April 03, 2011
Trip facts
Days: 14Grade: Challenging
Activities: Cultural Experiences, Touring, Walking, Trekking.
Start From: 2
Ends In: 2
Transportation: Private coach, Domestic flights.
Price on demand
This Langtang trek is the classic route in the Langtang region of Nepal. The Langtang Gosainkund and Helambu trek will take you to the Langtang Valley first to visit Kyanjin Gompa and Langtang viewpoint Tsergo Ri. After Langtang Valley you will visit the holy Gosainkund Lakes and cross Laurebina La. From the pass descend to the Helambu region from where you will drive back to Kathmandu by bus.
You can also trek to Gosainkund Lake in the Langtang area, which is said to have been made by Lord Siva. It is a harder trek than the Annapurna or Langtang treks. You have to get from Dhunche at 1980m to Gosainkund at 4400m in two day, so attitude sickness can be a problem.
You first take the bus from Kathmandu to Dhunche (8 hr), where the trek begins. Day 1 you climb to Sing Gompa (3250m). The next day you make the steep climb to Gosainkund. There are great views from a nearby summit at 5140m. At Laurebina Yak (3900m), there is a great view of the Himalayan from Annapurna in the west to Langtang and Lirung in the east. As the path can be tough at times, especially if there is snow on the ground, it may be a good idea to have a guide or porter.
From Gosainkund you can either backtrack to Dhunche or proceed to Tharepati and connect this trek to the Helambu trek. To go to Tharepati you have to go over the Lauribina Pass and since the path can be tricky it is a good idea to have a guide.
You can also do this trek by following the Helambu trek to Tharepati and then continue on to Gosainkund.
Cost Includes
- airport pickup on arrival at Kathmandu airport by private coach
- airport departure drop off at Kathmandu airport by private coach
- 2 nights accommodation in Kathmandu
- accommodation during trekking in lodges, teahouses
- transfer Kathmandu - Syabru Besi by bus (before start trek)
- transfer Sundarijal - Kathmandu by bus (after trek)
- English speaking experienced guide (trained by Minstery of Tourism)
- porter(s), generally 1 porter for 2 pax (max 12 kg per person)
- food, salary, transportation, accommodation and insurance for our Nepali staff
- Entrance Fee Langtang National Park
- TIMS (trekking registration card)
- Langtang region trekking map
- service from our office in Kathmandu, Thamel
Cost Excludes
- international flight to and from Nepal and airport taxes
- vaccination and Nepal visa
- meals and drinks
- personal insurance and other personal expenses
- tips for trekking staff (tipping is expected)
