Langtang Helambu Trek

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Langtang Gosaikunda Helambu Trek starts with a day bus or jeep ride to Syabrubesi, the journey begins entering to the attractive Langtang Valley; famous for the region’s beautiful destination aptly entitled the Valley of Glacier. Here the mountain valley is brilliant. On either side of the valley, mountains rise, towering high into the sky. The valley offers pine forest, slow-moving rivers and swift mountain streams, rugged rock, and snow-capped peaks, grassy downs, and meadows strewn with daisies and wild Primus. In the upper part of the valley, there are snow bridges spanning angry torrents, high passes enveloped in mist, tiny lakes with icebergs floating on them, and water of crystalline brightness. There are also high mountains of slide ice. You have a stunning view of Langtang Lirung, Langshisha Ri, Yala Peak, Gangchempo, Ganja-La range, Dorje Lakpa many other white peaks from Tesrko Ri which is one of the best demanding day excursions from Kyanjin Gompa.

Gosainkunda believed to be sacred land in Hinduism, is spotted with lakes atop the mountain, offering a quiet respite. There are few visitors outside of those who come for the summer festival. During the Janai Purnima (secret-thread festival) in August full moon day every year, Thousands of Hindu pilgrims come here for worship and holy baths. Many Shamans from around the world visit the site on this specific day and the Shamans show their performance on the full moon day. There is a black rock in the center of the lake said to be the head of the lord Shiva. Legend says; that Lord Shiva created this high-altitude lake when he pierced a glacial with his trident to get water to quench his thirst from consuming some poison.

Another attraction in this trip is Helumbu, the land of the Yolmo people where you can see many monasteries and ethnic groups and a panoramic view of the mountain between Annapurna to Mt. Everest. The course is varied- you encounter Lamas and see Gompas (monasteries), Chorten (Stupas), and Mani stone (Prayer walls). Most of the ethnic groups believe in Buddhism. If you are there in wintertime you will see their great festival called Loshar. The main features of this trip are full of diversity, natural splendor, primordial hermitage, cheese factories in Kyanjin Gompa and Chandan Bari, marvelous glaciers, colorful Rhododendron flowers in springtime and stopping views of snowcapped peaks, and unique Tamang culture rewards you the most excellent mountain holiday. Gosainkunda Lake is magnificent and scenic.

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Day 01:Drive to Syabrubesi, 7-8 hours by Jeep

You will start early bus journey to Syabrubesi; the starting point of the trek. Behind Trisuli Bazaar the road is tricky because of the grubby road. During the travel you will pass through many small villages on the way will be fascinating you with snippets. Overnight in Syabrubesi (1,440m/4,724ft).

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Day 02:Trek to Lama Hotel (2,470m/8,104ft), 5-6 hours walking

Going through the suspension bridge and heading precipitously along a stream. The River you are following is mostly the Langtang River. You can enjoy the walk going through oak, rhododendron and bamboo forests. There is also a variety of wildlife in these forests: yellow-throated martens, wild boars, langur monkeys, red pandas and Himalayan black bears.

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Day 03:Trek to Langtang (3,430m/11,253ft), 5- 6 hours walking

After hot breakfast we continue our journey to our next destination Langtang. We start our trip ascending towards a steep forest slope to the Langtang River. You cross a bridge and head up with a winding path. The trail descends into a valley to cross a stream and climbs past several water-driven mills and prayer wheels to the large settlement of Langtang .Overnight in Langtang.

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Day 04:Trek to Kyanjin Gompa (3,870m/12,697ft), 4-5 hours walking

We walk through the tiny village, stone-built houses and climb to a Chorten and passed a huge mani along a gentle path of a hill. The valley relocates to a U-shaped one as you enter into a level of riverbed. Today is short walk; allowing time to acclimatize and explore the surrounding.This place is famous for cheese and curd. Overnight in Kyanjin Gompa

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Day 05:Day excursion and explore nearby natural heritage

Today it is excursion day around depending on your interest. Many people hike to Kyanjin Ri which is at 4,800m and day hike to Tserko Ri (5,000m) for more adventure and stunning mountain scenery. You see Mount Langtang Lirung, Langtang range, Kinshung Himal, Yansa Tsenji and the foot of the huge Lirung Glacier. There is an option to hike to Langshisa Khara (The place where monk found his lost yak dead that he was following during when Langtang Valley was found several centuries back, later he skinned the yak and placed it´s skin on a big rock, so still we can see a red rock there because of the red blood of the yak. Back to guest house for Lunch having short rest and walk around the Kyanjing valley with guide. Overnight in Kyanjin Gompa.

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Day 06:Trek back to Lama Hotel (2,470m/8,104ft), 5-6 hours walking

Today you retract to Lama Hotel. All the way downhill but you will see fantastic views of towering mountain what you have missed on the way up. Take more time and suggested you to walk very slow.

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Day 07:Trek to Thulo Syabru(2,230m/ 7,316ft), 5-6 hours walking

First trail decent to river, cross the river and ascend to Thulo Syabru. You will see the fascinating view of Langtang Himal and more. On the way of your trek you will pass through pine and bamboo forests.

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Day 08:Shin gomba (3,330m/10,925ft), 3-5 hours walking

You take the wide trail ascending up to Dimsa village and the trail continues steeply, through rhododendron, hemlock and Oak forests to Shin gomba Dursa Gang which is best place to rest have lunch or tea break, offers an outstanding view over Ganesh Himal Range. Now the trail is pleasurable to Shing Gompa through the blue pine and rhododendron forest. Shing Gomba is another popular place for Cheese. There is Cheese factory that was founded in 1964.

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Day 09:Trek to Gosainkund(4,380m/14,366ft), 5-6 hours walking

Gosainkund(4,460m/14,632ft), 5-6 hours walking The trail ascends smoothly through rhododendron covered point to the top of the rim and through a forested area. The area in-between Shin gomba and Laurebina Yak is a sanctuary for the red panda, an endangered species that the Nepalese call cat bear. You return to the ridge path and climb a wider route through alpine country to arrive at a Gosainkunda. Explore around the holy glacial Lakes and overnight in Gosainkund

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Day 10:Trek to Gopte (3,430m/11,250ft), 6-8 hours walking

Today is a bit challenge day; the trail is climb, rough and crosses moraines. Passing three more small lakes, the trail ascend and cross Laurebina La (4,609m/15,121ft) after the pass, the path down to phedi and you continue walk up and down through out crossing a rocky hill with pine, rhododendron trees.

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Day 11:Trek to Malemchi Gyang (2,530m/8,299ft), 6-7 hours

You slide down through a forested area and climb through a dry river-bed to arrive at a Kharka that is surrounded by rhododendron forest. You climb through the forest to arrive at the village of Thare Pati. Climbing the ridge directly above the village gives you a marvelous view of the Jugal area. Cross the village and enter a forested area, again descending to Melamchi River followed by yet again climbing to the Malemchi Gyang for overnight.

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Day 12:Trek to Tarke Gyang (2,590m/8,497ft), 5-7 hours walking

The day you enter a cultural destination it call Helambu Region, walk up to Tarke Gyang where you can enjoy with Sherpa culture with traditional village and monasteries. The stone houses are close together with narrow alleyways separating them.

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Day 13:Day Hike to Ama Yang Ri Peak

It is worth to do day excursion to Yang Ri Peak locals called Ama Jyomo Yangri and believed to be Holy Mountain. Many people explore ancient old monastreis and surrounding sacred caves where Buddhist deities believed to be meditated here. This place is center of Helmbu attraction for the national and international tourist and Buddhist pilgrims. If you would want we can skip one night extra here and your trek will be one day shorter than original itinerary.

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Day 14:Trek to Thipu/Kakani (1580m), about 3-4 hours walking

You will cross small forest with the view of beautiful village of Helembu region. The trail makes a sweep around the wide valley end between Parachin and the pretty Sharpa village of Gangyul. The people of this village practice Drukpa Kagyu Buddhism, the same as the national religion of Bhutan.

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Day 15:Back to Kathmandu

Cost Includes:

A registered English-speaking local friendly guide.
Comfortable, neat, and clean accommodation on teahouse/Mt. lodge during trekking
3 Times meals: (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) during the trek.
Hot table drinks (Tea, coffee, and hot chocolate) on a cup basis.
Local ground transportation to and from trekking.
Food, accommodation, salary, and insurance of your guide and porters.
Langtang National Park entrance fees and TIMS Card.
All taxes and paperwork charge.

Cost Excludes:

Accommodation, meals, and transfers in Kathmandu.
Guided sightseeing in Kathmandu, can be arranged at your request.
All bar bills and beverages such as Coke, Fanta, and mineral water.
Hot shower, hot water, wifi, and battery charge during trekking.
Personal travel insurance, internet, phone calls, laundry,
Rescue operation charge in case of emergency.
Any cost that arises due to a change of itinerary and natural calamities beyond our control
Tips for your guide and porters.

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Rated 5/5 based on 1 reviews

Stephen James
AustraliaPublished: Thursday, October 20, 2016

Langtang Helambu Trek Review

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In September 2016, I completed the Lantang Helambu 15 day trek organized by Wilderness Excursion. For the first time in quite a few treks in different countries, everything went as planned, from being met at the airport on arrival, up to the taxi back to the airport at the end of the trek. Pradip made sure I had all the permits and information I required, attending such matters in person.My guide, Suppa, was cheerful, energetic and patient with the many questions I asked, and made sure I was well fed along the way, even going as far as cooking meals at times. Good cook, too. The teahouses chosen for each night were generally good, given that choice is limited, and the meals varied from good to excellent. Earplugs are recommended for those places with very thin walls. September turned out to be wet or cloudy, or both, so panoramic views were rare, but the scenery was spectacular anyway, and as always, the people along the way provided interesting encounters. I thoroughly recommend Pradip, Suppa and Wilderness Excursion if you are headed to Nepal.

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Trip Price: US$ 979