Langtang Helambu Trek

Name: Langtang Helambu Trek
Brand: Global Adventure Trekking
Price: 625 USD
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Trip Facts

Duration

16 Days

Trip Grade

Difficulty

Maximum Altitude

4,681 m./15,353 ft.

Group Size

1+12

Starts

Kathmandu

Ends

Kathmandu

Activities

Trekking

Best Time

Autumn and Spring

Wishlist

Langtang-Helambu Trekking is one of the most beautiful and scenic treks in the Langtang region. The trekking starts from Syabrubesi, a 6-hour drive from Kathmandu, and ends in beautiful Helambu. The trail passes through Langtang National Park, the first Himalayan national park in Nepal. The park comes alive with wildlife activities every day. Especially the blooming of rhododendrons during spring attracts one and all.

As you climb to Langtang Valley, the trail moves from rich subtropical forests of oak, birch, and pine to alpine meadows and yak pastures. In Langtang Valley, you will visit Kyangin Gompa, which provides spectacularly breathtaking views of the Langtang ranges, including Langtang Lirung, Dorje Lakpa, and Langshisha. Also, visit Langtang village, which was recently devastated by an earthquake in 2015, and take a side trip to observe the majestic Langtang Glacier. Besides the Kyangin Buddhist monastery, there is a cheese factory run by the local community. The major inhabitants of this region are the Tamang community, which follows Tibetan Buddhism. Please see our detailed itinerary with the cost and services that GAT offers for the Langtang Helambu Trek.

After having well acclimatized in Langtang Valley, you will be approaching Gosaikunda Lake. Gosaikunda Lake is another beautiful and scenic view of the whole trek. There are about 108 different lakes, and several can be seen around; the Gosaikunda is the biggest one. This trek is a mixture of adventure and spirituality. This place is the abode of the Hindu deities Shiva and Parvati. The challenging part of this trek is the crossing of Laurebina Pass at 4,609 m/15,117 ft. to visit the sacred lake of Gosaikunda at 4,300 m/14,104 ft. From here, you drop off in the Helambu region. The Langtang Helambu trek hosts beautiful Tamang and Sherpa villages with their unique culture. Langtang Helambu Trekking is a small circuit trek over Gosaikunda Lake.

Highlights

Trek into Langtang National Park and visit Kyangjin Gomba
Flora and fauna of Langtang National Park
Cross Laurebina Pass at 4,609 m./15,117 ft. altitude
Visit sacred Gosainkunda Lake
Learn about Tamang culture and Tibetan Buddhism
Remote and unspoiled
Breathtaking Sunrise at Kyanjin Ri
Adventure and Trekking Challenge

Langtang Helambu Trek Itinerary Outline

Day 01: Arrival and transfer to Hotel 1,350 m./4,428 ft./ 30 min. drive
Day 02: Guided Kathmandu Heritage Sightseeing Tour
Day 03: Drive to Syabrubesi 1,550 m./5,084 ft,/145 km./ 90 miles/7 hrs
Day 04: Trek to Sherpa Gaun 2,380 m./7,380 ft./5 hrs.
Day 05: Trek to Thansing 3,400 m./11,155 ft./6 hrs.
Day 06: Trek to Kyangjin Gompa 3,870 m./12,693 ft,/3 hrs. Explore the area.
Day 07: Explore Kyagjin Ri 5,000 m./16,404 ft.Tsekuri Ri back to Kyangjin Gumba.
Day 08: Kyangjin Gumba trek to Lama Hotel 2,480 m./8,134 ft,/6 hrs.
Day 09: Lama Hotel trek to Garta 2,260 m./7,412 ft./5 hrs,
Day 10: Garta trek to Laurebina 3,910 m./12,824 ft./5 hrs.
Day 11: Lauribina to GosaiKunda Lake 4,200 m./13,776 ft./5 hrs.
Day 12: Gosaikunda lake trek over a pass 4,600 m./15,088 ft./ to Ghopte 3,341 m./10,958 ft. 6 hrs.
Day 13: Ghopte trek to Kutumsam 2,700 m./8,858 ft./7 hrs.
Day 14: Kutumsam trek to Chisapani 2,100 m./6,888 ft./7 hrs.
Day 15: Chisapani trek to Sundarijal and bus to Kathmandu
Day 16: Final Departure

Langtang Helambu Trek Itinerary

Upon your arrival at Kathmandu International Airport, meet our dedicated staff, who is waiting for your warm welcome to Nepal. And transfer to your Hotel for a comfortable stay.

Meals: No mealsAccommodation: Hotel

Pashupatinath Temple: Nepal's most sacred Hindu shrine and considered one of the greatest Shiva sites, is located on the banks of the Bagmati River five km north-east of Kathmandu Valley.
Boudha Nath Stupa: The largest stupa in Nepal and the holiest Tibetan Buddhist temple outside Tibet. It is the center of Tibetan culture in Kathmandu and rich in Buddhist symbolism.
Monkey Temple: Swayambhunath is an ancient religious complex atop a hill in the Kathmandu Valley, west of Kathmandu city. It is also known as the Monkey Temple as there are holy monkeys living in the northwest parts of the temple.
Kathmandu Durbar Square: Also known as Hanuman Dhoka Durbar Square is the plaza in front of the old royal palace of the then Kathmandu Kingdom. The Durbar Square is surrounded by spectacular architecture and vividly showcases the skills of the Newar artists and craftsmen over several centuries.

Meals: BreafastAccommodation: Hotel

After morning breakfast we drive out along the north-western hills of Kathmandu. Enjoy the Himalayan views and mountainous lifestyle through the terraced fields and rustic villages. Take Lunch at the Trishuli Bazar before continuing further to Dhunche. From Dhunche, we descend down to Syabrubesi.

Meals: Full Board MealsAccommodation: Tea House/Guest House

This is our first day of trekking, Crossing the Bhote Koshi through the suspension bridge and walking up to Khangjim Village. After Khangjim, the easy path to Sherpa village offers a great wide range of landscapes. The trail goes mostly uphill but it’s not that challenging.

Meals: Full Board MealsAccommodation: Tea House/Guest House

Today after breakfast, we start our trekking day towards the village of Langtang Village or Mundu. Our trail continues along dense forests. After making a steady climb up through the valley, we leave the tree line behind us. Enjoy the marvelous views of Langtang Lirung.

Meals: Full Board MealsAccommodation: Tea House/Guest House

After having breakfast, the trek goes through the Langtang village which was flooded away by an earthquake-triggered avalanche, destroying an entire village and infrastructures. We also see the ruins of Langtang Village, where life is slowly building back and a few tea houses are reopened. we will start our journey to Kyangjin Gompa, a principal monastery in the region. You will pass by water mills, prayer wheels, and Chortens, with sacred mounds of rocks with inscriptions carved on them. Also pass the largest Mani wall in Nepal, made from stone with prayers written on them.

Meals: Full Board MealsAccommodation: Tea House/Guest House

After taking morning tea and breakfast, we get out of the village and pass on through yak pastures and start hiking Tserko Ri (5,000 m./16,404 ft.) for mountain sunrise views. Since we are really getting into the high altitudes; you might start feeling the thin air. In the afternoon, return to Kyangjin Gompa- surrounded by the Himalayas all around. You can take a walk around Kyangjin Gompa enjoying the views, glaciers, icefalls, birds, and yaks.

Meals: Full Board mealsAccommodation: Tea House/Guest House

Trek back to Lama Hotel is also pleasant walking as you are facing to the southern area and looking at the missing views which you may left on the way up. Overnight at Guest House

Meals: Full Board MealsAccommodation: Tea House/Guest House

Walking through the Rhododendron forest and looking at the barely wheat field. The trail goes uphill to Syabru village which is the most inhabited village. After having lunch at Syabru village continuous one hour to Garta. Garta offers fantastic views over the Tibetan range, Ganesh Himal range and many more can see. Overnight at Guest house.