Gosainkund and Helambu Trek

Trip Key Information

  • Price:US$ 1039
  • Duration:15 Days
  • Destination:Nepal
  • Grade:Moderate

Destination: Nepal

Max. Altitude: Laurebina La (pass) 4610m

Trekking Distance: approx. 150 km

Itinerary: Fixes or customized (group, single, family and senior packages available)

Group size: Min 1 person, Max 10 people.

Departures: year round, please contact us

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Gosainkund is a famous holy lake for both Hindus and the Buddhists. Thousands of Hindu pilgrims visit the lake every year during the full- moon festival in August. According to the Hindu mythology, when the God Shiva churned the primordial ocean to produce the elixir of eternal life, a poison was also produced simultaneously. To save the universe from this poison, Lord Shiva drank it scaring his throat blue in the process. To cool down his burning throat, Lord Shiva struck his trident into the rock creating three springs which ultimately resulted in the formation of beautiful lakes. Finally, Lord Shiva drank the water of the lakes and got rid of the pain.

This trek provides excellent views of snow-capped mountains, picturesque valley and glimpses of alpine holy lakes with diverse ethnical culture. It is possible and also recommended to combine this trek with the Langtang Valley Trek in order to aid acclimatization on higher altitude. However, it is possible to do the trek stand alone in case you don’t have enough time.

Himalayan Unforgettable Adventures arranges the Gosainkund, Helambu Trek all year round but the best time to come is from the end of September to mid November and the beginning of March to the middle of May. We make sure that the trek suits both your schedule and desires.

All our guides and porters are experienced, licensed and covered by insurance.

Come and join us for a life changing experience – with Himalayan Unforgettable Adventures!

Day to day outline itinerary

  • Day 01:Arrive at Tribhuwan International Airport in Kathmandu, transfer to the hotel, welcome dinner in the evening.
  • Day 02:Sightseeing in and around Kathmandu (Swayambhunath, Pashupatinath, Boudanath, and Kathmandu Durbar Square), preparation for the trek.
  • Day 03:Drive from Kathmandu to Syabru Bensi (1450m) – 7-8 hours by local bus.
  • Day 04:Syabru Bensi to Thulo Syabru (2260m) - 5 hours.
  • Day 05:Thulo Syabru to Sing Gompa (3330m) - 5 hours.
  • Day 06:Sing Gompa to Gosainkund (4440m) - 6 hours.
  • Day 07:Gosainkund
  • Day 08:Gosainkund to Gopte (3530m) -7 hours.
  • Day 09:Gopte to Tharepati to Melamchi Gaon (2650m) - 5 hours.
  • Day 10:Melamchi Gaon to Tarkeghyang (2743m.) - 4 hours.

  • Day 11:Tarkeghyang to Shermathang (2621m.) - 5 hours.

  • Day 12:Shermathang to Melamchi Bazaar (846m.) - 5 hours.

  • Day 13:Drive from Melamchi Bazaar to Kathmandu (1320m.)

  • Day 14:Sightseeing in Patan and Bhaktapur followed by a farewell dinner

  • Day 15:Final departure

Cost Details

Cost Include

  • All airport/hotel/land transfers by private or public vehicle unless otherwise requested
  • Accommodation in Kathmandu with breakfast.
  • Welcome and farewell dinner.
  • Teahouse/Lodge accommodation during the trek with all meals included.
  • Sightseeing tours in Kathmandu, Paten and Bhaktapur including a tour guide and entrance fees.
  • Experienced trek leader, assistant guide and Sherpa porters including their salaries, insurance, equipment, flight, food and accommodation.
  • All necessary permits (national park entrance fee, TIMS).
  • A comprehensive medical kit.
  • All government and local taxes wherever applicable

Cost Exclude

  • Nepal visa fee ($30 and two passport photographs are required).
  • International airfare to and from Kathmandu
  • Excess baggage charges
  • Lunch in Kathmandu, unless requested for
  • Extra accommodation nights other than stated in the itinerary.
  • Travel and rescue insurance
  • Personal expenses (phone calls, laundry, bar bills, battery recharge, extra porters, chocolate, beverages, showers etc)
  • Tips for guides and porters



Useful Info

This shortens Trek Itinerary in Gosaikunda Trek! 

Day 01 Drive from Kathmandu to Dhunche (1950m) – 5-6 hours by Tourist bus. We will stay overnight at Syabru Bensi and start our trek the next morning

Day 02 Dhunche to Sing Gompa (3330m) - 5 hours. On our way up to Sing Gompa, we will have nice views over the Langtang Himal, Ganesh Himal, and various Tibetan mountains. At Sing Gompa, we are able to visit the monastery itself and a well-managed local cheese factory.

Day 03 Sing Gompa to Gosainkund (4440m) - 6 hours. We follow a rugged trail with dramatic views of Himal Chuli (7893m), Manaslu (8156m,) and Ganesh Himal (7406m). On a clear day, even the Annapurna range can be seen rising up gently behind. At Gosainkund, we see a dozen of picturesque sacred lakes.

Day 04 GosainkundWe stay one day at Gosainkund and have time to explore the wonderful environment and acclimatize for the Laurebina La (pass) at 4610m

Day 05 Gosainkund to Thadepati  (3490m) -7 hours.Trek from Gosainkund to Laurebina La, the highest point of this trek, to Gopte (3430m.). You should not forget to look back for spectacular views of Manaslu and the mountains of the Ganesh Himal, as well as the now familiar Langtang Lirung.

Day 06 Tharepati to Kutumsang (2650m) - 5 hours. Today we trek from Thadepati to Kutumsang  (2650m) via the Tharepati Pass (3490m.)

Day 07 Drive from Kutumsang to  Kathmandu 4 hours by either local bus or private car followed by a farewell dinner Final departure

 

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Detail Itinerary

Day 01Arrive at Tribhuwan International Airport in Kathmandu, transfer to the hotel, welcome dinner in the evening.

Day 02Sightseeing in and around Kathmandu (Swayambhunath, Pashupatinath, Boudanath, and Kathmandu Durbar Square), preparation for the trek.

Day 03Drive from Kathmandu to Syabru Bensi (1450m) – 7-8 hours by local bus. We will stay over night at Syabru Bensi and start our trek the next morning

Day 04Syabru Bensi to Thulo Syabru (2260m) - 5 hours.The beginning of the trek is gentle but we will have to ascent steeply to Thulo Syabru. En route, one could see red pandas, monkey and various species of birds.

Day 05Thulo Syabru to Sing Gompa (3330m) - 5 hours. On our way up to Sing Gompa we will have nice views over the Langtang Himal, Ganesh Himal and various Tibetan mountains. At Sing Gompa we are able to visit the monastery itself and a well-managed local cheese factory.

Day 06Sing Gompa to Gosainkund (4440m) - 6 hours. We follow a rugged trail with dramatic views of Himal Chuli (7893m), Manaslu (8156m,) and Ganesh Himal (7406m). On a clear day, even the Annapurna range can be seen rising up gently behind. At Gosainkund, we see a dozen of picturesque sacred lakes.

Day 07Gosainkund We stay one day at Gosainkund and have time to explore the wonderful environment and acclimatize for the Laurebina La (pass) at 4610m

Day 08Gosainkund to Gopte (3530m) -7 hours. Trek from Gosainkund to Laurebina La, the highest point of this trek, to Gopte (3430m.). You should not forget to look back for spectacular views of Manaslu and the mountains of the Ganesh Himal, as well as the now familiar Langtang Lirung.

Day 09Gopte to Tharepati to Melamchi Gaon (2650m) - 5 hours. Today we trek from Gopte to Melamchi Gaon (2650m) via the Tharepati Pass (3490m.)

Day 10Melamchi Gaon to Tarkeghyang (2743m.) - 4 hours. The early part of the trek descends until we cross the stream named as Melamchi. From here, our trail goes to Tarkeghyang. It is a beautiful Sherpa village with one of the oldest and biggest monasteries.

Day 11Tarkeghyang to Shermathang (2621m.) - 5 hours. Trekking today is comparatively easier than the previous days as the trail goes through flat land with beautiful forests. At Shermathang we again will visit ancient monasteries.

Day 12Shermathang to Melamchi Bazaar (846m.) - 5 hours. The trail gradually descends all the way to Melamchi Bazaar through meadows and cultivated fields. On the way, we come across several villages where we can interact with the locals and get to see their way of life.

Day 13Drive from Melamchi Bazaar to Kathmandu (1320m.) 4 hours by either local bus or private car

Day 14Sightseeing in Patan and Bhaktapur followed by a farewell dinner

Day 15Final departure

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