Langtang Gosainkunda and Helambu Trek

Langtang Gosainkunda and Helambu Trek of 16 days is carefuly customized to provide a trekking experience full of culture, nature, spectacular mountain views, mesmerizing lakes and warm hospitality of Tamang and Sherpa people. The trek will begin with private Jeep drive from Kathmandu to Syaphru Bensi and trek upto Kyanjin Gompa (3.900 m) in Langtang region. The trek will then enters into Gosainkunda region and trek upto Holy Gosainkunda Lake(4.300 m) and enters into Helambu region crossing the Laurebina pass. From the final destination of Helambu region of Sundarijal, we drive you back to Kathmandu in a private Jeep.

Langtang valley trek

Langtang valley is located in the north of Kathmandu and easily accessible from Kathmandu. Langtang valley is also called the valley of glaciers and popular for its expansive views, stunning landscpaes, relatively gentle pace, heart warming hospitality and authentic Tamang culture. The Langtang region is mostly inhabited by the Tamang ethnic group with a rich culture and many traditions.

Langtang is a narrow valley located south of the Tibetan border of Keyrong. The highest mountain in Langtang is Langtang Lirung (7,246 m). Gang Chenpo (6,380 m), Naya Kanga (5,846 m) and Dorje Lhapka (6,966 m) are among the smaller mountains. The trek will go through magnificent forests, high alpine meadows, yak pastures and Langtang river besides you trail throughout the trek. After reaching to the final destination of Kyangjin gompa, you still have a option for tiger summit in Kyangjin Ri( m) which provides 360 degree views of mountain ranges.

Langtang valley has been massively impacted by the earthquake of 2015 and beautiful old Langtang valley is only the glacier of rocks now. Through aids and reconstruction projects, the region is slowly stepping back on its daily life and visiting the region will provide vital support to the local livelihoods along with your beautiful trek.

Langtang(3.410 m)

Langtang valley lies in the base of Mount Langtang Lirung and in the north central of Nepal .The mountain valley is well know for trekking routes and natural environment. The people and culture of the valley resembles to Tibetan people, lifestyle and culture. Langtang valley was one the most affected area in the region by 2015 earthquake, which completely destroyed the village, as the valley was completely buried underneath by glacier of stones. Motivated locals started rebuilding the village after 4 years of the devastation and currently it is on its way back to normal life and local business of tourism.

Kyanjin Gompa (3,900m)

In Kyanjin Gompa situated at an elevation fo 3.900 m from the sea level is the final destination of the trek. However, a short day hike further to Kyanjin Ri (4,600 m) for the best views of mountains can be done.The village has a yak cheese factory opened with the help of Swiss government in 1955. The cheese factory only operates during the summer and produces around 7,000 kg of cheese annually, which is carried by porters to a dairy in Kathmandu. Sometimes cheese and yoghurt can be bought at the cheese factory.

Gosainkunda Trek

Gosainkunda trek is one of the popular trek for nature trekkers and pilgrims and best suitable for those having short period of time in Nepal and willing to experience alpine zone and Himalayas through classic mountain treks. The trek offers mesmerising alpine forest walks, spectacular mountain views, plants, birds and animals. If you are lucky, you might also have chance to capture a glimpse of endangered animal “Red panda”.

During the trek  you can enjoy the magnificent views of Ganesh Himal, Langtang Lirung, Annapurna, and many more .Gosaikunda is a name of holy lake that carries significant religious values to Hindus and Buddhists. Every year in the Full Moon of August, thousands of pilgrims flock to Gosaikunda to take a bath.

There are altogether 108 lakes around the Gosainkunda region but only few lakes including Gosainkunda are on the sight of traveller, others are to be explored extensively. Locals in the region have economic benefit through earnings from tourists and pilgrims by providing fooding and lodging services.

Key Attractions

• Fascinating views of Langtang Lirung (7,246m), Dorje Lhakpa (6,988m), Ganchempo (6,387m), Annapurna Mountain Range, Manaslu Mountain Range, Ganesh Mountain Range, Mountain Range of Tibet
• Sacred Lakes of Gosainkund and many other lakes around the Gosainkunda
• Possibility of glimpse of most endangered animal “Red Panda”.
• Big festival of Janaipurna in Gosainkunda during full moon in August

Syaphru Besi (1,470 m)

Syaphru Besi is located in the northern part of Nepal, in Rasuwa District, bordering the Chinese Autonomous Region of Tibet. Syaphru Bensi is situated between two large rivers, Langtang and Kerung rivers and 18 other village development committees are attached to this centre village of trade. The Tamang ethnic group have inhabited this place since ancient times and have their own history, culture, language, religion, tradition and values.People living in the village are mostly Buddhist.

The Samdheon Wösel World Peace Stupa in Syaphru Besi was built for the peace in the world and for all living beings, for the treasures of nature and the environment.

Shing Gompa (Chandanbari) (3.300 m)

Chandanbari is the official name of Shing Gompa and reachable from Dunche town and Thulo Syaphru village. The monastery with a Newar-style door frame and a statue of Chenrezig is well worth seeing. The peaceful village is also famous for the Yak cheese production. People around the Gosainkunda region having yak farm will provide milk on daily basis to the governmental cheese factory in Shing Gompa.

Laurebina (3.900 m):

Laurebina is considered view point for beautiful view of the mountain ranges of Ganesh Himal, Annapurna Massif, Manaslu Massif and Mount Shisapangma in Tibet are seen from Laurebina.

According to the religious belief, lord Shiva during his pilgrimage, left his bamboo sticks in Laurebina and headed further to Gosainkunda. Therefore, nowadays during the Janai Purnima festival, many of the pilgrims leave their walking sticks in Laurebina. Laurebina means Without Stick in Nepali language.

The Sacred Lakes of Gosainkunda (4,200 m):

Gosainkunda is located at an elevation of 4,200 m from the sea level and considered one of the most famous religious pilgrimage sites in Nepal. Every year thousands of Hindu and Buddhist pilgrims visit this holy place in August on the full moon day festival of “Janai Purnima”. Hindus in particular take a dip in the holy lake for inner purification. The large rock in the middle of the lake is believed to be the mortal remains of Shiva and it is said that the waters of the lake flow through channels to the water basin of the Khumbheshwar Temple in Patan.

Helambu Trek

Helambu trek in the Langtang region is also considered short and easy trek popular for rich culture and nature throughout the trails and valleys. Helambu region is relatively un spoilt despite being so close to Kathmandu city. The trek offers you deep insight of buddhist culture with ancient monasteries, shrines, stupas and prayer flags. Majority of the region is predominantly occupied by sherpa people of Hyolmo Ethnic and community. Hyolmo people are known for its distinct culture, traditions and simplicity way of life. Languages, culture and tradition of Helambu region is also very similar to the people in the Langtang and Gosainkunda area.

One of the key benefit of Helambu trek is peacefulness as it is very less crowded compared other regions of Nepal. Helambu trek offers your various alternatives of joining other treks like Gosainkunda trek and Langtang Trek.

Helambu region is scattered into beautiful highlands of Tamang and Sherpa Villages and offers magnificent view of mount Ganesh Himal (7.406m), Langtang Lirung (7.345m), and Gaurishankar (7.145m) ,pine forest, slow moving rivers, snow capped peaks, swim mountain streams, rhododendron flowers and green meadows.