Langtang Gosainkunda Helambu Trek

Get ready for a long but beautiful drive today. Over the 7-8-hour journey, we will wind through traditional villages, up hills, over rivers, and alongside some of the world’s most outstanding mountains, including Manaslu, Annapurna, and Ganesh Himal. The day will end with a descent into Syarumbesi and the chance to rest for the night and prepare for our next trek.

Today we begin our trek! It begins along the Langtang Khola. We then have many ups and downs as we trek over hills and through oak and rhododendron forests. Then, once we have crossed The Langtang Khola, we have one final steep trail to ascend before reaching the Lama Hotel to rest for the night.

From the Lama Hotel, it’s more uphill climbing as we ascend to Ghoda Tabela. As we reach higher and higher, we are surrounded by mountain peaks and pass multiple waterfalls. Ghoda Tabela then welcomes us with lush green meadows and our first peek at the Langtang Range. After we continue up the valley to a Buddhist monastery – the first spiritual insight on our journey, before our final stop in Langtang Village.

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Today we head to Kyanjing Gompa, a renowned monastery in the region. The path becomes more sacred as we make our way towards this place of pilgrimage – with prayer wheels and sacred carved rocks marking our route to the giant Mani Wall in Nepal, built of prayer-inscribed stones. After our short trek, which also takes in water mills and chrotens, we can spend the rest of the day exploring this sacred spot amidst the mountains.

Today is time for a well-deserved break – as we take a day to acclimate to the new altitude. We can enjoy our acclimatization day by taking a day trip to Tserko Ri. Setting off nice and early, we trail through yak pastures to reach the top of Tserko Ri at sunrise and marvel at a spectacular morning view. We then descend back to the Monastery, where you can rest and soak in the Buddhist culture.

It’s time to say goodbye to the Monastery and strap our hiking boots back on as we return to The Lama Hotel. This involves going downhill through forests of flora and fauna and passing through The Tamang Village – a chance to experience a new culture within the region. On the way, you can even see Annapurna. After taking in the new landscape, we can rest at the Lama Hotel for the night.

Today begins with an uphill climb to the Rimche Village. A downhill walk follows this to the Langtang Khola, where we can relax as the trail becomes more accessible for the day. We then trek through bamboo woods, across bridges, and by waterfalls, before reaching Big Sybru.

Today is a nice short walk of 3 – 4 hours as we purposefully place ourselves to gradually acclimate to the high altitude we are reaching. With this in mind, we steadily gain height today, passing a Chorten and reaching a checkpoint. From here, we will head south past Garda Village and the beautiful Phulung Monastery before settling in Sing Gompa for the evening.

Today is a real treat. We get to explore some of the most beautiful lakes in the World. The day begins as we follow a ridge to enjoy panoramic views of Hiunchuli, Manaslu, Ganesh, and Langtang. We then reach Gosaikunda, the third and most holy of all the lakes is one of Nepal’s most sought pilgrimage sights. Surrounded by mountains and eight other lakes, it’s a spectacle. In August every year, during Janai Purnima, hundreds of Hindus visit here to worship the large rock that rests in the centre of the lake and is said to be the remains of Lord Shiva.

Today we will have a rest day as we acclimatize, and there is no better place to do this than at Gosaikunda Lake, one of the most spectacular lakes in Nepal. Four thousand nine hundred nineteen meters high, it offers breathtaking views that complement its sparkling waters.

Renergised from our rest, we begin with an ascent to the Laurebina Pass.
Prepare for a tough day as we follow a rough trail and cross moraines. There is much to delight in throughout the day, though, as we also pass by several small lakes and enjoy excellent views. Our trail then passes through Surya Kunda before we reach our resting spot of Ghopte for the night.

A varied hike today as we go up and downhill, making our way through dense forest to reach There Pati Village. We then climb a ridge above the village and take in the view of the hills and Soli Sanda that surround us. We then have two more suspension bridges to cross before we reach Melanche Ghyang and rest for the night.

We begin today by passing through forests leading us to Ama Yangri, where we can find a stupa resting on a hill, crisscrossed with multi-coloured prayer flags and complete with views of Mount Shishapangma and the Langtang Ranges. Our descent takes us past yak grazing grounds to a broken stone trail leading to the Sherpa village of Tarkeghyang.

Today is a more leisurely trek as we slowly readjust to the altitude. Although we descend to Kakani, the journey is not steep, and we pass many villages, including  Setighyang, Ghangyul, Chimighyang, and Shermathang.

Today is the final day of our trek! One last push before we can rest. We will trek today through meadows, fields, and beautiful villages on our way to Melamchi Bazar. On arrival, we can relax and reflect on our achievements!.

Is it time to begin our journey back to Kathmandu and take two short flights – from Jhuphal to Nepalgunj, then to Kathmandu? Rest at the hotel or continue the excitement by exploring the Capital before our farewell dinner.