Langtang Helambu Trek

After arrival at Kathmandu International Airport an ‘Region Treks’s representative will take you to your hotel in town. You will be briefed about your trek and there will be time to walk around in the vicinity of the hotel. Evening Meal in the hotel.

Sightseeing to world heritage site or free day to explore after long flight adjusting with Nepalese GMT Time and shop on your own. The tour includes the Kathmandu valley, Pashupatinath temple, Kathmandu Durbar Square and Holy Boudhanath Stupa. We offer guide for this day excursion or you can visit by your own. Region Treks will prepare the rest of permits after your arrival in Nepal. Stay overnight at hotel with BB Plan.

We drive from Kathmandu to Syabrubesi passing through Trishuli which takes approximately eight hours to arrive at Syabrubesi. On the way you will see picturesque foothills and ridgeline scenery. While passing all along the road at the shore of Trishuli River you hold a glance of Ganesh Himal. Overnight at guest house in Syabrubesi.

Today your trekking begins as the first section of the trail from Syabrubesi to Goljung (1960m) is short and easy ascent. Goljung is itself a viewpoint for catching beautiful Langtang peaks. Another 3 hours trek from Goljung will reach you to Gatlang, a dense Tamang village among terraced fields, where you can visit local monastery and observe Tibetan-influenced Tamang culture. You will have the option to hike to beautiful Parbati Kunda (Lake). Stay overnight in local lodge at Gatlang.

After early breakfast, you will begin your trek towards Tatopani. Much of the trail passes through forests of pine while enjoying beautiful views of Langtang and Ganesh Himal ranges. Until recently Tatopani was a famous destination for its natural hot spring. National and international travelers in large numbers used to visit Tatopani to take a bath/dip in the spring with a belief to receive natural treatment. However the spring recently dried up as a result of the April 2015 earthquake that had badly struck Langtang region. Overnight stay at local lodge in Tatopani.

Tatopani - Nagthali (3300m) and then to Thuman (2338m, approx. 10KM - 5/6hrs) - O/N Local Lodge (BLD)

The trail from Thuman to Briddim is bit rough involving 1 hr steep descent to Bhote Koshi River (originating in Tibet) followed by a continuous ascent until you reach Briddim. En route you will cross Lingling village only stopping for lunch at Pelka village. There is another 2 hrs gradual uphill trek before you reach Briddim. Briddim is a Tibetan influence Tamang village with rich cultural tradition and hospitality. The village lies in the lap of Langtang Himal thus offering breathtaking views of Langtang Himal ranges. Stay overnight at community lodge or tented camp in Briddim.

We will walk on suspension bridge above the Bhote Koshi, located to the north of the union point with Langtang River. Dense forests with a range of plants like alder, maple, oaks, bamboo and so on comes en-route. Also, you may see yellow-throated martin, langur monkey, wild boar, Himalayan black bear and several other wild animals. Moving further on the trail we will come across a river through a bridge. We constantly ascend all along the track; we then once again cross a steel suspension bridge (2000 m) above the Langtang River. The lane now moves to the north shore of the Langtang River with the arresting views of waterfalls. We then, go into Changtang normally known as Lama Hotel. Overnight at the hotel.

Trek to Langtang, overnight at guesthouse We today, trek from Lama Hotel to reach Langtang Village (3330m.) taking about five hours. Walking for around 2 hours, at first we reach at Ghora Tabela, a small settlement with trekker's lodge, police checkpoint, shops and more. Then, we pass through Tamang settlements where we can see prayer wheels and Tibetan- style prayer flags. Also, we will be enchanted by the eye-catching views of the Langtang range en-route. Then, you will get there at Langtang Village, headquarter of Langtang National Park. Overnight at guest house.

Our way today steadily moves further on through rich yak pastures and beautiful long-established villages of Muna to Singdun. We come across a wooden beam bridge and arrive at a wide valley after ascending a moraine. Finally, climbing along the peak passes we arrive at Kyagjin Gompa where you can see a small monastery and a government-operated cheese factory. Overnight at guest house. D Day 21: Day 23: Farewell Departure

Trek to Tserko Ri for the panoramic views of Langtang ranges, Yansa Tenji, Naya Kanga, Gangchempo, Morimoto Peak, Yala Peak etc, and back to Kyanjin Gompa, overnight at guesthouse On this day we will leave Kyajin Gompa and head off to reach Tserko Ri where we will witness the hallucinating views of Langtang ranges, Naya Kanga, Yansa Tenji, Gangchempo, Yala Peak, Morimoto Peak and several other. We will then return back to Kyanjin Gompa. Overnight at guesthouse.

From Kyagjin, today we will return to Lama Hotel trekking along the same path following the Langtang River to Langtang village and then walk up to Ghora Tabela. Overnight at guest house in Ghoda Tabela.

Trek down which remember you to enjoy and take some fresh air through old forest and first experience sleeping just near to River bank enjoying watching monkey and washing small important cloths.

Trekking for 5around 6 hours today we will reach at Syabru Village from Lama Hotel. The upper path of the region is more fascinating for the stunning view of peaks and beautiful lush hills. This path is widened all the way through the Sherpa and Tamang settlements. The first- half of our path today slowly moves downward and then swiftly turn downhill to the Syabru Village (1600m.).

From Syabru Village today we pass by schools and walking ahead we will ascend to the vertical hill and to Dursagang (2660m). The trail now moves through the forest of oak, hemlock and more to reach to the peak of point at Foprang Danda (3190). Then, we pass all along the government agriculture office and we will reach Sing Gompa which is the main attraction of Chandan Bari. And our path climbs gradually up to Cholangpati (3650m). Overnight at guest house in Cholangpati.

Boader of Tibet and the wonderful forest full up with rhododendron and pine which is amazing. The route moves up to a small temple which has a statue of Sakyamuni and moving further down you can see excellent views of Saraswati kunda. After trekking for some time you will also observe superb views of Bhairav Kunda and going up gently you will reach to Gosainkunda. Overnight in Gosainkunda.

After explore around at Gosaikunda, we start a bit challenge day. The trail traverses the northern side of Gosaikunda Lake and climbs on a rocky trail. We climb through rugged country, crosses glacier moraines and past four small lakes to the Laurebina La (4610m). On a clear day we can see Annapurna range through the way. Then the trail leads us steeply down to Phedi (3740m). From here, the route drops to the stream then climbs through the scrub Bamboo to a crest. Continue walk down throughout crossing a rocky hill with pine, rhododendron trees to Ghopte. At night you can see the lights of Trishuli Bazaar far below and Kathmandu glow behind the hills to the west.

Descending from the ridge at Ghopte, the trail makes numerous ups and downs across ravines and the boulders of old moraines. The trail slightly descends and then begins to ascend through the rhododendron, oak and juniper forests up to the Tharepati. A steep path rises above the village to a fluttering white prayer flag on a windswept hilltop, offering a perfect panorama of the Langtang Himalaya. Spend your day strolling around the village.

Heading east from Tharepati, the trail drops rapidly down the ridge. The path passes pine and rhododendron forest rich with bird life along with good views down into the Helambu valley. The ridge gives you a marvelous mountain view of the Jugal Himal and Numbur in the Solu Khumbu. Crossing the village and enter a forested area descending to Melamchi River followed to the Melamchi Gaon. Melamchi Gaon is surrounded by beautiful forests, which is mainly inhabited by Sherpa people with their unique culture and spectacular Buddhist monasteries.

From the Gompa in Melamchi Goan, the trail drops rapidly into the forest, passing a series of large chortens, a reminder of the strong Buddhist influence in the village. The trek descends steeply to the valley floor, where you can have a well earned dip in the crystal- clear stream named as Melamchi. After crossing the bridge the trail climbs steeply up to the sprawling valley of Nakote (1980m). Then the trail goes gently up to beautiful Sherpa village Tarke ghyang (ghyang means monastery) passing through Sherpa old settlements and biggest monasteries. Narrow cobbled lanes and tightly packed houses here resemble the high altitude villages of Mustang and Dolpo which are worth viewing. Tarkegyang boasts an 18th century Gompa with huge brass prayer wheel.

Today the trail is quite easy through flat land with beautiful forests. The trail leads us cross small forest with the view of beautiful village of Helembu region. The trail makes a sweep around the wide valley end between Parachin and Sherpa village of Gangyul of Khumbu region. Sermathang is another pretty Sherpa village where you can visit many ancient monasteries and view of Jugal Himal range. In the clear day the villages provide good views of Ganesh Himal, Langtang, Gosainkunda and Rolwaling, Even Everest also in a distance.

After breakfast the trail gradually descends all the way to Melamchi Bazaar through meadows and cultivated fields. From here take a drive of around 3-4 hrs to the Kathmandu valley. Enjoy the panoramic views all the way, enjoying the cool air and forested road.

After a memorable experience, we take you approximately 3 hours before to the airport for final departure. Thank you for your journey with Region Treks. On the way back to home you’ll have plenty of time to plan your next adventure in the beautiful country of Nepal.