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Langtang Gosainkunda, Helambu Trekking 17 days

Langtang Gosainkunda TrekkingThe trekkers get opportunity to travel through pristine forests to the village of Ghoda Tabela, where the valley of Langtang opens. Langtang accommodates Himalayan river plain, which provide beautiful camping sites, spectacular peaks and wide glaciers. The trekkers, if like to explore glacier filled side canyons can hike to the back of the valley.

It is a holy place of Hindus where thousands of Hindus reach there trekking during summer to pay homage to Lord Shiva. A lake called Gosainkunda itself is situated here at 4380 meters. There are some other popular lakes near Gosainkunda as Nagkunda, Suryakunda, Saraswatikunda and Bhairabkunda. The route to Gosainkunda passes through varied landscapes ranging from evergreen forest to sub alpine grasslands where cascading waterfalls and beautiful mountains make an addition to its beauty.

It lies to the north of Kathmandu where dominantly Sherpa and Tamang races have their homes. The trekkers come in contact with temperate forests and alpine pastures, glaciers lakes and snowy peaks which sometimes give the feeling of heaven.

Trip Fact:

Trip Duration 17 Days
Best Time Oct-May
Grade strenuous
Highest access of the trek Surya Kunda Pass (4,609 meters)
Culture Very Tibetan similar Sherpa busddhism
Mode of trekking tour Tea House, Equipment and clothing Checklist 
Himalayan sights Beautiful Langtang HimalayaWeather in Nepal
Most Attraction of the trek Yak farm, Sherpa culture, beautiful himalaya. Cost includes / excludes

Itinerary

Day 01: Arrive Kathmandu
Day 02: Kathmandu To Dhunchhe- Syabru Besi.
Day 03: Syabru Besi To Lama Hotel.
Day 04: Lama Hotel To Langtang Village .
Day 05: Langtang Village To Kyangjin Gompa.
Day 06: Rest Day In Kyangjin.
Day 07: Kyangjin To Ghora Tabela.
Day 08: Ghora Tabela To Syabru.
Day 09: Syabru To Sing Gompa.
Day 10: Sing Gompa To Gosainkund.
Day 11: Gosainkund To Tharepati.
Day 12: Tharepati trek to Melachigaon (2530m).
Day 13: Melachigaon trek to Tarkeghyang (2550m).
Day 14: Tarkeghyang trek to Shermathang (2621m).
Day 15: Shermathang trek to Melamchi Pul Bazaar (846m).
Day 16: Melamchi Bazaar drive to Kathmandu. (1338m)
Day 17: Trip ends ! fly back home, taking with you the memory of a life time.

Note: Customize Departure Dates are available on request.

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Langtang Region Trekking Route

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Langtang Region

Duration

Max. Elevation

01.

Langtang Valley Trekking

12 Days

3.949 M.

02.

Helambhu Trekking

10 Days

3,597 M.

03.

Langtang Gosainkunda Trekking

18 Days

4,609 M.

Trekking Information

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