Langtang, Gosainkunda & Helambu Trek - 19 Days

Langtang, Gosainkunda & Helambu TrekThe Langtang valley is aptly called "the valley of glaciers". Here the mountain - view is spectacular. On either side of valley, mountains rise, soaring in to the sky. The valley offers pain forest, slow moving rivers and swift mountain streams, rugged rock and snow- capped peaks, grassy downs and meadows strewn with daisies and wild premolar. In the upper part of valley there are snow bridges spanning angry torrents, high passes enveloped in mist, tiny lake with icebergs floating on them and water of crystalline brightness. There are also high mountains of solid ice. Gosainkunda, regarded as sacred land in Hinduism, is dotted with lakes atop the mountain, offering a quiet respite. There are few visitors outside of those who come for the summer festival.

Helambu: People here call themselves Sherpas but their relationship with the Sherpa of Solu Khumbu is distant. The dialects spoken are also different. People here follow the Buddhist religion so you will find many old Buddhist monasteries in the villages. Tarkeghyang is another Sherpa town along the way, which bears its own story. The town name means temple of "100 horses" and was taken from the name of a temple established in 1727 by a Lama (Buddhist monk) who was called on by the king of Kathmandu (Kantipur) to stop an epidemic. As his reward the Lama asked for 100 horses, which he brought here. The local temple, rebuilt in 1969, follows the Bhutanese style.

Langtang trek is on the area of Tibetan culture and home of Yak and Helambu trek is on the area of Sherpa culture. It is great combination of mountain and culture different. The trek starts from Sybru Bensi and ends at Melamchi Pul. From Sybru Bensi, you will follow the Langtang River to the east until you get to Kyanching Gompa (3,049).From here we trek to Tserkuri (5184m) and have an excellent view of mountain. Then we trek back to Lama Hotel then ascend to Gosankund, a beautiful holy lake on an elevation of 4200m. After spending night here we ascend to Lauribina -La Pass and come to Tarkeghyang and follow helambu trail. Clients carry daypack only and walk at their own pace. Trekking hours will be 5-7 hours per day.

Itinerary:

Day 01 Arrival and transfer to hotel/welcome dinner (D)
Day 02 Day at leisure /Hotel (B)
Day 03 Drive to Syabru Bensi (1450m) (B, L, D)
Day 04 Trek to Lama Hotel (2480m) (B, L, D)
Day 05 Trek to Langtang (3541m) (B, L, D)
Day 06 Trek to Kyanjing Gompa (3900m) (B, L, D)
Day 07 Day trip to Tserkori (5184m) (B, L, D)
Day 08 Trek to Lama Hotel (2480m) (B, L, D)
Day 09 Trek to Big Sybru (2200m) (B, L, D)
Day 10 Trek to Sing Gompa (3584m) (B, L, D)
Day 11 Trek to Gosain Kunda (4381m) (B, L, D)
Day 12 Explore around higher lake (4381m) (B, L, D)
Day 13 Trek to Ghopte (3440) via 4600m passes (B, L, D)
Day 14 Trek to Melanche Ghyang (2550m) (B, L, D)
Day 15 Trek to Tarkeghyang (2550m) (B, L, D)
Day 16 Trek to Kakani (2000m) (B, L, D)
Day 17 Trek to Melamche Bazar (846m) & drive to KTM/Hotel (B, L)
Day 18 Day at Leisure/Farewell dinner /Hotel (B, D)
Day 19 Drive to Airport for return flight (B

Fact about this trip:
4 Nights hotel in KTM Manaslu Or Simmiler Vaishali Hotel (BB)
14 nights Teahouse trek

Highlights on this tour:
Monastery visit, Rhododendron forest (flower; March/April), Superb mountain views and glacier, Hiking to Tserko Ri 5033m, great Lauri Bin La Pass (5122m), picturesque Sherpa settlements, friendly people and many more?

Season:
March till May & September till December

Tour grade:
Moderate (B)

Group size
From single person

Trip Cost:
2-3 Pax: USD   1160 - per person
4-6 Pax: USD   1010 - per person
7 and above: USD 950 - per person
Single supplement USD 176

Included in the price:
Airport pickup and drop
Welcome/farewell dinner
Hotel accommodation
Transportation by bus
Teahouse accommodation
Conservation permits
Meals as mentioned
Insured-equipped guide
Insured- equipped porter

Not included:
Meals not mentioned
Drinks and bar bill tipping
Personal insurance
O ther things not mentioned

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