Kathmandu to Helembu

13 Days Nepal Gosainkunda-Helembu Cultural Trek:

Overview

Langtang-Helembu is a narrow valley that lies just south of the Tibetan border. It is sandwiched between the main Himalayan range to the north and a slightly lower range of snowy peaks to the south. Langtang has over 70 glaciers of varying sizes. The three major areas are Langtang, Gosainkunda (a holy lake at 4300m) and Helembu. Gosaikunda, is an alpine freshwater oligotrophic lake in Nepal’s Langtang National Park, located at an altitude of 4380 m with a surface of 34 acres. The lake melts and sips down to form the Trishuli River and remains frozen for six months in winter October to June. There are 108 lakes in this area, small to medium in size. Gosainkunda is a sacred lake, which is very important for both Hindus and Buddhists. Helambu valley is very famous for its natural beauty and wonderful climate with the superb views of the magnificent snow-covered mountains. The area covers typical highland Sherpa villages along with beautiful Rhododendron forests.

Itinerary

ARRIVE - KATHMANDU :

Upon arrival, meet and transfer to hotel. Welcome drinks followed by briefing. Late afternoon leisure walk in Thamel, a popular tourist district in Kathmandu Valley (1300M) and a bustling bazaar which offers a glimpse of Nepal’s vibrant ethnic culture. – Overnight at Hotel.

KATHMANDU-DHUNCHE (1960M) :

After breakfast drive to Dhunche. It take about 6 hours. (about 190km) today the journey will be quite uncomfortable because of the road. You will drive along the Trisuli river then pass by Trisuli Bazaar till Trisuli Bazaar. Road condition’s quite good but after that its about 90 km totally rough road all the way going up to Dhunche. Overnight at Dhunche.

DHUNCHE-THULO SYABRU (2250m):

After breakfast start trek. Total trek will be about 5 hours. Today the trial will be very much gradual uphill and passing by old Tamang village. Upon reaching Thulo Syabru (Big Syabru) check in guest house. Late afternoon some free time to explore the village. Overnight at Lodge

THULO-SYABRU-SHIN GUMPA (3320M) :

After breakfast start trek. Total trek will be about 5 hours. Today the trial will be uphill through the Phulung Danda. While you cross Phalung danda, you will able to see the good view of the Gosain Kunda valley. Upon reaching Sin Gupa or Chandanbari, check in Guest house. Late afternoon rest and relax. Overnight at Lodge

SHIN GUMPA- GOSAINKUMD (4460M) :

After breakfast start trek. Total trek will be about 6 hours. Today the trial will be mostly uphill and it will be more difficult as you will be going over the 4000m. You will be pssing small pass 4165 m. You will also be walking along the Chyolang Pati danda. Upon reaching check in Guest house. Overnight at Lodge

GOSAINKUMD (4460M) :

After breakfast full day excursion around the Lake. Overnight at Lodge

GOSAINKUND- GHOPTE (3430M) :

After breakfast start trek. Today early part of the trek will be bit more difficult to Laurebia Pass (4610m). It will takes about 3 hrs. When you reach the top of the pass you will have good view of Gosain Kunda area and Helembhu valley. After the pass you will be descending down quite sharp to the Ghopte, it is nearly 1200m down. Total trek will be about 6 hours. Upon reaching Ghopte check in lodge. Overnight at Lodge

GOPTE- THADEPATI BHANJYANG- MELAMCHINGAON (2530M) :

After breakfast start trek. Total trek will be about 6 hours. This day you have to cross the pass (3690m) so the trial will All the way. After cross the pass stay overnight at Melamchigaon. Melamchegaon is a nice Sherpa village. Overnight at Lodge

MELAMCHINGAON-TARKEGHYANG (2600m) :

After breakfast start trek. Total trek will be about 4 hours. The trial will be just a bit gradual uphill. You will be passing by mostly Shrepa village. Upon reaching Tarkeghayng check in Guest house. Late afternoon some free time to walk about the Sherpa village. Overnight at Lodge

TARKEGHYANG-SERMATHANG (2590M) :

After breakfast start trek. Total trek will be about 5 hours. The trial will be gradual flat with gentle up and down hill. Upon reaching Sermathang check in guest house. Overnight at Lodge

SERMATHANG-MELEAMCHI BAZAAR (870):

After breakfast start trek. Total trek will be about 5 hours. The trial will be gradual down hill all the way to Meleamchi Bazaar. The moment you decent you will feel more warm as you will be down to the lower valley of Helembhu. Upon reaching check in guest house. Overnight at Lodge.

MELELAMCHI BAZAAR- KATHMANDU:

After breakfast drive back to Kathmandu. Drive will takes about 7 hours. Check-in Hotel – Late afternoon free time for shopping.

KATHMANDU- Home sweet home. :

After breakfast some time for last minute shopping and transfer to Airport for fly out.

Include

  • All the transportation including airport transfer as per above itinerary.
  • All accommodation (Kathmandu) on 3 star standard hotel on double/ Twin sharing basis
  • All the meals as per above itinerary
  • Complete 10 days lodge trek arrangement with:
  • Equipment: Sleeping bag with fleece inner liner
  • All meals as per the itinerary
  • Manpower: English speaking Guide( 1 assistant guide to every above 5 passenger)
  • 1 Porter to every two trekkers
  • Miscellaneous: Permit for National park, trekking staff and porter insurance
  • Transportation: Kathmandu-Dhunche & Melemchi– Kathmandu by private vehicle

Exclusions

  • Return air ticket with all the taxes
  • Visa fee (USD25)
  • Personal clothings
  • Client’s travel Insurance coverage like rescue operation by any means of transportation,
  • Alcoholic and other beverages,
  • Liabilities of loss,
  • Theft and damage
  • Tips
  • All others expenses which is not mentioned above

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