Langtang Gosaikunda Helambu Trek - 17 days

Upon your arrival in Kathmandu, we receive you and transfer to the hotel. If it's early, a short briefing will be given to you about the upcoming schedule. Overnight at the hotel. 

After breakfast at the hotel, set out for the Kathmandu sightseeing tour, which includes Pashupatinath temple, Boudhanath Stupa, and Swayambhunath Stupa. 

Pashupatinath temple is one of the holiest shrines for Hindu devotees with a great religious significance. The main shrine is in a pagoda-style temple with intricate woodcarvings and two-tiered golden roofs. It has a crematory zone beside the Holy Bagmati River. 

Boudhanath Stupa is a massive mandala (a geometric design representing the universe) with a dome-shaped structure at its center. It's a sacred pilgrimage center for all the Buddhist devotees around the globe. The eyes of Buddha on the Stupa represent the eyes of wisdom. 

The Swayambhunath stupa is a large, ancient dome-shaped structure with a spire on top, painted with the all-seeing eyes of the Buddha on each side. Due to the huge number of monkeys around, it is also known as the Monkey Temple. 

After exploring these UNESCO-listed World Heritage Sites, you drive back to the hotel and prepare for the trekking. If you still need to buy some gear, it's a good time. Overnight at the hotel. 

Kathmandu to Syabrubesi drive is a scenic highway ride, exploring the beautiful hilly gorges, Himalayan views, and the scattered communities around the hillsides of the countryside.  You can stop in a couple of places for refreshments and meals. After about 8 hours drive, arrive at Syabrubesi. Overnight at the hotel. 

The trek starts after having breakfast at Syabrubesi. You walk further following the trail along the Langtang River. The enchanting sceneries of the countryside continue and you pass through small villages, terraced fields, and dense forests. Reaching Lama Hotel, take a rest and spend overnight. Overnight at the guesthouse. 

The trek continues from the tiny but picturesque settlement of Lama Hote after having breakfast. The trek continues passing through rhododendron and bamboo forests. The trail is a gradual uphill and the sound of the River continually accompanies you. At the same time, the majestic views of the Langtang range make you enchanting. You reach Langtang village, which is a remarkable Tamang ethnic village. Overnight at the lodge/hotel. 

Crossing several wooden bridges, the trek continues from the Langtang village. The majestic Himalayan views shine continuously and the entire surroundings become much more spectacular. You reach the epicenter of the delightful Himalayan settlement of Kyanjin Gompa, which is a Tibetan-influenced village with a monastery and stunning mountain views. You can explore the surroundings of the village and the monastery. Overnight at the hotel/lodge. 

The beautiful day begins in the Langtang region overlooking the breathtaking peak of Langtang Lirung. There are a couple of hiking destinations- if you love a short one, you can hike towards the Langtang Ri, and if you love a longer one, you can enjoy the Tserko Ri hiking. The hike should be done with a packed lunch as it will be a long hike towards 5000 meters. Then back to the Kyanjin village and take a rest. Overnight at the hotel/lodge. 

It's time to hike downwards from Kyanjin. Having breakfast, retrace through the same route back to the Langtang village and continue through the rhododendron woods. It's good to stay at the Lama Hotel, which will be suitable for the next day. Overnight at the hotel. 

Beginning the trek from Lama Hotel, head towards the Gosaikunda route. First, walk through the dense forest, cross some suspension bridges, and reach Thulo Syabru village. The incredible views of the Langtang range and Ganesh Himal range look awesome. Overnight at the hotel/lodge. 

First, you hike down from Thulo Syabru and gradually ascend to Chandanbari. On the way, you explore Phulung Gompa. The beautiful Langtang Himalayan range entices you during the trek. You can visit the cheese factory in Sing Gompa. Overnight at the lodge/hotel. 

Beginning the trek from Shin Gompa (aka Chandanbari), head ahead via Cholangpati. The route is mostly uphill and you gain the altitude rapidly. The holy Lake of Gosainkunda welcomes you. It remains frozen for a few months in the mid-winter. Mt. Langtang, Ganesh Himal, Surya Peak, and the surrounding Himalayan look brilliant. The Gosaikunda Lake is neighbored by Surya Kunda and Bhairav Kunda. Overnight at the hotel/lodge.

The trek is quite challenging on this day, especially in the high altitude and thin air region matters. Having breakfast, commence the excursion and reach the zenith. The mind-blowing view of the Langtang region Himalayan peaks makes you spellbound. Then, start the descending route and it will be again challenging to descend as it puts a lot of pressure on your knees.  Ghopte is a tiny but wonderful village with beautiful people. The exhausting trip for today concludes here. Overnight at the hotel/lodge. 

After breakfast, start the trek downhill and uphill route, which takes you to the Thadepati Pass (3690 meters). We proceed towards Melamchi Gaon, which has a wide Greenland and picturesque sceneries. Overnight at the hotel/lodge. 

Early in the morning, explore the village and start the trek in the Helambu valley. Helambu valley is regarded as a sacred valley as Guru Rinpoche (Padmasambhava) meditated in this valley. There are several Gompas and chhortens, which typically picture this unique valley. Reaching Tarke Ghyang, take a break. Overnight at the hotel. 

The trek starts after breakfast, passing Seti Ghyang and Ghyangul. On the way, you will see Mani Walls and the entire route looks enchanting. We reach Sermathang, a typical village in Helambu as our final destination of the trek. Overnight at the hotel. 

Good morning Helambu Valley. Having breakfast, we leave the hotel and take a bus/jeep ride that takes us to Kathmandu. A remarkable excursion on Langtang Gosaikunda, and Helambu ends here. Overnight at the hotel. 

Our representative drops you at the airport for your departure as per your schedule.