Trip Details
  • Destination: Nepal
  • Trip Difficulty: Strenuous
  • Trip Style: Trekking
  • Transport: Private Vehicle / Bus
  • Food: Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner
  • Accommodation: Hotel + Teahouses + Lodges
  • Group Size: 20
  • Max Elevation: 20
Highlights
  • A scenic drive from Kathmandu to Syabrubesi
  • Spectacular moderate walk via Lush rhododendron and diverse vegetations
  • Rhythmic and crystal clear Langtang River
  • Core wilderness into the Langtang Langtang National Park
  • Mesmerizing high pastures and meadows
  • Langtang National Park and its diverse species of flora and faunas
  • Holy stone inscriptions, manis, prayer flags and monasteries
  • Organic cheese factories
  • Giant glaciers and mountain peaks include Langtang, Lirung and other alluring mountain summits
  • Friendly Tamang people and their rich culture

Undertake Langtang  Gosaikunda passes Helambu trek, a popular and considered to be a moderate trekking trail among other trekking trails in Langtang region which encompasses three different wonderful trekking destinations include Helambu, the nearest viewpoint from the valley, Gosainkunda, a holy lake and Langtang Valley, a mesmerizing valley entirely encircled by mountain panorama. Celebrate a spectacular walk along astounding trails via lush forest and  melodious Langtang river. This trek is very special among the trekkers who wish to explore entire Langtang region combining all major trekking destinations ( Langtang Valley, Gosainkunda and Helambu) of Langtang region. Langtang Valley unveils , probably, the most fabulous mountain summits and glaciers, Gosainkunda offers spiritual journey within and Helambu is a traditional Tamang settlement which is also a popular viewpoint to see Langtang and Rolwaling  Himalayan range.

As heleambu trek is located nearest from the kathmandu, Helambu has been eventual tourists station for those who have short time frame and keen to experience the flavor of hill-hiking and witness fabulous Mountain View.Similarly, Gosainkunda, a sacred lake in Langtang region , and a popular pilgrimage site to both Hindu and Buddhist, lets you experience the flavor of spiritual pilgrimage in the mountain along with the serene and frozen lakes. Especially, Hindus believe that the incarnation of God Shiva is there in the middle of the lake in the form of a large rock. A special fair is held once a year and thousands of devotees from Nepal and India and the globe go to Gosainkunda to take holy bath. Taking bath at Gosainkunda is believed to wash out all sins we have committed so far. In fact, Gosainkunda is not only popular among the international tourist; it is also a famous trekking trip among domestic trekkers and pilgrims.

Begin you walk from Sybarubesi after 8-9 hours drive from Kathmandu. As the trail ascends, your will start to enjoy the serenity in Langtang National Park. Also, experience diverse species of wildlife and birds in the Langtang protected area. Enjoying local taste of foods and mountain teahouse accommodation, we arrive at spectacular Langtang Valley. If you want a further walk, trek to Kyanji Gumba, otherwise, trek down along the same trail and shift your trek to Gosainkunda. This holy lake in the lap of the mountain, Gosainkunda, has religious importance. God Shiva is worshipped here and people take holy bath. Cross Gosainkunda Pass, arrive at Helambu which is closer to Kathmandu, explore Tamang cultural heritages and capture some magnificent mountain panorama and drive back to Kathmandu.

Trekkers do not require highest level of trekking stamina and technical skills of trekking for Langtang Gosainkunda Pass Helambu Trek. However, prior skills of hiking or trekking will always be an asset to this trek. The best time of the year for Langtang Gosainkunda Pass Helambu Trek is Autumn( Sep-Nov).

Itinerary

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Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu and transfer to Hotel.

The very first day that you step in Nepal for the trip. You will be received by our representative at the airport. Our representative will be at the arrival holding placard with your and our company name (Magic Expedition. And then, you will be transferred to the hotel. It is around 30 mins drive from the airport to the hotel. There may some hassles like offering taxi or hotel or something like that. Do go with them. And sometimes, in international flight, your luggage may be missing. Be very careful. We hope it will not disturb your trip.

After your arrival at the hotel, you will get refreshed and we will have a short orientation meeting regarding the trip. We will introduce a guide or trip leader. For this, be with 4 pieces of recent pp sized photographs, copy of passport and copy of travel insurance. Overnight in Kathmandu.

  • Dinner
  • Hotel
  • kathmandu
  • 1400m

Today, you will go to visit UNESCO World Heritage site including Swyambhunath, Bouddhanath, Pashupatinath and Patan Durbar Square. This sightseeing tour commences after your breakfast. You will have lunch during the tour in the afternoon. So, you’d better have some money, Nepali currency is expected. For the whole day, you will be exploring Kathmandu valley, a valley of temples, major historical cultural heritages. Some of the heritages are destroyed by April Earthquake and they are in the course of the renovation . The tour ends at around 4 pm. Overnight in Kathmandu.

  • BF / Lunch / Dinner
  • Hotel
  • Kathmandu
  • 1400m

Today, you will drive for 8-9 hours till you get Syabrubesi. You are going to use a local bus for this drive since there is no tourist bus running in this trail. You can escape the local bus by using a private jeep or van but for this, you have to pay some extra. Till the place called Trishuli, then you will get a country rough road up to Syabribesi. This is a scenic drive through the scenic mountains. If the weather favors you can see an astonishing view of the mountains including Manaslu, Annapurna, and Ganesh Himal. Overnight in Syabribesi.

  • BF / Lunch / Dinner
  • Tea House
  • Syabru Besi
  • 1460m

The trek, today, begins after breakfast. The trail follows along Langtang Khola (river). After you cross the bridge of Langtang Khola, your trails ascend through oaks and rhododendron till you get Lama Hotel. Overnight at Lama Hotel.

  • BF / Lunch / Dinner
  • Tea House
  • Lama Hotel
  • 2470m

Still, the trail ascends through lush and green meadows via Dhoda Tabela and as you further ascend you begin to experience Buddhist Monasteries and prayer flags along with mountain views in the skyline. After you pass the settlements inhabited by herders, you will finally get beautiful village Langtang Village which was affected by April 2015 earthquake from where you can view magnificent Lantang Panorama. Overnight at Langtang Village.

  • BF / Lunch / Dinner
  • Tea House
  • Langtang Village
  • 3430m

Today, you experience prayer wheels, chortens, and inscriptions on stone and water mills on the trail. Buddhist Shrine and holy monasteries are major highlights of today’s trekking. Overnight at Kyanjin Gumba.

  • BF / Lunch / Dinner
  • Tea House
  • Kyanjin Gumba
  • 3870m

You will further explore Kyanjin Gumba. Kyanjing Gumba is popular for Buddhist shrines and monasteries encircled by fabulous Mountain View. Relax in the afternoon. Overnight at Kyanjing Gumba

  • BF / Lunch / Dinner
  • Tea House
  • Kyanjin Gumba
  • 3870m

Today, the trails descend down following the same trail from Kyanjing Gumba to Lama Hotel. Still the mountains and the high pasturelands and meadows are fabulous to see. Overnight at Lama Hotel.

  • BF / Lunch / Dinner
  • Tea House
  • Lama Hotel

First, we ascend to Rimche village. Then, we descend to Langtang Khola. Your further hiking takes you to Bamboo. You choose the trails that passes via Pahare hotel and a natural waterfall and finally, you will get Thulo Syabru. Overnight at Thulo Syabru.

  • BF / Lunch / Dinner
  • Tea House
  • Thulo Shyapru
  • 2250m

This is shorter hiking than other days. You will gradually ascend up in the altitude. This gradual hiking up to the altitude helps you to acclimatize. On the trail, you will get Garta Village and Phulung monastery before you get SingGompa. Overnight at Singgompa.

  • BF / Lunch / Dinner
  • Tea House
  • Sing Gumba
  • 3330m

Today’s trekking is a fabulous experience which offers mountain views including Annapurnas, Hiunchuli, Manaslu, Ganesh, and Langtang. The more you hike up, the more you begin to see holy lakes into the lap of mountains. Fundamentally, Gosainkunda is one of the most sought pilgrimage sites in Nepal by Hindu followers. Every year, on the full moon day of August, hundreds of pilgrims visit this lake for holy bath. In the middle of the lake, there is a huge rock which is believed to be the shrine of god Shiva.

  • BF / Lunch / Dinner
  • Tea House
  • Gosaikunda Lake
  • 4380m

We first will experience some virgin snow under our feet which will absolutely offer a fantastic experience in Gosainkunda Pass. After you pass the Surya Kunda, yo begin to experience Helambu Region. The trails is steep and rough all the way till you get Thadepati Bhanjyang.. Overnight at Ghopte.

  • BF / Lunch / Dinner
  • Tea House
  • Thadepati Bhanjyang
  • 3690m

Still, the trail is rough with the Rocky Mountains. The traditional settlements throughout the trail in the Helambu region will amazingly please you. On the trail, you will see some mountain views including Jugal Himal, Ganesh Himal, and Manasalu. The walk via ethnic settlements and greenery will be a fabulous experience today.(Overnight at Kutumsang)

  • BF / Lunch / Dinner
  • Tea House
  • Kutumsang
  • 2470m

After your breakfast, we begin our hiking today towards Chisapani. First, you will hike all the way down till you get a motorable road and then you finally climb up to get Chisapni. Chisapani is a vantage point to view snow-fed peaks to the north including Langtang, Everest, Annapurna, and Manaslu ranges

  • BF / Lunch / Dinner
  • Tea House
  • Chisapani
  • 2165m

This is a fabulous walk through lush rhododendron forest. The forest is protected by Shivapuri National park. First, you will climb up to the top of the hill through green forest and then the trails descend down till you get Sundarijal. Before you gey Sundarijal village, you will see the Reservoir of drinking water leading to Kathmandu valley and finally, you will get a bus or van to get your hotel. In the evening, you will have a farewell dinner.

  • BF / Lunch / Dinner
  • Hotel
  • Kathmandu
  • 1310m

According to your flight schedule, we drop you to the airport for your onward flight or you can begin another trip.

  • BF
  • Non
  • Kathmandu
  • 1400m

What to Expect

  • All airport/hotel transfers
  • Three night hotel in Kathmandu with breakfast
  • Welcome and farewell dinner
  • Accommodation during trek in hotel/guesthouse
  • A full day sightseeing tour in Kathmandu valley including tour guide and Private Vehicle
  • All ground transportation as per itinerary
  • An experienced English-speaking trek leader (trekking guide),and Sherpa porters to carry luggage (2 trekkers: 1 porter)
  • All necessary paper work and permits (National park permit, TIMS )
  • A comprehensive medical kit
  • All government and local taxes
  • Nepal Visa fee (bring small denomination USD cash and two passport photographs)
  • International air fare.
  • Entrance fee of city tour
  • Travel Insurance.
  • Any additional and alcoholic drink during trekking.
  • Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu

Useful Info

Altitude sickness:

The more you ascend to higher altitude, the more oxygen will be less. Normally, no traveler will be suffered from altitude sickness below 4ooo m. high. But this is not the case always. Those who lack good stamina, physical fitness, those who drink a lot and smoke will likely to suffer altitude sickness.
Mild and common symptoms include headaches (also a symptom of dehydration), low appetite, and restless sleep. More moderate symptoms include vomiting, fatigue, and diarrhea. Many compare altitude sickness to the sensations of having a hangover. Severe symptoms include blue lips and fingernails, severe difficulty breathing, poor coordination, fatigue, and drowsiness. To avoid altitude sickness, we recommend you to descend down to the lower altitude, hydrate sufficiently and maintain nutrition. In case you have these above-mentioned symptoms, inform to our guide since he will be far more experienced than you.

Travel insurance:

It is required to have travel insurance that covers your rescue in case you have suffered any kind of sickness in high altitude including altitude sickness. We hope everything will be fine during the trekking days but sometimes unforeseen circumstances may occur. Many standards policies cover you for trekking to high altitudes, such as on the Everest Base Camp and Annapurna Circuit Trek, but it is very important to check this before you go. Here is a list of insurance companies that we have collected information on (however it is your responsibility to confirm that the information on our website correct):
We recommend companies such as Ensure and Go, Virgin Money, and The Post office, as they currently cover the altitudes of all our treks.
For more information please see our information section.

Tea house trekking:

Tea house trekking takes you to the mountain where you stay every overnight at guest house. Food and accommodations are provided according to your choice at the guest house.

Carrying my stuff when trekking:

We will employ our porters to carry up to 12kgs of weight for each trekker. This is included in the price of each trek. We provide 1 porter for 2 trekkers in accordance with the guidelines set out by the International Porter Protection Group. If you would like more weight to be carried, please let us know. In general, 12kg is more than sufficient. If you have unnecessary stuff that are not required during the trekking days in the mountain, you can leave at the hotel till you come back. They will store it safely.
Normally each porter will carry 2 peoples rucksacks and he will simply tie them together using rope (this does not harm any of the rucksacks). If you are trekking with a friend or loved one, and there is space in one rucksack for both your possessions, then please feel free to share the same rucksack but please ensure that it weighs less than 24kg.
It is helpful if you do not put things that you may need during the day in your large rucksack as you will not be walking with your porter at all times.

Can I drink the tap water:

We don’t recommend you to drink the tap water in the mountains since it is not safe. To help prevent contamination of the environment, we discourage tourists from drinking from plastic bottles especially when in the mountains. Non-plastic bottle options include:

  1. Drinking boiled water from teahouses.

  2. Drinking ginger and lemon tea to reduce the need for water consumption.

  3. Purifying tap/river water using a chloride pump, iodine, or chloride tablets. The taste of the tablets is not appetizing, so it is recommendable to use a dissolvable vitamin tablet to add flavour.

How old does a trekker have to be to go trekking:

  1. All trekkers under 18 must be accompanied by a friend/family member who is over 18 years of age.
  2. Moderate to strenuous treks: minimum age is 14
  3. Easy treks: minimum age is 12-11

What is your cancellation policy:

  • If you choose to cancel the service(s) that you have paid to Magic Adventure, we will refund your payment in accordance with the following schedule:
  • 75% refund of total trip price for a cancellation made 15 days prior to the original departure date.
  • 50% refund of total trip price for cancellation made 7 days prior to the original departure date.
  • 0% refund of total trip price for a cancellation made 3 days or fewer days prior to the original departure date.
  • Please note that you can transfer your bookings to another trip if desired less any costs incurred by us in organizing you trip.