:
Kathmandu hotel
MEALS:
None
EXTRAS:
None
Day 2: Kathmandu - Half-day walking tour and free time.
The first part of the morning will be a pre-trek briefing and introduction to your trekking guide. After that, he'll take you on an informal tour of the interesting, vast city of Kathmandu. You will walk through the busy tourist streets of Thamel (where there are lots of...
OVERNIGHT:
Kathmandu hotel
MEALS:
Breakfast
EXTRAS:
None
Day 3: Drive to Syabrubesi (1462m)
You will leave the Kathmandu Valley this morning and take a private car / minivan with your guide and porter(s) to the north through the hills and farmland to the town of Syabrubesi (1,462 m), where you will launch your trek (approx. 6 hours' drive). Syabrubesi is situated at the junction of Trisuli Khola and Bhote Khosi, both well-known rafting rivers.
OVERNIGHT:
Syabrubesi trekking lodge
MEALS:
Breakfast
EXTRAS:
None
Day 4: Trek to Sherpagaon (2490m)
From Syabrubensi, head east towards the Langtang Valley and follow the route along the northern slopes of the valley above the Langtang Khola through the Rhododendron and Oak forests. Various forms of wildlife are present here, and it is not uncommon for Langur monkeys to be seen. We're going to spend the night in the village of Sherpagaon.
OVERNIGHT:
Sherpagaon trekking lodge
MEALS:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
EXTRAS:
None
Day 5: Trek to Ghora Tabela (3035m)
Continue climbing through lush forested areas, following the valley of the river, and steadily gaining altitude before reaching Ghora Tabela (3.005 m). Here you get a sight of Langtang Lirung, ahead of you.
OVERNIGHT:
Ghora Tabela trekking lodge
MEALS:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
EXTRAS:
None
Day 6: Trek to Kyangin Gompa (3849m)
You continue to climb today, passing the ruins of the village of Langtang, which was severely damaged by the earthquake of 2015. On the way, look out for a mani wall (dry stone walls inlaid with Buddhist prayer slates. It's probably one of the longest walls in Nepal. You...
OVERNIGHT:
Kyangin Gompa trekking lodge
MEALS:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
EXTRAS:
None
Day 7: Kyangin Gompa. Optional hiking day to Tsergo Ri (4984m)
You're here for the next two days, and there's a lot of excursions so keep you busy. If you feel that you have the option of spending a day climbing Tsergo Ri (4984 m) and being rewarded with an amazing view of the snow-capped peaks. Renowned as one of the best spots for...
OVERNIGHT:
Kyangin Gompa trekking lodge
MEALS:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
EXTRAS:
None
Day 8: Kyangin Gompa. Optional hike day to Langshisa Kharka (4285m)
You have a full day free to enjoy more optional treks or just relax and enjoy the beautiful mountain scenery that surrounds Kyangin Gompa. One alternative is a reasonably level walk up the valley to the secret Nubamatang valley (3,940 m) and Langshisha Kharka valley (4,2...
OVERNIGHT:
Kyangin Gompa trekking lodge
MEALS:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
EXTRAS:
None
Day 9: Trek to the Lama Hotel (2500m)
Even though you're going to be on your feet for most of today, this is a pretty simple day, with the journey mostly a fairly steady downhill as you begin to follow the Langtang Khola to Lama Hotel. Along the way, you can enjoy the views of the mountain from a different p...
OVERNIGHT:
Lama Hotel trekking lodge
MEALS:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
EXTRAS:
None
Day 10: Travel to Thulu Syabru (2260m)
Today you proceed along the valley of Langtang, covering a new ground after passing the junction with the path that you descended from Sherpagaon. You will continue to follow the Langtang Khola along the base of the valley, passing by the corn fields, before heading south and climbing up the side of the valley to the village of Thulo Syabru.
OVERNIGHT:
Thulo Syabru trekking lodge
MEALS:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
EXTRAS:
None
Day 11: Trek to Sing Gompa (3300m)
Departing early from Thulo Syabru, you follow a slow zigzag path up the forest and past several small lodges. It's a long, slow climb with excellent views of Ganesh Himal and other Langtang peaks that make these views so unique in this area. As you follow this route, you pass through the fir tree forests full of Rhododendrons. Shortly after you hit Sing Gompa (3300m).
OVERNIGHT:
Sing Gompa trekking lodge
MEALS:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
EXTRAS:
None
Day 12: Trek to Gosainkund (4361m)
The path follows a ridge with stunning panoramic views of Himalchuli, Manaslu and Ganesh to the west and the high Tibetan plateau to the north. The trail then descends to Gosainkund (4,361 m) (one of many sacred lakes that serve as major pilgrimage sites to Hindus from a...
OVERNIGHT:
Gosainkund trekking lodge
MEALS:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
EXTRAS:
None
Day 13: Trek to Gopte/Gobie Char (3530m) via Llaurebena Pass (4610m)
You ascend from Gosainkund Lake, passing a few smaller lakes before crossing Llaurebena Pass (4,610 m), the highest point of your trek. This pass marks the western border of the valley of Helambu. Your trail takes you along a path that provides breathtaking views of the ...
OVERNIGHT:
Gopte/Dobie Char trekking lodge
MEALS:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
EXTRAS:
None
Day 14: Trek to Mangengoth (3390m)
Today our path passes through a thick forest, including a lot of rhododendron, bringing us to the Thadepati Pass and a good view of Soli Danda. A further ridge hike, some terraced farmland, broad oak forests and a gradual descent will lead you to the lodge and military checkpoint at Mangengoth.
OVERNIGHT:
Mangengoth trekking lodge
MEALS:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
EXTRAS:
None
Day 15: Trek to Gul Bhanjyang (2130m)
Today you're going south, leaving the Langtang area behind and losing a lot of altitude as you pass through the Helambu Valley to the Tamang village of Gul Bhanjyang (2130m).
OVERNIGHT:
Gul Bhanjyang trekking lodge
MEALS:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
EXTRAS:
None
Day 16: Trek to Chisapani (2194m)
From Gul you have a short ascent before heading down to the village of Pati Bhanjyang and then to Chisopani (2,194 m), where you stay for the night. If you wish, you could cut the trek short and go back to Kathmandu.
OVERNIGHT:
Chisapani trekking lodge
MEALS:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
EXTRAS:
None
Day 17: Trek to Sundirajal (1460m) and drive to Kathmandu
From Chisopani you walk a few hours through the forested areas with a view of the Kathmandu basin ahead and below. It's a short walk from here to Sundaria, where we'll pick you up and drive you back to Kathmandu for a short distance.
OVERNIGHT:
Kathmandu hotel
MEALS:
Breakfast, Lunch
EXTRAS:
None
Day 18: Kathmandu. Free day
Today is a free day to spend relaxing and recovering from your workouts. We still leave it free in case your trek has been delayed. You may want to spend more time exploring Kathmandu and its surroundings; there are a lot of things to see and do. Maybe some last-minute s...
OVERNIGHT:
Kathmandu hotel
MEALS:
Breakfast
EXTRAS:
None
Day 19: Tour ends
Your tour will end after breakfast and, if possible, we will move you to the airport for your home flight.
OVERNIGHT:
N/A
MEALS:
Breakfast
EXTRAS:
None
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Last Updated: 1/25/2024
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What's excluded
- International flights (available on request)
- Visa fees (available on arrival for most nationalities)
- Travel insurance (compulsory, available on request)
- Meals not indicated in the itinerary
- Drinks, snacks and other personal expenses (e.g. laundry)
- Tips for guides and porters
- Sleeping bag (available for hire in Kathmandu as part of a trekking pack)
- Any other items not mentioned above
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