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Langtang, Gosaikunda & Helambu Trek is a combination of three trekking routes and is a famous trekking destination in Langtang Region of Nepal. The trek takes you to the Langtang National Park area that provides the dramatic natural beauty, diverse landscapes with surrounding mountains view and Tibetan Buddhist cultural experience.
Langtang Gosaikunda is an alpine freshwater lake in Langtang National Park at an altitude of 4,380m in the Rasuwa District north from Kathmandu city. Langtang Gosaikunda Helambu trek route is designed to suit every hiker to observe and take in the hidden natural splendors of this jewel of the Himalayas. Langtang Gosaikunda Helambu Trek is combined with Langtang Valley, Gosaikunda Lake and Helambu Trek. Therefore this trip is known as Langtang Circuit trek. So, Langtang Gosainkunda Trek takes you to the spectacular valley of Langtang National Park that is embellished with emerald mountain lakes and breathtaking highland scenery, as well as first-rate teahouse lodging and food. Also the lower altitude allows us to trek in summer and winter.
The main highlights of Langtang Gosainkunda Treks are the exotic 108 lakes scattered around the Gosainkunda region along with the surrounding Himalaya, picturesque scenery and delightful forest. Besides alluring lakes and mountains, this trek also offers the privilege to explore fascinating and untamed civilization of Tamang and Sherpa tribes who are still able to support themselves by agriculture farming, yak pasture, and the cheese industry, in addition to beautiful lakes and mountains. You can then add on the distraction set among high gray rocks, either returning by the same route or going over the Laurebina pass 4,620m / 15,107 feet to the Helambu area.
Langtang National Park is the repository of natural grandeur where you can explore many flora and fauna preserved inside the park. Traversing through lush forest of rhododendron and bamboo of the park gives you delightful opportunity to explore the rare Red Panda, Musk deer, Himalayan black bear, snow leopard, Himalayan wild goat and particularly birds and many other fauna species residing in the park.
The popular Langtang Gosaikunda Helambu trails start from Syabru Besi (clockwise) or can choose to start voyage from Sundarijal (anti clockwise), which is nestled on the outskirts of Kathmandu Valley. Many trekkers love to overnight at Laurebinayak which offers a fascinating view of sunrise and sunset along with Langtang and Ganesh Himal mountain range. Langtang Valley, Kyanjin Gompa and Kyanjin Ri also combine with this treks are very popular for natural beauty, unique landscaped, local people with their Buddhist culture and lifestyle, panoramic views of magnificent mountains and peaks.
The craftsmanship, art, dress and traditionally carved walls and building reflects the ancient history of the Langtang Region. The main descendants Tamang and Sherpa are originally from Tibet whose religion, languages, cultures and languages resembles to that of Tibet. Moreover, the breathtaking scenery of mighty peaks including Mt. Langtang Lirung (7,246m), Gang Chhenpo (6,388m), Naya Kang (5,846m) and Dorje Lakpa (6,966m) captivates the hearts of every traveler. Langtang Gosainkunda Helambu Trekking provides a remarkable trekking route that goes through varied landscapes of Langtang Valley and holy lakes of Gosainkunda. The trek ascends through steeply terrain crossing farmland and traversing mountain ridge above the tree line that offers incredible Himalayan panorama.
Gosainkunda is the sacred lake for Hindu and Buddhist and many Hindus visit Gosaikunda Lake with an intention of taking bath in the water of the holy lake. Langtang-Gosaikunda trek is a moderate trek which any avoid trekkers with good physical fitness can join in to make the journey, a-life-time memory.
Autumn trekking season (September to November) and spring trekking season (March to May) are the best trekking seasons for the Langtang 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 Langtang Gosaikunda Trek
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.
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.
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.
Early in the morning after having breakfast, we will take a taxi to the bus station and drive to the north range of Kathmandu through ridgeline vistas to reach SyabruBesi passing through Trisuli, Dhunche which takes about 7 hours. You'll enjoy the spectacular views of the Himalayas through the terraced fields and rural villages.
After Breakfast, we started our trekking trail following the Bhote Koshi River and crossing the suspension bridge, and ascending through the thick bamboo forest to Lama Hotel. Overnight in Tea-house
The trail follows the raging Langtang stream and we ascend it to Ghoda Tabela (3030m) through the Bamboo and Oak forest. Then the path continues climbing its heights gently and therefore the natural depression widens, passing a couple of temporary settlements used by herders who bring their livestock to graze within the high pastures throughout the summer months. Langtang village is the headquarters for Langtang National park and has flat-roofed Tibetan vogue homes and cultivated lands yielding buckwheat. But this village was devastatingly damaged by the earthquake. We continued our day trip to Langtang village, overnight in the teahouse.
After breakfast, we will leave for lovely Kyanjing Gompa which takes about 3 hours hiking. Kyanjin Gompa is the destination that is located at an altitude of 3817m from where you can have superb views of Mt Ganchempo, Langshisha Ri, and Mt. Langtang Lirung. In the late afternoon, we'll visit the Yak Cheese factory and Kyanjing Monastery in Kyanjing. Overnight in Teahouse
Early morning after breakfast, trekking to Tserko Ri starts with packed lunch in the bags to see the spectacular sunrise views of snow-capped mountains and Langtang natural depression. Overnight in Teahouse
Trek from Kyangjin Gompa to Lama Hotel. From Kyangjin, we retrace our route following Langtang Khola to Langtang village and on to Ghora Tabela. Having lunch at Ghora Tabela, we trek steep descent to Lama Hotel.
Early in the morning after breakfast the trail slightly goes Pairo landslide and leads you to Thulo Sayasbru (2,260m). Thulo Sayasbru is a beautiful Sherpa and Tamang village from where you can observe the miraculous vista of Langtang Himal and Ganesh Himal. overnight in tea-house
Morning breakfast in Thulo Syabru village the trail slightly goes uphill through beautiful rhododendron, Bamboo and pine trees. Along the trail you will pass several mountain villages to reach Chandan Bari Sing Gompa and visit a cheese factory in the langtang region of Nepal. Overnight in Tea-house
After morning breakfast in Chandan Bari sing Gompa the trail slightly goes uphill to Gosaikunda via Lauribinayak. Along the trails past rhododendron and pine forest trees and vista of Ganesh Himal, Langtang Lirung, and Manaslu range, Hiunchuli and Tibetan peak are highlights of the adventure, you trek towards Gosaikunda (4,361m). Overnight in tea-house
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
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
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
Today is the last trekking day in the land of Himalayas. Today we woke up early in the morning to watch the sunrise view over the snow-capped mountains. We can see the 180 degree panoramic views of mountain ranges including Mt. Gaurishankar, Manaslu, Ganesh Himal, Dorje Lakpa, Annapurna and Langtang ranges. We started trekking after having a late breakfast in the teahouse. We slowly trek climbing towards the small village of Borlang which is close to Shivapuri hills and From here our walk descends through the forests, army barrack, towards the Tamang settlements of Mulkharka village and sundarijal. From there we take vehicles to reach Kathmandu. Overnight in a hotel in Kathmandu.
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Langtang is the name of the mountain and region in the north- center of Nepal and situated about 50 kilometres north from Kathmandu valley. This region is famous for Langtang National park which was established in 1976 A.D. as well as first Himalayan national park and fourth protected area in the country. The total covers an area of 1,710 square kilometers in the Rasuwa, Nuwakot and Sindhupalchok Districts of the central Himalayan region and surrounding 26 Village development communities as well as western boundary is Bhote Kosi and Trishuli rivers, north and east is border of Tibet China and south border is located in 30 km north of Kathmandu city.
There are about 6,000 people live and most of depend on agriculture. Tamang and Sherpa peoples are main majority in the region. The park is mark with large verity of climatic zones from subtropical to alpine. About 25% of the park is covered by forest include Oak, Maple, Pine trees and various types of Rhododendron. The Himalayan black bear, Himalayan Thaar, red pandas and various type birds makes attractive the park. Gosaikunda lakes and Kyanjin Gompa is the spiritual site of the Hindus and Buddhist in the park. The Mt. Langtang Lirung (7,245 m) is the highest point in the park as well as there are many others snow peak.
If you are wondering about enter and exit access in Langtang region from Kathmandu, Here is good news to all with different ways to reach Langtang Region from “Kathmandu” capital city of Nepal. There is easily accessible from Kathmandu by land. It is located in north side from Kathmandu. There are many options to get in and out to Langtang Region such as direct bus to Syabrubesi, Sundarijal or Melamchi from Kathmandu. Even though Trekking Itineraries are always flexible because there are many starting and ending place, so it may take a little more or less than that.
The trekkking starts and ends in Syabrubesi for Langtang Valley Trek and Tamang Heritage Trek a small town 120 km from Kathmandu as well as Helambu Trek starts from Sundarijal 25 km from Thamel. The main bus station is Machha Pokhari to the syabrubesi and it takes 7/9 hours but if you are taking private vehicle for comfortable and faster, it takes 5 to 7 hours and cost is more expensive.
Langtang Region Trekking lies in Langtang National Park, so no need special permit like restricted area (Upper Mustang, Upper Dolpo, Manaslu Region, Nar-Phu Valley and many more). Our government has instilled only two permits for the Langtang Trek. Both of these permits are compulsory for your trek to Langtang Region. Yours permits need to show on the check post along the Langtang valley trekking route. If you go there without permits, you have to buy from there with extra charge (penalty) or you may have accepted punishments as per the law of Nepal government or you may have turn back. Those two permits can buy ether from registered trekking company or Tourism Board (Bhrikuti Mandap).
| Permit | Cost per person (per trek) |
|---|---|
| TIMS (Trekker’s Information Management System) | US$ 20 |
| Langtang National Park Entry Permit | US$ 30 |
Please note that these costs are based on the information provided and may be subject to change. It's important to check with the appropriate authorities or your trekking agency for the most up-to-date permit prices before planning your trek in Nepal.
Both permits you can buy in Kathmandu (Nepal Tourism Board) before you go on Trek.
Langtang Region is third popular trekking destination in Nepal next to Everest and Annapurna Region. There are many trekking routes and Langtang Valley Trek is best one of them. Langtang Region trekking trail is well managed and managed by the Langtang National Park and local community.
There are lots of accommodations and restaurants along the trekking trail because every year increasing new house and add the room for trekkers. So, you can have easy to finding comfortable accommodation in the Langtang region. Almost all tea-houses (lodges) are tried to give you best service for all traveler. Normally, lodges have private rooms (2 beds in one room) for customers with sharing indoor bathroom but if you need luxury lodge, they have luxury facilities. Few places have limit lodges for accommodation. Every different place has different quality of the lodges, so you can choose best one on your budget.
Every lodge have food menu and foods items are almost same. We strongly recommended typical Nepali dish “Dal-Bhat” (boiled rice, vegetable, lentil soup) but if you like, you can choose others food from food menu. Most of the lodges produced fresh Vegetables on their garden and serve to the costumer. Basically, the cooks are trained but food taste might be bit different than western. Meat is not fresh in the mountain area so you have tried to be vegetarian during the Langtang Region Trekking.
You can buy all types of drink in every lodge but the prices goes high as you go higher. You can drink normal water with using a purification tablets. Avoid the alcoholic drinks when you go higher.
There are two main trekking season for trekking in Nepal. Autumn trekking season (September to December) and spring trekking season (March to May) are the best trekking seasons. Even though, beginning of September to end of May are the very good times for the trekking in Nepal. The weather is perfect sunny and warm with wonderful mountains views clean air and not rain and snow 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 (January and February) also could be an option. The temperature during winter could be little bit cold for most trekkers but the visibility is not bad. In the summer season (June to August) is raining but best time for nature lovers. That is why; you can choose your best season for your trek in Nepal depends on your Vacations.
Langtang region is popular trekking destination In Nepal. There was not Mobile network and internet service last 2 years ago. Nowadays, there are good mobile network services and internet services in the whole Langtang region trekking area but not few places such as Ganjala Pass Trek. So, the internet service will be available whole Region but tea-houses and lodges provide internet with some extra charge. If you have not Nepali SIM card for communication with your family and not use the internet service, our guide help to you for pass the massage through his mobile phone because always our guide have cellular phone and he contact to Kathmandu trekking office about to know the trek and your health condition as well as we help any kinds of problem during the trek.
Hence, travelling is important things in life so we make sure you about safe and healthy during the trekking in Nepal. Nowadays, you can get the local SIM card in Kathmandu airport after arrival to use the 3g and 4g internet service because most of the trekking routes in Nepal have Mobile Network service. If you need Nepali SIM, we can provide to you for your trekking but you have to tell us before leave the trekking.
High altitude sickness is common problem in the high Himalayan area when you go as higher elevation. It is appears very quickly but symptoms are preventable. If you have previous high altitude trekking experience, it might be best but if not trek in above three thousand meters high you need to prevention of the high altitude sickness. You need a extra suitable acclimatization days to complete the trip and Walk slowly, drink plenty of water, don’t drink alcohol, go higher and sleep low elevation as well as spend 2 nights on every 500 meters above than 3500 meters heights are prevent the altitude sickness during the trekking in Nepal. All our trekking itineraries are flexible with acclimatization days and first priority for your health and safety to complete the trek without any problem. We provide you basic medicine to support for emergency rescue, if situation gets worse.
Hence, every day you have inform to your Guide or Leader about your health condition and he will response to decide whether and your overall health condition to continue the trip or return back.
The Guide, porter, driver and all workers who are working in tourism filed, they except some tips during your Tour Trekking and others activities in Nepal. Tipping is judgment of workers from travelers and workers offers the tips end of the trek. Travelers tips 10% of their payable amount but you can give to them depend on their services.
Hence, it is important to High Pass Adventure working team who take care to you all the time during the visiting in Nepal, motivated with outstanding service and offer inspiring trip in a lifetime experience.
If you have extra time after complete the trek, you can do different activities or different short trek in Nepal. We have many short tour packages and adventure activities such as Chitwan National park and Bardiya National Park for Jungle safari tours. You can visit Pokhara city, Nagarkot Hiking, Dhampus hiking or day Rafting trip in Trisuli River.
Adventure activities are like paragliding, canoeing, Ultra light flight, Bungee Jump and Mountain Biking. These all package are extra activities as optional tours and not included in your package cost. If you will do these activities after the trip with us, we arrange at a reasonable cost and we give to you good discount.
Travel equipment are necessary to pack before you travel. We hope it is too much to carry from your home to others country but some are the necessary equipment can be hired or buy in Kathmandu around Thamel. These general equipment are for all seasons while on trekking in Nepal, but may be different as per the different season and duration of trekking routes on your chosen trip.
Please make sure that you have non-cotton clothing for trekking:
Health Requirements (Basic First Aid Kit)
Others (optional)
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Micheal Jhon
Canada
Wonderful Langtang Gosainkunda Trek
18th June, 2023
Nothing organized in advance, we arrived at Kathmandu but our friends recommended to High Pass Adventure. We contacted to them when we arrived in airport and they come pick up to us and transfer to hotel. The same day we discussed about trekking to Langtang Gosainkunda Trek and meet our guide Rohit and fixed starting the trek the day after.