Trip Duration
14 Days
Group Sizes
1 - 16 People
Difficulty
Easy
Max. Altitude
4380m
Activities
Meals
Accommodation
The Langtang Gosaikunda Helambu trek is basically a loop hike that encompasses the Langtang Valley, Gosainkunda, and Helambu region. The Holy Lake Gosainkunda, Langtang Valley, the wildlife and vegetation of Langtang National Park, and Helambu Valley, are the biggest attractions for hikers.
This combination of Gosainkunda, Helambu, and Langtang gives you a view of forests, fast and tardy rivers, snow-capped slopes, meadows, and pastures dotted with daisies. Tons of Hindu pilgrims travel here to honor Lord Shiva and Goddess Gauri, particularly in the early fall.
Thus, if you are traveling during the autumn season, you might encounter Hindu pilgrims on the way. The trek is not too strenuous, but there is a serious risk of altitude sickness at this height. The scenes along the path are stunning, particularly from Laure Binayak. Helambu, a typical Nepalese highland near the capital of Nepal, is mostly inhabited by the famous Sherpa people, with a small Tamang population in the lower regions.
These three areas are connected by a hiking path that anybody can take advantage of to explore and learn more about this beautiful location rich in both cultural and natural aspects. Along with the breathtaking view of the terrain, the Rhododendron Forest offers beautiful splendor along the walk.
Higher up the trek you will find hanging bridges over raging streams, mist-wreathed high passes, a little lake with icebergs drifting on it, and crystal-clear water. The route is diverse; you will visit Chorten (small Buddhist temples), Mani walls (long pieces of stones with sacred writings), in addition to Gompas (Buddhist monasteries).
The majority of the ethnic populations are Buddhists. You may witness their fantastic event, Loshar, if you are visiting the region during the winter season. There are several highlights in the Helambu area and Langtang Gosanikunda. This hike winds up and down over rocky and steep trails, passing through picturesque valleys rich with a wide range of flora and animals.
Trekkers must possess excellent physical endurance (above-average) and mental strength as well as the capacity to walk across tough terrain for five to six hours at a time.
The first day of this trip starts as you arrive at the international airport in Kathmandu. One of the best things about this flight is that you will get to see some peaks in the distance as you arrive in Kathmandu. After you land at the airport, you will have to work out your tourist visa on arrival.
This visa-on-arrival system makes it easier for tourists to get their visa to travel and explore Nepal. You will need a passport valid for at least 6 months, 2 passport-size photos, a bank receipt of your visa fee payment, return tickets, and proof of accommodation, as per the new laws of Nepal, to get your tourist visa.
Alternatively, you can also apply for your visa online. After you have filled out and submitted the form, you will be given a bar code which should be printed and presented at the airport. This can be beneficial during peak travel season as you can skip the line if you have already filled out the form.
After you have sorted out your visa requirements, you will find our representative waiting for you at the airport lobby. He will welcome you and escort you to your accommodation. After you have checked in, we will arrange a short meet-up session with the guide and porters who will be assisting you throughout the trek.
Lastly, we will take you to have a welcome dinner at a nice restaurant in Kathmandu. Normally, we do not serve dinner or lunch during your stay in cities, but we will make an exception for your first day.
The journey to Syabrubesi, the beginning location of the trip, will commence early in the morning with a picturesque drive from Kathmandu. The route ascends and descends to the base of the Langtang Valley from the Kathmandu Valley. Excellent vistas of the Himalayan range, which includes Annapurna, Manaslu, and Ganesh Himal, will be available to you along the journey.
Trisuli Bazaar, one of the busiest marketplaces, is located en route to Syabrubesi. You will reach the picturesque village of Dhunche after a while. You may travel to Syabrubesi village in one to two hours from here. We descend into the little settlement of Syabrubesi to conclude our journey for today.
The hike begins today and takes you to the Lama Hotel. Situated on the Langtang Valley hiking path, it is a well-liked trekking destination. The Bhote Khosi River is reached via a gentle descent down the path.
Along the Langtang River, you will go across rocky, and tough routes till you arrive at Bamboo. Next, you’ll hike in the direction of Rimche, and eventually arrive at the Lama Hotel. Along this path, you will take in the scenes of open grasslands, diverse terrain, and the peacefulness of the wilderness.
You will get a peek at the amazing local plants and creatures while hiking around the grounds of Langtang National Park. As we reach the Lama Hotel the sounds of the distant river will put us to sleep after dinner.
The name Lama Hotel implies that there is only one hotel, but that is definitely not the case here. There are a bunch of hotels in the area, Lama hotel is the most prominent one, offering greater services than the rest of the accommodations, that is why the place is named Lama Hotel.
You arrive at the lovely location at Ghora Tabela for our quick lunch stop after a two to three-hour hike from Lama Hotel. Ghora Tabela is surrounded by a pine and rhododendron forest; from this point on, you may also sense the slight effects of elevation.
Following a delightful brief stop, the journey heads towards Langtang Valley and its lovely village. After crossing a small creek and putting the tree line behind, we will trek for sixty minutes in the comfortable shadow of the highland forest.
After an hour of gently inclining upward walk, the track gradually winds its way over a few little ups and downs until it reaches the settlement of Langtang village. After being refreshed, you will have time to explore the villages since we will likely get to Langtang in the late afternoon.
You will travel through small Tamang towns as you make your journey from the picturesque village of Langtang to Kyanjin Gompa today. Along the way, you’ll see several Chortens, and Mani walls with Buddhist calligraphy.
The trail’s captivating beauty makes sure that you are inspired and motivated to go one more step. You arrive at Kyanjin Gompa after a continuous trek along the woodland route in the Langtang Himal foothills.
You will be rewarded with wide scenes of the Langtang Himalayan range’s tall white peaks at the conclusion of today’s trip. One of the best spots to observe Mt. Langtang Lirung is from the summit of the slope, where the Kyanjin Gompa is situated.
Upon seeing Kyanjin Gompa, which offers an unforgettable scene of the valley encircled by towering peaks, you will hike down to the Lama Hotel. Today, you will follow the Langtang Khola River back into Langtang Village, retracing your steps from Kyangjin.
Once you arrive at Ghora Tabela, you will take a quick break for lunch and start your steep downhill walk through the woods to your overnight tea house at the Lama Hotel. The picturesque Langtang River and incredible scenes of the Himalayas will be your companions during today’s journey.
We will travel uphill to the Rimche Village to start our adventure. We then drop to the Langtang Khola’s riverbank. We will then follow a simple track to Bamboo and start our ascent. We resume our journey to Thulo Syabru from this point on. We pass another extension bridge and then there are two pathways. To go to Thulo Syabru, we take the route that goes via a waterfall at 2210 meters.
One more ascent via farms and terraced fields will bring you to the little village of Thulo Syabru. You may spend the remaining time exploring a neighboring monastery and the village itself.
Though it would just be a short trek, it is crucial that we avoid going to Gosaikunda today as the gradual elevation rise will aid in our better acclimatization to the high altitude. We cross a checkpoint and a chorten after a time of walking. We head south towards the checkpoint, passing Phulung Monastery and Garta Village before arriving at Sing Gompa.
On the extreme west side, you will be treated to a wonderful vista of the Manaslu, Annapurna, and Langtang range. Since Tamang people live in the surrounding villages, the trail has its own unique culture and way of life.
You will be able to take in the beautiful scenes of Dhunche town below as you go. You will arrive in Sing Gompa, where you will see a few cheese manufacturers, after walking along an easy, lovely trail.
Today, you will go walking towards the cleanest holy lake, Gosaikunda. Your hike will start with a gradual ascent to Lauribinayak. The Himalayan range may be seen with magnificent scenes from the summit of Lauribinayak.
There are a few cabins in the high grassland of Laurebinayak as we stick to the rough route and make a long hike. This is where you will first see Gosaikunda Lake when you cross the little slope.
Though Bhiaravkunda, Gosaikunda, and Saraswatikunda are the three main lakes, there are roughly a dozen more in the Gosaikunda region.
Today, you will retrace your route over the steep Surya Kunda pass and go up the north side of the lake into Ghopte. One of the highest passes on the route, the Surya Kunda Pass, will be crossed before you descend to Ghopte. Entering the Helambu area, you’ll travel by a few smaller lakes and resorts along the route. You will drop sharply to Phedi while taking in the gorgeous landscape of Manaslu and other ranges of mountains.
The route is steep and twisted with stones, making the terrain rather dangerous. The walk also features luscious, colorful meadows. The route opens up to the large valley as it passes past the thick forest.
You will journey through the woodlands of rhododendrons, juniper, and pine in a remote, deserted part of the Langtang Valley before reaching the beautiful highland landscape of Thadepati. Here you will traverse a portion of the Helambu Circuit path, which you can do fully if you are able to spend a couple more days. After leaving Thadepati, the route gradually descends via a jungle on the western slope of the mountain.
After some traveling, you’ll come to a large meadow with a wrecked shepherd’s cabin. From the path, one can view the peaks of Dorje Lakpa and Gangchempo. The hill then gets steeper as it travels through a forest to reach Mangengoth. After a little walk, you will pass Kyuola Bhanjyang and drop to the village of Kutumsang.
You will descend into Gul Bhanjyang after a brief ascent from Kutumsang. After that, you’ll climb to the wide, dry road that leads to Thorong Danda and then follow a steep, rocky track that leads to Chipling settlement. You will next slowly descend to Pati Bhanjyang, a village midway between Chipling and Chisapani. From there, it will take around thirty minutes to go to Chisapani, which is well-known for its stunning views of many mountains.
You have to trek for four hours from Chisapani to Sundarijal. The path is pleasant and scenic, and it’s usually flat or descending. Mulkharka may be reached by foot via Shivapuri National Park, Borlang Bhanjyang, and wooded areas. After going through verdant woodlands and little valleys, you will drop even farther to reach Sundarijal past a few reservoirs of water and huge water pipes.
This is the finish of the Langtang – Gosaikunda- Helambu Trek. It will be an hour’s trip back to Kathmandu.
Traveling the Langtang – Gosaikunda- Helambu Trek is best done in the months of March to April and October to November. There are two seasons throughout these months: spring and autumn. This is the best time of year for trekking because there won’t be any mud, and the paths will be relatively safe.
The temperature will be mild and the atmospheric conditions will be less turbulent. In addition, you’ll be treated to spectacular, unobstructed scenes with unclouded blue sky throughout specific months. The hiking routes will be crowded with hikers at these times, though, as these are the most popular times for trekking. We advise making reservations in advance.
The gaining of elevation on the Langtang – Gosaikunda- Helambu Trek makes it quite difficult. There are several steep and lengthy ascents along the route, and the first three consecutive days of the trek include an ascent of over 2,000 meters. The trail winds through picturesque woodlands and steadily climbs till day 4.
Day 5 will see you starting at 3,870 meters, which could prove to be difficult for inexperienced climbers. On day six, if you are adequately prepared and in good physical condition, you may trek to Kyanjin Ri early in the morning.
On the Langtang – Gosaikunda- Helambu Trek, lodging is provided by guesthouses, often referred to as tea houses. Usually in little communities that have sprouted up to accommodate hikers, but sometimes in bigger villages with a combination of local residences and guesthouses, they are frequently seen along the walk.
On the Langtang – Gosaikunda- Helambu Trek, lodging is typically provided at a very modest grade in older tea houses with common restrooms. The only instance of this is at lower-elevation settlements close to the start/end, including Thulo Syabru and Kutumsang, where accommodations are more contemporary and provide rooms with attached bathrooms.
Every guesthouse has food, thus, it is assumed that you would have breakfast and supper there as well; otherwise, the cost of the accommodation will be significantly more. The Langtang – Gosaikunda – Helambu Trek does not have any bakeries or cafes, in contrast to the EBC Trek.
There’s a menu at every tea house, and for breakfast, lunch, and supper it’s very much the same. As you ascend higher, prices usually go up because more food and fuel must be carried, usually by pack mules or porters, adding to the expense.
Hot chocolate, instant coffee, and different kinds of tea are some of the many hot beverages available. Single cups or small, medium, or large thermoses—referred to as “pots”—can be ordered. There are also pots or cups of hot water readily available.
On the Langtang – Gosaikunda- Helambu Trek trip, Nepal Telecom SIM cards function the best, albeit, for the majority of the trek, phone reception and data connectivity are unavailable.
Additionally, there is very little WiFi, usually just in regions like Kutumsang and Thulo Syabru at lower elevations. There are other places you might be able to get online, including Gosainkunda itself. However, it really depends on the weather, and frequently, the WiFi is down. Generally, connecting to WiFi costs about Nrs 300.
The majority of guesthouses are solar-powered. Some places don’t allow you to charge your gadgets at all, but in most cases, you may use the dining room’s outlets to charge for between Nrs 300 and 400 per hour.
To travel this trek you will have to have a Langtang National Park permit, a Shivapuri-Nagarjun National Park permit (if you prefer to start the trek at Sundarijal), and a TIMS card. Your trekking package cost will cover the expense of these permits.
As much as we would like to, we just can not cover every expense during this trek. Your extra expenses include travel insurance, visa fees, medical insurance, extra accommodations, emergency rescue services, tips for the porters and guide, etc.
No, the Langtang – Gosaikunda- Helambu Trek is not a beginner-friendly trek. This trek requires at least some prior experience of trekking.
We have to trek for 11 days straight. The daily trekking hours range from 4 hours to 6 hours.
If you need to be rescued at any point during the trek, our guide will contact the emergency rescue team. You will be evacuated via helicopter ride to the nearest hospital.
All of the money you require must be brought from Kathmandu. The trekking route does not have any ATMs. Having a combination of big and small banknotes is an excellent idea because most guesthouses have no spare change.
Yes, traveling to any place higher than 4000 meters in elevation can get you altitude sick.
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