**Please Note**
The cost of food whilst in the mountains is quite expensive and is excluded from many comparible Treks. Depending on the length of time you are in the mountains this can lead to a significant addition to your budget. A typical trek like the Everest Base Camp trek can easily add an extra £200 – £300. All Sacred Himalaya trek prices are inclusive of breakfast, Lunch and Dinner whilst on the trek. Our prices also include all internal flights.
Langtang, Gosainkunda and Helambu Trekking Itinerary
Day 01: Kathmandu Arrival
On your arrival at Kathmandu, Tribhuvan Airport, you will be met by a representative of Sacred Himalaya and taken to your hotel in the Thamel district of Kathmandu.
Day 02: Swayambhunath Temple – Kathmandu Durbar Square
This will be the first of your sightseeing days in Kathmandu. In the morning we will head for Swayambhunath (Monkey) Temple. Swayambhunath is a UNESCO, World Heritage and one of the must see sights of the Valley. We will walk the 365 steps up to the Stupa. There is much to see, not least the three large Buddha statues of Shakyamuni Buddha, Chenrezig and Guru Rinpoche. in the park to the rear. In the afternoon we visit the Durbar square in Kathmandu
Day 03: Drive from Kathmandu to Syabrubesi (1,550m/5,100ft): 6-7 hours
We leave Kathmandu in the morning for Syabrubesi, a village which is also the starting point for our trekking into the Langtang valley. Our journey will be on a winding road through frequent switchbacks. On a clear day we get to enjoy outstanding views of Manaslu, Langtang Himalaya and Ganesh Himal. Our trekking for today ends with a descent into the small village of Syabrubesi.
Overnight in Syabrubesi.
Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 04: Trekking from Syabrubesi to Lama Hotel (2,380m/7,830ft): 6-7 hours
After breakfast, we begin our trekking to Syabrubesi along the Langtang Khola. We ascend and descend simultaneously through oak and rhododendron forests. After crossing a bridge over the Langtang Khola (small river), we ascend on a steep trail which will lead us to the Lama Hotel.
Overnight at Lama Hotel.
Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 05: Trekking to Mundu (3543m/11,621ft) via Langtang village: 6-7 hours
We continue ascending from Lama Hotel and enjoy the beautiful mountain landscape with abundant waterfalls. As we reach the green meadows of Ghoda Tabela, we begin to see the white peaks of the Langtang Himalaya range. Our trekking continues to climb up the widening valley, passing a few temporary settlements used by herders. We pass a Buddhist monastery before reaching the Langtang village which was badly affected by the April 2015 earthquake. We continue on our trail to Mundu. Overnight in Mundu.
Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 06: Trekking from Mundu to Kyangjin Gompa (3,870m/12,697ft): 4-5 hours
After breakfast, we will start our trekking to Kyangjin Gompa, a principal monastery of the region. We pass by water mills, prayer wheels, chortens, with sacred mounds of rocks with inscriptions carved on them. We also pass by the largest mani wall in Nepal, made from stone with prayers written on them. After the short trekking, we spend the rest of the afternoon exploring the Buddhist shrine in Kyangjin Gompa and surrounding areas with the amazing views of the mountains.
Overnight in Kyangjin Gompa.
Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 07: Acclimatization: Explore Tserko Ri (5,000m/16,404ft) 7-8 hours
We spend the whole day exploring Tserko Ri which will also help us acclimatize to the high altitude. We begin early in the morning. The trail passes through yak pastures before ascending to Tserko Ri. The sunrise view from the top of Tserko Ri is extraordinary. We get back to Kyangjin Gompa by late afternoon and explore the beautiful monastery while enjoying views of the Himalayas, birds and yaks.
Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 08: Trekking from Kyangjin Gompa to Lama Hotel: 6-7 hours
We begin our trek after breakfast and retrace our steps to Lama Hotel. Most of the trekking today will be downhill as we pass through forests and beautiful Tamang villages. We also get to enjoy different view of the Himalayas that we had missed climbing up.
Overnight in Lama Hotel.
Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 09: Trekking from Lama Hotel to Thulo Syabru (2,230m/ 7,316 ft): 5-6 hours
We begin our trekking with a climb up to the Rimche Village. From here we descend to the banks of the Langtang Khola. We continue on an easy trail to Bamboo and begin ascending to Landslide Lodge. From here we continue our trek to Thulo Syabru. There are two trails as we cross another bridge. We follow the one that passes by Pahare hotel and a waterfall at 2210 m to reach Thulo Syabru.
Overnight in Thulo Syabru.
Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 10: Trekking from Thulo Syabru to Shing Gompa: 3-4 hours
Today will be a short trekking but it is important to not reach Gosaikunda today because the steady gain in altitude will help us acclimatize better to the high altitude. After trekking for a while we pass by a chorten and a checkpoint. From the checkpoint, we move south and pass by Garta Village and Phulung Monastery before reaching Shin Gompa to spend the night.
Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 11: Trekking from Shing Gompa to Gosaikunda (4,460m/14,632ft): 5-6 hours
Today we get to enjoy fantastic panoramic views of the Himalayas including the Annapurnas, Hiunchuli, Manaslu, Ganesh and Langtang. We follow a ridge for the most part of the day and catch a glimpse of the first of the holy lakes. The third lake, Gosaikunda (4380m), is of particular religious and cultural significance for the Nepalese and is one of Nepal’s most sought after pilgrimage sites. The lake is surrounded by mountains on almost all sides and has a great ensemble of nine other lakes to accompany it. Every year during Janai Purnima in August, hundreds of Hindu pilgrims visit the lake for a holy bath. The large rock at the center of the lake is said to be the remains of a Shiva shrine.
Overnight in Gosaikunda.
Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 12: Trekking from Gosaikunda to Ghopte (3,440m/11,286ft): 6-8 hours
We move around the lake’s shore before ascending towards the Laurebina Pass (4610m). The Helambu region begins at the Lauribina La (pass) and descends to the Melamchi valley. The trail is rough and crosses moraines, but is well marked with cairns. We pass through three more small lakes before reaching the pass. We climb a small hill and enjoy excellent views of the area. Our trail passes through Surya kunda before reaching Ghopte.
Overnight in Ghopte.
Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 13: Trekking from Ghopte to Melamchigaon (2,560m/8,399ft): 6-7 hours
We walk uphill and downhill on a trail that passes through dense forests. Walking on a trail through the forest will take us to Thare Pati Village. We climb a ridge above the village and continue our trek. The view from the ridge of the Nepalese hills and Soli Danda in particular is beautiful. We cross two suspension bridges before reaching Melamchigaon which is a beautiful village that houses a monastery. Overnight in Melamchigaon.
Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 14: Trekking from Melamchigaon to Tarkeghyang (2,590m/8,497ft): 5-6 hours
We pass a stupa and cross a small stream below Tarkeghyang. Our trail passes through forests that lead up to Ama Yangri which is the highest point of our trek today located at 3,800m. There is a stupa and Buddhist prayer flags at the top of the hill. Furthermore, we get stunning views of Mt. Shishapangma and the Langtang ranges. The mountains are so close that we feel that we can almost touch them. As we descend we can often see yaks grazing in the bushes before entering a forest. We also walk on a trail made of broken stone before reaching Tarkeghyang which is a beautiful Sherpa village.
Overnight in Tarkheghyang.
Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 15: Trekking from Tarkeghyang to Sermathang (2,610m/8,563ft): 3-5 hours
We begin our trekking after breakfast. The trail is easy and passes through lush forests. We also pass by beautiful villages, chortens, a monastery and a mani wall before reaching Sermathang. It’s a beautiful Sherpa Village with incredible views of Ganesh Himal, Jugal Himal and the Langtang ranges. On a clear day, we can even see Mt. Everest in the distance.
Overnight in Sermanthang.
Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 16: Trekking to Melamchi Bazaar, drive to Kathmandu: 4-5 hours trek, 2 hours drive
We trekking through meadows, fields and beautiful villages to reach Melamchi Bazaar. From here we drive to Kathmandu and reminisce about our trip in the Langtang and Helambu regions. After reaching Kathmandu, we freshen up and take a rest. In the evening, there will be a farewell dinner hosted by Himlayan Glacier to celebrate the successful completion of our trip.
Overnight in Kathmandu.
