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Langtang Gosaikunda Helambu Trek

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Max. Elevation
3925 m / 12877 ft
Group size
Min 2+
Level
Moderate
Transportation
All ground transportation as per itinerary
Best Season
Sept, Oct, Nov, March, April, May
Starts at / Ends at
Kathmandu / kathmandu
Accomodation
3*** Hotel in Kathmandu and Tea house / Lodge during the trek
Meals
Breakfast in Kathmandu and all meals during the trek
Trip Route

Highlights

  • Visit the sacred and serene Gosaikunda Lake, a high-altitude pilgrimage site surrounded by stunning Himalayan scenery.
  • Trek through the picturesque Langtang Valley, with breathtaking views of towering peaks like Langtang Lirung and Ganesh Himal.
  • Explore the ancient Kyanjin Gompa, a Buddhist monastery offering spiritual significance and panoramic mountain views.
  • Discover the beautiful and culturally rich Helambu region, famous for its charming villages and scenic beauty.
  • Immerse yourself in the cultures of the Tamang and Sherpa communities, interacting with locals and learning about their way of life.
  • Cross the Gosaikunda Pass (4,610m), offering stunning views of the surrounding peaks, including Langtang, Ganesh Himal, and Manaslu.
  • Visit the scenic villages of Helambu, known for their terraced fields, traditional homes, and incredible views of the Himalayas.
  • Trek through lush forests of rhododendron, bamboo, and pine, home to diverse wildlife such as red pandas and Himalayan tahr.
  • Enjoy panoramic views of the Langtang, Ganesh Himal, and Annapurna mountain ranges throughout the trek.
  • Learn about the history, traditions, and spiritual practices of the people in Langtang, Gosaikunda, and Helambu.

Overview

Langtang trek is one of the shorter hiking routes in Nepal. It offers fantastic scenery from the jungle with banana trees and monkeys at lower altitudes to glaciers and ice peaks at higher elevations. Short doesn’t mean easy the route is quite challenging from the beginning with many long and steep ascents which is a typical thing for Trekking in Nepal. The trek can be done as a single trek, in combination with the Tamang Heritage trek, or as an acclimatization trek before attempting one of the longer and more challenging routes like the Everest Base Camp Trek or the Annapurna Base Camp/ Annapurna Circuit Trek.

Latest Update for the Langtang trek
From the 1st of April 2023, it’s compulsory for all international trekkers to have a licensed guide for hiking most routes in Nepal including the Langtang trek.  If you’re planning to do the Langtang trek you can try to find a guide once you’re in Nepal or book the trek through a company and let them arrange a guide and plan your trip.

Langtang Trek Over view
Distance – 77 km/48 mi (including Kyanjin Ri peak)
Days required – Minimum 15 Days
Total ascent – 3925 m/12 877 ft
Total descent – 3925 m/12 877 ft (the same way up and down)
Highest point – 3800 m/12 467 ft on the Langtang trek itself and 4600 m/15 000 ft if you climb Kynajin Ri peak.
Difficulty – Moderate/Difficult 
Permits – TIMS card and National Park entrance permit required.
Cost per day – US$ 30 -35 per person including permits and transportation.
Guide – Compulsory
Accommodation – Guest house 

How Long is the Langtang Trek?
The Langtang trek is 77 km/48 mi (including Kyanjin Ri peak). It takes 5-7 days on average to complete the route. You can add some side treks to the route which will increase your total distance. If you walk to Tserko Ri peak from Kyanjin Gompa it will add around 8 km to your trek. The trek can be combined with the Tamang Heritage trek, it’ll add 3 extra days to your itinerary. Unfortunately, we didn’t have enough time to do it but from what we’ve heard the Tamang trek is a great cultural experience.

How difficult is the Langtang Trek?
The trek is quite demanding due to elevation gain, in the first two days you go over 2000m up, and there are many steep and long ascents on the route. Still, it’s one of the easier hiking routes in Nepal and a good one for people who have never done a high-altitude trek before. The main reason I considered the Langtang trek as an easier option is the elevation. The maximum elevation on the trek is 3800 m (4600 m if you climb Kyanjing Ri peak) which is much easier than most other popular routes as Annapurna Base Camp or others.

Travel Insurance for the Trek!
The Langtang trek is a high-altitude trek through remote and difficult-to-access areas of Nepal. It’s required when applying for the TIMS card hiking permit to have insurance.  Getting injured or sick at isolated locations, especially at altitude evacuation can be very complicated and expensive. You can quickly get a quote for travel insurance. Travel insurance has been designed by travelers for travelers, with coverage for more than 150 activities as well as emergency medical, lost luggage, trip cancellation and more.

Do I Need a guide for the Trek?
Yes, for international trekkers it’s compulsory to have a guide for hiking in Nepal. You can hire a guide or join a small group tour. There are several advantages of joining a group tour:
You don’t have to worry about permits, transportation, accommodation, etc. everything is arranged for you.
You don’t have to plan your route.
You have better chances to communicate with locals not many of them can speak good English.
You can get more information about the region, local traditions, lifestyle, etc. 
If you’re traveling alone, it’s much more fun to meet new people.

How much does the Langtang trek Cost?
Hiking the Langtang trek cost will depend on standard of trip, Budget trip cost is around US$ 30-35 per person per day including permits, transportation, accommodation, and food.
Permits
As I already mentioned above for the Langtang trek you’ll need the TIMS card and the Park entrance permit. The TIMS card – NPR 2000/US$15.  The park entrance permit – NPR 3000 / US$ 23. Total – NPR 5000/US$38 per person. 
Guide
Since 1st April 2023 it’s compulsory to have a guide for hiking in Nepal you’ll have to add US$ 35 per day / Porter cost US$ 25 per day.  One guide can be shared between several people if you’re a group.
Transport
A public bus from Kathmandu to Syabubesi – NPR1000/US$ 8-9 one way per person. If you take a Jeep, it’ll be more expensive.
A taxi to the New Bus Station in Kathmandu from Hotel cost – NPR 500/US$4. Total 
The cost of accommodation
Accommodation on the Langtang trek is very cheap if you eat at your guesthouse. If you don’t eat there, they charge you more for rooms. In season for a double room, charge US$ 10 usually.
The cost of food
Food is the main expense on the Langtang trek. The higher up you go the more expensive it gets which is easy to explain there is no road everything is carried up by donkeys and porters. Prices vary depending on what you order. The average price for a meal is about NPR 900-1000/US$ 7-8 It might be pasta with cheese, Dal Bhat, eggs, fried rice, soup, oat porridge, moms, pizza, etc. Hot drinks (tea, coffee) are between NPR 100-200 / US$ 1-1,5. Snacks (chocolate, chips, cool drinks, etc.) from NPR 250/US$2.

What is the accommodation like on the Trek?
Langtang is a tea house trek every night trekkers stay at guest houses. The facilities can vary from place to place. Most guesthouses have.
Double rooms with two single beds each
A dining room with a stove and tables
An in-door toilet – some have rooms with an attached toilet some have shared facilities, it might be a Western sit-down toilet or an Asian hole toilet.
Electricity – some places have power outlets in the rooms or in the dining area. Some where they charge extra.
Hot shower – usually it’s a solar shower if it’s cloudy it doesn’t get hot. Sometimes it’s a bucket shower, you buy a big bucket of 
hot water, NPR 200/US$1,5 (one bucket is enough for two people).
Blankets – every place has thick blankets, but we used our sleeping bags as well.
wi-fi – you must pay extra for using it, some places charge a fixed rate for unlimited usage, but most places sell cards, 200Mb to NPR500/US$4 and 1Gb for NPR 1000/US$8. 

Important Note

Trip Itinerary

Afterbreakfast, our guide will pick you-up from your hotel. Drive from Kathmandu to Syabru Besi takes about 7 hours. You head north out of Kathmandu driving through scenic foothills and ridgeline vistas to Syabru Besi passing through Dhunche. While passing along the road at the bank of Trishuli River you catch a glimpse of Ganesh Himal, terraces and green hills. Overnight at lodge.

The first part of the trail crosses through Bhote Koshi and follows the Langtang Khola. This trail up to Bamboo where will stop for lunch. Afterwards, you trek to Rimche (2400m.) in 2hrs. From Rimche it is 20 minutes gradual up to Lama Hotel. En- route you could see red pandas, monkeys and bears if you are lucky. Overnight at lodge.

After breakfast we climb up for three hours to Ghoda Tabela via riverside.  From Chhunama you cross the Langtang Khola and then climb up through forest path to Ghoda Tabela. It takes another 30 minutes uphill walk to Thangshyap where we have lunch. From here it is a gradual climb to Langtang Village. Only a few hotels have come up since the 2015 earthquake. Overnight at lodge.

The trail climbs gradually through small villages and yak pastures as the valley opens out further and the views become more extensive. The trail reaches the settlement at Kyangjin via Mundu village. Mundu Village offers panoramic view of Langtang Ri, Langshisha, Yala peak and Cherko Ri. Kyanjin hosts Kyanjin monastery and a small cheese factory. You arrive at Kyangjin by lunch time allowing time to acclimatize and explore the area. After lunch you can hike for a few hours to acclimatize as part of tomorrow’s preparation. Overnight at lodge.

As per your decision, you have four optional hiking programs: Kyangin Ri (4450m), Cherko Ri (4984m) Langtang Lirung Glacier (4200m), Langshisha Base Camp (4285m). It takes 4 hrs to go to Langtang Lirung Glacier and be back, 4 hrs for Kyangin Ri, 7 hrs for Cherko Ri, and 10 hrs for Langashisha Base Camp. Overnight at lodge.

From Kyangjin you retrace your route, following the Langtang Khola to Langtang village and then on to Ghora Tabela. After lunch, you continue the steep descent to Lama Hotel. Overnight at lodge.

After breakfast climb down for 3 hrs via Bamboo. At a point of landslide, you will ascend left to Thulo Syabru. Thulo Syabru is a big village of Tamangs where you will have lunch and dinner. Overnight at lodge.

From Thulo Syabru it is a steep climb through forests of oak, fir and rhododendron of 4 hrs until Khoprang Danda. Stop for lunch in Khoprang Danda. Enjoy the views of Ganesh Himal and soaring cliffs in Tibet side. From here it is gradual up to Sing Gompa. Overnight at lodge.

After breakfast two hours gradual up to Cholang pati through rhododendron forest. Along the way you will witness Ganesh and Annapurna ranges. Fom Cholang Pati it is one hour uphill to Laurebinayak where you will stop for lunch. After lunch another one and a half hours trek will take you to top of Laurebinayak (4165m), a great viewpoint. It takes another one hour gradual uphill trek to reach Gosainkunda. Stay overnight at lodge with view of Gosainkunda and Nag Kunda Lake.Overnight at Tea House

After breakfast it is an easy uphill trek to the top of Gosainkunda Pass via Bhairab Kunda, Dudh Kunda, Chandra Kunda, Surya Kunda. The journey takes about one and a half hours. We will then climb down for three hours to Phedi for lunch. After lunch we will have to walk up and down for 2 hrs to reach Ghopte. Situated in the middle of a forest, there are only two hotels in Ghopte. Overnight at lodge.

The trail begins through a forested path for 2 hrs until Tharepati Pass. Tharepati is a good viewpoint for mountain ranges in all directions except south. You can either have early lunch at Tharepati or go directly to Melamchi Gaon. From Tharepati it is 3 hrs downhill trek to Melamchi Gaon. Inhabited by Sherpas, the village is in the middle of forest and has a monastery. Overnight at lodge.

After breakfast we trek two hours down through bushes and streams to Tarkado village. Another 2 hrs trek will take us to Tarkeghyang where we will have lunch. There is an old Buddhist monastery in Tarkeghyang which was damaged by 2015 earthquake. After lunch we walk slanted path for 2 hrs to reach Ghangyul village. The village is a Sherpa settlement. Overnight at lodge.

The trek travels through forested path, up and down till you reach Shermathang (2590m). In the middle of forest Shermathang is a Sherpa settlement. From Shermathang one and half hour downhill trek to Nigale Bhanjyang (2460m) where we have our lunch. Later we climb down to Kakani in one and a half hour. Kakani is a good viewpoint for Gaurishankar Himal surrounded by mountain villages. Overnight at lodge.

The trail gradually descends all the way to Melamchi Pul Bazaar through meadows and cultivated fields for 3 hrs. After arriving in Melamchi, take a bus back to Kathmandu the journey of three and a half hrs. You will enjoy pleasant road drive to Lamidanda and then follow the pitched road to Kathmandu. Along the way you will pass by many beautiful villages and green hills. Overnight at Kathmandu


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Includes

  • All land Transportation as Itinerary
  • Hotel accommodation as Itinerary
  • All Permit and paper works
  • Well English-Speaking Trekking Guide and Staff (One Porter Among two Clients)
  • Salary, Accommodation, Food, and Insurance of Trekking staffs
  • Trekking Gears for staff

Doesn't Include

  • All meals during the Trek
  • Tea, Coffee & All Drinks
  • Insurance and medication 
  • Any program extra then itinerary
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