Langtang Helambu trek
Overview
Langtang Helambu trek is a significant trekking route in the Langtang Valley. This trek connects the two mountain valleys, Langtang valley, and Helambu valley. Helambu is a great wilderness trekking in Nepal. trekkers can reach Gosainkunda lake, Helambu valleys, and close to the Tibetan border. Visit the oldest Buddhist Gompas, pass the holy Gosainkunda Lake of Hindu legend and meet Hindu pilgrims and holy man. Journey through bamboo, rhododendron forest, pretty terraced fields, and villages. Explore the stunning panoramas of the Himalayan surrounding, snow-capped peaks, and glaciers. Helambu is the home of hyolmo people. The word Helambu is derived from the hyolmo. The Helambu valley begins at the Lauribina La-pass and descends to the Melamchi Gaun. Helambu is famous for its sweet apples and artistic Buddhist monasteries and is also known as the Buddhist pilgrimage site. Pati Bhanjyn, Chiplang, Khutumsang, and Tharepati are amongst the first village to be passed, followed by Malemchigaon, and Tarke Gyang.
Short Itinerary
Day |01| Arrived at Kathmandu,(1300 m.) overnight at hotel
Day |02| Rest day or Sightseeing in Kathmandu, (1300 m.)
Day |03| Kathmandu to Syapru Besi by bus,(1460 m.) Around 8/9 hrs
Day |04| Syapru Besi to Lama Hotel (2470 m) walk 6/ 7 hrs
Day |05| Lama Hotel to Langtang village (3430 m) 5/6 hrs
Day |06| Langtang village to Kyejing Gompa(3870 m) 4/5 hrs, afternoon walk around the village
Day |07| Excursion day, explore around the valley.
Day |08| Kyejing Gompa to Lama Hotel (3740 m) 6/7 hrs
Day |09| Lama Hotel to Thulo Syapru (2200 m) 6 hrs
Day |10| Thulo Syapru to Shin Gomba (3580m) 6 hrs
Day |11| Shin Gomba to Gosaikunda (4380 m) 6 hrs
Day |12| Gosaikunda to Gopte (3420 ) 7 hrs (cross lauribina pass – 4600 m)
Day |13| Gopte to Malemchiagon (2560 m.)6/7 hrs
Day |14| Malemchiagon to Tarkagyang (2743 m.) 6/7 hrs
Day |15| Tarkagyang to Sermathang (2621m.) 6/7 hrs
Day |16| Sermathang to Melamchi Pul Bazaar (840 m) drive to Kathmandu,
Day |17| Departure or optional trip
What are included ?
- All arrival and departure, airport/ hotel transfer.
- Three nights’ accommodation in Kathmandu with breakfast.
- Welcome and farewell dinner with Nepalese culture program.
- Guided Kathmandu city sightseeing tour including entrance fees.
- Langtang National Park entrance and trekking permit & TIMS card.
- To and from transfer by bus. (Option with additional cost for private transport)
- Three meals a day (Breakfast/ Lunch/ Dinner) tea/ coffee during the trek.
- Tea-house/ Lodge accommodation during the trek.
- An experienced guide including his salary, equipment insurance, lodging and food.
- Porter/s (2 trekkers =1 porter carry 15 Kg) his salary, insurance, lodging and food.
- A first Aid medical kit box.
- All government tax and local taxes.
What are not included ?
- International flight ticket to and from Kathmandu
- Nepalese visa fee
- Lunch and dinner in (city) Kathmandu
- Travel and personal insurance
- Emergency evacuation service
- Personal bar bills, battery recharge, extra porters, bottle or boiled water, shower etc.
- Extra night accommodation in Kathmandu because of early arrival, late departure and early return from the mountain (due to any reason) than the scheduled itinerary
- Tips for guide and porters
