19 Days Langtang Helambu Trek

  • Duration 19
  • Destination Nepal
  • Trip Grade Adventurous
  • Starts at
  • Ends at
  • Meals Full Board During Trek
  • Accommodation 3-star & Tea House
  • Max. Altitude 4,610 m/15,120 ft
  • Activity Sightseeing and Trekking
  • Group Type
  • Group Size 1-15(Customize your Trip on Request)
  • Best Season

19 Days Langtang Helambu Trek Overview

Embark on an incredible 19-day Langtang Helambu Trek, an adventurous journey that combines diverse geographical wonders with the rich cultural heritage of Nepal. This classic route, situated just north of Kathmandu along the Tibetan border, offers a unique opportunity to explore the stunning Langtang Valley, the sacred lakes of Gosainkunda, and the charming Helambu region. Discover low-elevation glaciers, traditional villages, and vibrant cultures in a truly comfortable way.

Langtang Helambu Trek Overview: A Spiritual and Scenic Journey

The Langtang Helambu Trek is a multifaceted adventure, renowned for its blend of natural beauty and spiritual significance. A key highlight is the option to return via the holy lakes of Gosainkunda at 4,300 m (14,107 ft). Hindu devotees believe Lord Shiva plunged his trident (Trisul) into the ground to create these lakes, from which the Trisuli River originates, hence its name.

This trail takes you through majestic snow-covered mountains and the wonderfully temperate Helambu valley. You’ll traverse typical highland Sherpa villages, surrounded by beautiful rhododendron forests. The route covers various regions, from Taramarang to the Gosainkunda Lake and offers views of the lower Jugal Himal from the north, providing an unparalleled Nepal trekking experience.

Trip Highlights & Features:

  • Duration: 19 Days
  • Destination: Nepal (Langtang, Gosainkunda, Helambu Regions)
  • Trip Grade: Adventurous (Requires good physical fitness, some technical sections)
  • Max. Altitude: Cross Laurebinayak Pass at 4,610 m (15,120 ft)
  • Activity: Cultural Sightseeing, High-Altitude Trekking
  • Group Size: 1-15 participants (Customize your private trip on request)
  • Best Season: Autumn (Sept. to Nov.) and Spring (March to May)
  • Explore World Heritage Sites in Kathmandu: Bhaktapur Durbar Square, Pashupatinath Temple, and Boudhanath Stupa.
  • Trek through the stunning Langtang Valley.
  • Hike up to Kyanjin Ri at 4,350 m (14,271 ft) for panoramic views.
  • Visit the sacred Gosainkunda Lakes.
  • Conquer the high-altitude Laurebinayak Pass at 4,610 m (15,120 ft).
  • Discover the serene Helambu Valley and its unique Sherpa culture.

Accommodation & Dining: Comfort on Your Trek

Your Langtang Helambu trek package includes comfortable stays throughout your adventure. You’ll lodge in 3-star hotels in Kathmandu (as per itinerary), and experience authentic local hospitality in teahouses during the trek (14 nights). All accommodations are based on a twin-shared basis. A single supplement can be arranged upon request for an additional cost. While most lower elevation regions offer rooms with attached washrooms, facilities may vary at higher altitudes. Mountain Expedition Nepal prioritizes your comfort during this incredible Himalayan trekking experience.

For Meals, all meals are provided during the trekking days (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner). In Kathmandu, only breakfast is included, with special welcome and farewell dinners to enhance your trip. Our diverse menus offer delicious Nepalese, Tibetan, Indian, and the most common Continental dishes.

Can You Accomplish the Langtang Helambu Trek? Fitness & Preparation

The Langtang Helambu Trek is an adventurous trip, suitable for trekkers with good physical health who can comfortably walk at least 6-7 hours a day with a light backpack. While generally considered moderate, crossing the high pass may require some basic technical skills and preparation, as the trail sometimes involves a small valley leading to a glaciated pass where the use of ropes, crampons, and ice axes may be necessary. To best prepare, we strongly recommend starting a regular jogging and exercising regimen for at least a month prior to the trek. If you have any pre-existing health conditions, please inform Mountain Expedition Nepal for personalized advice.

Best Time to Travel for Langtang Helambu Trek

The ideal seasons for the Langtang Helambu Trek are Autumn (September to November) and Spring (March to May). These periods offer stable weather, clear skies, and optimal conditions for high-altitude trekking and cultural immersion. If your travel plans fall outside these months, please contact us for customized trip arrangements.

Day to Day Itinerary
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Our airport representative will be receiving you at Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu and s/he will be displaying EMEN signboard outside the airport terminal. You will be then transferred to your respective hotel in our private tourist vehicle. Overnight at a hotel. No meals included.

After enjoying a hearty breakfast, your tour will start at 8:30 in the morning. You can use private vehicles and professional guides. Today we will visit part of the heritage that is detailed below: Pashupatinath Temple: The Pashupatinath Temple is one of the most important Hindu temples in the world, located on the banks of the Bagmati River. Although you are not allowed to enter the temple because it is limited to the Hindus, you can clearly see the activities of the temple and the east bank of the Bagmati River. This is a two-story square pagoda temple built on a single-story pedestal that is famous throughout the world. Boudhanath Stupa: Boudhanath is one of the most sacred Buddhist sites in Kathmandu. It was built in the 5th century AD and has four pairs of Buddha’s eyes in four main directions, maintaining an eternal vigilance of people and their actions. You will find Buddhist pilgrims from Tibet turning the prayer wheel around the pagoda. Bhaktapur Durbar Square: Visit Bhaktapur Durbar, Bhupatindra Malla real residential area, the five-story name of the Nyatapola temple, a pagoda-style palace in Batsala Temple, Bhairavnath, Dattatreya temple, Pujari Muth and 55 windows. We can explore the rest of Kathmandu for free and take a last minute shopping trip in the Thamel area for hiking. Overnight at a hotel. Breakfast included.

Early in the morning, we drive from Kathmandu to Syabru Besi which takes about eight hours on a public bus. Driving through scenic foothills and ridgeline vistas to Syabru Besi passing Dhunche, we’ll get a glimpse of Ganesh Himal after driving along the mighty Trishuli River. Terraced green hills and lush forests make the drive very pleasurable. Parts of the road though may be bumpy and under construction. Overnight at a guesthouse. Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.

The first part of the trail crosses through the Bhote Koshi River and follows the Langtang Khola. This trail gradually ascends up to Bamboo (1,960 m) passing rugged paths. Afterward, our trek climbs gently to Rimche (2,400 m). We can have lunch at this place and at the end of our trail is the Lama Hotel. En route we could see red pandas, monkeys and bears if we are lucky. Overnight at a guesthouse. Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.

The trek route follows Gumanechok at Ghoda Tabela which literally means the Horse Stable. After this the trail climbs gradually to the beautiful valley with yaks about. Langtang is a typical village and one of the oldest along this trekking route. The views of the mountains are spectacular and become more imposing as we trek closer. Overnight at a guesthouse. Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.

It is shorter walk today, but adequate for acclimatizing. There are some interesting things to explore, especially the famous cheese factory – don’t forget to try some locally produced cheese as fresh as you could get. This beautiful valley is on the lap of the Langtang Lirung. This is the spot where we can explore the valley and climb several small peaks (hillocks). Overnight at a guesthouse. Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.

Today is a day to rest as we explore the area. You can visit the monastery and the cheese factory, walk up the moraine to see the spectacular ice faces and tumbling glaciers of Langtang Lirung or ascend Kyangjin Ri (4,350 m) which is the highest point of this trek, directly behind the village, for a breath-taking panorama of the Langtang peaks. Overnight at a guesthouse. Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.

We rejoin the trail to Lama Hotel. Overnight at a guesthouse. Breakfast, lunch and dinner included

The beginning of the trail gently descends and then goes steeply up to Thulo Syabru. En route we could see red pandas, monkeys and various species of birds. Thulo Syabru is a wonderful village from where we can enjoy the amazing land feature and the magnificent nature with splendid views of Ganesh Himal (7,110 m) and Langtang Himal (7,234 m). Overnight at a guesthouse. Breakfast, lunch and dinner included

Trek to Sing Gompa (3,250 m) – 5 hours

The first part of the trail emerges and we steadily climb up to Laurebinayak. With a steep ascent all the way to Gosaikunda, we follow a rugged trail with dramatic views of the Manaslu range, Ganesh Himal range, Tibetan peaks and Langtang Lirung. On a clear day, even the Annapurna range can be seen rising up behind. You pass a few huts in the high pasture of Laurebinayak, cross a small ridge and have your first views of the holy lake of Gosainkunda. There are about a dozen lakes in the Gosainkunda Basin – the three most important ones are Saraswatikunda, Bhairabkunda and Gosainkunda. According to legend, Gosainkunda was created by Lord Shiva when he pierced a glacier with his trident to obtain water to quench his thirst after swallowing poison that threatened to destroy the world. Overnight at a guesthouse. Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.

The trail leaves Gosaikunda and climbs through rugged country, past four small lakes to the Laurebinayak Pass (4,610 m), the highest point of this trek. Keep looking back at the spectacular views of Manaslu and the mountains of the Ganesh Himal, as well as the now familiar Langtang Lirung. We then descend steeply to camp near Gopte. Overnight at a guesthouse. Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included

The first part of the trail slightly descends and then begins to ascend through the rhododendron forests until Thearepati, after which we climb down to lower altitude. Before climbing to Tharepati, you can see settlements of cattle herders (mainly huts and mud houses) at 3,579 m as we cross a stream after coming through rhododendron, oak and juniper forests. From Tharepati the trail gradually descends through pine and rhododendron forests with good views of the Helambu valley and across to Jugal Himal and Numbur in the Solukhumbu. Melamchi Gaon is surrounded by beautiful forests, which is mainly inhabited by Sherpa people with their distinctive culture. There are also some Buddhist monasteries along the way. Overnight at a guesthouse. Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.

The early part of the trek descends until we cross the Melamchi stream. We trek gently up to Tarkeghyang passing through Sherpa settlements. Tarkeghyang is a beautiful Sherpa village with one of the oldest and biggest monasteries. Overnight at a guesthouse. Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.

Today the trail is quite easy through flat land with beautiful forests on the way. We trek on crossing some small streams on the way. Situated in a beautiful village on the half way to Shermathang, another picturesque Sherpa village where we can visit many ancient monasteries. Jugal Himal range can also be seen from the north face of Shermathang village. Overnight at a guesthouse. Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.

The trail gradually descends all the way to Melamchi Pul Bazaar through meadows and cultivated fields. Along the way, we come across several old villages with their own particular traditions. Walking today is quite pleasant with mountain views and the possibility of interacting with the friendly locals. Overnight at a guesthouse. Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.

After breakfast, we travel along a bumpy gravel path up to Lamidanda and then follow the metalled road up to Kathmandu. Overnight at a hotel. Breakfast included.

If you are interested in extending the trip, there are many options such as Chitwan jungle safari, river rafting adventure, Kathmandu shopping tour, mountain biking and other activities. In the evening we will have a farewell dinner in a traditional Nepalese restaurant with cultural performances. Overnight at a hotel. Breakfast and farewell dinner included.

The trip concludes – our airport representative will drop you to Kathmandu’s Tribhuwan International Airport for your flight departure from Nepal. Breakfast included.

Our team guides, porters and accompanying staff are locals with a broad knowledge about each and every location that we travel through.

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Cost Includes
  • Standard twin-sharing accommodation in a three-star hotel in Kathmandu including breakfast (3 nights).
  • Guesthouse accommodation during the trek in mostly twin-share and occasionally dormitory-style rooms (14 nights).
  • All standard meals during the trek (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner).
  • Local English-speaking trekking guide having licensed. An experienced, English-speaking and government-licensed trek leader and assistant trek leader (6 trekkers: 1 assistant guide)
  • The required number of local staff and porters to carry your luggage during the trek. Food, accommodation, salary, insurance, equipment and medicine for all staff.
  • National Park permits and TIMS permit for trekking.
  • Free  T shirt, bag and Hat.
  • Official expenses.
  • Welcome dinner with cultural program as listed in the itinerary.
  • Day guided city tour
  • Public bus ticket to and from the starting and ending points of the trek as applicable
  • Medical kit (carried by your trek leader)
  • All government and local taxes

 

Cost Excludes
  • Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu. Depending on your budget, it may cost about USD 15 to USD 20 per person.
  • Travel Insurance (compulsory!), which covers emergency high-altitude rescue and evacuation
  • International airfare and airport departure tax
  • Nepal entry visa – You can obtain the visa easily upon your arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport in Kathmandu (Tourist Visa with Multiple Entries for 15 days can be obtained by paying USD 25 or equivalent foreign currency. Similarly, Tourist Visa with Multiple Entries for 30 days and 90 days can be obtained by paying USD 40 and 100 respectively. Please bring 2 copies of passport size photos.)
  • Alcoholic, hot and cold drinks.
  • Personal trekking equipment (click on the Equipment tab).
  • Tips for trekking staff and driver (tipping is expected).
  • Any others expenses that are not mentioned in the ‘Price Includes’ section.
  • 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
  • Cost arising out of landslides, road blockade, and rescue of any form, cancellation of flight or reasons beyond our control
  • World heritage entrance Fees.
Departure Dates
  • We have daily departures for this trip from March to May and from mid-September to mid-December. You can type in the number of passengers to book a reservation and select a date that is convenient for you. Due to group size, we never cancel a trip once you’ve made a reservation. If you would rather join the group, we will add more travelers on the selected date. You can let us know once you make a reservation or earlier.
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