Langtang Gosainkunda Helambu Trek is the quietest of the main trekking regions and a favorite among our guides – close-up mountain views and a good taste of rural life are what this region gives trekkers.
Langtang Gosainkunda Helambu Trek is surprisingly quiet, that is if you’ve been to the crowded Everest region and Annapurna trekking regions. Langtang Gosainkunda Helambu Trek takes you across two geographically diverse valleys looked upon by towering peaks and villages that are quiet and interesting in every way. And if you have a spiritual side, there are the holy Gosainkunda lakes, which according to legends were created by the Hindu god ‘Shiva himself.
Gosainkunda is not just a trekking destination – it is a pilgrimage. The area is believed to be the abode of the Hindu god ‘Shiva’. According to Hindu mythology, the holy lakes of Gosainkund were created by Lord Shiva’s Trishul (three-pointed weapons) so that he could drink its cold water and quench the heat that he felt in his throat after he drank poison from Samudra Manthan.
The trek begins in Syabrubesi and then the trail passes through the Tamang country and across different landscapes, including a tight river valley, an open glacial valley, towering peaks, and several lakes. Langtang is a narrow valley that lies just south of the Tibetan border. It is sandwiched between the Himalayan range to the north and a slightly lower range of peaks to the south – you can encounter really wonderful valley views during the trek from Lama Hotel to Kyanjin Gompa. From Kyanjin Gompa the scene gets even better as you walk mostly uphill before you come across the Gosainkunda lakes.
From Gosainkunda, you’ll follow a trail that passes through forests, suspension bridges, and several peaceful villages as you walk right across Helambu. Among these villages, Tarke Gyang and Sermathang have some very interesting Gompas (monasteries). You can also see the sunrise over the Himalayas from Sermathang and the sunset, when seen from there, is quite extraordinary too.
After your arrival in Kathmandu, our representatives at the airport will transfer you to your hotel and help you with checking in.
It takes about 9 hours on a bus for us to reach Syabru Besi. Since tourist buses do not travel to this region we make our journey in a local bus, and overnight stay in Syabrubesi. We provide private transportation upon your services requested.
Today we walk along the Langtang river, continue hiking across waterfalls and finally stop in Rimche before the trail descends to a settlement known as the Lama Hotel.
A three hours hike from Lama Hotel takes us to Ghortabela and another 30 minutes of climbing brings us to a point where the Langtang Valley begins.
From Langtang, it takes us about four hours of gentle ascension to reach Kyangin Gompa.
A day in Kyangin Gompa gives us the opportunity to visit the famous Kyangin Monastery and visit CHERKO RI 4,984m, After visiting the monastery we always have the option of going to the Yala cheese factory or the small lake behind Yala.
After breakfast in Kyangin Gompa retrace our steps to Lama Hotel.
From Lama Hotel, we head towards Syabrugaun and stop in between at Bamboo for lunch.
From Syabrugaun, after crossing rivers and passing through forests where the path is mostly uphill, you will stop for an overnight stay in Sing Gompa.
The trail leading to Gosainkunda is mostly steep and rugged. According to Hindu mythology, the holy lakes of Gosainkuda were created by Lord Shiva’s Trishul (three-pointed weapons) so that he could drink its cold water and quench his thirst.
Today, you will head towards Laurebina pass (4,610m), where the trail passes through a rugged country across three small lakes before finally arriving in Tharepati.
The trek to Targe Gyang from Thare Pati is a gentle climb across a school and a meadow.
The trail today passes through dense forests and crosses a number of streams before a gentle climb to the village of Timbu followed by a drive back to Kathmandu about 4 hours
Today, you have time till your departure from Kathmandu and can visit the historical city of Kathmandu and tourist places in Thamel.
Water: Mineral waters are available at all stops during tea house treks (paying your own). You can also use tap water if you choose to use water purification tablets.
Medical support: An emergency first aid kit is carried by the support staff at all times.
Food on tea house trek: During tea house treks our guests pay for their own food (breakfast/lunch/dinner) at the lodge. It can be about USD $25 each day per person. You can choose your own meal as a menu in every tea house.
Travel Insurance is mandatory for all clients who choose to trek or climb with us. The insurance should cover you in case of emergencies like accidents, altitude sickness, and ambulance and helicopter rescue charges if required. Please carry a copy of your insurance papers while traveling in Nepal and do send us a copy as well. This will help us in making all the necessary arrangements in case of any sort of emergency.
The spring season of March/April/May is the best for holidays in the Nepalese Himalayas. The sky and the weather are very clear and sunny in these months and the temperature is warmer. At heights below 3,500 meters, you can expect temperatures of 20 to 25 degrees during the daytime, although these will drop at night. Once above 3,500m, you should expect significant temperature drops at night and early morning, often as low as -15 degrees.
There is some rain in these months, but nothing severe and this really helps to bring out the natural colors in the varied flora and fauna, especially in the national flower of Nepal, the rhododendron.
This is the primary time for tourism in Nepal with trekkers and mountain climbers seen all across the country.
Nepal experiences its monsoon season during June, July, and August, and it can sometimes last until mid-September. Some treks are possible in mid-June before the rains really get heavy, however, visibility can be limited.
The rains bring other challenges and obstacles. Mountain flights are not so frequent, while landslides can block the roads. Trekking in mid-June is still possible but we advise against the classic treks such as Everest due to the risk of long delays at Lukla which could potentially lead to missing international flights. If this is the only season possible for you, then we recommend treks in drier parts of the country such as Upper Mustang or Upper Dolpo. We can also suggest other activities such as white water rafting or visiting the National Parks at Chitwan or Bardia.
With very similar conditions to spring, the autumn season begins in mid-September and runs to mid-December, and is also ideal for trekking. This is a long window of good visibility and so there are a wide variety of trekking options available.
This time of year is also known for its festivals, especially the Dashain festival/Tihar festival and Chhad festival. There are also long national holidays so many people return to their villages to see family, making rural Nepal even more vibrant than normal. There is little rain and the skies are mostly clear with warm weather. This does mean that the trekking routes can be quite crowded in the most popular areas so we advise booking early to avoid the disappointment of full tea houses.
The less popular trekking regions such as Manaslu, Tsum Valley, Upper Dolpo, Mustang, and Naar Phu are great alternatives for those who want to avoid the crowds at this busy time.
December to February is the winter season in Nepal. Trekking at this time is not ideal and we advise against anything that goes into thin air as snowfall is common and temperatures can be extremely low.
Trips that can be done in winter include trekking in the hills around Kathmandu, Ghorepani, Poon Hill, Nagarkot, Chitwan National Park, Bardia National Park, or experiencing a homestay in one of the local villages. The biggest positive of this time of year is the excellent sunsets and sunrises which can often be enjoyed in rural areas.
There is something for everyone at any time of year in Nepal and the team at Peace Nepal Treks is happy to advise the most suitable for your needs.
Check-list of personal equipment:
Below is a checklist of equipment that we advise people have with them when visiting Nepal. This is a guideline only and will depend on the type of trip you are undertaking.
While we always suggest bringing your most important equipment from home, it is possible to buy or rent equipment in Kathmandu where almost all products and major brands are available, often at cheaper rates than you might find at home.
This equipment listed is prepared by our long experiences in trekking. During the treks, our porters can carry approximately 20kg in total while we recommend that any trekker carries their own day-pack that weighs between 8-12kgs which would include a camera, snacks, and drinking water for easy access.
Yhmira
Sep 21, 2024
Langtang Trek 12 days Hi I went on the Langtang trek with my girlfriend and had an amazing experience with Peace Nepal Treks! The email communication with Nir lama was excellent and so helpful and friendly! Nir picked me up at the airport and showed me around ktm in thamel for few days (free of charge lol) and took me out for dinner several times.. Together with our guide Prem we picked up my girlfriend at airport few days later.. Now the trek could start! Together we started at Kathmandu ... + See more and drove 6-7 hours with a private jeep to Syabrubensi with our guide Prem and porter Mayla.. Nir lama (boss) suggested us to have Mayla along with us and good we did! It was our first real trek of 12days so carrying one trekking bag for us with all our necessary belongings was a must! We left other luggage at the company in KTM and was well looked after! So one night stay in Syabrubensi and we were of for the hike! Straight up the mountain valley we went! I will not spoil you the whole trek but the heritage trail is really something not to miss out! (you can go straight up to the direction of Langtang but miss out all of the beauty of this trail ) Really lovely peoples and pictures villages up to a 360degree viewpoint at 3.2k where you can see a road that goes up to the Tibetan border! I recommend this company if you want more insights of Nepal city's and all of its mountain beauty and more.. instead of a quick passing by.. You will enjoy tea with locals and playing with the Mountain childrens.. as a tourist you will feel yourself as a little Nepali ;-) Ending at the first peak after 10days at 4.4K.. Our record was set! Now spending some more time with Nir and the other guides, i feel at home! The adventure continuous..! Lots and lots of love Yannic and mirjeta From belgium ... - See less
KI6157
Sep 21, 2024
We all enjoyed ourselves so much that we are coming back. We really enjoyed our Langtang/Goisankunda Trek. The mountains were magnificent and the trails were good. Our Guide and Porters were excellent and their stories and legends about the pilgrimage route made it even more interesting. We really enjoyed ourselves. Mr, Nir Lama has excellent organizational skills and makes every effort to accommodate any request that you make. We found Peace Nepal Treks to be a first-rate trekking firm. ... + See more ... - See less
sue_peter
Sep 21, 2024
LANGTANG GOSAINKUND HELAMBU TREK We booked the Langtang, Gosainkunda and Helambu Trek and we so appreciated being able to work directly with a local company in Nepal. Everything was efficient and trustworthy and we got on well with our guide and porter. It was obvious that the guide knew the trekking routes and accommodation possibilities very well. We felt that we were always staying in the best options and as a result we were welcomed and well received wherever we went. The friendly and com ... See more municative guide adapted to our pace and needs and there was a degree of flexibility with the details of the trek. We have already recommended the Company to friends and would not hesitate to use it again when we visit Nepal. See less...
david_wilson
Sep 21, 2024
LANGTANG GOSAINKUND HELAMBU TREK ON APRIL 2012 Namaste, I visited Nepal in April 2012 after booking the Langtang Gosainkund Trek with Peace Nepal Treks. From my first e-mail contact with Mr. Nir Lama the Peace Nepal Manager. I was updated regularly and an itinerary was suggested and all my queries answered quickly. I was met at the airport by Nir and the next two weeks trekking proved to be a fantastic experience with all the plans failing into place. Nir introduced me to Asha Lal, m ... See more y guide and he made my trek run smoothly, being professional knowledgeable very thoughtfull and most importantly fun! I felt safe and looked after at all times Asha Lal managed to locate a hot cup of tea and an extra blanket just when it was needed most! Back in Kathmandu Nir was very happy to help me organize the rest of my stay from booking bus tickets to recommending local restaurants. My Nepal experience was made extra special with Peace Nepal Trek, Nir and his team giving me sincere, honest and friendly services. I would not hesitate to recommend the company for anybody planning a trip to Nepal. See less...
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