Langtang-Helambu Explorer Trek

Langtang-Helambu Explorer Trek

16Days
4,610mMax altitude
MediumDifficulty
$1,335per person

Overview

Langtang-Helambu Explorer Trek

Langtang-Helambu Explorer Trek is one of the fascinating treks in the Langtang region in northern Nepal. The trek follows moderate walking challenges. The trekking trail goes through Langtang National Park. The region is home to Langtang Lirung (7,246m/23,772ft), Gang Chhenpo (6,388m/20,958ft), Naya Kangri (5,846m/19,179ft), and Dorje Lakpa (6,966m/22,854ft) mountains. 

Langtang-Helambu Explorer Trek Trip Introduction: 

The trek commences from Syabrubesi (100km northwest of Kathmandu) and leads through a unique treasure, the bamboo forests to the holy lake of Gosaikunda. Gosaikunda is a culturally authentic place that attracts thousands of pilgrims every year to perform the godly act of taking a dip in the lake. 

The Helambu region begins from the Lauribina La pass(4,610m/15,120ft) and will eventually descend to the Melamchi Valley. The region is famous for its Tibetan-influenced Buddhist monasteries, Gosaikunda Lake, and apples. The trek can be an adventure-filled cultural tour of the Himalayas. 

Note: It is suggested by the officials for the trekkers to be accompanied by a guide during the trek.

Itinerary Outline:

1st Day: Arrival in Kathmandu (1,300m/4,264 ft)
2nd Day: Exploring the Kathmandu Valley & preparation for the trek
3rd Day: Drive from Kathmandu to Syabrubesi (1,420m/4,658ft), 8-9 hrs drive
4th Day: Trek from Syabrubesi to Lama Hotel (2340m/7,675ft), a 5-6 hrs walk
5th Day: Trek from Lama Hotel to Langtang village (3,480m/11,415ft), a 5-6 hrs walk
6th Day: Trek from Langtang village to Kyanjing Gompa (3,870m/12,697ft), a 3-4 hrs walk
7th Day: Acclimatization day at Kyanjing Gompa
8th Day: Trek from Kyanjing Gumpa to Lama Hotel (2340m/7,675ft), 6-7 hrs walk
9th Day: Trek from Lama Hotel to Thulo Syabru Village (1,900m/6,232ft), a 5-6 hrs walk
10th Day: Trek from Thulo Syabru to Sing Gompa (3330m/10,922ft), 4-5 hrs walk
11th Day: Trek from Sing Gompa to Gosainkunda Lake (4380m/14,366ft), 4-5 hrs walk
12th Day: Trek from Gosainkunda to Tharepati (3600m/11,808ft) via Lauribina La pass (4610m/15120ft), 7-8 hrs walk
13th Day: Trek from Tharepati to Tarkeghyang (2,600m/8,528ft), 5-6hrs walk
14th Day: Trek from Tarkeghyang to Sermanthang (2,690m/8,823ft), 4-5 hrs walk
15th Day: Trek from Sermanthang to Melamchi Pul Bazar (900m/2952ft) to Kathmandu, a 5-6 hrs walk
16th Day: Departure from Kathmandu

Duration16 days
DifficultyMedium
Max altitude4,610m
Start / EndKathmandu
AccommodationHotel & Tea house
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Best Season for this trip

Mar to May & Sep to Dec

Spring: Mar-May Monsoon: Jun-Aug Autumn: Sep-Nov Winter: Dec-Feb

Day by day

Unfold your journey

Langtang Trekking Route

Kathmandu → Kathmandu

Langtang-Helambu Explorer Trek route map
day
1

Arrival day in Kathmandu (1,300m/4,264 ft)

20 Minutes Hotel kathmandu Welcome Dinner
As per the plan, one of the representatives will be waiting for you upon your arrival at the Tribhuvan International Airport. He will welcome you and assists you to transfer in your hotel in Kathmandu. In the evening, you'll be transferred to a welcome dinner in one of the typical Nepalese restaurants. We will enjoy the cultural & musical programs followed by a short briefing about your trip and overnight at Hotel.
day
2

Exploring the Kathmandu Valley & preparation for the trek (1,300m/4,264 ft)

Hotel Kathmandu 3 Meals
After breakfast, we will start the day with our guided trip to cultural world heritage sites in Kathmandu Valley. The trip includes visits to the pilgrimage sites of Hindus Pashupatinath temple, the world's biggest Bouddhanath Stupa, and the monkey temple Swoyambhunath Stupa. We will also tour the historical Kathmandu Durbar Square with the temple, unique architecture, and Kumari (living goddess). In the evening, we will have a pre-trip discussion and introduction session with our fellow trekking staff for your adventure trip.
day
3

Drive Kathmandu to Syabrubesi (1,420m/4,658ft), 8-9 hrs drive

8-9 Hrs Tea House Syafrubesi 3 Meals
day
4

Trek from Syabrubesi to Lama Hote5-6 Hrs(2340m/7,675ft), a 5-6 hrs walk

5-6 Hrs Tea House Lama Hotel 3 Meals
After breakfast, we will start to walk at own our pace. The trail will ascend for around two hours through the forest followed by a climb of about an hour to reach Bamboo Village (1,850m/6,068ft) where we will stop for a hot lunch. This forested path with well-stabilized trails will follow upstream. You might witness the species of birds that live around the bushes. Bee hives hanging on a cliff are another attraction for visitors. We will climb steeply through the bamboo forest to reach the Lama Hotel. Overnight.
day
5

Trek from Lama Hotel to Langtang village (3,480m/11,415ft), 5-6 hrs walk

5-6 Hrs Tea House Langtang 3 Meals
We will have a pleasant walk that follows the trail through rhododendron and pine forest for around three hours to reach Ghora Tabela. We will be stopping here for lunch. The surrounding area is dense wild habitat and many small babblers with a lot of herbal can be found here. After lunch, we will walk for another three hours on the scenic trail that takes us to Langtang village where we will stop for the evening.
day
6

Trek from Langtang village to Kyanjing Gompa (3,870m/12,697ft), a 3-4 hrs walk

3-4 Hrs Tea House Kenging Gompa 3 Meals
After breakfast, we will leave early morning. We will start our trek leisurely for around three to four hours to visit Kyanjing Gompa. We will have beautiful views of Mt. Ganchempo and Langtang Lirung from the place. We will be free for visiting the surrounding areas like Yak cheese Factory, Monastery, and local houses in the evening.
day
7

Explore the day at Kyanjin Gompa

Tea House Kenging Gompa 3 Meals
We will have a full day to rest and relax in the surrounding area. You can enjoy the views or explore the local area. You can also enjoy the highlights of Cherku-ri (5,150 meters), glacier walks, or Langshisha kharka depending on your fitness and interest.
day
8

Trek from Kyanjin Gumpa to Lama Hotel (2340m/7,675ft), 6-7 hrs walk

6-7 Hrs Tea House Lama Hotel 3 Meals
We will retrace our steps somewhat as we head back from the Gompa. We will have an easy downhill and pleasant walk through the rhododendron forest to Lama Hotel where we will be spending the rest of the night. We'll be continuing our journey the next day to the Thulo Syabru village.
day
9

Trek from Lama Hotel to Thulo Syabru Village (1,900m/6,232ft), a 5-6 hrs walk

5-6 Hrs Tea House Thulo Syabru 3 Meals
Our trail will lead us again through the bamboo & rhododendron forest where we might see the local wild boar as well as other animals and birds on the route to Thulo Syabru. We will have a marvelous close-up view of Ganesh Himal on our way back. We will then take an easy downhill walk that follows the river bank. In the last part, we take a steep uphill for a couple of hours to get to the village at Thulo Syabru.
day
10

Trek from Thulo Syabru to Sing Gompa (3330m/10,922ft), a 4-5 hrs walk

4-5 Hrs Tea House Sing Gompa 3 Meals
We will walk through a dense forest of pine and rhododendron to reach Sing Gompa (Chandan Bari) where we will be staying overnight. The trail from here is mostly uphill with typically Himalayan terrain. The last few hours remain forested with open areas giving excellent views when looking back on the way we have come. After we will arrive at the hotel, we will get some refreshments and go on the trip to the cheese factory as well as the terrain forested landscape.
day
11

Trek from Sing Gumpa to Gosainkunda Lake (4380m/14,366ft), 4-5 hrs walk

4-5 Hrs Tea House Gosainkunda 3 Meals
We will follow a wonderfully quiet and less trekked trail to reach the holy Gosainkunda Lake passing through Cholagpati and Lauribinayak. We will take a steep climb from Cholagpati which runs with spectacular views and landscape. The area around here is known as the homeland of the Tamangs and Bhotias. Even a short time spent here provides an insight into the rural mountain lifestyles and the cultural contrasts between Hindu and Buddhist villages. We take a stroll around the lake and the surrounding area.
day
12

Trek from Gosainkunda to Tharepati (3600m/11,808ft) via Lauribina La pass (4610m/15120ft), a 7-8 hrs walk

7-8 Hrs Tea House Tharepati 3 Meals
We will start the hike with a short climb from the lake to the Lauribina La pass (4610m15120ft). The pass is situated above the lake where we will be passing a few lakes besides Gosainkunda. After climbing over a ridge of the mountain, we will finally reach Tharepati for an overnight stay.
day
13

Trek from Tharepati to Tarkeghyang (2,600m/8,528ft), 5-6hrs walk

5-6 Hrs Tea House Tarkeghyang 3 Meals
We will begin our trek with a steep descent down a ravine this morning. The vegetation changes first to large firs then to oak and rhododendron forests from here. We will cross over a stream via a suspension bridge where we will also follow the trail as it makes a short final climb to reach the prosperous Sherpa village of Melamchi. The trail continues its descent to the Melamchi Khola (river). After crossing the bridge, the trail will begin to climb up the other side of the valley towards Tarkeghyang. It's a long climb to this picturesque village, situated on a shelf high above the river. It's the largest village in Helambu and the main destination for trekkers traveling in this region. It is also a good place to take a rest and enjoy the views. Overnight.
day
14

Trek from Tarkeghyang to Sermanthang (2,690m/8,823ft), a 4-5 hrs walk

4-5 Hrs Tea House Sermanthang 3 Meals
We will leave the big village of Tarkeghyang. The trail will make a sweep around the head of the wide valley between Parachin and the pretty village of Gangjwal at around 2500m/8200ft. The trail will then drops down from the edge of the ridge and continue at around the same altitude along the side of the ridge crossing over a number of streams and waterfalls. Finally, we will pass a Gompa before we reach the large village of Sermathang for our overnight stop.
day
15

Trek from Sermanthang to Melamchi Pul Bazaar (900m/2952ft) to Kathmandu, a 5-6 hrs walk

1 Hrs 5-6 Hrs Hotel Kathmandu 3 Meals
day
16

Departure from Kathmandu

20 Minutes Breakfast
You can go for any last-minute shopping for souvenirs or gifts for your family, friends, or relatives for you until your departure flight/drive. You can also commence any extra trips or activities you may have booked with us. If you are ready for departing, you'll be transferred to the international airport for your departure flight to your onward destination. We wish you a wonderful Himalayan adventure with us!

What's covered

Inclusions & exclusions

Trip includes

  • All airport and hotel transportation by private vehicle in Kathmandu as per the itinerary suggested.
  • Deluxe twin-sharing accommodation in Kathmandu with breakfast
  • Farewell dinner in Kathmandu (Alcoholic beverages are excluded)
  • Travel cost from and to Kathmandu
  • Full board meal (breakfast, lunch, dinner, tea & coffee) during the trek
  • Seasonal fruits during the trek are provided
  • Comfortable & clean accommodation on teahouse/lodge/tent during the trek
  • Government Registered Trek guide (English speaking, First Aid and eco trained), Sherpa porter (one porter for two trekkers)
  • All necessary paper works, entry fees, and permits & TIMS card
  • Four seasonal sleeping bags, Nepal Vision Treks duffel bag, and trekking map (sleeping bag to be returned after trip completion)
  • First aid exclusive medical kit bag
  • All government and local taxes

Trip excludes

  • Visa fees (You can obtain a visa easily upon your arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu so (bring accurate USD cash and two passport photographs)) International airfare to and from Kathmandu
  • Lunch and dinner except for welcome & fare well dinner (and also in the case of early return from the mountain than the scheduled plan)
  • Any extra night accommodation in Kathmandu because of early arrival, late departure, and early return from the mountain (due to any reason) than the scheduled itinerary plan
  • Travel and rescue insurance

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FAQ’s

What travelers often ask

How long is the Langtang Trek?
The Langtang trek is about 10 to 15 days. The trek maybe even longer depending on the factors like weather, the speed of walking, the physical condition of the trekker, and some others.
How long is the Helambu Trek?
The Helambu trek is estimated to be 5 days long. The maximum altitude during the Helambu trek is 3490m located at the Tharepati.
How long does the Langtang-Helambu Trek take?
The Langtang Helambu trek is completed within 17 days. In 17 days, the spectacular trek is completed which offers a view of multiple peaks, hills, and snow-covered mountains.
Do you need a guide for Langtang Trek?
No, it's not compulsory to have a guide to trek to Langtang. You can visit the Langtang trek without a guide, as it is easy to moderate mode during the trek, and an individual can tackle the trail.
What is the altitude of Gosaikunda?
Gosaikunda is the holy lake in  Nepal which is located at a height of 4,380m. The alpine freshwater oligotrophic lake in  Nepal is situated in the Rasuwa District with a surface of 13.8 ha or 34 acres.
How difficult is the Gosaikunda trek?
The Gosaikunda trek may be one of the most difficult treks for those who are not physically active or not involved in any walking activities as you have to walk for an average of 6-7 hours daily, Besides, the trek is not difficult.
How difficult is the Langtang Trek?
Some parts of the trail to Langtang Valley are quite tougher and more difficult due to the steep and rocky path, which may cause difficulty in walking. The tour is also a long trek where you should walk for continuous 6-7 hours. Langtang is quite a difficult Trek.
What is the best time for the Langtang trek?
The best time to go for the Langtang trek is from March to May and from September to December.
Is it safe to trek the Langtang region?
Yes, it is completely safe to trek to the Langtang region. However, it is always advisable to take the necessary precautions and follow the guidelines provided by your trekking guide.
What is the level of difficulty of these treks?
The Langtang treks are considered moderately challenging treks in the Langtang region.
What is the maximum altitude reached on these treks?The Langtang trek reaches up to 4,984 meters.
Do I need any special equipment or permits for these treks?
You will need a trekking permit for the treks, which can be obtained through an authorized trekking agency. You do not need any special equipment, but it is advisable to have proper trekking gear as per the weather conditions.
Can I go for these treks alone or do I need to hire a guide and/or porter?
It is recommended to hire a guide and porter for the trek. The guide will help you navigate through the terrain and the porter will carry your luggage.
What is the accommodation like on these treks?
There are teahouses and lodges along the trekking route where you can stay. The accommodation can vary from basic to comfortable, depending on the location.
What kind of food is available on the trek?
You can find a variety of food options at the teahouses and lodges, including local Nepalese cuisine, as well as Western and other international cuisine.
What are the main attractions of Langtang?

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