Langtang
Gosainkunda Helambu trek
Langtang Gosainkunda Helambu trek is
one of the most popular trekking routes in Langtang Region. Langtang
Gosainkunda Helambu Trek combines three major areas north of Kathmandu along the
border of Tibet Langtang, holy Gosainkund lake and Helambu. Langtang
Gosainkunda Helambu trek offers an opportunity to explore villages, to climb
small peaks and to visit glaciers at a comfortably low elevation. You can trek
to Langtang then via the holy lakes of Gosainkunda at 4300 m where thousands of
Hindu pilgrims visit the lakes during the full moon festival in August.
Langtang Gosainkund Helambu trek also of special interest to Birders featuring
some unusual altitudinal migrants such as Ibisbill and Gould's Short wing,
uncommon summer visitors include Pied Ground Trust and high altitude birds such
as Snow Partridge, Tibetan Snow cock and Grandala. Specialities that can be
easily found throughout the year include Fire-tailed Myzornis and Black-browed Tit.
Langtang valley Gosainkunda Helambu trekking is popular for Hindu and Buddhist
pilgrimage tourist.
Langtang Gosainkunda Helambu area
covers typical highland Sherpa villages along with beautiful Rhododendron
forests . Langtang valley Gosainkunda Helambu trekking commence from Kathmandu
after driving 8 hours to Syabrubensi. Langtang Gosainkunda Helambu Trek pass
through the lush valleys with stunning Himalayan views of the Langtang
Himalayan region, Annapurna Himalayan range, Rowlaing Himalayan range and end
at Melamchi pul bazaar then by private vehicle via Dhulikhel back to Kathmandu.
Day by Day Itinerary
Day 01:
Arrival at Kathmandu and Transfer to the Hotel.
Day 02:
Kathmandu Valley City Tour
After breakfast,full day city Tour at
Kathmandu in important and popular tour spots which are related with history, culutre
and tradition of Nepal ,Pashupatinath Temple, Boudhanath Stupa, Swayambhunath
Monaster and Patan Durbar square which are in records of world heritage sites
too
Day 03: Drive
to Syabru Besi (1462m.)
Take an early morning breakfast and drive to Syabru
Besi by Vehicle via Trisuli Bazar and Dhunche. You will witness nice scenery of
White Mountains of Mt. Annapurna II, Manasalu, Ganesh Himal and other minor
peaks are visible from Kakani (along the route) and as well as green scenery of
hillock, rivers, village, while driving to Syapru Besi.
Day 04: Syabru
Besi to Lama Hotel (2510m.)
We following
the Langtang River. After crossing the suspension bridge, the trails ascent
ridge to Paira Lodge and after, the trails, gradually ascent. This day, you
might be feel wilderness and might get opportunity to see wild animals like
monkeys, red Pandas, Himalayan Black Bears etc.
Day 05: Trek
to langtang Valley (3307m.)
From Lama Hotel, the trail gradually climbs up to
Ghora Tabela through a forest of hemlock, oaks, maples and rhododendron with
spectacular, fleeting glimpses of Mt. Langtang Lirung (7,244m). Leaving Ghora
Tabela, the path follows the delightful Langtang Khola, climbing steadily up to the spread-out
Langtang Valley (3,500m). Langtang Valley is another Tamang village with
stone-and-wood houses and yak grazing pastures.
Day 06: Trek
to Kyanjin Gompa (3798m.)
After Langtang Valley Trek, you are now above the tree
line and the landscape is typically high Himalayan with short grass, juniper
bushes and scrub. The trail climbs gradually. Crossing the Laja Khola then
climbs a moraine to a viewpoint where you can see Kyanjin Gompa and the
dramatic icefall flowing from Langtang Lirung and the trail descends to Kyanjin
Gompa.
Day 07: Kyanjin
Gompa to Chorkari Ri
Early morning, our day begins with a steep climb to
the top of Chorkari Ri. Enjoying spectacular panoramic mountain views of the
whole Langtang Himalayas, including Langtang Lirung (7,244m), Langshisa Ri
(6,810 m.), Gyanghempo (6,888 m.) Ganjala peak, Nayakang more….Besides,
incredible mountain views, Langtang valley, icefall flowing from Langtang
Lirung and Gyanghempo peak. back to Langtang Valley.
Day 08: Trek
to Lama Hotel
Easily trek down to Lama Hotel enjoying the view and
the localities
Day 09 (Thulo) Syabru ( 2300m)
Day 10: Sing
Gompa Chandan Bari (3254 m)
This
day we through forest of Fir and Rhododendron. The only sign of human
habitation are the occasional shepherds' huts at the water points. We camp near
the deserted Sing Gompa.
Day 11: o Gosainkunda Lake. (4300
m)
The
trail to Lauri Binayak is steep & continues for three hours. Then the trail
becomes much narrow & misty as well as change in vegetation too as the
green vegetation becomes much deserted & rocky. From lauri Binayak takes
about 3 hours to reach to Gosainkunda.
Day 12: Gosainkunda
via Suryakunda pass 4610m trek to Ghopte(2800m).
After expore
around at at Gosainkunda, we set for another day's walk. The walk goes through
a steep trail for 2 & half an hour & crosses a pass at 4610m and the
trail is too rocky. After the pass the trail becomes to descend & the slope
continues for Ghopte
Day 13:
Tharepati (3510m).
The trail continues through the forest of pine &
juniper about 2 hour's slope up to Thadepati
Day 14:
Melamchi Gaun(2450m)
A short, steep
descent through mixed fir and rhododendron forest rich with bird life. Crashing
waterfalls sound from the rocky gullies below as you approach Melamchi
Day 15:
Tarke Ghyang(2550m)
The trail descends steeply to the valley floor, where
you can have a well earned dip in the crystal- clear river before completing
the short and mild ascent up the other side of the valley. Tarkegyang boasts an
18th century Gompa with huge brass prayer wheel.
Day 16:
Sermathang( 2530m)
A flat pleasant walk to Shermathang for walking. This
is a an entering Sherpa village and they will be happy to introduce themselves
that they are different from the Sherpa of Khumbu(Everest region) In the clear
day the villages provide good views of Ganesh Himal, Langtang, Gosainkunda and
Rolwaling, Even Everest also in a distance.
Day 17:
Melamchi pul Bazaar (1750m)
Day 18 :Melamchi
drive back to Kathmandu transfer to hotel
Day 19: Fly
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