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Langtang, Gosainkunda and Helambu Trekking    

Langtang, Gosainkunda Langtang Areaand Helambu, the three major areas are situated in the north of Kathmandu offers a multitude of trekking destinations. Langtang is a narrow valley that lies just south of the Tibetan border. It is sandwiched between the main Himalayan range to the north and a slightly lower range of snowy peaks to the south. Langtang Lirung(7246m) dominates the valley to the north; Gang Chhenpo(6388m) and Naya Kangri(5846m) lie to the south; and Dorje Lakpa(6966m) protects the East end of the Valley.
This High and isolated region is inhabited by Tamangs whose religious practices, language and dress are much more similar to those of Tibet than to the traditions of their cousins in the Middle Hills. A visit to the Langtang valley offers an opportunity to explore villages, to climb small peaks and to visit glaciers at a comfortably low elevation.
Trek can be done to the Langtang by returning to Kathmandu via the holy lakes of Gosainkunda at 4300m, or you can make a short trek from Dhunche to Gosainkunda. Thousands of Hindu pilgrims visit the lakes during a full moon festival in August. The lake is also sacred to Buddhists.
Helambu, about 75 km north of Kathmandu , is an area inhabited by Sherpas. You can include Helambu in a Langtang trek, either via Gosainkunda or across the (5106m) High Ganja La.

Langtang-10/12 days: 

The trekkers get opportunity to travel through pristine forests to the village of Ghoda Tabela, where the valley of Langtang opens. Langtang accommodates Himalayan river plain which provides beautiful camping sites, spectacular peaks and wide glaciers. The trekkers, if like to explore glacier filled side canyons can hike to the back of the valley.

Starting from:

Dhunche after riding a day long local bus from Kathmandu  

Ending at:

Dhunche and bus back to Kathmandu in following day

Grade:

Moderate to Strenuous.

Highest access of the trek:

Kyanjin Gompa (3949 meters)

Culture:

Tibetan Sherpa Culture

Mode of trekking tour:

Lodge (tea-house) trek-recommended or a camping trek

Himalayan sights:

Beautiful Langtang Himal range

Most Attraction of the trek:

Yak Farming for Cheese and visiting monastery and Nice Himalayan view.

 
 

Helambu-8/10 days

It lies to the north of Kathmandu where dominantly Sherpa and Tamang races have their homes. The trekkers come in contact with temperate forests and alpine pastures, glaciers lakes and snowy peaks, which sometimes give the feeling of heaven.

 

 

Starting from:

Sundarijal after riding an hour about a city bus or taxi from Kathmandu  

Ending at:

Melamchipul Bazar and Drive a bus back to Kathmandu the following Day.

Grade:

Moderate.

Highest access of the trek:

Tharepati 

Culture:

Tibetan Sherpa Culture

Mode of trekking tour:

Lodge (tea-house) trek-recommended or camping trek.

Himalayan sights:

Langtang Range and gosainkund mountain

Most Attraction of the trek:

visiting beautiful gomba(monastery) and yak farming.

 
 

Langtang/Gosainkunda/Helambu-14/18 days

The trekkers get opportunity to travel through pristine forests to the village of Ghoda Tabela , where the valley of Langtang opens. Langtang accommodates Himalayan river plain, which provide beautiful camping sites, spectacular peaks and wide glaciers. The trekkers, if like to explore glacier filled side canyons can hike to the back of the valley.

It is a holy place of Hindus where thousands of Hindus reach there trekking during summer to pay homage to Lord Shiva. A lake called Gosainkunda itself is situated here at 4380 meters. There are some other popular lakes near Gosainkunda as Nagkunda, Suryakunda, Saraswatikunda and Bhairabkunda. The route to Gosainkunda passes through varied landscapes ranging from evergreen forest to sub alpine grasslands where cascading waterfalls and beautiful mountains make an addition to its beauty.

It lies to the north of Kathmandu where dominantly Sherpa and Tamang races have their homes. The trekkers come in contact with temperate forests and alpine pastures, glaciers lakes and snowy peaks which sometimes give the feeling of heaven.

 

 

Starting from:

Dhunche, after a day long bus ride from Kathmandu  

Ending at:

Melamchipul Bazar and dive a bus back to Kathmandu

Grade:

Moderate to Strenuous.

Highest access of the trek:

Surya Kunda Pass (4609meters)

Culture:

very Tibetan similar Sherpa busddhism

Mode of trekking tour:

Lodge(Tea-house) trek-recommended or camping trek

Himalayan sights:

Beautiful Langtang Himalaya

Most Attraction of the trek:

Yak farming, Sherpa culture and beautiful himalaya.

 
 

Shivapuri ( Kathmandu Valley )-2/4 days

This is very interesting tour around the Kathmandu Valley . We can view the Himalayas and valley with beautiful landscapes chains. The trek through green cultivated terraces and beautiful sub-urban villages is the most attraction of the trek.

 

 

Starting from:

Budhanilakantha (Sleeping Bishnu temple about 1.5 hours drive from Thamel. 

Ending at:

Bhaktapur a cultural city among one of the major city in Kathmandu .

Grade:

Easy

Highest access of the trek:

Shivapuri Danda (2700m)

Culture:

mixed culture with majority of Tamang, Magars and Braman and Kshetri, etc.

Mode of trekking tour:

camping treks only.

Himalayan sights:

Rolwaling, Jugal Himal, Langtang, Ganesh Himal, Annapurna range. 

Most Attraction of the trek:

cultural areas with magnificent view.

 
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