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Gosaikunda Helambu Trek

10 Days
Gosaikunda Helambu Trek

Overview

Trip Facts

  • Trip Duration10 Days
  • Max Elevation4600 m
  • Fitness LevelModerate
  • Tour StyleMinimum 1 & maximum 10 pax
  • Walking hours Per DayApprox. 5-6 hours
  • MealsBreakfast in Kathmandu and all Meals during the trek
  • Accommodation3 Star hotel at Kathmandu and Guest house during the trek

Home to the Hyolmo community, Helambu is an alpine village of Langtang Region that lies about 80 km north from Kathmandu valley.  Helambu Trekking is a hop and escape away from vibrant city, Kathmandu. Just a day walk to the north of Kathmandu is a Langtang where there are every elements of wilderness; mountain, glaciers, wildlife and lush forest. Helambu trek is a delightful journey where you can experience intact, typical cultural of Tamang, Newars and Sherpas living in the wonderful area of the region.

Helambu trek is perfect trek for those who have been constrained by time frame. Despite being so close to Kathmandu, Helambu offers relatively pristine and un-explored landscapes with stunning natural panorama. The diversity of climatic zone and topography ranging from subtropical to alpine zone and the company of verdant rhododendron, bamboo and pine forest, cascade waterfalls and milky snow-clad mountains makes this trek, one of most diverse trek nearby Kathmandu valley. The great view of incredible scenery bordering to Tibetan plateau is breathtaking.

Helambu Trek commences from Sundarijal, a short drive from Kathmandu. After an hour of ascend, we enter into Shivapuri National Park. The trail passes several villages including Chisapani, Kutumsang, Thadepati and Sermathang before ending at Melamchi pul Bazzar in Helambu.

Best Time to Visit

Autumn trekking season (September to November) and spring trekking season (March to May) are the best trekking seasons for the Gosaikunda Helembhu Trek and all Langtang Region/Helembhu Region. The weather is sunny and warm with wonderful mountains views, compare with other trekking season. If you want and wish to avoid crowds and enjoy some alone time with nature and culture, you can do this trip during the winter (December/January and February) could also be an option. But, the temperature during winter could be little bit cold for most trekkers and lot of snow on the Lauribinayak pass. We (High Pass Adventure) have long years experience trekking guide and strong porter for carry to your luggage in Gosaikunda HelembhuTrek

Important Note:

some time becomes problems like weather condition, local politics issue, transportation or other factors that are beyond from our control can result in can change of itinerary. It is, however, very unlikely that the itinerary would be considerably change.  If alterations are necessary the Guide and Trekking leader will decide what the best options are. You can talk and decide taking into through the best happiness of the whole group. Where a change does suggest itself, we try to do everything we can to minimize its effect, but we cannot take responsible for the results of changes or delays. Our trekking staffs are experience and professional and try to solve all problems during the trekking. 

Itinerary Expand All Close All

High Pass Adventure Pvt. Ltd. welcomes you in Nepal at the airport outside the baggage hall of the Tribhuvan international airport (TIA). Our person will take you to your hotel in Kathmandu from the airport. Check into the hotel, rest and freshen up, and be ready for the meeting with your programs in our trekking office.

Food
Welcome Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel
Elevation
1350 m.

Enjoy your breakfast at the hotel before getting ready for the trip of the Kathmandu Valley with an experienced tour guide. We are on a tour of the Kathmandu Valley's UNESCO World Heritage Sites. You will be taken to four of the top and most visited UNESCO World Heritage Sites in the Kathmandu Valley: Swayambhunath, Pashupatinath, and Boudhanath. For the  tour of these places, you will be traveling  in a luxurious, personal vehicle. There are intriguing tours available that offer unique insights into Buddhism, Hinduism, ancient art, historical architecture, Kathmandu Valley people's way of life, and culture. Following this tour, you will return to the office to confirm your hiking attire and equipment.

Food
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel
Elevation
1350 m.

Early morning breakfast in the hotel and drop to the bus park following the drive to Dhunche. The journey forwards through the hilly winding road along the Trishuli River. On the way, we get to experience a fun mixing adventure as well as the great view of rivers, forest and terraced fields. Dhunche is the district headquarters of Rasuwa district and has headquarters of "Langtang national park" as well. Overnight at Dhunche.

Food
Breakfast / Lunch /Dinner
Accommodation
Tea-house
Elevation
1960 m.

From Dhunche, our real trekking starts. After breakfast we follow the gradual uphill trail along the bamboo & Oak forest, pass the village of Deurali, Dimsa and reach Sing Gompa for overnight stop today. Sing Gompa has a very famous monastery in this region, so the place has great religious fame in the whole region. The place also offers a wonderful  view of the Langtang Himalayan ranges. overnight in tea-house

Food
Breakfast / Lunch /Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel
Elevation
3335 m.

After morning breakfast in sing Gompa the trekking trail gently goes uphill to Gosaikunda via Lauribinayak.  Along the trekking trails you see rhododendron and pine forest trees and watch of Ganesh Himal, Langtang Lirung, and Manaslu range, Hiunchuli and Tibetan peak is high lights of the adventure, you trek towards Gosaikunda (4,361m) and overnight in Tea-house

Food
Breakfast / Lunch /Dinner
Accommodation
Tea-house
Elevation
4380 m.

Today our trekking starts after having breakfast at Gosainkunda to Ghopte. Today we walked through the gradual trail and small lakes towards the adventurous pass- Laurebina Pass (4,610 m). After the pass, we enter the Helambu region. The Helambu region offers you different Mountain View to explore unique and traditional villages, Sherpa culture, religions and their lifestyles, snow-capped mountain ranges, view of glaciers from low elevations, flora and fauna. Overnight in tea-house

Food
Breakfast / Lunch /Dinner
Accommodation
Tea-house
Elevation
4310 m.

Today our trek starts from Ghopte to Kutumsang. We walk uphill and downhill across the thick forests, boulders of old moraines until we reach the village of Thadepati. Tharepati is the middle point from where the routes of longer Helambu valley treks. From here the two routes go, one towards the Melamchi Gaun and another towards the Kutumsang. From here we follow the Kutumsang trekking route of shorter Helambu valley trekking. The trails descend through the beautiful landscapes, Rhododendron forests and ridges towards the village of Mangengoth and continue to Kutumsang. Overnight in tea-house

Food
Breakfast / Lunch /Dinner
Accommodation
tea-house
Elevation
2470 m.

After having breakfast in Kutumsang our next destination starts in Chisapani. Our day starts descending through classical hills and delightful villages towards the Gul Bhanjyang and Pati Bhanjyang. You can see and enjoy the panoramic views of Himalayas and descend through the ridges, beautiful Rhododendron forests, towards the village. Overnight in tea-house

Food
Breakfast / Lunch /Dinner
Accommodation
tea-house
Elevation
2115 m.