Langtang Helambu Trek

Get ready early in the morning for an exciting road journey to your first mountain village of Syabrubesi in Rasuwa District nestled in the Langtang National Park.

A private jeep or a bus will take us all out of Kathmandu through Kalanki and Thankot. The Trishuli Highway begins to guide us toward the bustling Trishuli Market.

After a brief refreshment, we will continue driving along the widely stretched Pasang Lhamu Highway. The route from here is truly spectacular, which starts to ascend along the ridges.
The beautiful mountain hamlet of Rani Pauwa will be traversed before we reach Dhunche. This small village serves as the administrative center of the entire Rasuwa district.

Here is the small army checkpost located which will thoroughly inspect our papers. We have now officially stepped into the beautiful setting of the Langtang National Park.

The road will not stop making its turn, rising and descending, till we reach Syabrubesi. The imposing summits of Manaslu, Ganesh, Annapurna, and Langtang have spectacularly protected this small village.

In the early morning, we will begin our adventure of walking. We will come across our first suspended steel bridge, then second both crossing the Bhote Koshi River.

Parting our ways with the giant river, we will be met by the gorgeous Langtang Khola to show us our way to 1620 m Dhomen Village. The climbing trail will ascend through the jungle valley of huge rhododendrons and towering conifers till we arrive at Bamboo.

After some well-deserved refreshments, we will start to climb the long steep stone steps. After two hours of our effort, Rimche village will greet us from where Lama Hotel is just a stone’s throw away.

Enjoying the company of the playful waters of Langtang Khola, we will begin ascending through the green landscape of Langtang forest. Shortly, we will be once again showing our permits to the officials of the Nepal Army Checkpost located at Ghumanchok.

The gigantic crimson rhododendrons will decor our continuously climbing path till we reach Chunama. The magnificent 7225 m high summit of Langtang Lirung will make us pause our adventure for a while.

This rest will prepare us for the rapidly and sharply climbing trail that will take us to 3000 m elevation at Ghoratabela (Stable for Horses). The forward track now slowly goes down to Thangshyap, Ghumba, and Chyamki before we reach the new Langtang Valley.

The thousand-year-old peaks of Naya Kanga, Ganesh, Dorje Lakpa, and Langtang Lirung can be seen all around us while we can still witness the destructive impacts of the 2015 earthquake.

Today, almost all the houses and hotels here have been reborn in a more modern style to gracefully provide comfort to its visitors.

Our upward journey will continue today also as we travel to 3543 m high Mundu Village. It is now known as the new Langtang Village where most of the modern lodges are constructed.

You can now feel the humid and green landscape has transitioned into the dry arid terrain of the Tibetan plateaus. Walking through the picturesque yak meadows of Singdun and Yemphu, we will soon reach Kyanjing Gumba.

It is the final settlement in the Langtang Valley that provides access to several paths leading to various glaciers and summits. The area also hosts a beautiful Gumba (Monastery) and a government funded and operated yak cheese factory.

The town also reveals some of the extraordinary beauties of Gangchempo, Kyanjin Ri, Langtang Lirung, Dorje Lakpa, Langshisha Ri, Chorakri Ri, and Kinsung.

On this day, we will reach the highlight of our Langtang Helambu trek as we climb to the peak of Kyanjing Ri at 4773 m. Its ascent is not technical, no equipment is needed, all that is needed is your perseverance to climb the rugged stony trail for about an or two.

Being located in the strategic position in the heart of a mountainous landscape, its summit opens the unbelievable views of Langtang Yansa, Dshabu Ri, Dorje Lakpa, Langtang Lirung glacier, Kinshung, Tsergo Peak, Naya Kang, Changu, Langshisa Ri, Ganchenpo, Yurba, Yala Peak, and Langtang II.

Filling our memory box with the precious spectacle and moment, we will now return with happy hearts to our lodge in Kyanjing Gumba.

Note

For those with high energy rushing through their veins, you can aim to climb the 5033 m high Tsergo Ri. This climb will offer you the incredible opportunity to enjoy the stunning scenery of Langshisha and Yala Kharkas.

From today, we will set on the beginning of a new journey towards Gosaikunda and Helambu. The path today is predominately descending which will bring us closer to the already-known surroundings of Mundu, Ghumba, Thangshyap, Ghoratabela, and Ghumanchok before finally we reach at the welcoming lodge of Lama Hotel.

Once our loyal friend, the Langtang Khola will soon welcome us again and guide us down to Rimche from where we will walk down steadily to Bamboo.

Get ready to climb sharply along the twisting track for a while, then we will head down to a canyon where a long and high (2000 m) suspended bridge will be waiting for us.

After carefully crossing the bridge, the track ahead will carry us above the small hill. With great delight, we will see the Ganesh Himal penetrating the cloudless sky.

After climbing down from the ridge, we will need to cross another small bridge over the Ghopcha Khola. Then, we will get on with our walk up till we reach Thulo Syabru.

Our trail will continue to climb as we aim to reach Sing Gompa today better known as Chandanbari. Our upward journey will soon lead us to the 2500 m high Dursagang, now our walking pathway eases as it transitions into a gradual rise surrounded by the tranquility of the forest.

Next, we will push ourselves to the 3210 m height of the Foprong Danda. Ganesh Himal reveals its beauty from all its angles which is truly majestic. Now a forest trail of Dhimsa will lead us to Sing Gompa, the atmosphere here is simply filled with religious vibes emanating from the nearby Gompa.

After we depart from Sing Gompa, our ascent journey continues along a small ridge till we reach the flat terrain of 3380 m high Chalang Pati. Take a breather to witness the amazing contrast of the landscape, to the south, you can see the arid scrubland while to the north, the dense humid jungle will cool your eyes.

Next, we need to tackle the steepened trail again that rises hastily leading us to the 3930 m high Laurebinayak. This place is simply incredibly blessed by not only the massive peaks of Ganesh and Langtang but also by Annapurna and the double summit of Manaslu.

The trail keeps on rising more and more twisting and turning taking us to the enormous height of 4165 m at Gosaikunda Pass. The high altitude environment is visible now as we advance to the first of the Gosaikunda Lakes- the Saraswati Kunda at 4100 m.

The path is beautiful as we continue to progress to the second and third lakes of the Gosaikunda: 4364 m high Bhairav Kunda and 4400 m high Gosaikunda itself.

This will be our spot for our overnight rest where we will have our dinner in front of Manaslu, Ganesh, and Annapurna.

We will devote our morning to discovering the beautiful terrain of the Gosaikunda. After that, we will walk along the inclined pathway that will soon direct us to the grassy meadow.

We will now walk through the remaining four lakes of Gosaikunda: Dudh Kunda, Chandra Kunda, Ama Kunda, and Ragat Kunda. Their beauties will captivate our senses and in no time we will be at the top of the highest elevation of our Langtang trekking itinerary: the grand Laurebinayak at 4610 m.

This Pass marks our entrance into the Helambu land. Now get ready for 900 m descent that will take us to the tail of this pass known as Phedi at 3741 m. Now a series of ascents and descents follows till we settle ourselves at the lodge of Ghopte.

Early morning, we will exit Ghopte and indulge in a brief descent before we ascend the track passing through the rich pine and cypress forest. Now, a more challenging steep terrain will take us to the heights of 3690 m at Thadepati.

Dorje Lakpa and Gangchempo will be outstandingly standing tall in front of us. Now, we will go down slowly enjoying the cool breeze coming through the rhododendron and pine trees.

We will pass through 3265 m high Magin Goth from where we will have to climb a little to 3335 m Kuala Bhanjyang. The remaining trail is mainly downhill now till we make it to the village of Kutumsang located in the Shivapuri National Park.

From Kutumsang, we will trek up a hill and walk down to Gul Bhanjyang. A dusty road will take us to another ridge at 2500 m known as Thorong Danda. After descending from this hill, we will arrive in Chipping village.

We will then slowly make our way down to 1760 m Pati Bhanjyang from where Chisapani is just at a short distance.

Gazing on the magical Gaursishankar and Langtang Himals, we will eat our last mountain breakfast. Then, we will head along the picturesque trail winding through the lush forest of Shivapuri National Park.

Shortly, we will arrive at the army checkpoint from where we will exit the park and walk for a while to reach 1895 high Mulkharka. A stone steps will now guide us down to Sundarijal, keep your eyes open to see the dazzling Sundarijal waterfall and its hydropower station.

We will find our vehicle calmly waiting for us to take us back to the urbanization of Kathmandu. In the evening, we will celebrate the last night of your 15 days Langtang trekking journey with an authentic Nepali meal with our entire team.