Langtang Valley Gosainkunda and Helambu Trek

On arrival at Kathmandu, Nepal International Airport our guide and staff will receives you with traditional welcome. After knowing the staff of Himalayan Forever Treks, a short drive to your hotels. Located in the heart of a city within an exciting Thamel area, an interesting place where most good hotels and restaurants situated. Reaching at the hotel, check your lovely rooms, after getting refreshed join in for group briefing. Provided by your guide or Group Leader, offers useful and important information of the trek, hotels and local lodge. 

Morning after breakfast, our city and cultural guide receives you at the hotel for exciting tour. The drive leads in the heart of Kathmandu city, where interesting historical Durbar Square / Palace Courtyard located. The right spot to observe Nepalese cultures. Tour of ancient monuments listed in UNESCO World Heritage Sites, next tour takes you to old Swayambhunath Stupa of more than 2,600 years history.  A Buddhist monument situated on a hillock west of Kathmandu city outskirt, the famous landmark of the country.

1. Kathmandu Durbar Square:

Nestled within the bustling streets of the Kathmandu Valley, Kathmandu Durbar Square stands as a living museum of Nepal's royal history. As the former royal palace, this UNESCO World Heritage Site boasts an array of palaces, courtyards, and intricately carved temples. The architecture reflects a harmonious blend of Hindu and Nepalese artistry, with pagoda-style structures, ornate windows, and detailed wooden carvings that showcase the country's cultural diversity. Visitors can explore the Hanuman Dhoka Palace, Kumari Ghar (the Living Goddess's residence), and numerous shrines that bear witness to the city's royal past. The vibrant atmosphere, with street vendors, local artisans, and traditional performances, immerses visitors in the authentic charm of Kathmandu.

2. Pashupatinath Temple:

A short distance from Kathmandu Durbar Square, Pashupatinath Temple emerges as one of the most sacred Hindu shrines globally, nestled along the banks of the Bagmati River. Dedicated to Lord Shiva, this UNESCO-listed site draws pilgrims and tourists alike with its spiritual aura and stunning architecture. The temple complex encompasses a series of shrines, ghats, and courtyards, each contributing to the religious ambiance. The main temple, adorned with silver and gold, features intricate carvings that narrate Hindu mythology. Visitors can witness the solemnity of cremation ceremonies along the riverbank, a profound experience that underscores the cycle of life and death in Hindu tradition.

3. Boudhanath Stupa:

A beacon of Buddhism in Kathmandu, the Boudhanath Stupa is an imposing structure that commands attention with its colossal mandala. As one of the largest stupas in the world, it serves as a focal point for Tibetan Buddhism in Nepal. The stupa's whitewashed dome is adorned with prayer flags, while the all-seeing eyes of the Buddha gaze serenely in all four cardinal directions. Pilgrims and visitors alike circumambulate the stupa, spinning prayer wheels and chanting mantras, creating a rhythmic and meditative atmosphere. The surrounding area is dotted with monasteries, shops selling traditional Tibetan artifacts, and rooftop cafes that offer panoramic views of the stupa and its vibrant surroundings. From here back to hotel, afternoon at leisure and preparation for Langtang Valley & Gosainkunda trek.

Morning after breakfast, adventure starts with an interesting drive heading north Of Kathmandu valley. Enjoy the exciting ride overlooking beautiful landscapes of rolling green hills and valleys. The drive continues past farm villages and towns, facing views of snow peaks towards north-west. As the road follows to winding uphill to Dhunche, a large town and headquarters of the Rasuwa district. From here entering Langtang National Park, the first park around Nepal Himalayan. Which is also the home of Tamang, the indigenous old tribes interwoven with Buddhism religion and culture. After a short refreshing break at Dhunche, drive continues downhill on winding road to Syabrubesi village for overnight stop.

After a pleasant first overnight around the mountain village and town, having Breakfast. Start the trek heading for a climb towards farm areas, the walk leads to dense cool forest. Lined with tall rhododendron and pine trees within a river gorge. Then trek to an open expose area amidst beautiful forest, reaching Lama Hotel for overnight. The lodges are simple, but nice and cozy serves good food for dinner and breakfast.

Second day walk starts after breakfast, heading north following uphill trail above Langtang Khola / stream. Climb continues to Ghoretabela reaching for lunch stop, a nice small area within tall tree lines. Afternoon few hours walks on gradual up to Langtang village, situated on a wide open area. The village is slowly coming back to normal, after a great earthquake of 2015. Which destroyed most of the houses and took many life of the villagers, as well of some foreign trekkers. Check into a nice lodge, and browse around the village and witness a memorial of people who lost their life.

Today a short day walk for lunch and overnight at Kyanjin our main highlight of the adventure. Morning from Langtang walk leads to short climb, and then entering a wide open valley. The trail follows past few prayer wall called Mani, from here tall tree lines gives away for short juniper bushes. Finally the morning walk completes reaching Kyanjin Gompa for lunch and overnight stop. Kyanjin the highest point of the trek, a nice settlement with a small monastery. Located amidst scenic Langtang valley, surrounded by an series of snow peaks of Langtang Himal range. After lunch enjoy the afternoon at leisure to explore around Kyanjin and witness the local culture of Tamang the native of Langtang Himal.

After a continues walk for three days, a lovely place for rest day to enjoy local Hike. Options to the highest view-point s, either on top Tserko or Kyanjin-Ri for excellent vista of surrounding snow-mountains.

Enjoy the panorama of Ganesh Himal (7,405 m), Langtang Lirung (7,234 m), Ghengu Liru (Langtang- II 6,571 m) and Kimshun (6,745 m) with Shalbachum (6,918 m), Chimsedang, Naya-Kanga / Ganja Chuli (5,846 m), and far towards Gangchenpo, Tillman’s Fluted Peak.

The view extends as far as Jugal Himal in the east with Dorje Lakpa (6,980 m), Includes some of Tibet. Langtang Himal forms a great barrier between Nepal and Tibet / China. After a breathtaking views from the high hills back to Kyanjin with afternoon at leisure.

Morning enjoy the last glorious views of surrounding giant snow peaks, having breakfast, return journey to Lama Hotel. Back into lush green forest, the walk follows on the same path downhill. Walking past Langtang village, and Ghoretabela to reach Lama Hotel for overnight halt, after a long day walk from Kyanjin Gompa.

From Lama Hotel walk from the river gorge and past the dense forest, to Riverside a small place. Having few shops and tea-house, cross a bridge to reach another settlement at Bamboo, located amidst thick bamboo groves. A possible lunch stop, afternoon few hours up hill to Thulo Syabru for overnight stop in a nice simple lodge. An interesting Tamang village perched on a high ridge with an old monastery.

After an exciting stop in Thulo/ Upper Syabru, morning leaving the village climb leads into dense woods. Covered in tall rhododendron, pines, oaks and hemlocks. Reaching on top around a nice flat green meadow, from here on gentle winding trail to Sing Gompa for overnight. This small nice village is also known as Chandanbari, means a place for Sandalwood trees. Sing Gompa offers nice cozy lodge, located on route to Gosainkunda and to Dhunche town. A village with a nice old monastery on top of a village, enjoy the afternoon browsing around its small cheese processing factory.

Enjoy the glorious morning views of Langtang, Ganesh and Manaslu as far to Annapurna Himalaya towards far west. After breakfast a steep climb for short hour, and then on nice gradual path entering a serene cool forest.

The route slowly leads past tall tree lines on reaching Laurabinaya, a place with few Lodge, shops and restaurants. Overlooking grand panorama of Mid-Western Himalayan peaks with Langtang Himal towards north. The climb continues reaching on top of high western Laurabinaya ridge surrounded by lovely views of rolling hills and snow peaks. From the top walk downhill, coming across Bhairab and Saraswati Kund / ponds, then short climb to a small plateau.

Where the holiest of all holy lake located, enclosed by high giant windblown cliffs and rocky hills. A tranquil holy spot with a crystal clear lake, on the northern shore a small shrine of Lord Shiva. The place with number of shades and few Lodges for trekkers and pilgrims. Where hundreds of pilgrims and devotees visits on auspicious time of religious events called Janai Purnima. A day for Hindu Menfolk to change their yearly holy thread with a bathe and dip in the holy pond. belief it relinquishes the sins of a lifetime.

Spending a pleasant overnight in a serene environment of holy Gosainkunda; today the longest and toughest day walks of the adventure. Start early morning, and climb to a boulders of rocks, after leaving the holy lake down behind.

A steep climb of few hours reaching a small pond of Surya Kund, as ascent continues. Then reaching on top of Gosainkunda or East Laurabinaya-La Pass, enjoy the incredible views of surrounding dramatic landscapes.

From the highest point of the adventure, an undulating descent takes you at the Phedi, bottom of a pass. A place with few shades serving as tea-houses, possible quick lunch stop, before a long afternoon walk to Ghopte Odar.

After lunch walk is on gradual ups and down path coming across lovely forest of pines, juniper and rhododendron tree lines. Walk continues on winding path then completing the tough long day reaching a small settlement at Ghopte.

Located on the road-side with a huge overhanging cave nearby, a good shelter for early travelers and pilgrims. Overnight in the comfort of a small cozy tea-house after a good hard day trekking.

From here onwards for few days around the Helambu region, on the south eastern side of Langtang Himal range. Morning walk follows on gradual winding path into lush green vegetation and dense tree lines. A short climb to Thadepati, a settlement on route to Tarke Gyang, the main village of Helambu.

At Thadepati for lunch and overnight stop, in the comfort of small and nice lodge facing grand views of snow-capped peaks of Langtang and Jugal Himal.

From Tharepati catching morning grand views of snow-capped peaks with long downhill into dense rhododendron and pine forest. As the walk enters within Helambu region. The walk continues to cross a small stream over Chyodi Khola on a suspension bridge. After hours of good walk reaching Melamche-Gaon for overnight stop, located within beautiful coniferous forest.

Today a short morning walk to the main village at Tarke-Gyang, the walk descend into a forest to Melamche Khola (Stream). After crossing a suspension bridge and then climb for an hour or more. Then reaching a charming village at Tarke Gyang, the major hub and largest village around Helambu area.

Tarke-Gyang, main village and home to smallest group of hill tribes of Nepal the Hyalmo people. Afternoon explore the lovely village and the old monastery of Helambu area. Tarke-Gyang, the major hub of Hyalmo tribe follows similar Buddhism culture and traditions like Sherpa and Tamang.

After a pleasant, enjoyable time at Tarke Gyang village our journey continues morning walk on a pleasant path. Entering into a lovely forest as the trail leads to another lovely village at Sermathang. After checking into a nice lodge, visit the interesting Gompa (monastery), a nice traditional village with views of Jugal Himal.

Today our wonderful trek comes to an end after walking a short distance and then taking a drive on exciting dirt road. A long winding downhill drive leads to low warm farm area at Melamche Bazaar. Having a refreshing stop, continue drive on the good road, the climb towards Dhulikhel, a scenic town for panorama of Himalayan peaks. After possible lunch stop at old town of Dhulikhel, an hour or more with pleasant ride brings you back Kathmandu. Rest of the afternoon at leisure after an exciting trek and drives.

Last day in Nepal and at Kathmandu, get ready for final departure as per your international flight time. Himalayan Forever Trek guide and staff transfer you to the airport. Bidding farewell to the guide and staff as you depart for homeward bound flight, after a wonderful experience and adventure on Langtang Valley, Gosainkunda and Helambu Trekking.