Gosaikunda-Helambu Trek
Gosaikunda lake
Gosaikunda is one of the hindu holy place and is considered to be made by Lord Shiva. The Buddhist Tamang that live nearby also revere it as their holy place. Every August on full moon night, lake is thronged with pilgrims for a big festival. On other days the lake sits in a tranquil atmosphere.
Helambu is the most easily accessible of all areas from Kathmandu. It lies about 70 k.m north of Kathmandu valley, is an area inhabited by sherpas. The language, culture and dress of the Helambu sherpas are very different from those of Solu khumbu sherpas.
The forests of Helambu region and Langtang area are prime example of temperate and subalpine vegetation. The dense oak and pine forests on the trail look fascinating. As usual, the rhododendrons form a spectacular display during the spring
Day by day Itinerary
Day 1: Kathmandu Arrival
Arrive in Kathmandu airport. Then transfer to Hotel.
Day 02: Kathmandu Valley City Tour
After breakfast,full day city Tour at Kathmandu in important and popular tour spots which are related with history, culutre and tradition of Nepal ,Pashupatinath Temple, Boudhanath Stupa, Swayambhunath Monaster and Patan Durbar square which are in records of world heritage sites too
Day 03: Kathmandu to Dhunche
Drive from Kathmandu to Dhunche By vehicle
Day 04: Dhunche to Sing Gompa (3330m)
The trail from Dhunche crosses the river and heads through the forest. The trail climbs uphill most of the way until it reaches Sing Gompa.
Day 05: Sing Gompa to Laurebina Yak (3920m)
From Sing Gompa the trail climbs gradually up and reaches Chalang pati (3650m) where you have a splendid view of Langtang Lirung, Tibetan mountains and the forest filled with beautiful rhododendron and pine. The trail ascends to Laurebina Yak..
Day 06: Laurebina Yak to Gosainkunda (4460m)
The route ascends up to a small temple with a statue of Sakyamuni and further climbing you can see good views of Saraswati kunda (lake). After trekking some while you will have excellent views of Bhairav Kunda (lake) and climbing gently you will reach to Gosainkunda.
Day 07: Gosainkunda via Suryakunda pass 4610m trek to Ghopte(2800m).
After explore around at at Gosainkunda, we set for another day's walk. The walk goes through a steep trail for 2 & half an hour & crosses a pass at 4610m and the trail is too rocky. After the pass the trail becomes to descend & the slope continues for Ghopte
Day 08: Tharepati (3510m).
The trail continues through the forest of pine & juniper about 2 hour's slope up to Thadepati
Day 09: Melamchi Gaun(2450m)
A short, steep descent through mixed fir and rhododendron forest rich with bird life. Crashing waterfalls sound from the rocky gullies below as you approach Melamchi
Day 10: Tarke Ghyang(2550m)
The trail descends steeply to the valley floor, where you can have a well earned dip in the crystal- clear river before completing the short and mild ascent up the other side of the valley. Tarkegyang boasts an 18th century Gompa with huge brass prayer wheel.
Day 11: Sermathang( 2530m)
A flat pleasant walk to Shermathang for walking. This is a an entering Sherpa village and they will be happy to introduce themselves that they are different from the Sherpa of Khumbu(Everest region) In the clear day the villages provide good views of Ganesh Himal, Langtang, Gosainkunda and Rolwaling, Even Everest also in a distance.
Day 12: Melamchi pul Bazaar (1750m)
Day 13 :Melamchi drive back to Kathmandu transfer to hotel
Day by day Itinerary
Day 1: Kathmandu Arrival
Day 02: Kathmandu Valley City Tour
Day 03: Kathmandu to Dhunche
Day 04: Dhunche to Sing Gompa (3330m)
Day 05: Sing Gompa to Laurebina Yak (3920m)
Day 06: Laurebina Yak to Gosainkunda (4460m)
Day 07: Gosainkunda via Suryakunda pass 4610m trek to Ghopte(2800m).
Day 08: Tharepati (3510m).
Day 09: Melamchi Gaun(2450m)
Day 10: Tarke Ghyang(2550m)
Day 11: Sermathang( 2530m)
Day 12: Melamchi pul Bazaar (1750m)
Day 13 :Melamchi drive back to Kathmandu transfer to hotel
Day 1: Kathmandu Arrival
Day 02: Kathmandu Valley City Tour
Day 03: Kathmandu to Dhunche
Day 04: Dhunche to Sing Gompa (3330m)
Day 05: Sing Gompa to Laurebina Yak (3920m)
Day 06: Laurebina Yak to Gosainkunda (4460m)
Day 07: Gosainkunda via Suryakunda pass 4610m trek to Ghopte(2800m).
Day 08: Tharepati (3510m).
Day 09: Melamchi Gaun(2450m)
Day 10: Tarke Ghyang(2550m)
Day 11: Sermathang( 2530m)
Day 12: Melamchi pul Bazaar (1750m)
Day 13 :Melamchi drive back to Kathmandu transfer to hotel