Langtang, Gosainkunda, and Helambu Trek is an admired trekking destination in Langtang trekking region of Nepal. With more than thousands of plants as well as more than 150 species of birds as well as other mammals found on the route are attracting the trekkers day by day. The trekking route offers various heart-throttling scenarios of mountains such as Langtang Lirung (7,200m) Ganesh Himal (7,600m) and Langtang -II (7,227m) etc. The least trekked routes in Langtang region are easily accessible from Kathmandu as well as cost friendly too. SyabruBesi is the beginning point of our thrill full trek whereas we will be observing the virgin as well as fabulous landscapes including the natural as well as cultural diversities. The magnificent trail, landscapes included with the marvelous rhododendron as well as bamboo forests accompanied by the natural majestic waterfalls will never let you get the feeling of exhaustion. If you remain lucky enough then you may witness the rare as well as shy red panda which is found within this trekking region as well as this area also can be termed as a protected area for red pandas too. We will be reaching the maximum altitude up to 5000 meters trekking in this route. The best season for trekking in this route is from the mid of September to the mid of December as well as from March to May. We have designed the itinerary in the most convenient as well as cost friendly way which presented in detail.
If you have sufficient time then Langtang region trek may be the alternative for you.Trekking in Langtang region lets you catch spectacular natural scenery and takes you through local ethnic villages, lush forests, and stunning landscapes. Bill Tilman, a famous British mountain explorer was not wrong when he described the region as the most beautiful valley in the world. This less trodden region is considered one of Nepal’s best kept secrets by trekkers.
We will be driving on our first day from Syabrubensi after 8 hours which is the starting point of our trekking situated at an altitude of 1440 meters. We will be staying overnight at a guest house in Syabrubeni.
Walking through suspension bridges and along the waterfalls will be an adventurous trekking today. Passing along the oak, rhododendron and bamboo forests will steal your heart. You may also witness different wild lives during your first day which includes of yellow-throated martens, wild boars, langur monkeys, red pandas and Himalayan black bears. Our overnight stay will be at Lama Hotel in 2470 meters of altitude.
After the hike of 5 to 6 hours from Lama Hotel; the final destination for us today will be Langtang standing at an altitude of 3430 meters. We will move through few descends towards steep forest slope to the Langtang River crossing bridges and crossing streams as well as water driven mills and prayer wheels. We will be reaching a large settlement at Langtang at an altitude of 3430 meters where we will have our overnight stay.
We will pass through mini villages; stone built houses as well as climb
to a Chorten and pass a huge Mani along a gentle path of a hill. We will
be walking slowly for about 4 to 5 hours to reach Kyanjin Gompa at an
altitude of 3870 meters for overnight stay too.
We will be staying at Kyanjin Gompa to adjust our body with the altitude as well as will be sightseeing at different places like Kyanjin Ri (4800 m) and Tserko Ri (5000 m). We will be observing the spelendid views of the langtang Lirung, Langtang range, Kinshung, Yansa Tsenji and the foot of the huge lirung Glacier. We will be back at the evening to the guest house for overnight stay.
We will be returning back to Lama Hotel descending through the fantastic scenarios slowly and will reach Lama Hotel at 5 to 6 hours to stay overnight at 2470 meters of height.
On this particular day; we will again be descending through the river bank as well as crossing the river through suspension bridges. We will be enjoying fantastic views of Langtang Himal and we will pass through pine and Junieerps forests. We will stay overnight at a guest house in Thulo Syabru at an altitude of 2230 meters after walking for 5 to 6 hours.
We will take a broad trail climbing to Dimsa villgage through rhododendron, hemlock and oak forest to reach Sing Gompa. We will be observing the splendid views of Langtang Himalaya range and will be staying overnight at an altitude of 3330 meters at Sing Gompa after walking for 3 to 5 hours.
The ascending trail covered with rhododendron from the tip of the forest to the bottom. The route in-between Sin Gompa and Laurebinayak is a sanctuary for the red panda, an endangered species. You will return to the ridge path and climb a wider route through alpine forest to arrive at Gosainkunda. We will explore around the magnificent Lakes and overnight stay in Gosainkunda at an altitude of 4,460m. On this day; we will walk for about 5 to 6 hours.
We will trek from the magnificent as well as the centre of religion for Hindu; Gosainkunda to Ghopte walking for 6 to 8 hours with the challenging route today. We will pass through rough rocks and climb through moraines as well as pass through three small lakes. We will climb through a rocky hill with pine, rhododendron trees and will stay overnight at Ghopte.
On this day; we will be descending through the forested area and climb through a dry river bed to arrive at Kharka which is surrounded by rhododendron forest. We will cross Thare Pati village and enter a forested area descending to Melamchigaon from Melamchi River at an altitude of 2560 meters where we will have our overnight stay too after a walk of 6 to 7 hours.
You will enter Helambu region today which is rich grandeur of culture after walking up to Tarke Gyang at an altitude of 2590 meters after walking for around 5 to 7 hours. Helambu is rich in Sherpa culture where you can find different traditional villages and monasteries. We will stay overnight at a teahouse in Tarke Gyang.
We will trek from Tarke Gyang to Sermathang walking for 3 to 5 hours; you will cross small forest with the view of beautiful village of Helembu region. The trail makes a sweep around the wide valley end between Parachin and the pretty Sharpa village of Gangyul. The people of this village practice Drukpa Kagyu Buddhism, the same as the national religion of Bhutan. We will stay overnight in Sermathang at an altitude of 2610 meters.
Today is the last day of our trek where we will have a short trek of 3 to four hours to reach Melamchi Bazaar where we will catch a bus to Kathmandu. We will be organizing a farewell dinner for you on this particular day and will stay overnight in Kathmandu.