Langtang Gosaikunda and Helambu Trek

Your first day in this beautiful valley will begin with the greetings from our local operators escorting you to your hotel. Our representatives will brief you about the trek to follow and they will be available at all hours in case of any queries.

The city of temples rich in world heritage sites is something you should not miss for the world. Our representative will meet you at the hotel at 7 am sharp after which he will take you in a private vehicle to Pashupatinath temple, the epitome of Hindu religion's faith where you will encounter people of all religions basking in the beautiful carvings and architecture of the temple along with cultural richness. The other destinations to follow are Boudhanath Stupa, Swayambhunath, and Basantapur (Kumari Ghar) whose significance will be explained to you by our representative in the spot itself. After helping you with your last-minute shopping, at 7 pm sharp you will be dropped at your hotel. Note: If you want to capture the significant part of the Himalayas, now would be the best moment to try Mountain Flight. The flight is not included in the package but with additional fees, it can be managed.

7-8 hours of drive from Kathmandu will take us to Syabrubesi which is quite a bazaar stocked with lots of hotels and lodges, but that's not it, the drive there will be a treat to your eyes with the greenery around and cold breeze bringing the aroma of floras around. Overnight stay at Syabrubesi.

Departing from the main road and a walk of around 6 hours will take us to Lama hotel which has a set of six lodges at Changtang(2,480m). The trail to reach there passes through the suspension bridge over fast-flowing Bhotekoshi river which leads us to the beautiful Thulo Syabru. Overnight stay at Lama hotel.

A 6-hour ascent will take us to our destination and the journey upwards will be flavored by the breathtaking view of Langtang Lirung along with our trip through a meadow that has plenty of Yaks and wild goat grazing peacefully. Overnight stay at Langtang valley(3,420m).

Only after a 3 hour walk uphill, Sindum and Yamphu will be on our sight,going further through Laja Khola we willa reach a viewpoint that will reward us with the panoramic view of Kyanjin Gompa as well as the snowfall from Lirung and Kinsung.Going downwards the viewpoint lies Kyanjin Gompa (3,880m) where we will stay overnight.

After coming this far we will have a well-deserved rest and some warm treats to further prepare ourselves for the exploration of Kyanjin Gompa that offers a splendid view of mountains like Langtang Kirung, Genjempol and Kengal Himal ranges. Hiking to Tserko Ri(5,033m) is a must, from the top of which you will have an awe-inspiring view of mountain ranges. Other than this, the local cheese factory and Buddhist monastery is something to check out in this region. Overnight stay at Kyanjinn Gompa.

After having breakfast, we head our ways downwards that will take us around 6 hours, reliving the memories again and giving the Langtang region a last look before going back to our regular days.

After a decent breakfast, we will descend down to Pairo crossing the river and then climb uphill towards Thulo Syabru. While trekking, we will walk through some beautiful Tamang villages and observe their lifestyle and culture. Langtang Himalayan range is another beautiful view to check out also there are chances that we might see some birds and animals including the Red Pandas. After 5 hours of trekking, we will reach Thule Syabru(2,000m) for overnight stay.

Today we will walk for 4-5 hours so from Thulo Syabru, we will climb up to Dimsa village in Langtang passing through Durdagang and then to Foprang Danda, 3200 meters. The mesmerizing Himalayan views of Langtang Himal and Ganesh Himal will soothe your eyes and tired feet. Shin Gompa(3300m) is just a few hours of walk away from Foprang Dada which has a local cheese factory and a Buddhist monastery.

After a hearty breakfast, we will climb to Chalang Pati which is a beautiful viewpoint from where mesmerizing views of Mt. Langtang Lirung and the Tibetan mountains can be seen. The serene forests of rhododendron and pine will make our climb to Laurebina Yak comforting. So after 4-5 hours of walk, we will reach Laurebina Yak (3,920m) for overnight stay.

Gosainkunda Lake(4460m) is just 4-5 hours of walk from Lauribina. The name "Lauribina " means "without a stick" implying that without a stick you cannot reach the top, so make sure to have one. Walking through the statue of Sakyamuni we will equally enjoy the stunning views of Saraswoti and Bhairav Kunda. We will then climb gently to the Gosaikunda lake.

We will spend our morning soaking in the beauty of the magical lake and then head our ways toward Ghopte (3,440m) that will take us around 4-5 hours. It will relatively be a tough day today owing to the rugged moraines. We will cross Lauri Bina pass at 4609 meters and then go down to a place called Phedi. We will walk through the rocky hills and pine forests to Ghopte for overnight stay.

We'll trek for around 6-7 hours today towards the Sherpa village of Melamchi Gaon(2,560m) by crossing a suspension bridge over a river to get there. There is an ancient monastery and a shrine said to have been built by an 8th-century Buddhist guru. Overnight stay at Mealmchigaun.

We will continue our descent for 5-6 hours and our path will take us past several religious monuments, as we hike toward the bridge to cross the Melamchi river. Then after we will head toward the indigenous Hyolmo village of Tarkegyang(2590m) along a ridgeline trail for overnight stay.

We will travel along a dirt road uphill for 3-5 hours into the forest to reach the settlement of Sermathang(2610m). The town has a few monasteries as well as stunning views of the Dorje Lhakpa peak and the Panch Pokhari lakes. A glimpse of Jugal Himal to the northeast and cultural dance shows in the hotel will wash away all your tiredness.

3-4 hours of trekking will take us to Melamchi bazaar where the Melamchi Khola and Indrawati Khola meet. Then we will transfer you to Kathmandu in 2 hours from there. You all will be dropped at your respective places or hotels with a farewell dinner and token of love from us!

Langtang Gosainkunda and Helambu Trek will come to an end on this day, but not the memories you have with yourselves. All your photos and videos will be provided to you along with a token of love from our side. Ultra Nepal crew members will escort you towards the Airport. The journey we started as strangers, we always hope to end it as friends.