Arrival in Kathmandu (1,300m/4,264ft)

Kathmandu - Upon arriving at Tribhuwan International Airport (TIA) in Kathmandu, a representative from Himalayan Sanctuary Adventure Private Limited will warmly welcome the operator and escort them to their hotel in Kathmandu for an overnight stay.

Kathmandu: sightseeing and trek preparation

Kathmandu - After breakfast, the day begins with a guided tour of several of Kathmandu’s most historical and spiritual sites. These landmarks include World Heritage Sites such as the historic Durbar Square, the sacred Hindu temple of Pashupatinath, the renowned ‘Monkey Temple’ (Swayambhunath), and the Buddhist shrine (Bouddhanath), one of the largest stupas globally. At noon, a pre-trip meeting will be held to introduce the trek leader and other team members, providing an opportunity to ask any questions about the upcoming adventure. Overnight in Kathmandu.

Drive from Kathmandu to Syabrubesi (1,550m/5,100ft): 7-8 hours

Syapru Besi - Departing Kathmandu in the morning, the journey to Syabrubesi, a village that serves as the starting point for treks into the Langtang valley, begins. The route follows a winding road with frequent switchbacks. On clear days, there are spectacular views of Manaslu, Annapurna, and Ganesh Himal. The day’s trek concludes with a descent into the quaint village of Syabrubesi. Overnight in Syabrubesi.

Trek from Syabrubesi to Lama Hotel (2,380m/7,830ft): 6 hours

Syapru Besi - After breakfast, the trek to Syabrubesi along the Langtang Khola begins. The path involves simultaneous ascents and descents through oak and rhododendron forests. After crossing a bridge over the Langtang Khola (small river), a steep trail leads to the Lama Hotel. Overnight in Lama Hotel.

Trek to Mundu (3543m/11,621ft) via Langtang village: 6-7 hours

Langtang Valley - Continuing the ascent from Lama Hotel, the trek offers views of mountain landscapes with numerous waterfalls. Upon reaching the green meadows of Ghoda Tabela, the white peaks of the Langtang range become visible. The trail climbs up the widening valley, passing temporary herder settlements and a Buddhist monastery before reaching Langtang village, which was impacted by the April 2015 earthquake. Overnight in Mundu.

Langtang to Kyangjin Gompa (3,870m/12,697ft): 4-5 hours

Kyanjin Gompa - After breakfast, the journey to Kyangjin Gompa, a principal monastery in the region, begins. The path passes water mills, prayer wheels, chortens, and sacred rock mounds with inscriptions. The largest mani wall in Nepal, made from stone with prayers inscribed, is also along the route. After the short trek, the afternoon is spent exploring the Buddhist shrine in Kyangjin Gompa and the surrounding areas, enjoying the stunning mountain views.

Acclimatization: explore Tserko Ri (5,000m/16,404ft) 7-8 hours

Kyanjin Gompa - The entire day is dedicated to exploring Tserko Ri, aiding acclimatization to the high altitude. The trek begins early, passing through yak pastures before ascending to Tserko Ri. The sunrise view from the top is breathtaking. Returning to Kyangjin Gompa by late afternoon, there is time to explore the beautiful monastery and enjoy views of the Himalayas, glaciers, birds, and yaks.

Kyangjin Gompa to Lama Hotel: 6-7 hours

Kyanjin Gompa - After breakfast, the trek retraces steps back to Lama Hotel. The majority of the trek is downhill, passing through forests and charming Tamang villages. Different views of the Himalayas, missed on the ascent, can be enjoyed. Overnight in Lama Hotel.

Lama Hotel to Thulo Syabru (2,230m/ 7,316 ft): 5-6 hours

Thulo Syabru - The trek begins with a climb to Rimche Village, followed by a descent to the Langtang Khola banks. The trail continues easily to Bamboo, then ascends to Landslide Lodge. From there, the trek continues to Thulo Syabru, following a trail past Pahare Hotel and a waterfall at 2210 m. Overnight in Thulo Syabru.

Thulo Syabru to Shin Gompa: 3-4 hours

Langtang National Park - Although today’s walk is short, it is crucial not to reach Gosaikunda today to better acclimatize to the high altitude. The trek passes a chorten and a checkpoint, then moves south past Garta Village and Phulung Monastery before reaching Shin Gompa for the night.

Shin Gompa to Gosaikunda (4,460m/14,632ft): 5-6 hours

Gosainkunda - The day offers fantastic panoramic views of the Himalayas, including the Annapurnas, Hiunchuli, Manaslu, Ganesh, and Langtang. The route follows a ridge, offering glimpses of the first holy lakes. The third lake, Gosaikunda (4380m), holds significant religious and cultural importance for Nepalese and is a sought-after pilgrimage site. Surrounded by mountains, it is accompanied by nine other lakes. During Janai Purnima in August, hundreds of Hindu pilgrims visit for a holy bath. A large rock in the lake’s center is believed to be the remains of a Shiva shrine. Overnight in Gosaikunda.

Gosaikunda to Ghopte (3,440m/11,286ft): 6-8 hours

Ghopte to Melamchigaon (2,560m/8,399ft): 6-7 hours

Melamchigaon to Tarkeghyang (2,590m/8,497ft): 5-6 hours

Tarkeghyang to Sermathang (2,610m/8,563ft): 3-5 hours

Trek to Melamchi Bazaar, drive to Kathmandu: 3-4 hours trek, 2 hours drive

Final departure

Kathmandu - The Nepal journey concludes today! A representative from Himalayan Sanctuary Adventure will transport the operator to the airport approximately 3 hours before the scheduled flight.

• 3 Star Category accommodation including daily breakfast in Kathmandu; full board (B/L/D) during the trek
• Airport and hotel transfers for pickups and drop offs
• All necessary permits and paperwork
• Access to a comprehensive medical kit
• Sightseeing activities including temple, monument visits, trekking, and national parks
• Traditional farewell dinners
• English-speaking, trained and experienced guide
• Transportation via local bus
• All Government taxes and service charges
• Porter service during the trek

• Nepalese visa fee
• International airfare to and from Kathmandu
• Excess baggage charges
• Lunch and evening meals in Kathmandu
• Extra night accommodation(s)
• Travel and rescue insurance
• Personal expenses (phone calls, laundry, bar bills, battery recharge, extra porters, bottle or boiled water, shower, etc.
• Tips for guides and porters
• The services which are not included in our ‘What is Included’ section

The Langtang, Gosaikunda, and Helambu Trek is among the most varied and easily reachable trekking routes in Nepal. The Langtang Region Trek is home to the Tamang people, whose culture, language, and attire closely resemble those of Tibetans. Meanwhile, the Helambu Trek is inhabited by the renowned Sherpa community.

Gosaikunda Lake is a significant highlight of this trek, revered as a sacred site within Langtang National Park. This Holy Lake is believed to have been formed by Lord Shiva. It is surrounded by other lakes and the Gosaikunda peak. The trek’s most challenging section is the Lauribina Pass, which stands at an elevation of 4,610 meters.

The 17-day journey starts in Kathmandu, featuring tours of the city’s UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Following this, the group travels to Syabrubesi, a Tamang village situated along the Bhote Koshi River, where the trek commences. The route leads to Kyanjin Gompa, followed by a climb to Tserko Ri the next day, offering spectacular views of the Langtang Lirung range, which rises to 7,200 meters (23,622 feet).

• Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu (1,300m/4,264ft)
• Upon our arrival in the Tribhuwan International Airport (TIA) in Kathmandu, we will be greeted by a representative from Himalayan Sanctuary Adventure Private Limited who will drop us off at our hotel.
• Day 02: Kathmandu: sightseeing and trek preparation
• Today after breakfast we start a guided tour to several of the most historical and spiritual attractions in Kathmandu. Some of these landmarks are considered World Heritage Sites including the historic Durbar Square, the sacred Hindu temple of Pashupatinath, the famous ‘Monkey Temple’ (Swayambhunath) and the Buddhist shrine (Bouddhanath) which is one of the largest stupas in the world. At noon, there will be a pre-trip discussion where we can meet our trek leader and other team members. The meeting will provide us an opportunity to ask any question we may have regarding our upcoming adventure. Overnight in Kathmandu.
• Day 03: Drive from Kathmandu to Syabrubesi (1,550m/5,100ft): 7-8 hours
• We leave Kathmandu in the morning for Syabrubesi, a village which is also the starting point for treks into the Langtang valley. Our journey will be on a winding road through frequent switchbacks. On a clear day we get to enjoy outstanding views of Manaslu, Annapurna and Ganesh Himal. Our trek for today ends with a descent into the small village of Syabrubesi. Overnight in Syabrubesi.
• Day 04: Trek from Syabrubesi to Lama Hotel (2,380m/7,830ft): 6 hours
• After breakfast, we begin our trek to Syabrubesi along the Langtang Khola. We ascend and descend simultaneously through oak and rhododendron forests. After crossing a bridge over the Langtang Khola (small river), we ascend on a steep trail which will lead us to the Lama Hotel. Overnight in Lama Hotel.
• Day 05: Trek to Mundu (3543m/11,621ft) via Langtang village: 6-7 hours
• We continue ascending from Lama Hotel and enjoy the mountain landscape with abundant waterfalls. As we reach the green meadows of Ghoda Tabela, we begin to see the white peaks of the Langtang range. Our trail continues to climb up the widening valley, passing a few temporary settlements used by herders. We pass a Buddhist monastery before reaching the Langtang village which was affected by the April 2015 earthquake. We continue on our trail to Mundu. Overnight in Mundu.
• Day 06: Mundu to Kyangjin Gompa (3,870m/12,697ft): 4-5 hours
• After breakfast, we will start our journey to Kyangjin Gompa, a principal monastery of the region. We pass by water mills, prayer wheels, chortens, with sacred mounds of rocks with inscriptions carved on them. We also pass by the largest mani wall in Nepal, made from stone with prayers written on them. After the short trek, we spend the rest of the afternoon exploring the Buddhist shrine in Kyangjin Gompa and surrounding areas with the amazing views of the mountains.
• Day 07: Acclimatization: explore Tserko Ri (5,000m/16,404ft) 7-8 hours
• We spend the whole day exploring Tserko Ri which will also help us acclimatize to the high altitude. We begin early in the morning. The trail passes through yak pastures before ascending to Tserko Ri. The sunrise view from the top of Tserko Ri is extraordinary. We get back to Kyangjin Gompa by late afternoon and explore the beautiful monastery while enjoying views of the Himalayas, glaciers, birds and yaks.
• Day 08: Kyangjin Gompa to Lama Hotel: 6-7 hours
• We begin our trek after breakfast and retrace our steps to Lama Hotel. Most of the trekking today will be downhill as we pass through forests and beautiful Tamang villages. We also get to enjoy different view of the Himalayas that we had missed climbing up. Overnight in Lama Hotel.
• Day 09: Lama Hotel to Thulo Syabru (2,230m/ 7,316 ft): 5-6 hours
• We begin our trek with a climb up to the Rimche Village. From here we descend to the banks of the Langtang Khola. We continue on an easy trail to Bamboo and begin ascending to Landslide Lodge. From here we continue our trek to Thulo Syabru. There are two trails as we cross another bridge. We follow the one that passes by Pahare hotel and a waterfall at 2210 m to reach Thulo Syabru. Overnight in Thulo Syabru.
• Day 10: Thulo Syabru to Shin Gompa: 3-4 hours
• Today will be a short walk but it is important to not reach Gosaikunda today because the steady gain in altitude will help us acclimatize better to the high altitude. After trekking for a while we pass by a chorten and a checkpoint. From the checkpoint, we move south and pass by Garta Village and Phulung Monastery before reaching Shin Gompa to spend the night.
• Day 11: Shin Gompa to Gosaikunda (4,460m/14,632ft): 5-6 hours
• Today we get to enjoy fantastic panoramic views of the Himalayas including the Annapurnas, Hiunchuli, Manaslu, Ganesh and Langtang. We follow a ridge for the most part of the day and catch a glimpse of the first of the holy lakes. The third lake, Gosaikunda (4380m), is of particular religious and cultural significance for the Nepalese and is one of Nepal’s most sought after pilgrimage sites. The lake is surrounded by mountains on almost all sides and has a great ensemble of nine other lakes to accompany it. Every year during Janai Purnima in August, hundreds of Hindu pilgrims visit the lake for a holy bath. The large rock at the center of the lake is said to be the remains of a Shiva shrine. Overnight in Gosaikunda.
• Day 12: Gosaikunda to Ghopte (3,440m/11,286ft): 6-8 hours
• We move around the lake’s shore before ascending towards the Laurebina Pass (4610m). The Helambu region begins at the Lauribina La (pass) and descends to the Melamchi valley. The trail is rough and crosses moraines, but is well marked with cairns. We pass through three more small lakes before reaching the pass. We climb a small hill and enjoy excellent views of the area. Our trail passes through Surya kunda before reaching Ghopte. Overnight in Ghopte.
• Day 13: Ghopte to Melamchigaon (2,560m/8,399ft): 6-7 hours
• We walk uphill and downhill on a trail that passes through dense forests. Walking on a trail through the forest will take us to Thare Pati Village. We climb a ridge above the village and continue our trek. The view from the ridge of the Nepalese hills and Soli Danda in particular is beautiful. We cross two suspension bridges before reaching Melamchigaon which is a beautiful village that houses a monastery. Overnight in Melamchigaon.
• Day 14: Melamchigaon to Tarkeghyang (2,590m/8,497ft): 5-6 hours
• We pass a stupa and cross a small stream below Tarkeghyang. Our trail passes through forests that lead up to Ama Yangri which is the highest point of our trek today located at 3,800m. There is a stupa and Buddhist prayer flags at the top of the hill. Furthermore, we get stunning views of Mt. Shishapangma and the Langtang ranges. The mountains are so close that we feel that we can almost touch them. As we descend we can often see yaks grazing in the bushes before entering a forest. We also walk on a trail made of broken stone before reaching Tarkeghyang which is a beautiful Sherpa village. Overnight in Tarkheghyang.
• Day 15: Tarkeghyang to Sermathang (2,610m/8,563ft): 3-5 hours
• We begin our trek after breakfast. The trail is easy and passes through lush forests. We also pass by beautiful villages, chortens, a monastery and a mani wall before reaching Sermathang. It’s a beautiful Sherpa Village with incredible views of Ganesh Himal, Jugal Himal and the Langtang ranges. On a clear day, we can even see Mt. Everest in the distance. Overnight in Sermanthang.
• Day 16: Trek to Melamchi Bazaar, drive to Kathmandu: 3-4 hours trek, 2 hours drive
• We trek through meadows, fields and beautiful villages to reach Melamchi Bazaar. From here we drive to Kathmandu and reminisce about our trip in the Langtang and Helambu regions. After reaching Kathmandu, we freshen up and take a rest. In the evening, there will be a farewell dinner hosted by Himlayan Glacier to celebrate the successful completion of our trip. Overnight in Kathmandu.
• Day 17: Departure Day
• Our journey in Nepal comes to an end today ! A Himalayan Sanctuary Adventure representative will drop you off at the International airport approximately 3 hours before our scheduled flight.

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