Langtang Gosainkunda Helambu Trek
Facts of the trip
| Trip Code: | LGH10 |
| Trip Duration: | 15 days |
| Max. Altitude: | 5200m |
| Grade: | Moderate |
| Program Type: | Trekking |
| Trek Start Point: | Dhunche |
| Trek End Point: | sundarijal |
| Accommodation: | Teahouse |
| Meals: | Breakfast, lunch , Dinner with tea/coffee |
| Mode of Travel: | Adventures |
| Transportation: | Bus/car |
| Minimum Pax: | 05 |
| Best season: | September to November and March to May |
Langtang Gosainkunda treks is an amazing treks trail of Nepal, specially designed with the combination of the remote and picturesque valley of Langtang. The high mountains lake such as Gosaikunda is inhabited by Sherpa and Tamang people in the North-West of Kathmandu Valley which is well –known for its pure culture and religion with magnificent Himalayan views.
Langtang Gosainkunda Helambu trekking area is regarded as one the most religious sites or one of the purest holy lakes of Langtang, Nepal because of its historical beliefs. According to Hindu Mythology, it is believed that Gosaikunda Lake connects with the Lord of Shiva (God of power and destruction). People believed that Lord Shiva meditated for several years in the Himalayas of Nepal and Tibet and took a bath in this lake and able to acquired purify of a soul. So many Nepalese are visiting Gosaikunda lake to take a bath in its water in the beliefs of getting rid of their sins and sorrows.
Langtang Gosaikunda Helambu Treks is considered as one of the challenging trekking trails of Nepal, which offers us an incredible and diverse journey along the Langtang valley and the holy lakes of Gosaikunda. This trekking trail includes long, steep and descents climate, subalpine dense forest, majestic Himalayan views, glaciers, most popular lakes such as Gosaikunda (4,460m), Saraswatikunda and Ganesh Kunda and picturesque villages. This trail would be one of the best destinations among the all those trekkers or travelers without much time but would like to explore or observe Nepal’s unique combination of culture, an amazing landscape, panoramic views of Langtang etc. It is also taken as one of the best chance to get right in among the Himalayan peaks and to get off the beaten trail, walking along the some captivating remote and relatively underpopulated areas, unique culture, lifestyle of local Tamang inhabitants.
During your trek Guide of Himalayan Magic Treks will explain everything about the Langtang Gosaikunda Trekking of Nepal. Following through lush tropical forest, we will reach to the popular Gosaikunda Lake (4,380m) that is set among in the high grey rocks, returning by the same route over the Lauribina pass (4,610m) and descend along Helambu.
Day 01: Kathmandu to Dhunche (1937m.)
Day 02: Dhunche to Shyabru Village (2087m.)
Day 03: Shyabru Village to Lama Hotel (2380m)
Day 04: Lamahotel to Ghoda Tabela (3003m.)
Day 05: Ghoda Tabela to kyanging Gompa (3700 m.)
Day 06: Kyanging Gompa to Yala and back to kyanging Gompa
Day 07: Kyanging Gompa to Ghoda Tabala
Day 08: Ghoda Tabala to lama Hotel
Day 09: Lama Hotel to Shyabru Village
Day 10: Shyabru Village to singa Gompa ( 3254m.)
Day 11: Sing Gompa to Gosain Kunda ( 4300 m.)
Day 12: Gosakund to Thadepati (3600m.)
Day 13: Thadepati to Gul Bhanjyang ( 2130m.)
Day 14: Gul Bhanhyang to Chisapani (2,194m.)
Day 01: Kathmandu to Dhunche (1937m) approximately 8 hours drive by Local bus:-After an early breakfast we drive north from Kathmandu to Dhunche its take about 7 hrs by local bus the road is unsealed and the condition of the road often depends upon the monsoon season. We will travel via Trisuli Bazaar where the dam and hydroelectric project was completed by the Indian Technical Mission. Finally we drive on to Dhunche. Dhunche is the headquarter of Rasuwa District and spend a night there. Stay overnight in the lodge.
Day 02: Dhunche to Shyabru Village (2087m.) crossing it trek up hill about 2 hrs. for the lunch, magnificent view of Mt. Ganesh Himal, Manslu and Mt. Kerung of Tibet can be seen. Trek further for 2 hrs. Through the Jungle and reach to Shyarbru village for rest overnight. Approximately 5/6hrs walk.
Day 03: Shyabru Village to Lama Hotel (2380m) Trekking downward about 2hrs. through a forest and again upward about 1-hrs. to reach Bamboo Village (1850) for lunch. Gradually ascend through Bamboo Jungle to reach to Lama Hotel and overnight (5/6hrs walk.
Day 04: Lamahotel to Ghoda Tabela (3003m.) Trek forward through Rhododendron and pine forested area for about 3hrs. And reach Ghoda Tabela for lunch, rest there for acclimatization.
Day 05: Ghoda Tabela to kyanging Gompa (3700 m.): After trekking about 3 hrs real reaches to langtang Village (3500 m) this village is inhabited by Tamangs and Tibetans whose religion is Buddhism. After lunch at Langtang village, trek further for about 3 hrs and rich to Kyanging Gompa and rest overnight. This place offers beautiful view of Mt. ganchempo and Langtang Himal (6 hrs walk).
Day 06: Kyanging Gompa to Yala and back to kyanging Gompa: For 3 hours trek upward to reach to yala and take lunch. Then rest or proceed for a small walk to take a view of Langsisa Himal , Yala and Lirung Glacier then return back to kyanging Gompa.
Day 07: Kyanging Gompa to Ghoda Tabala: trek back by same rout.
Day 08: Ghoda Tabala to lama Hotel : trek back by same route.
Day 09: Lama Hotel to Shyabru Village : trek back by same route.
Day 10: Shyabru Village to singa Gompa ( 3254m.) Trek up wards through the forest of fire and Rhododendron. The only human habitations are the shepherd’s occasional huts at the water point. camp near the deserted sing Gompa (6/7hrs) walk.
Day 11: Sing Gompa to Gosain Kunda ( 4300 m.) a steep rugged trail but adequately compensated by dramatic views of Himal Chuli ( 7893 m) manaslu ( 8156 m) Ganesh Himal ( 7406 m) and possibly Annapurna Range of the west; the beautiful valley of Langtang Lirung on the north. Passing by a few huts in the high pasture of lauribinayak and crossing a small ride, have the first look of about a dozen holy lades; saraswotikunda, Bhiravkunda, and Gosainkunda are the main holy lakes among them. Gosainkunda was created by lord Shiva when he pierced his Trident to obtain water to quench hid thirst after having swallowed “Kalkut” the most dangerous posion according to the legend (6/7 hrs) walk.
Day 12: Gosakund to Thadepati (3600m.) Continue the trek over rugged trails and pass several lmaller lakes to Thadepati pass (4602m.) then, descend along a ridge to the tree line. Continue to descend to reach to Thade pati through Juniper, Rhododendron forest, beautiful water falls and rest overnitht Thadepati. Approximately 8hrs.walk.
Day 13: Thadepati to Gul Bhanjyang ( 2130m.) Drop steadily all day though Fir and Rhododendron forest and pickly leafed Oak Forest enjoying the excellent views of the mountain, the Helambu valley and reach to Gul Bhanjyang to rest overnight. (6/7hrs.)
Day 14: Gul Bhanhyang to Chisapani (2,194m.) Two days trek consists of gentle ups and downs following a ridge to reach Chisapani with excellent views of Himalayan range from Mt. Manslu to Mt. Everest (6/7hrs.walk)
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Your Program Duration = 15 days Days
All the Prices are in GBP (£) Per Person.
Cost Include
Cost Is Included
- 2 Night accommodation in Kathmandu with B/B basie plan
• Kathmandu to Syabrubeshi transfer by bus.
• All airport and hotel transfers
• National permit & TIMS permit ( Trekking Information Management System)
• Accommodation, food and Tea/coffee during the trek
• Guide:- including salary, insurance, equipment, flight, food and lodging
• Porter:- including salary, insurance, equipment, food and lodging
• Transfer from sundarijal to Kathmandu by private Car
• For guest:-Down jacket, Good sleeping bag (down jacket and sleeping bag are to be returned after trip completion)
• All government and local taxes
Cost Exclude
Cost Is Not Included
• Food in Kathmandu Lunch & Dinner)
• Bakery food during the trek. When you eat in the bakery that you need to pay by yourself
• Nepal Visa fee
• International airfare from your country to Kathmandu and from Kathmandu
• Extra night accommodation in Kathmandu
• Travel and rescue insurance if guest get mountain sickness and need to rescue helicopter.
• Personal expenses example (phone calls, laundry service , bar bills, battery recharge, extra porters, bottle or boiled water, shower etc)
• Tips for guide and porters
our testimonials
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Dammaru Niraula was our guide and confidant for our recent visit to Nepal. We went on a humanitarian visit to build a hothouse in the village of Phortse in the Khumbu region of Nepal but also included some trekking on a personal level before and after our project. Dammaru was a vital link in getting the project off the ground and…
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Dammaru Niraula Trekking Guide Trip Leader I have had an association with Dammaru over the last three years. My first trek with Dammaru was to the Solu Khumbu region where he tailored a trek to suit our request to climb some remote passes and stay off the main tourist routes where possible. His knowledge of the area was very impressive and his attention to our safety was always his major concern. The second trek I did with Dammaru two years…
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Dear Dammaru I have been trekking to Ghorepani poon hill on Jan 07 for 6 days with Mr. Dammaru. Poonhill is so beautiful, so all I can do is just taking pictures on poon hill. If you were planning to trek in Nepal, I…
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I was a member of a group of nine friends from Northamptonshire in 204 from the UK, on a trek of the Annapurna Circuit in Nepal. Apart from one member, we were all approaching or over the age of 60 and were all well aware of the difficulties we could encounter at Thorong La which sits at an altitude of 5,416 meters (17,769…
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My husband and I embarked on a trip to Nepal in October 2006. We were hoping to avoid the large tour groups and were referred to Himalayan Holidays based in Kathmandu as a provider of customized tours. We had looked on the net to determine the tour we wanted to undertake and spoke to many people and eventually decided 6-day on Ghorepani Poon…
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Dammaru Niraula was our guide and confidant for our recent visit to Nepal. We went on a humanitarian visit to build a hothouse in the village of Phortse in the Khumbu region of Nepal but also included some trekking on a personal level before and after our project. Dammaru was a vital link in getting the project off the ground and then as a support person in Nepal before, during and after. He completed the following tasks with the utmost professionalism and patience. Arranged transfer of a large number of funds from Australian bank account to Nepalese bank account. Communications with the village before we arrived to ensure the walls were built. Organized our itinerary and necessary bookings for the trekking part of our journey for 8 adults. Once we arrived in Nepal he then assisted us in purchasing all the gear we needed for the finishing of the hothouse. e.g. Polycarbonate roof sheeting and the many other bits of hardware necessary. Transport of the roofing etc to Phortse village via helicopter, plane, yak, and porter. As well as being a part of the project Dammaru also was our trekking guide for the duration of our trip of 5 weeks. He organized everything for us from the hotel, in Kathmandu and everything in between our trek to base camp. He is honest, reliable and always puts the customer first. I would have no hesitation in recommending Dammaru to anyone who is considering a trip to Nepal.
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Dammaru Niraula Trekking Guide Trip Leader
I have had an association with Dammaru over the last three years.
My first trek with Dammaru was to the Solu Khumbu region where he tailored a trek to suit our request to climb some remote passes and stay off the main tourist routes where possible. His knowledge of the area was very impressive and his attention to our safety was always his major concern.
The second trek I did with Dammaru two years later. This trip was the culmination of a long term project to build hothouses in a village deep into the Solu Khumbu region.
www.himalyanhothouse.org To complete this project Dammaru had a pivotal role in developing contacts, sourcing materials helping to manage the project finances. During the preparations for the Hothouse project, we found Dammaru to be honest, prompt and very hardworking. He also showed a great understanding of our requests and needs for the project to be successful. During the trek, itself Dammaru co-ordinated seven of our group and six porters as well as an extra climbing guide. He also acted as a very effective interpreter and liaison with the people of the village of Phortse.
On a personal level, Dammaru is the most genuine man with a big heart. He shared the passion for our project and its humanitarian ideals. Once again our safety during the whole trek was his main concern. A phrase often used by Dammaru sums up his professional work ethic. Service is most important.
I would not hesitate to recommend the services of Dammaru Niraula if you plan to undertake a trek or similar activity in Nepal.
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Dear Dammaru
I have been trekking to Ghorepani poon hill on Jan 07 for 6 days with Mr. Dammaru. Poonhill is so beautiful, so all I can do is just taking pictures on poon hill. If you were planning to trek in Nepal, I would recommend you as one choice. His personality and professional guide skill makes me fun of Trekking and Nepal. so I am planning to go to Nepal again this August. He may meet all demand of you request on your trekking trip even though you join in the big group. Because he has more over 10 years experience of trekking guide for Many English and Japanese speaker. Actually, I have never met such a good Japanese speaker guide and I had no chance to speak in English with him.
I can recommend him to all people who need great experience guide with English or Japanese.
so you can get satisfaction for a great guide.
Very Thanks,
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I was a member of a group of nine friends from Northamptonshire in 204 from the UK, on a trek of the Annapurna Circuit in Nepal. Apart from one member, we were all approaching or over the age of 60 and were all well aware of the difficulties we could encounter at Thorong La which sits at an altitude of 5,416 meters (17,769 feet).
Our group was led by Dammaru Niraula and we were most impressed by his leadership qualities. He introduced us gently to the lower altitudes and gradually encouraged us on longer and more arduous days of trekking. At Manang, he encouraged us to take a day trek up the lower slopes of Gangapurna and Annapurna III (see my photo below) and afterward to attend an altitude safety lecture in Manang. We are all convinced that, without his careful attention to altitude safety, we would not all have completed the trek over Thorong La and some of us at least would have joined the many trekkers who are forced to descend suffering from altitude sickness. We will always be eternally grateful to Dammaru and his team of Sherpas.
Like many Nepalese, Dammaru has a very quiet and gentle nature with a keen sense of humor and fun. At first, he appears to be shy and reserved but is constantly attending to the needs of his guests, assessing their temperaments and abilities and adjusting the itinerary accordingly. After a few days in his care, you come to realize that you are in the hands of an experienced, competent and understanding mountain guide.
I can recommend him too highly and know that he will continue to offer excellent trekking facilities in the Himalayas.
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My husband and I embarked on a trip to Nepal in October 2006. We were hoping to avoid the large tour groups and were referred to Himalayan Holidays based in Kathmandu as a provider of customized tours. We had looked on the net to determine the tour we wanted to undertake and spoke to many people and eventually decided 6-day on Ghorepani Poon Hill trek. We live in a plain and therefore training for the trek was a challenge in itself. We spent our weekends climbing up and down a 700metre high hill that was regarded as sufficiently steep for our training needs. However, we were unsure of what to expect in Nepal and were concerned about our levels of fitness for the trek that we had in mind. We were introduced to our guide, Dammaru at the hotel we were staying in Kathmandu and our anxieties were quickly alleviated. This diminutive gentleman exuded confidence and assured us that he was able to accommodate our individual fitness levels and ensure that our time in his country was hassle free. And indeed he did! Without it being particularly noticeable, Dammaru controlled the tempo of our daily treks in order that the enjoyment factor always exceeded any physical discomfort. His relationship with the locals was both real & genuine which meant we never felt like intruders or uncomfortable in their presence. Dammaru's keen negotiation skills with the local tea house proprietors' meant the delay between arriving & unwinding from the challenges of our daily treks was minimal with the accommodation always being appropriate to our needs. His professionalism was faultless. He provided us with a wealth of information on all aspects of the history, culture, flora, and fauna of this remarkable country. Not only was he a fantastic guide, but his cheeky grin and sense of humor ensured Dammaru to be a fantastic traveling companion. Our dealings with Dammaru exceeded all expectations and we hope to make a return visit to this stunningly beautiful country.
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