Langtang Helambu Trekking
Langtang and Helambu trekking region is the third most popular wonderful trekking route in Nepal. The three chief trekking areas are Langtang, Gosainkund Lake, Ganja La pass, and Helambu; these can be combined in many different ways to make trek from 10 to 19 days long. Langtang trekking is a narrow valley that lies just south of the Tibetan border and it is also called the valley of glaciers" or Langtang valley trek which goes through Langtang national park. 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 primulas. Currently Tamang Heritage trekking is developing most popular trekking spot. The Langtang treks are located in central Nepal and north of Katmandu. Popular places of Langtang trekking are Kyanjing Gompa and Tserko RI and Lang shisa.
You can make excursion these chief spots which is so pretty. Can visit yak cheese factory and explore traditional village of tamang, to climb peaks and to visit glaciers at a comfortably. Helambu is another popular trekking for the trekkers and is Located about 72 kilometers northeast of Kathmandu.The region is popular for Gosainkunda Lake and lower slopes of Jugal Himal,rich cultural of tamang and Sherpa caste, traditional design of villages and houses and Melamchi Khola which makes kind of pretty feeling in heart and unforgettable trek.
Trekking Highlights
Duration of Trip: 19 Days
Trekking Days: 15 Days
Type of Trek: Teahouse Lodge stay
Max. Altitude: 4,610m
Grade of Trek: Fairly challenging- strenuous
Main Attraction: Kyanjing Gompa & Laurebina Pass
Itinerary of Langtang Helambu Trekking
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu/ Nepal/ transfer to hotel
Day 02: Full day guided sightseeing-visit Nepal’s main sightseeing spots
Day 03: Drive Kathmandu to Syabrubesi (1610m) and stay at hotel
Day 04: Trek Shyabru to Lama Hotel (2480m, 5-6) and stay at teahouse lodge
Day 05: Trek Lama Hotel (2480m) to Langtang Village (3900m) and stay at teahouse lodge
Day 06: Trek Langtang Village (3541m) to Kyangjin Gompa (3900m) and stay at teahouse lodge
Day 07: Exploration day – climb up Tsergo Ri (5050m)/Langsisa Yak Pasture/Yala Cheese Factory (4633m) and stay at teahouse lodge
Day 08: Trek Kyanjin Gompa (3900m) to Lama Hotel (2480m and stay at teahouse lodge
Day 09: Trek Lama Hotel (2480m) to Thulo Syabru (2200m) and stay at teahouse lodge
Day 10: Trek Thulo Syabru (2200m) to Sing Gompa (3580m) and stay at teahouse lodge
Day 11: Trek Sing Gompa (3580m-6 hrs) to Gosainkunda (4380m) and stay at teahouse lodge
Day 12: Exploration day – visit Holy Gosainkunda Lake and stay at teahouse lodge
Day 13: Trek Gosainkunda (4380m) via Laurebina Pass (4610m) to Ghopte (3420m) and stay at teahouse lodge
Day 14: Trek Ghopte (3420m) to Melamchigaon and stay at teahouse lodge
Day 15: Trek Melamchigaon to Tarkeghyang (2560m) and stay at teahouse lodge
Day 16: Trek Tarkeghayang (2560m) to Shermathang (2621m) and stay at teahouse lodge
Day 17: Trek Shermathang (2621m) to Melamchipul (846m) and stay at teahouse lodge
Day 18: Drive back Melamchipul to Kathmandu /end the trek/transfer to hotel
Day 19: Free day in Kathmandu/ shopping or final departure
Cost Includes
- Airport pick up and drop upon arrival and departure
- In trekking- Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner -3 meals per day and overnight accommodation at tea house lodge.
- Transportation- to/from trek starting &ending point
- Necessary trekking permit, conservation and TIMS fee.
- Trained trekking guide and porter, necessary insurance, and accommodation meals allowance and salary
- 3- Nights hotel in Kathmandu (BB Basis)
- One day sightseeing tour in Kathmandu
- Comprehensive first aid box for the trekking.
Cost Excludes
- Extra day hotel stay in Kathmandu
- Foods self lunch & dinner in Kathmandu
- Personal expenses-laundry, telephone, alcoholic beverages, bottled drinks (including cold drinks and mineral/hot water), tips for guide & porter etc.
- Personal travel insurance and emergency evacuation cost.
- Extra cost for if in case trek effected by natural calamities
- Personal trekking equipments for the trek.