Langtang, Gosaikunda and Helambu Combined Trekking

01 / THE EXPERIENCE

Discover the journey

Langtang gosaikunda and helambu combined Trekking Langtang, Gosaikuna and Helambu combined trekking to meet the choice of those trekkers who looks for doing both treks in same visit. First attraction is Langtang valley : It begins in the lower Langtang Valley, trekking through its forests and among the villages and farmlands of its people, many of who are of Tibetan origin but now known as" Tamang". This area is rich of Tibetan culture, typical way of their living, and Buddhist Monastery, Chorten, Mani wall and prayer wheel. This was once an important trading route with Tibet, so that most of the villagers and peoples are involved in trade. Second attractin is Gosaikunda lake: It lies north of Kathmandu and is third most popular trek of Nepal. It combines the high mountain lakes at Gosainkund ( Frozen lakes) and spectacular valley of Langtang .Visit the beautiful Langtang National park and then trek to the end of the valley to view the wonderful mountains views. Following the Trisuli River north out of Kathmandu, we travel through Trisuli Bazaar and Dhunche which located on ridge of the mountain and you will have wonderful view of Langtang range, Ganesh himal and Dorje Lakpa. Crossing the Lauribenayak Pass (4610m./15213 ft.). There we are rewarded with the stunning views of the Manaslu, Ganesh Himal & even as far as the Annapurna massif. Third attraction is Helambu : It covers the various range of brilliant green valleys, foggy rhododendron forests, and distant horizons of snowy peaks and the vivid contrast of Hindu and Tibetan Buddhist cultures. The Helambu trek is the ideal short trek and this region remains relatively un-spoilt. Here you will experience the yolmo culture of high mountains villages, marvel at vistas of lonely high mountains and watch enchanted as the farmers toil in the fields using handmade tools and teams of water buffalo. Helambu valley trek noted for its scenic grandeur and pleasant climate. In Helambu, one can stay in highland monastery villages and small settlements in pristine forests. The Sherpa village's of Helambu focuses the charming cooperative of farmers and yak herders.Overall, This area offer crossing passes, Superb mountain view, beautiful Holy lake like Gosainkunda, picturesque Sherpa village, impressive display of wild flower, an abundance of wild life, historical melarepa cave, Monasteries and of course friendly local people and their culture..

02 / WHY GO

The memorable moments

Combination of Langtang, Gosaikunda and Helambu Trekking. Various types of flaura & fauna as rhododendron and rare animal as red panda in Langtang National park . Scenic drive between Kathmandu and Dhunche/Safrubensi. Visit Land of Tamang - Rasuwa and explore tibetan culture, Chhorten and monesteries while visit Langtang village and Kyanjing Gompa. Visit of the local Cheese Factory in Kyanjing Gompa. Stunning view of Langtang ranges and Tibetan himalayas from Kyanjing Ri. Gosaikunda Lake-One of the holiest lakes for both Hindus and Buddhists. Magnificent views of the mountains like Ganesh Himal, Langtang Lirung, Dorje Lakpa etc. Explore 108 lakes in the area. Observe culture, tradition, and lifestyle of Hyolmo people.

03 / YOUR ROUTE

Journey at a glance

Day 1: Kathmandu –Dhunche –Safru Bensi (1600m.5280ft.) 7 hours drive — We to Safru Bensi . We head north out of Kathmandu driving through scenic foothills and ridgeline vistas to Safru. Stay overnight there at lodge . Meals included : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Day 2: Safru Bensi- Lama Hotel (2470./8157 ft.) 5 hours walk — The trail ascend to Lama Hotel. En route you will see red pandas, monkey and bear if you are lucky. Stay there overnight at lodge. Meals included : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Day 3: Lama Hotel -Langtang Village (3430m./11319ft.) 6 hours walk — The trek continue to ascend gradually to Langtang village. As you continue climbing there are occasional glimpses of Langtang Lirung between the trees. As you reach Ghora Tabela, the trail emerges from the forest. While walking here, you can catch a glimpse of white monkeys and local birds. Once there was a Tibetan resettlement project, but now it is a Nepalese army post though it has no permanent inhabitants. The trail continues to climb gently and the valley widens, passing a few temporary settlements used by herders who bring their livestock to graze in the high pastures during the summer months. There is a monastery which we can visit shortly before arriving at the village of Langtang, the headquarters of the Langtang National Park. The houses of Langtang and its neighboring villages are of the flat-roofed Tibetan style, surrounded by stone walls enclosing fields of buckwheat, potatoes, wheat, turnips and barley. Stay there overnight at lodge. Meals included : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Day 4: Langtang Village -Kyanjing (3980m.13134ft.) 3 hours walk — Trek from Langtang Village to Kyangjin. The trail climbs gradually through small villages and yak pastures as the valley opens out further and the views become more extensive. After crossing several small streams and moraines, the trail reaches the settlement at Kyangjin. Here is a small monastery and a government-operated cheese factory. We should arrive at Kyangjin by lunch time allowing time to acclimatize and explore the area. It is a dramatic setting, with snow covered peaks surrounding us in all directions. At this point, you can enjoy the panoramic view of Dorje Lakpa (6990m.), Langtang Ri (6370m.), Langtang Lirung (7245m.) and so on. We stay there overnight at lodge. Meals included : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Day 5: Explore — We explore the side hikes today. You will have four major different choices to visit as: walk up the moraine to see the spectacular ice faces and tumbling glaciers of Langtang Lirung, ascend Kyangjin Ri [4350m], climb Tserku ri ( 5350m.) or walk to Langsisa Kharka. We recommend you to climb ascend Kyangjin Ri for good view and easy ascend though we will take you any of those places as your interest after we brief you about them. We will stay at same lodge after we come back from you day trip. Meals included : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Day 6: Kyanjing Gompa - Lama Hotel (2470m./8151 ft.) 6 hours walk — We walk down to Lama Hotel . From Kyangjin you retrace your route, following the Langtang Khola to Langtang village and on to Ghora Tabela. After lunch you continue descent to Lama Hotel. Stay there overnight at lodge. Meals included : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Day 7: Lama Hotel –Thulo Sabru (2400m.7920ft.) 5 hours walk — Trek to Thulo Syabru. The trail descend to Pairo then gradually ascend to Thulo Sabru village. The main inhabitants belong to Tamang community and they have adopted Tibetan lifestyle. Stay there overnight at lodge. Meals included : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Day 8: Thulo Sabru-Lauribinayak (3850m./12705 ft.) 5 hours walk — We climb to Laurinayak today. It is beautiful walk through oak trees and better view of mountains. We walk shorter today to make sure for our climb to Gosainkunda for altitude mountains sickness and good mountains view with sunrise from Lauribinayak. You will see Langtang Lirung, Ganesh himal, Paldor peak, Dhoreje Lakpa, Manaslu, Annapurna range in distance and panoramic picturesque of whole area in early morning. Stay there overnight at lodge. Meals included : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Day 9: Lauribinayak- Gosaikunda (4460m./14718 ft.) 4 hours walk — We ascend steep to Lauribinayak pass and gradual walk to Gosainkunda. We would see a dozen of lakes there. Among them the main lakes are Sarawoti kunda, Bhairav kunda and Gosainda. According to the legend, the Gosainkunda was created by hindu god Shiva when he pierced glacier with his trident to obtain water to quench his thirst after having swallowed poison. So, the Gosainkunda is believed as holy lake and every year during July there will be Gosainkunda festival. Stay there overnight at lodge. Meals included : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Day 10: Explore around Gosaikunda — Whole day explore around lakes. Meals included : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Day 11: Gosaikunda- Lauribina la pass-Fedi-Ghopte(3600m.11880ft.) 5 hours walk — Early morning, we start to climb up to Laurinbina la pass (4609m.) and heading down to Ghopte. Stay overnight at lodge. Meals included : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Day 12: Ghopte-Tharepati-Melamchigyang-Tarkegyang (2620m./8646 ft.) 6 hours walk — At beginning of walk, it is zig zag trail to Tharepati then turning east, the trails rapidly descend down a ravine through small Sherpa village of Malemchigaon with nice lodges and fine old and artistic Gompas. The trail again descends leaving the village and crossing Malemchi Khola by a bridge and making the long climb up the other side of the valley to Tarke Gyang, which is the largest village in Helambu. Stay there overnight at lodge. Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Day 13: Tarkegyang-Thimpu-Kathmandu ( 1400m./4620m.) 6 hours drive — Trek down Thimpu then continue drive to Kathmandu by overland. Transfer to your hotel. Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch Trek Ends

YOUR DAY-BY-DAY ROUTE

Day-by-day itinerary

Day 1Kathmandu –Dhunche –Safru Bensi (1600m.5280ft.) 7 hours drive — We to Safru Bensi . We head north out of Kathmandu driving through scenic foothills and ridgeline vistas to Safru. Stay overnight there at lodge .+