A journey to a sacred pristine lake, the Gosaikunda Helambu trek is a moderate-level trek in the Langtang region of Nepal. Starting with a ride from Kathmandu to Syabrubesi, you’ll pass through several traditional villages of different ethnicities along the way. You also access Langtang national park during this trek which is known to be rich in vegetation, flora, fauna & endangered wildlife leading you to a spiritual lake, Gosaikunda at an elevation of 4380m. Believed to be created by Lord Shiva, there are a total of 108 lakes around the Gosaikunda including some other lakes like; Saraswati Kunda, Bhairav Kunda, Ganesh Kunda, Surya Kunda, etc. Relish the panoramic view of Mt. Langtang Lirung (7227m), Mt. Ganesh range, Mt. Jugal, etc together while you capture the view of pristine picturesque lakes. Getting down from Gosaikunda, you’ll pass through trails of Helambu where you can witness the culture & lifestyle of Tamang & Sherpa influenced by Tibetan society. Take a holy dip in Gosaikunda lake which is believed to wash off your sins as you admire the panoramic mountain view all around.
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Today we'll drive to Syabrubesi which is the starting point of our trek. We drive through the town Trisuli before moving towards Dunche, After Dunche it is another hour downhill drive to Syabrubesi where we'll be staying for the night. On the way, we can get pleasant views of the Trishuli River and surrounding landscape along with local villages and hills. It is approximately a 6 to 7 hours drive from Kathmandu. Overnight stay at Syabrubesi.
We'll be trekking to Thulo Syabru today which is the biggest ethnic Tamang village in this region. Walking alongside the river in the narrow path while passing through local houses, small rivers & waterfalls, we'll reach Thulo Syaphru after walking for around 6-7 hours. We can enjoy the view of mountain Langtang Lirung and the Tibetan mountain range on our way. Overnight stay at Thulo Syabru.
After having our breakfast in Thulo Syabru, today we'll continue our trek as we move toward Shin Gompa which is quite famous for the old Buddhist monasteries & Yak cheese factory. We can get panoramic views of the Lantang & Ganesh Himal range on our way to Shin Gompa. Passing through small gompas while ascending & descending through the forested trail we'll reach Shin Gompa. Overnight stay at Shin Gompa.
Today is the most thrilling day of our trek as we'll be trekking to Gosaikunda after having our breakfast in Shin Gompa. Following the stunning landscape and enjoying the majestic views of the Himalayas, we continue our steep walk to Laurebina Yak (3920m). We can enjoy panoramic views of various mountain ranges from Laurebina Yak. We follow a path through a hill to catch the first glimpse of the holy lakes while crossing the Gosainkunda pass to enter the holy site of the Hindu religion, Gosainkunda Lake situated at an elevation of 4380m. The lake is surrounded by hills & mountains all around. Overnight stay at Gosainkunda.
Our day today begins after having breakfast at Gosaikunda. We start our trek with a walk through the path alongside small lakes towards Laurebina Pass. After crossing the pass, we enter the Helambu region that offers unique and traditional Tamang villages with their lifestyle & culture. Continuing our trek, we follow the path alongside a stream and rocky trail towards the valley of Phedi, Dupi Chaur & Kasturi Danda sequentially. We'll pass through small lakes, hills, and magnificent views until we reach the beautiful settlement, Ghopte. Overnight stay at Ghopte.
Today our trek starts with a slow descent from Ghopte. We walk through several uphill and downhill paths across the dense forests before reaching the village of Thadepati which will be the first stop point of today's trek. From here, we'll follow the trail through the beautiful landscapes, Rhododendron forests, and hills while crossing several Tamang settlements until we reach Kutumsang village. Overnight stay at Kutumsang.
We’ll begin our trek today after having breakfast in Kutumsang & moving toward Chisapani. Descending through hills, Rhododendron forests, and charming villages while enjoying the panoramic views of the Himalayas we'll reach a village called Thotundanda. From here we descend through stone stairs & trek down towards Pati Bhanjyang followed by an uphill climb through growing fields until we reach the small Tamang settlement, Chisapani. Overnight stay at Chisapani.
Today is the last day of our trek. We start our day after having breakfast in Chisapani & slowly climb towards the small village of Borlang which is close to Shivapuri hills. We'll descend through the forests, army barracks & Tamang settlements until reaching Sundarijal. After having our lunch in Sundarijal, we'll take a short drive to Kathmandu which takes around 45 min. You can spend the rest of the day in Kathmandu shopping for souvenirs or exploring the city. Overnight stay at Kathmandu.
A short trek to the thrilling wild Himalayas of Nepal offering spectacular views with diverse ecosystems, the Langtang valley, also known as the “valley of glaciers” is situated in the Rasuwa district of Nepal. Initially starting from Syabrubesi, this trek takes you to a remarkably stunning region including the high-altitude peaks of the Langtang Himal […]
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