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Langtang, Gosaikunda and Helambu Trek | Sacred Lakes and Cultural Diversity
Overview
This 15-day trek combines three iconic regions: the glacial Langtang Valley, the sacred Gosaikunda Lakes (4,380m), and the culturally rich Helambu Circuit. Traverse alpine meadows, rhododendron forests, and high passes while experiencing Tamang, Sherpa, and Hyolmo traditions.
FAQs
Q: Is this trek suitable for beginners?
A: Moderate fitness required. High passes like Laurebina demand stamina but no technical skills.
Q: What makes Gosaikunda special?
A: A sacred Hindu/Buddhist site with 108 glacial lakes; pilgrimage destination during Janai Purnima (August).
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu (1,400m)
- Activities: Airport pickup, hotel check-in, welcome dinner.
- SEO Focus: Kathmandu arrival, trek preparation.
Day 2: Kathmandu Cultural Tour
- Activities: Visit UNESCO sites (Swayambhunath, Pashupatinath); trek briefing.
- Key Sights: Sacred Hindu and Buddhist landmarks.
Day 3: Drive to Syabrubesi (1,460m)
- Activities: 7-hour scenic drive through Trishuli Valley.
- Key Sights: Terraced farms, Langtang River.
- SEO Focus: Starting point for Langtang Valley Trek.
Day 4: Trek to Lama Hotel (2,380m)
- Distance: 14 km (6-7 hours)
- Activities: Follow Langtang River; lush forests and waterfalls.
Day 5: Lama Hotel to Langtang Village (3,430m)
- Distance: 12 km (6-7 hours)
- Activities: Enter Langtang Valley; traditional stone houses.
- Key Sights: Views of Langtang Lirung (7,227m).
Day 6: Langtang to Kyanjin Gompa (3,870m)
- Distance: 7 km (3-4 hours)
- Activities: Explore Kyanjin Gompa; yak cheese factory visit.
Day 7: Acclimatization & Hike to Tserko Ri (5,000m)
- Activities: Sunrise hike for panoramic Himalayan views.
Day 8: Kyanjin to Lama Hotel
- Distance: 19 km (6-7 hours)
- Activities: Retrace steps through Langtang Valley.
Day 9: Lama Hotel to Thulo Syabru (2,210m)
- Distance: 15 km (6-7 hours)
- Activities: Ascend through rhododendron forests.
Day 10: Thulo Syabru to Sing Gompa (3,330m)
- Distance: 8 km (5-6 hours)
- Activities: Visit cheese factory; pine-scented trails.
Day 11: Sing Gompa to Gosaikunda (4,380m)
- Distance: 12 km (6-7 hours)
- Activities: Trek to sacred lakes; Hindu/Buddhist pilgrimage sites.
Day 12: Cross Laurebina Pass (4,609m) to Ghopte (3,430m)
- Distance: 14 km (8-9 hours)
- Activities: Challenging pass crossing; descend to Helambu region.
- Key Challenge: Rocky trails with panoramic views.
Day 13: Ghopte to Melamchi Gaon (2,560m)
- Distance: 16 km (7-8 hours)
- Activities: Traverse forests; enter Hyolmo villages.
Day 14: Melamchi Gaon to Tarkeghyang (2,743m)
- Distance: 10 km (4-5 hours)
- Activities: Explore ancient monasteries; Hyolmo cultural immersion.
Day 15: Drive to Kathmandu
- Activities: 5-hour drive to Kathmandu.
What's included
- Three-night accommodation in Kathmandu
- Kathmandu to Syabrubesi (trek start) by local deluxe bus(7-8 hours)
- All ground transport (Kathmandu-Syabrubesi & Melamchi-Kathmandu)
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- Accommodation in Standard Hotels on a twin-sharing basis during the trek
- Breakfasts, lunches, and dinners during the trek
- Government-licensed, experienced trek guide, assistant trekking guide (for a group of 10 or more trekkers), and porters to help trekkers' luggage (1 porter for 2 trekkers, combined porter weight limit -18kg.)
- First Aids Kit.
- Duffel Bags for porters to carry your main luggage
- Guides' and porters' expenses - meals, insurance, salary, lodging, transportation, and other necessary equipment.
- Langtang National Park entry permit fee.
- Trekkers Information Management System (TIMS) card fee.
- All government, local taxes, and official expenses.
- Farewell dinner at the end of the trek in Kathmandu.
What's not included
- Extra night accommodations and meals in Kathmandu due to early arrival, late departure, or early return from the trek.
- Personal expenses - shopping, snacks, hot (tea, coffee) and cold drinks, bar bills, bottle or boiled water, shower, Wi-Fi, laundry, telephone call, battery recharge costs, extra porters, etc.
- Personal clothing and gear
- Travel insurance that has to cover emergency high-altitude rescue and evacuation compulsory
- Additional costs or delays are caused by circumstances beyond our control, like landslides, bad weather conditions, itinerary modification due to safety concerns, illness, change of government policy, strikes, mass movements, etc.
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