Langtang, Gosaikund – Helambu Trek

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This is a popular combination of three treks that can also be done individually as shorter treks. Langtang (7-8 days), Gosainkund (7-8 days) and Helambu (6 days). Together they create a wonderful overview of the Langtang and Helambu region, giving you a glimpse fo Sherpa and Tamang life. The scenery is grand and diverse from rhododendron forests and lakes to glaciers and snow mountains. Another advantage of trekking in this region is because the treks don’t ascend too high, altitude sickness is not an issue and bulky cold weather gear is not necessary to carry. Stunningly picturesque panoramas of the Himalayas stretching from Annapurnas to the Everest region, make this trek a memorable experience.

Good To Know

Asian Trekking is a Nepali expedition operating company established 41 years ago. According to Paragraph 26 of the Tourism Act (2035), no foreign expedition teams or companies are allowed to provide expedition services in Nepal directly and any foreign company must work through a Nepali company licensed by the Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation, Government of Nepal. As such, Nepali companies are the ones that provide all the legal, administrative, logistical, guiding and support services in Nepal, while also being legally responsible for the safe and responsible conduct of the expeditions. Booking through foreign expedition companies naturally makes the cost to the customer higher due to the extra layer of administration and profit margins, without necessarily adding any extra value.

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Price Start From 55,000 US$ And
Includes

  • Each member is assigned with:
    1. One veteran Sherpa Guide with Nepal Mountaineering Association
      certification and has previously summited Mt. Everest at least 5
      times.
    2. Two High Altitude Sherpa with Nepal Mountaineering
      Association certification and has previously summited Mt. Everest at least 2
      times.
    3. The Sherpa will assist the member during climb and summit
      attempt. They will also carry all food and gear to high camps.
    4. Full Mountain Support
  • Unlimited CE
    certified oxygen cylinders with British Top out mask and regulator during
    climbing and summit attempt.
  • Services of Asian Trekking
    Expedition Doctor and medical consultation services at the Base Camp with the
    Himalayan Rescue Association.
  • All food and fuel for Base Camp
    and higher camps during expedition. Services of cook and kitchen boy at Base
    Camp and Camp 2.
  • 3 days guided acclimatization climb on Mt.
    Lobuche East before Everest climb.
  • High altitude tents for each
    member.
  • Weekly supply of fresh vegetables, meat and fruits to
    Base Camp from Kathmandu Common climbing equipment (necessary rope, ice bars,
    ice screws, etc.)
  • Porterage of member’s personal climbing
    equipment Kathmandu-Lukla-Base Camp-Kathmandu.
  • Unlimited Wi-Fi
    Internet at base camp.
  • Solar panels, batteries and generator
    with fuels at Base Camp for light and charging mobile phones, digital cameras
    and laptop.
  • Hotel accommodation for 8 nights in 5-star hotel in
    Kathmandu before or after the expedition.
  • Welcome group dinner
    in Kathmandu with chairman/founder of Asian Trekking, Past President of Nepal
    Mountaineering Association and Honorary member of UIAA (International Climbing
    and Mountaineering Federation), Mr. Ang Tshering Sherpa and CEO of Asian
    Trekking Dawa Steven Sherpa.
  • Restop toilet bags for all members
    and Sherpas to bring human waste off the mountain.
  • Airport-hotel-airport transfers.

If Needed/On
Request

  • Spacious high wall personal tent at Base
    Camp with wooden platform and carpets. Each tent is equipped with personal
    solar powered lights, mattress, pillow, working table with chair, folding
    cabinet, satellite television and personal heater.
  • International
    Federation of Mountain Guide Associations (IFMGA/ UIAGM) accredited guide to
    lead the team.
  • Helicopter flight Kathmandu/Lukla/Namche/
    EBC/Kathmandu.
  • Private kitchen with professional and trained
    5-star hotel cook to cater to the client’s taste.
  • Photography
    and video filming service during the expedition.
  • Satellite
    Internet at Camp 2
  • Personal base camp dining tent, equipped with
    wooden platform, padded insulation floor and carpet and one LED television set
    with DTH connection.
  • Clean and spacious Private toilet and
    shower tent and much more…

Good To
Know

Asian Trekking is a Nepali expedition operating company
established 36 years ago. According to Paragraph 26 of the Tourism Act
(2035), no foreign expedition teams or companies are allowed to
provide expedition services in Nepal directly and any foreign company must
work through a Nepali company
 licensed by the Ministry of
Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation, Government of Nepal. As such, Nepali
companies are the ones that provide all the legal, administrative, logistical,
guiding and support services in Nepal, while also being legally responsible
for the safe and responsible conduct of the expeditions. Booking
through foreign expedition companies naturally makes the cost to the customer
higher due to the extra layer of administration and profit margins, without
necessarily adding any extra value.

 

Detailed itinerary

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Day 1
Drive to Syabrubesi

Drive to Syabrubesi (1460m) by local express bus. Travel from Kathmandu by bus to Syabrubesi. Spend the night in Syabrubesi.

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Day 2
Lama Hotel

Lama Hotel (2340m). Your trek starts after breakfast. Winding steeply up along the Langtang River through forests of oak, bamboo and rhododendrons, passing a series of waterfalls. You will likely encounter an array of wildlife including Langur monkeys as well as an abundance of birds. After a 900m ascent you will reach a collection of lodges at Changtang, known as Lama Hotel, where you will spend the night.

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Day 3
Langtang

Langtang (3330m). Another day of steep climbing up through the forest until you reach Ghora Tabela at 3000m where the trail comes out of the forest. Along the way you will catch occasional sightings of the Langtang Lirung Mountains. As you continue on through the glacial valley you will pass through some villages until you reach Langtang.

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Day 4
Kyangjin

Kyangjin (3730m). On this day it is a gradual climb, past yak pastures and across small streams to reach Kyangjin gompa. It is a half day and you will reach Kyangjin in time for lunch and have the rest of the day for acclimatization. Enjoy stunning views of the surrounding snow-capped mountains from Kyangjin. There is a monastery and a cheese factory in addition to several lodges.

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Day 5
Kyangjin - Hike up Tsergo Ri

Kyangjin - Hike up Tsergo Ri (4984m). Keeping Kyangjin as a base, this day excursion hike up to Tsergo Ri is well worth the effort! If you feel less inclined, you can spend the day relaxing in Kyangjin, visiting the monastery and cheese factory. You can also rent a horse to explore the picturesque Langtang valley.

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Day 6
Ghore Tabela

Ghore Tabela (2992m). You cover a lot of distance on the return – all downhill! Come down from Kyangjin, back through Langtang village and continuing down to the edge of the forest where you reach Ghore Tabela.

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Day 7
Thulo Syabru

Thulo Syabru (2210m). Continue back down through the forest, passing Lama Hotel, and down further until you cross the river. You will then head back up through forests of juniper and pine teeming with an array of wildlife until you reach the lovely village of Thulo Syabru. Here you will enjoy spectacular views of Langtang and Ganesh Himals.

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Day 8
Cholangpati

Cholangpati (3584m). It’s a steep start to the day as you climb up to Phoprang Danda. Continue upwards through forests and enjoy views of Langtang and Ganesh Himals until you pass Sing Gompa and eventually reach Cholongpati where you will rest for the night.

9

Day 9
Gosainkunda

Gosainkunda (4380m). The trail climbs to Laurebina Yak where you fill find excellent views of all the surrounding mountains. Continue on to the pass where the trail becomes exposed offering first views the holy Gosainkunda lakes, the first is Saraswati Kund. Continue past Bhairav Kund until you reach the Gosainkunda lake.

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Day 10
Ghopte Odar

Ghopte Odar (3430m). Climb up passing more lakes to the highest point of the trek at Laurebinayak Pass which is 4616m. The trail then sharply descends past Phedi. From there you weave up and down through a few valleys, over some streams, before reaching Gopte.

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Day 11
Melamchi Goan

Melamchi Goan (2530m). Go down until you cross a stream and then climb up to Tharepati (3640m). From Tharepati the trail runs steeply down a ravine, descending over a 1000m to the bustling Sherpa village of Melamchi Gaon.

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Day 12
Tarkeygang

Tarkeygang (2740m). The day starts with further descent through the forest past a number of Buddhist chortens until you cross the sparkling Melamchi Khola by bridge. From there it is a steep climb up the other side of the valley followed by a gentle ascent to the atmospheric village of Tarkeygang. You can explore this beautiful Sherpa village and there is an 18th century gompa with a brass prayer wheel.

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Day 13
Sermathang

Sermathang (2590m). A pleasantly easy downhill trail takes you through the forest to the pretty Sherpa village of Sermathang, with more monasteries and some lovely mountain views.

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Day 14
Trek to Melamchi Bazar

Trek to Melamchi Bazar. On your final day, you will trek 3-4 hours to Melamchi Bazar, a hub of Sherpa life where you will also find inhabitants of other ethnic groups. From Melamchi Bazar you will take a private vehicle back to Kathmandu.

trip grade
Hard

★★★

14 Days  

Trip Code:  ATT-226

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