Langtang, Gosainkunda, and Helambu Treks-Cost, Distance, Itinerary, In Nepal

Meet our agent and transfer to the hotel upon arrival at Kathmandu's Tribhuvan International Airport. After checking in, receive a briefing on the tour and spend the evening at leisure.

After breakfast, we'll go on a guided tour of Kathmandu's most important historical and spiritual sites. The historic Durbar Square, the sacred Hindu temple of Pashupatinath, the famed 'Monkey Temple' (Swayambhunath), and the Buddhist shrine (Bouddhanath), which is one of the world's largest stupas, are the the all considered World Heritage Sites. A pre-trip meeting will take place at midday when we will meet our trek leader and other team members. We will have the opportunity to ask any questions we may have about our future excursion at the meeting. In Kathmandu, spend the night.

In the morning, we depart Kathmandu for Syabrubesi, a settlement that also serves as the beginning point for treks into the Langtang valley. Our adventure will take us down a twisting route with several switchbacks. On a clear day, the vistas of Manaslu, Annapurna, and Ganesh Himal are spectacular. Today's hike concludes with a descent into Syabrubesi, a small town. In Syabrubesi, spend the night.

We start our walk to Syabrubesi along the Langtang Khola after breakfast. Through oak and rhododendron woodlands, we ascend and drop at the same time. We hike a difficult trail that will lead us to the Hotel after crossing a bridge over the Langtang Khola (small river). Overnight stay in a hotel

We continue up from Lama Hotel, taking in the beautiful scenery and numerous waterfalls. We can see the white peaks of the Langtang range as we approach the verdant meadows of Ghoda Tabela. Our road continues to ascend the spreading valley, passing a few herders' temporary huts. Before arriving at Langtang hamlet, we pass through a Buddhist monastery, which was impacted by the April 2015 earthquake. Our journey to Mundu continues. Mundu is where you'll spend the night.

After breakfast, we'll set out for Kyangjin Gompa, the region's most important monastery. We pass religious mounds of rocks with inscriptions etched on them, as well as water mills, prayer wheels, and shortens. We also walk through Nepal's largest mani wall, which is constructed of stone and has prayers written on it. We spent the rest of the afternoon following the short climb exploring the Buddhist shrine in Kyangjin Gompa and the surrounding environs, which provided us with breathtaking views of the mountains.

We'll spend the entire day visiting Tserko Ri, which will help us adjust to the high altitude. We get started quite early in the morning. Before reaching Tserko Ri, the trail travels through yak farms. The view of the sunrise from the top of Tserko Ri is breathtaking. By late afternoon, we return to Kyangjin Gompa and explore the lovely monastery while taking in views of the Himalayas, glaciers, birds, and yaks.

After breakfast, we begin our trip and return to Hotel. The majority of today's trip will be downhill as we pass through forests and picturesque Tamang settlements. We also get to see a different side of the Himalayas that we would have missed if we had climbed higher. The hotel is where you will spend the night.

Our journey begins with a climb up to Rimche Village. From here, we descend to the Langtang Khola's banks. We continue on a flat path until Bamboo and begin the ascent to Landslide Lodge. We continue our journey to Thulo Syabru from here. As we cross another bridge, there are two trails to choose from. To go to Thulo Syabru, we take the road that passes by Pahare Hotel and a waterfall at 2210 meters. In Thulo Syabru, spend the night.

It will be a short trek today, but it is critical that we do not reach Gosaikunda since the continuous climb in height will help us acclimate to the high altitude. After a short hike, we come across a chorten and a checkpoint. We go south from the checkpoint, passing through Garta Village and Phulung Monastery before arriving at Shin Gompa, where we will spend the night.

Today, we get to see the Annapurnas, Hiunchuli, Manaslu, Ganesh, and Langtang, as well as other Himalayan peaks. We spend the majority of the day following a ridge and seeing the first of the holy lakes. Gosaikunda (4380m), the third lake, holds special religious and cultural significance for Nepalese and is one of the country's most popular pilgrimage destinations. The lake is bordered on practically all sides by mountains, and it is accompanied by a magnificent ensemble of nine additional lakes. Hundreds of Hindu pilgrims visit the lake every year around Janai Purnima in August for a holy bath. A Shiva shrine is reported to be buried behind the huge boulder at the lake's center. In Gosaikunda, spend the night.

Before ascending the Laurebina Pass, we move around the lake's edge (4610m). The Lauribina La (pass) marks the start of the Helambu region, which leads to the Melamchi valley. The trail is rocky and passes through moraines, but it is well-marked with cairns. Before reaching the pass, we travel through three more tiny lakes. We ascend a small hill and are rewarded with spectacular views of the surrounding area. Before arriving in Ghopte, our trail goes through Surya Kunda. Ghopte is where you'll spend the night.

On a trail that runs through lush woodlands, we go uphill and downward. Thare Pati Village is reached by walking through the forest on a trail. We continue our walk by climbing a ridge above the settlement. The view from the ridge of the Nepalese highlands, particularly Soli Danda, is breathtaking. Before arriving at Melamchigaon, we cross two suspension bridges and pass through a picturesque village with a monastery. Melamchigaon is where you'll spend the night.

Below Tarkeghyang, we pass a stupa and cross a tiny brook. Our trail winds through trees on its way to Ama Yangri, the highest point on our climb today at 3,800 meters. At the summit of the hill, there is a stupa with Buddhist prayer flags. We also have spectacular views of Mt. Shishapangma and the Langtang mountains. We can practically touch the mountains because they are so close. Before approaching a forest, we frequently notice yaks grazing in the shrubs. Before reaching Tarkeghyang, a picturesque Sherpa settlement, we also travel on a cracked stone trail. Tarkheghyang is where you'll spend the night.

After breakfast, we set out on our journey. The track is easy to follow and takes you through beautiful woodlands. Before arriving in Sermathang, we pass through picturesque villages, chortens, a monastery, and a mani wall. It's a lovely Sherpa village with spectacular views of the Ganesh Himal, Jugal Himal, and Langtang peaks. On a clear day, Mt. Everest may be seen in the distance. Sermanthang is where you'll spend the night.

To get to Melamchi Bazaar, we hike through meadows, fields, and picturesque villages. We drive to Kathmandu from here, reminiscing about our trek through the Langtang and Helambu valleys. We freshen up and rest when we get to Kathmandu. Himalayan Glacier will throw a goodbye meal in the evening to commemorate the successful end of our journey. In Kathmandu, spend the night.

Today is the last day of our Nepalese adventure! We will be escorted to the airport by a representative roughly 3 hours prior to our scheduled flight. We'll have plenty of time on the way home to plan our future excursion in Nepal's beautiful land.