Treks: Langtang-Helambu

The Langtang-Helambu Trek

Grade Length
Moderate 20 days

Description
The trail passes through the beautiful villages of the Helambu region. It takes you across the Thadepati pass, then overwhelms you with the sight of a beautiful cluster of lakes. Goshainkunda being famous and secret for the Hindu. Leaving the lakes behind, you pass the Hyolmu village and through the lush pine forest to enjoy a awe-inspiring view of the Langtang valley. Langtang is designated a National Park by HMG. Snow leopard, lesser Panda, blue ship (thar), deer, bear, boar musk deer and many colored birds are found here.

Langtang is a narrow valley situated south of the Tibetan border. It is inhabited by Tibetans and Tamang, who share a similar religion, language and clothing style. The landscapes we cross are extremely varied; rice-terraces, gigantic rhododendron and firs forests, and in the highest parts, a rock and shrub wilderness with the fascinating backdrop of snowy peaks. The route passes by the sacred lakes of Gosainkund (4380 m), a pilgrimage spot where, during the full moon festival of August, hundreds of pilgrims gather. After Gosaikund, it's possible to continue across the Laurebina pass towards the Helambu valley and its numerous and picturesque Hyolmu villages. It is advisable to plan an extra day, which can be spent in Melamchi Gaon, a Hyolmu village, which is sure to charm you.

Itinerary

Day	Activities
1	Arrive in Kathmandu. Late-afternoon city walk, usually amazing for first-time visitors to Nepal.
2	Guided sightseeing in Kathmandu Valley.
3	Guided sightseeing in Kathmandu Valley and preparation for trekking departure.
4	In the morning we load a charter bus with all our gear and provisions and drive about 6 hours via Trishuli Bazaar to Dhunche.
5	To Shabru.
6	To Ghodetabela.
7	To Langtang village.
8	To Kayngin Gumpa.
9	Excursions or side trips.
10	Side trips.
11	To Lama Hotel.
12	To Yak Kharka.
13	To Gosain Kunda lakes; this area is the destination for Hindu pilgrims every summer.
14	To Ghopte Odar.
15	To Kutumsang.
16	To Gul Bhanjang.
17	To Chisapani.
18	To Sundarijal for lunch. Drive to Kathmandu by chartered vehicle. Free afternoon.
19	In the Kathmandu Valley; guided touring and shopping.
20	Depart Kathmandu for home.

Location

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