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Gosaikunda Helambu Trek - 13 Days

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Langtang Helambu trek with Gosainkunda via lauribinayak pass nearby Kathmandu valley. The Helambu region is a beautiful sport. It is famous for the trekkers who would like to enjoy its scenery and favorable climate. It is located about 72 km from Kathmandu valley. It extends from north of Taramarang to the upper slope of a famous Gosaikunda Lake and downward slope of Jugal himal. The Helambu trek is at the altitude of 800m to 3600m offering little less climbing as well as the warmer temperature. Helambu trek begins from Malamchi village about 4 hrs drive from Kathmandu. Nepal Pioneer Trek has been conducting trekking in this area for many years.

The Helambu trek offers pine forest, panoramic Himalayan views, beautiful mountain streams, hard and rugged rocks with snowcapped peaks, grassy land and meadows strewn with daisies and wild animals. There are snow bridges, spinning angry torrends, small lakes with iceberg’s floating on them and crystalline brightness formed by water in the upper part of the valley. This trek is comparatively easier because of less covered area, low attitude, less crowded. This trek is free from any noise in comparison to other trekking. During trek you can observe the unique culture of high mountain people as well as the beauty of nature with rhododendrons and bamboo forests. The graceful waterfalls and snow-capped mountains make the trek one of the most diverse treks near Kathmandu. Mountain scenery at the border with Tibet and monasteries make a trek to the region an enthralling experience. The people living in highlands of Helambu region are Nepali and are from Tibetan origin and almost look like Tibetan. Then our trek with aride mountain pass with Lauribinayak Pass to Gosainkunda a secret lake and a pilgrimage place for Hindu and Buddhist , specially during moth of August full moon there is a festival occur for shaman. then our trek heeding towards Langtang valley with the pasture land for a yak .

Group Size : 02 - 12+ people altitude  Max-Altitude : 4465m
Destination : Nepal Fitness level : Moderate Plus
Trip Season : All Season ( Jan - Dec) Departure from : Kathmandu
Meals : Breakfast in Kathmandu and Full board on Trek
Accomodation : 3 star Hotel in Kathmandu and Lodge on trek
Trip Mode : Lodge to lodge trek
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Tour Itinerary

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1 Day: Kathmandu 1300m

Arrival at the airport and then transfer to the hotel , Kathmandu

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2 Day: Transfer Kathmandu 1300m - Melamchi Bazaar (810m) - Thimbu (1395m)

Road to Melamchi Bazar for the beginning of the trekking. After a suspension bridge, the path winds through the rice fields along the Melamchi River. Entrance into the Tamang village of Thimbu.
trek 2/3 hrs
Altitude + 265 m
ACCOMMODATION TYPE: in lodge

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3 Day: Thimbu (1395m) - Tarkeghyang (2570m)

We cross a hanging bridge and take a path through fields of rice and millet to Kakani. From Kakani, we continue through a beautiful forest where you can see many white-headed monkeys. A climb leads up to Tarkeghyang, a sherpa village where flags of prayer float. Tarkeghyang is the largest village in the Helambu, a region mostly Sherpa and Tibetan.
Trek 5/ 6 hrs
Altitude +: 1175 m
ACCOMMODATION TYPE: in lodge

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4 Day: Tarkeghyang (2570m) - Melamchigaon (2555m)

Walk to Melamchigaon, descend through fields and forests to the Melamchi Khola, then climb up to the large sherpa village of Melamchigaon.
trek 4/5 hrs
altitude : + 655 m / - 655 m
ACCOMMODATION TYPE: in lodge

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5 Day: Melamchigaon (2555m) - Tharepati (3654m)

Below Melamchigaon, a bridge suspended before starting a splendid ascent in a forest of rhododendrons which leads us to the crest of Tharepati. Beautiful views of the Phurchbiyachu Himal range including Dorje Lakpa, Gumba Chuli, Phurbi Chyachu.
trek 5/6 hrs
altitude : 1170 m / - 70 m
ACCOMMODATION TYPE: in lodge

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Day 6: Tharepati (3654m) - Ghopte - Phedi (3790m)

Day of hiking on stony trails, on the mountainside through a forest of rhododendrons and junipers. Passing to Ghopte, then long way to Phedi where we make stop.
trek 5/6 hrs
Altitude : 750 m / - 610 m
ACCOMMODATION TYPE: in lodge

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7 Day: Phedi (3790m) - Lakes of Gosainkund (4465m)

Departure in the morning for the Lauribinayak Pass. The climb is gentle and steady in the middle of the alpine pastures and then of the stones. Beautiful view of the Himalayan chains of the west. Descend to the lakes of Gosainkund. In the afternoon, rest or stroll around the lakes.
trek 6 /7 hrs
altitude : + 880 m / - 210 m
ACCOMMODATION TYPE: in lodge

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8 Day: Lakes of Gosainkund (4465m) - Thulo Syabru (2242 m)

Descent to the forest of rhododendrons and spruces via Shin Gompa. Stunning panorama over the Langtang Lirung, the Himalayan Ganesh range and further west on the Annapurnas. End of the stage in the Tamang village of Thulo Syabru.
trek 6/7 hrs
altitude : + 90 m / - 2135 m
ACCOMMODATION TYPE: in lodge

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9 Day: Thulo Syabru (2242m) - Ghoratabela (2890m)

Descend to the Langtang valley and climb up the meadows on the left bank of Langtang Khola and then in the middle of a dense forest. Overnight in Ghoretabela. Walking time according to the season: between 7.30am fastest and 10h longest.
trek 6/ 7.30 hrs
altitude :+ 1205 m / - 560 m
ACCOMMODATION TYPE: in lodge

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10 Day: Ghoratabela (2890m) - Kyanjin Gompa (3855m)

Beautiful and steady ascent, the forest gives way to shrubs and small thorns as well as beautiful larches that dominate the whole. Crossing several small villages. View on the Ganchempo. We arrive in the village of Kyanjin Gompa, starting point for many expeditions.
trek : 6/7 hrs
altitude : + 1000 m / - 40 m
ACCOMMODATION TYPE: in lodge

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11 Day: Langtang Valley

Day in this splendid site, at the foot of a mountainous circus. Langtang Lirung, Kimshung, Ganchempo. Visit the village and its cheese factory. Possibility to climb to the Cherko Ri where we have a magnificent belvedere on Tibet and the surrounding peaks. To the north, the Yala peak and the Yansa Tsenji marking the border. To the east is Langshisa ri and Ganchempo. To the south, the Ponggen dokpu and the Naya peak.
ACCOMMODATION TYPE: in lodge

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12 Days: Kyanjin Gompa (3855m) - Syabru Besi (1461m)

Two days of hiking allow us to regain Syabru Besi.
ACCOMMODATION TYPE: in lodge

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13 Day: Syabru Besi (1461m) - Kathmandu (1340m)

Road to the capital, Kathmandu. Depending on the time of arrival, free time to discover at your own pace the city.
TYPE OF ACCOMMODATION: in hotel
TRANSFER: Bus, between 7/ 8 hrs , 145km

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