Gosainkunda and Helambu Trek: The Langtang valley is nestled into the heart of the Himalayas. The third most popular trekking destination in Nepal and the closest to the capital. Beginning in the lush forest of rhododendron and bamboo, alongside thundering waterfalls, and stunning snow-capped mountains you’ll enter a valley surrounded by specular snowcapped peaks. The Langtang valley, considered one of Nepal’s ideal destinations, offers travelers dramatic panoramas of yak pastures and snow-capped mountains.
Langtang, Gosainkunda, and Helambu Trek are a combination of various destinations around Langtang National Park. The Langtang trail takes you across the undoubted beauty of the Himalayas. The Gosainkunda region leads you across a series of pristine lakes whereas the Helambu trek is the perfect opportunity to learn about the history, traditions, and culture of the mountain people. The trek takes you across nature’s masterpiece and offers you experiences that one can never forget. Be a part of this electrifying trek with the Female Guide Kathmandu.
Entry Permits & Requirements:
The Langtang Valley Trek requires the following permits:
1) Langtang National Park Permit
2) TIMS (Tourist Information Management System) card.
The Nepal Tourism Board’s office in Kathmandu can provide you with both a Langtang National Park Entry Permit and a TIMS Card.
Fees for Permits:
- Foreign visitors must pay NRS 3000 per person, whereas nationals of SAARC nations must pay NRS 1,500 and Nepalese must pay NRS 100.
- If you are trekking with a guide, you will need a TIMS Card worth NRS 1000.
- Individual trekker receives NRS 2000 for free (FIT).
- NRS 300 if trekking with a guide and NRS 600 if trekking alone for SAARC countries nationals.
You won’t have to worry about waiting for permits since the company, as well as our guides, will take care of everything.
You must submit the following documents and data to get these permits:
- Copy of your passport
- 2 Passport-sized photos
- Dates when your trek starts and ends
- Itinerary/Route
- Entry and exit points
- Emergency Contact Information (local and home country)
- Travel Insurance Details
Guide(s) & Staff Arrangements
The Langtang, Gosainkunda and Helambu Trek lead you to the foothills of the Langtang Himal, consisting of peaks that soar to above 7,000 meters. Having a professional local guide accompany you will enhance your experience in a variety of different ways. Trekking with someone who knows the mountain well will help keep you safe and secure.
Meals and Drinking Water:
Popular trekking areas like Annapurna, Everest, Langtang, and Manaslu have a menu system with different ethnic cuisines foods as well as western meals, but some places provide you with typical Nepali meals which are different from international meals, these meals are prepared by the local supplement, every tourist lodge and tea house has a well-trained cook basically attention to clean, hygienic, fresh, and delicious foods, every lodge has safe drinking water or mineral water. If you buy a water purification tablet from Kathmandu you can take water from the tap and purify it by yourself, this will be cheaper and control plastic pollution as well.
Travel Insurance:
Travel insurance is required for all clients engaging in any activity. We strongly urge you to obtain a complete insurance plan from reputable insurance.
Passport and Visa:
Every client must have a valid passport from the return date with a 6-month prior validity by the Nepalese consulate in your country or the immigration office at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu.
Equipment list:
- Daypack above 40 liters. (Must be waterproof)
- Down jacket (rental available)
- Warm sleeping bag (rental available)
- Sun head, gulf cap, sunglasses
- Headlamp, torchlight, power bank, and extra batteries
- Ear-muffs, sun Lotions/sun cream, wet wipes, and hand sanitizer.
- Pair of liner gloves thin wool and synthetic.
- Cotton t-shirts, Synthetic t-shirts.
- Long-sleeve polyester or synthetic lightweight for sunny days.
- Soft-shell jacket water & wind resist.
- Swimming costume.
- Inner clothes as your requirement.
- Liner socks, woolen socks.
- Proper trekking boots with good ankle support.
- Imodium or Pepto Bismo capsules for upset stomach or diarrhea.
- Diamox for altitude sickness. The guide will help you to take it.
- One small personal-sized first-aid kit with blister treatments such as moleskin, bands, anti-infection ointments, muscle relief ointments
Itinerary
Day 1 :
Arrival in Kathmandu (1,400m/4592ft)
As your plane approaches Kathmandu, you are greeted with endless rows of verdant hills and mountains. Our staff will greet you at the airport and take you to your accommodation. You'll have time to discover the city after you've checked in (depending on your arrival time). The valley of Kathmandu features a diverse range of tourist attractions from which to select.
Day 2 :
Kathmandu: sightseeing and trek preparation (1,350 meters/4,429 feet)
After breakfast move out to explore the wonders of the valley. Visit various UNESCO World Heritage Sites around. First head towards Swayambhunath Stupa popular known as Monkey Temple. Set on a hill on the western side of the valley the Stupa is dotted with several temples and ancient stupas. Also, witness panoramic views of the valley and the rows of snowcapped mountain peaks to the north. Next head towards Boudhanath Stupa. Boudhanath nestled on the ancient trade route between Nepal and Tibet. The massive stupa is the largest in the country and is regarded as one of the holiest pilgrimage sites for people following Tibetan Buddhism. The stupa complex was established in the 5th century AD and built upon the relics of Kashyap Buddha. This massive stupa is regarded as a powerful meditation tool Mandala. Then explore the Pashupatinath temple. Pashupatinath Temple is the holiest Hindu temple in the country. Dedicated to the Hindu deity Shiva the temples are regarded as the head of the deity. The temple complex nestles at the bank of the holy Bagmati River surrounded by several ancient temples and various important landmarks. The Pashupatinath Temple is also known as the protector of the country. After the tour is completed, you will be dropped off at your accommodation. Later in the evening join in for a brief orientation regarding the trek with your team leader and staff.
Day 3 :
Drive from Kathmandu to Syabrubesi (1,550 meters/5,086 feet) 7-8 Hours
The first day of the trip starts with a drive north out of Kathmandu valley towards Syabrubesi. Drive past Trishuli a bustling riverbank town, the route makes its way through picturesque slopes filled with rust-colored mud dwellings, traditional farms, terraced fields, and scenic mountain slopes on the route. Once you reach, you'll stay here for the night, take rest as your trek starts tomorrow.
Day 4 :
Trek from Syabrubesi to Lama Hotel (2,380 meters/7,809 feet) 6 Hours
The first day of your adventure starts today, wake up early and get out on the trail and enter Langtang National Park, Nepal's oldest and ecologically diversified national park, the path passes along the Bhote Koshi River, which originates in Tibet. Take a stroll through a densely forested route lined with rhododendron and oak trees, while ascending to Lama Hotel, keep an eye out for Langur monkeys swinging among the trees. When you get to Lama Hotel, call it a day. Today you'll follow the path leading uphill through a dense forest, after a while of walking, you'll be able to catch the first glimpse of Langtang Lirung, the grandeur of the Langtang Himal towering in the backdrop is something to see. At 3,000 meters, cross the Ghode Tabela (Horse Stable), as the trail exits the jungle and opens up past Ghode Tabela the landscape is surrounded by mountains. Hike through Tamang villages and yak herders' makeshift camps until you reach Langtang Village. During the 2015 earthquake, a landslide destroyed the community. There were 243 people killed, including 41 hikers. The new Langtang Village has been constructed 100 meters above the old one's ruins. Newly established teahouses and hotels have opened, providing food and lodging to trekkers and visitors. After checking in, take a stroll through the old Langtang Village, which has now been buried in boulders and rubble. The 'Mani Wall Memorial' is dedicated to all those who died as a result of the earthquake. Offer your respects to those who have passed away.
Day 5 :
Trek to Mundu via Langtang village (3,543 meters /11,625 feet) 6-7 Hours
Walk slowly for about half an hour until you pass Mundu's village. Mundu is a charming village with both traditional and contemporary teahouses, from here follow the Kyangjin Gompa trail, walk across yak pastures, cross bridges, and go past glacial torrents. After a short hike, you'll arrive at Kyangjin Gompa settlement, get to a teahouse you can tour the village after a quick rest. This lovely community is named after an ancient Buddhist monastery (Kyangjin Gompa), which is positioned at the foot of the numerous peaks. There's also a government-run cheese factory here, explore the cheese factory and the monastery. If the weather permits, you may trek to Kyangjin Ri (4,984m) a neighboring hill, the Langtang Region's Kyangjin Ri, located northeast of Kyangjin Gompa, is a popular viewpoint point, climb to the top of the little hill for a stunning sunset sight of the snowcapped Gang Chhenpo (6,388m), Langshisa (6,427m), and Dorje Lakpa (6,966m).
Day 6 :
Langtang village to Kyangjin Gompa (3,870 meters /12,697 feet) 4-5 Hours
Walk slowly for about half an hour until you pass Mundu's village. Mundu is a charming village with both traditional and contemporary teahouses, from here follow the Kyangjin Gompa trail, walk across yak pastures, cross bridges and go past glacial torrents. After a short hike, you'll arrive at Kyangjin Gompa settlement, get to a teahouse you can tour the village after a quick rest. This lovely community is named after an ancient Buddhist monastery (Kyangjin Gompa), which is positioned at the foot of the numerous peaks. There's also a government-run cheese factory here, explore the cheese factory and the monastery. If the weather permits, you may trek to Kyangjin Ri (4,984m) a neighboring hill, the Langtang Region's Kyangjin Ri, located northeast of Kyangjin Gompa, is a popular viewpoint point, climb to the top of the little hill for a stunning sunset sight of the snowcapped Gang Chhenpo (6,388m), Langshisha (6,427m), and Dorje Lakpa (6,966m).
Day 7 :
Acclimatization: explore Tserko Ri (5,000 meters /16,405 feet) 7-8 Hours
Tserko Ri is indeed a perfect destination early in the morning, the Ri is reached through a steep ascent, enjoy the breathtaking mountain vistas the magnificent Himalayan views of Langtang Lirung, Yala Peak, Naya Kanga, Yubra Himal, and other peaks reaching the north and south. You'll see the icefall in the middle of the peaks of Changbu and Yubra, as well as the frozen Langtang Lirung glacier tumbling down. Return to Kyangjin Gompa after indulging in these amazing views.
Day 8 :
Kyangjin Gompa to Lama Hotel (2,380 meters /7,809 feet) 6-7 Hours
Travel down to Lama Hotel from Kyangjin Gompa, as you descend the slope, you'll see ethnic Tamang communities. The Tamangs and Tibetans have a similar culture, having migrated from Tibet centuries ago. Walk through the banks of Langtang Khola from Langtang Village and Ghore Tabela, before reaching Lama Hotel, soak in the picturesque sights of verdant alpine meadows and grazing yaks. When you get to the village, get to a teahouse and relax.
Day 9 :
Lama Hotel to Thulo Syabru (2,230 meters /7,317 feet) 5-6 Hours
Trek from Lama Hotel to Thulo Syabru. The route descends gradually before ascending, you'll be greeted with delightful scenery as you walk along the woodland path. Rare Himalayan birds chirp in the background while langurs run around and swing on the overhanging branches, you might catch a glimpse of a Red Panda snoozing on a tree trunk if you're lucky. Thulo Syabru is reachable after a hard hike via terraced farms, the hamlet which is perched on a ridge provides breathtaking views of the snow-capped Mountains (Ganesh Himal and Langtang Himal). Take rest and relax in the tea house after reaching Thulo Syabru.
Day 10 :
Thulo Syabru to Shin Gompa (3,330 meters /10,926 feet) 3-4 Hours
Today's trek is mostly on upward sections. Traversing through lush woodlands of sub-tropical woodlands start the trek. Along the trail witness the Langtang Himal range through various angles. Following the trail, you will reach the village of Dimsa and finally Shin Gompa. Upon reaching Shin Gompa head towards your accommodation and rest. Later head out and visit the famous Cheese factories of the region.
Day 11 :
Shin Gompa to Gosaikunda (4,460 meters /14,633 feet) 5-6 Hours
After breakfast start the trek following the forested trails. As you progress on the trail the landscape changes and you will be traversing on high Himalayan grounds with patches of shrubs. Following the ascending trail on ridge sections, you will reach Lautibinayak. From here following the inclined trail proceed towards Gosaikunda. Along the way witness two lakes of Saraswati Kunda and Bhairav Kunda. After a brief walk from the second lake, you will eventually reach Gosaikunda.
Day 12 :
Gosaikunda to Ghopte (3,439 meters /11,283 feet) 6-8 Hours
Wake up early and witness the grand views of the sunrise. After breakfast explore the lake area. After exploring around proceed towards Ghopte. Following the descending tracks move towards Laurebina La Pass and then towards Bheda Goth. As you progress the trail takes you across dusty tracks and rocky terrains. Following the trail, you will eventually reach Phedi and finally to Ghopte.
Day 13 :
Ghopte to Melamchi Gaon (2,560 meters /8,399 feet) 6-7 Hours
Start the trek traversing through deep woodlands. As you progress follow an ascending trail and reach Kharka, the high pastureland of the region. Next following an ascending trail reach the village of Tharepati. Along the way witness grand views of the Jugal Himal range. Then the trail takes you traversing along descending routes and following the rapids of the Melamchi river reach Melamchi Gaon.
Day 14 :
Melamchi Gaon to Tarke Ghyang (2,590 meters /8,498 feet) 5-6 Hours
Wake up early and witness the mesmerizing views of the sun rising. After breakfast start your trek. Passing various settlements and lush networks of woodlands reach the village of Tarke Ghyang. Upon reaching the settlement explore the region and learn about the culture and traditions of the locals.
Day 15 :
Tarke Ghyang to Shermathang (2,610 meters /8,563 feet) 3-5 Hours
Today's trek is short but filled with extraordinary views of the landscapes. Traversing along the wide river valley reach the settlement of Shermathang. Upon reaching the settlement head out to explore. In the afternoon celebrate the success of your trek with your team.
Day 16 :
Trek to Melamchi Bazaar, drive to Kathmandu (1,350 meters /4,429 feet) 3-4 Hours
After breakfast head towards your transportation and proceed towards Kathmandu. Along the drive witness views of central hills and mountain peaks. Upon reaching Kathmandu head towards your accommodation. Later in the evening attend a farewell dinner program to mark the end of your exciting trek.
Day 17 :
Final departure
Our staff will pick you up from your hotel and drive you to the airport. Now you say your goodbyes to Nepal and head back home. Note: All of the above-mentioned trekking hours and distances are estimations and should only be used as a general guideline.
