Langtang Gosainkunda Helambu Trek

The Langtang, Gosaikunda, and Helambu trek its close proximity to Kathmandu. This amazing adventure combines the diversity of spectacular views of the Himalayas with a vast number of exciting ethnic encounters. the Langtang Valley Trekking reaches into an area as wild as any of the Tibetan highlands on a trail less traveled by tourists. The Langtang - Gosainkunda - Helambu Trekking complete the whole Langtang circuit. It is a very good alternative for those adventure trekkers who are willing to be out of the crowded area like Annapurna and Everest Region. Landscapes on this trek are varied from rice terraces, rhododendron, and pine forest, extremely white snow capped mountains, peaceful lakes, snow-covered high passes, traditional Buddhist monasteries, and Hindu temples. - See more at:

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 in Kathmandu
Day 02:Drive from kathmandu to Syafru besi ( 1450m, 7,8 hours
Day 03:Syabrubesi to Lama hotel (2440m, 7 hours
Day 04:Lama Hotel - Langtang Village (3340m) - 6h30.
Day 05:Langtang Village - Kyangjing Gompa ( 3880m, 4 hours,
Day 06:Resting day in Kyangjing Gompa, Climb Tserko-Ri (4984m).
Day 07:Kyangjing Gompa - Ghoretabela , Lama Hotel (2450m, 7 hours
Day 08:Lama Hotel - Thulo Syabru ( 2150m, 6 hours
Day 09:Thulo Syabru - Sing Gompa ( 3250, 6 hours
Day 10:Sing Gompa - Laurebini yak ( 3912m, 5 hours
Day 11:Laurebiniak - Gosaikunda Lake (4480m), 4 hours
Day 12:Gosainkunda - Phedi Ghopte( via Laurebinia Pass (4600m, 7 hours
Day 13:Ghopte to Kutumsang ( 2550m, 6 hours
Day 14:Kutumsang to Chisapani ( 1930m, 7 hours
Day 15:Trek to Sundarijal (Kathmandu ( 1380m, 4 hours
Day 16:Final Departure
Day 17:Detail Itinerary

Cost Details

Cost Include

Facilities included

All airport/hotel/land transfers by private vehicle and airport.
Accommodation in Kathmandu, 3 nights stay at International Guest House with breakfast.
Welcome and farewell dinner.
Teahouse/Lodge accommodation during the trek with all meals included.
Sightseeing tours in Kathmandu, Swoyambhunath, Boufhsnsth, Paten and Bhaktapur including a tour guide and entrance fees.
Accoummodation during trek; local lodges 19days( lunches, dinners, tea, coffee and twin-shere room with comfortable form mattress and pillows all included.
Experienced trek leader guide, Porters( 2 persons- one porter basis; max load 25 kg per porter their equipmets.
One sherpa (assistance guide) if group size more then 5,6 peoples plus their food assistant guide and Sherpa porters including their salaries, insurance, equipment, food and accommodation.
All necessary permits ( Langtang national park entrance fee, TIMS).Trekkers Information Management System) Card
Transportation kathmandu to Syabru Besi and back by tourist bus or private vehicle
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, Private Jeep, Personal expenses (phone calls, laundry. Warm clothes like jackets, trousers, gloves, pants, hat, socks, tshirts, shorts , Waterproof Jackets, water bottle , hiking sticks , sunscreen, sunglasses, some energy bars, shoes, slippers, sleeping bag , medicine for altitude. Battery recharge, extra porters, chocolate, beverages, showers etc) Tips for guides and porter etc.

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Detail Itinerary

Day 01Arrive in Kathmandu Arrive in Kathmandu, transfer to hotel and welcome dinner in the evening. Sightseeing in Kathmandu valley if you want (Swayambhunath, Boudanath, Pashupatinath, and Kathmandu Durbar Square), preparation for the trekking.

Day 02Drive from kathmandu to Syafru besi ( 1450m, 7,8 hoursEarly morning after having breakfast, we will move towards the bus stop and catch the bus to Syabrubesi. Our lunch will be at Trisuly Bazar. After lunch, we will follow the way of Dhunche to Syabrubesi. The total time to reach the destination will take about 7 to 8 hours. The night will be at Syabrubesi. over night in Syafrubesi at Hotel

Day 03Syabrubesi to Lama hotel (2440m, 7 hoursOur real trekking starts from Syabrubesi. From here we trek towards the lama hotel crossing the Bridge of Bote Kosi River and Langtang Rive. The way goes through the forest of rhododendron (National Flower) and green bamboo. The total walk for today is of 2440m. Our night will be at Lama Hotel.

Day 04Lama Hotel - Langtang Village (3340m) - 6h30.After spending a sweet night at Lama Hotel, we will continue the trek toward Langtang village. The way goes through the forest of rhododendron and sloppy hill. The trekking route will offer us a fantastic view of mountains such as Langtang Lirung, Naya Kang and other several peaks. From lama hotel, it takes about 5 to 6 hours to reach Langtang which is beautiful Tamang village at the altitude of 3340m. over night stay in Langtang at teahouse.

Day 05Langtang Village - Kyangjing Gompa ( 3880m, 4 hours, From Langtang village, we will continue our journey to Khyanjin Gompa at the height of 3880m above sea level. The trail from Langtang village to Khyanjin Gompa is easier than of higher part. We can see a cheese factory, at Khyanjin Gompa and Monastery. The night will be in Khyanjin Gompa at Teahouse. altitude of 3880m. over night in Kyangjin Gompa at Teahouse

Day 06Resting day in Kyangjing Gompa, Climb Tserko-Ri (4984m).We will be at Khyanjin Gompa during last night. We will be tired so we take a day as rest Khyanjin Gompa. We will explore around the beautiful area. But we can have a short hike over to Khyanjin Ri, Or Tsergo Ri and around Langshisa kharka, as you prefer. But we will spend night at the same place.

Day 07Kyangjing Gompa - Ghoretabela , Lama Hotel (2450m, 7 hoursThe trekking route from Khyanjin Gompa to Lama hotel is a return back way. The way goes downwards the hill viewing some spectacular view of the valley. The way returning to down is easier than another day. It will enable us to complete our objectives within a 7 hours. Over night in Lama Hotel at Teahouse

Day 08Lama Hotel - Thulo Syabru ( 2150m, 6 hoursFrom lama hotel, we will return back the same way to Pahiro. But from Pahiro, the way goes towards Thulo Syabru. It is a big village of Tamang people. The walk will be is about 6 hours. We should wisely use the leisure time to see view around the area. The night will be at Thulo Syabru. - Thulo Syabru (2150m) - 6h. Over night in Thulo Syafru at Teahouse

Day 09Thulo Syabru - Sing Gompa ( 3250, 6 hours The trek today takes on a steady climb to Chandanbari. This village is famous for its cheese factory and the famous Shin Gompa. Starting the climb, we aim for Foprang Danda and head further up the slopes we cross Dursagang with great views of Langtang and Ganesh Himal ranges appearing ever clear. Visit the cheese factory and the Gompa itself to be blessed by monks. Over night in Chandanbary at teahouse

Day 10Sing Gompa - Laurebini yak ( 3912m, 5 hoursWe will start after a warm breakfast in Shin Gompa. Be ready for a climb to Chalang Pati. After the climb is a beautiful viewpoint. You will see the mesmerizing views of Mt. Langtang Lirung and the Tibetan mountains. Walking through the serene forests of rhododendron and pine, we will climb to Laurebina Yak. The trail is diverse in terms of wildlife and vegetation seen there. This place is mostly the habitat of the red pandas, also called a cat bear by Nepalese. altitude of 3910m- Overnight in Laurebini at Teahouse

Day 11Laurebiniak - Gosaikunda Lake (4480m), 4 hoursLauribina to Gosaikunda is a remarkable one. The name Laurebina has a meaning. Locals believe that one cannot conquer the climb unless one carries a stick. ‘Lauri’ means a stick and ‘Bina’ means without. We will walk across a beautiful temple with a statue of Sakyamuni. The astounding views of Saraswati Kunda and Bhairav Kunda as seen from the trail are magical. We will climb gently to the Gosaikunda lake. Over night in Gosaikunda at Teahouse

Day 12Gosainkunda - Phedi Ghopte( via Laurebinia Pass (4600m, 7 hoursAfter worshiping the god at Gosainkunda early in the morning, we will have breakfast. We will cross the pass. While crossing the passes, we need to be very careful, because passes are very risky. After walking for some time, we will reach at the highest point of the trekking. Then we will continue downward Ghopte to the altitude of 3790m. over night in Ghopte at Teahouse.

Day 13Ghopte to Kutumsang ( 2550m, 6 hoursFrom Ghopte, we will continue our journey early in the morning following the path to Kutumsang. The path is not difficult. As we reach down to Tharepati we can view the magnificent view of Dorje Lakpa, Shisha Pangma, and other peaks. From there, we will continue our way to Kutumsang at the height of 2550m. Over night Kutumsang at Teahouse

Day 14Kutumsang to Chisapani ( 1930m, 7 hoursFrom Kutumsang, we will march ourselves to the Helambu region to Chisapani. The way goes through the village of Tamang and Sherpa people. After walking about 6 to 7 hours, we will be at Chisapani through the route of the forest of rhododendron. We can see a magnificent view of snow capped mountains from here. Over night in Chisapani at Teahouse

Day 15Trek to Sundarijal (Kathmandu ( 1380m, 4 hoursThe trekking route from Chisapani to Sundarijal is the end of our trekking. The way is normal as we need to pass through the forest. We can hear some sound of flowing water. Several villages can be seen on the way to Sundarijal. We will be at Sundarijal after a walk of 3 hours. From Sundarijal, we will catch the bus to reach at the Hotel in Kathmandu. The night will be in Kathmandu.

Day 16Final DepartureThe final day of your entire trip! You can continue your new trip to some other destination or take the flight back to your home.

Day 17Detail Itinerary As you will be here on your holiday, you can extend or shorten your trek as you wish.

Day 01: Early morning after having breakfast, we will move towards the bus stop and catch the bus to Syabrubesi. Our lunch will be at Trisuly Bazar. After lunch, we will follow the way of Dhunche to Syabrubesi. The total time to reach the destination will take about 7 to 8 hours. The night will be at Syabrubesi.IL ITINERARY

Day 02: Syabrubesi to Lama hotel
Our real trekking starts from Syabrubesi. From here we trek towards the lama hotel crossing the Bridge of Bote Kosi River and Langtang Rive. The way goes through the forest of rhododendron (National Flower) and green bamboo. The total walk for today is of 2640m. Our night will be at Lama Hotel.

Day 03: Lama Hotel to Langtang village
After spending a sweet night at Lama Hotel, we will continue the trek toward Langtang village. The way goes through the forest of rhododendron and sloppy hill. The trekking route will offer us a fantastic view of mountains such as Langtang Lirung, Naya Kang and other several peaks. From lama hotel, it takes about 4 to 5 hours to reach Langtang which is beautiful Tamang village at the altitude of 3340m.

Day 04: Langtang village to Khyanjin Gompa
From Langtang village, we will continue our journey to Khyanjin Gompa at the height of 3860m above sea level. The trail from Langtang village to Khyanjin Gompa is easier than of higher part. We can see a cheese factory, at Khyanjin Gompa. The night will be at Khyanjin Gompa. altitude of 3880m.

Day 05: Khyanjin Gompa rest day
We will be at Khyanjin Gompa during last night. We will be tired so we take a day as rest Khyanjin Gompa. We will explore around the beautiful area. But we can have a short hike over to Khyanjin Ri, Tsergo Ri and around Langshisa kharka, as you prefer. But we will spend night at the same place.

Day 06: Khyanjin Gompa to Lama hotel
The trekking route from Khyanjin Gompa to Lama hotel is a return back way. The way goes downwards the hill viewing some spectacular view of the valley. The way returning to down is easier than another day. It will enable us to complete our objectives within a 7 hours.

Day 07: Lama Hotel to Thulo Syabru village
From lama hotel, we will return back the same way to Pahiro. But from Pahiro, the way goes towards Thulo Syabru. It is a big village of Tamang people. The walk will be is about 6 hours. We should wisely use the leisure time to see view around the area. The night will be at Thulo Syabru.

Day 08: Thulo Syabru to Chanchanbari.
The trek today takes on a steady climb to Chandanbari. This village is famous for its cheese factory and the famous Shin Gompa. Starting the climb, we aim for Foprang Danda and head further up the slopes we cross Dursagang with great views of Langtang and Ganesh Himal ranges appearing ever clear. Visit the cheese factory and the Gompa itself to be blessed by monks.

Day 09: Chanchanbari to Lauribina Yak
We will start after a warm breakfast in Shin Gompa. Be ready for a climb to Chalang Pati. After the climb is a beautiful viewpoint. You will see the mesmerizing views of Mt. Langtang Lirung and the Tibetan mountains. Walking through the serene forests of rhododendron and pine, we will climb to Laurebina Yak. The trail is diverse in terms of wildlife and vegetation seen there. This place is mostly the habitat of the red pandas, also called a cat bear by Nepalese. altitude of 3910m) - 4h Overnight at a lodge there.

Day 10: Lauribina Yak to Gosaikunda Lake
Lauribina to Gosaikunda is a remarkable one. The name Laurebina has a meaning. Locals believe that one cannot conquer the climb unless one carries a stick. ‘Lauri’ means a stick and ‘Bina’ means without. We will walk across a beautiful temple with a statue of Sakyamuni. The astounding views of Saraswati Kunda and Bhairav Kunda as seen from the trail are magical. We will climb gently to the Gosaikunda lake 4460 m)

Day 11: Gosainkunda to Ghopte
After worshiping the god at Gosainkunda early in the morning, we will have breakfast. We will cross the pass. While crossing the passes, we need to be very careful, because passes are very risky. After walking for some time, we will reach at the highest point of the trekking. Then we will continue downward Ghopte to the altitude of 3640m.

Day 12: Ghopte to Kutumsang
From Ghopte, we will continue our journey early in the morning following the path to Kutumsang. The path is not difficult. As we reach down to Tharepati we can view the magnificent view of Dorje Lakpa, Shisha Pangma, and other peaks. From there, we will continue our way to Kutumsang at the height of 2540m.

Day 13: Kutumsang to Chisapani
From Kutumsang, we will march ourselves to the Helambu region to Chisapani. The way goes through the village of Tamang and Sherpa people. After walking about 6 to 7 hours, we will be at Chisapani through the route of the forest of rhododendron. We can see a magnificent view of snow capped mountains from here.

Day 14: Trek to Sundarijal (Kathmandu)
The trekking route from Chisapani to Sundarijal is the end of our trekking. The way is normal as we need to pass through the forest. We can hear some sound of flowing water. Several villages can be seen on the way to Sundarijal. We will be at Sundarijal after a walk of 3 hours. From Sundarijal, we will catch the bus to reach at the Hotel in Kathmandu. The night will be at Kathmandu.

Day 15: Final Departure
The final day of your entire trip! You can continue your new trip to some other destination or take the flight back to your home.