Today on arrival at the international airport, you will be picked up by our airport representative and transfer to the hotel. After refreshment in the hotel, your tour guide will come to pick you at the hotel and take you to the half day sightseeing tours to Kathmandu Durbar Square. Later on this evening we will take you to the cultural restaurant for dinner. Stay overnight at the hotel.
Today after breakfast you will be ready for day guided sightseeing tours to Swayambhunath stupa known as monkey temple; the combination between Hinduism and Buddhism from when you will be able to see a good view of Kathmandu valley. Drive to Patan Durbar square (city of living arts), Pashupatinath, one of the famous Hindus temple which is located nearby the holy river Bagmati and then drive to Buddhanath stupa one of the biggest and oldest stupas in the world.
Later in the afternoon, there will be a pre-trip meeting with your trekking guide in a hotel. Our office representative will arrange all the necessary documents and gears as well as provides you an opportunity to ask any question of an upcoming trip with the guide. And stay overnight in Kathmandu.
Early morning, you will begin your trek with a scenic drive from Kathmandu to Syabrubesi, the starting point of the trek. Enjoy great views of the Himalayan range, countryside, rice terraces, small settlements throughout the bus ride.
All the way to Syabrubesi, you will come across one of the most popular markets, Trisuli Bazaar. The continuous ride will lead you to Dhunche (1,780 meters), an attractive town in the Langtang region. From here, it’s a 1-2 hours drive that takes you to Syabrubesi village.
Overnight at Syabrubesi
Today is the first day of the trek, which leads you to Lama Hotel. It is one of the popular trekking stops which lies on the Langtang Valley trekking route. The trail gradually descends to the Bhote Khosi River.
You will walk through uneven, rocky, and rugged paths and reach Bamboo along the Langtang Khola. You can witness splendid rhododendron and conifer forest and river on the trek. Then you will trek towards Rimche, which leads to Lama Hotel. You will enjoy the vast meadows, the changing vistas, and the silence of nature along the trail.
As you will be trekking in Langtang National Park’s premises, you will get a glimpse of the fantastic flora and fauna of the region. Once you reach the hotel, you will listen to the nearby river, which is a delightful sound.
Overnight stay in Lama Hotel.
After breakfast, you will head towards Langtang Valley, prominently known as the Langtang region’s hidden gem. Taking you the Langtang scenic beauty, you get to witness the beauty of nature in its purest form.
The forest trail leads you to the Ghore Tabela “Horse Stable.” You will gradually ascend through the small settlement areas and reach Langtang Village.
A photographer’s paradise, Langtang valley offers some of the most picturesque sites for your wide-angle lens. The panoramic view of the entire Manaslu and Langtang range would be an experience worth trekking for.
Overnight stay in Langtang Village.
Today, you will continue your journey from beautiful Langtang village to Kyanjin Gompa through tiny Tamang settlements. En route, you will witness small chortens, many mani-prayer walls, and sacred rocks with Buddhist inscriptions.
The mesmerizing beauty of the trail ensures motivates and encourages you to take one more step forward. Continuous walk on the forest trail on the foothills of the Langtang Himal, you reach Kyanjin Gompa.
At the end of the trek, you will get rewarded with the panoramic views of towering snow-capped peaks of the Langtang range. The Kyanjin Gompa lies at the top of the ridge makes it one of the best vantage points to see Mt. Langtang Lirung (7,234 meters).
Overnight stay in Kyanjin Gompa.
Today is the rest or exploration day of the Langtang, Gosaikunda, and Helambu trek. You have a full day to explore the surrounding area of Kyanjin Gompa. You can visit the monastery and the cheese factory. Also, you have options to ascend Tserko Ri (5,000 meters), one of the best vantage points in the region for innumerable 360-degree panoramic mountain views. The view is mind-blowing, with the backdrop of high snowy mountains and the glacier or you can trek to Kyangjing Re, which is also very nice for day hike.
Stay overnight at the tea house.
fter exploring Kyanjin Gompa with a fantastic view of the valley surrounded by impressive peaks, you will trek back to Lama Hotel. Passing through lush forests, Langtang village, Ghodatabela, and Gumanechok, you will finally reach Lama Hotel. Throughout the trek, the lovely Langtang river and the fantastic mountain views will accompany you.
Overnight stay in Lama Hotel.
From Lama Hotel, you will start your trek with the short ascend to the village of Rimche through bamboo forests. Gradually after crossing the Langtang river down, you will reach the Bamboo village. Further, continuous walk, you will reach the top of the ridge from where you will get the impressive view of Thulo Syabru valley. Then you gently descend and cross a bridge.
After one final climb through terraced fields and farmhouses, you will reach the tiny settlement of Thulo Syabru. The rest of the time, you can explore a nearby monastery, and there is also a small helipad.
Overnight stay in Thulo Syabru.
Early in the morning, you can explore the nearby monastery and pray. After having breakfast, you will begin your trek toward Sing Gompa. Passing through Upper Syabru, you will walk through a winding trail and slowly gain some altitude.
You will enjoy the astonishing view of the Langtang, Manaslu, and Annapurna range on the far west side. The path has its own local culture and life as Tamang people inhabit the nearby villages.
Along the way, you will enjoy the captivating view of Dhunche town down below. Walking on a pleasant path, you will reach Sing Gompa, where you see a few cheese factories. You can try some yak cheese which is considered one of the best in Nepal.
Overnight stay in Sing Gompa.
Today you will continue your trek to Gosaikunda, the purest holy lake. You will begin your walk with steady climbing to Lauribinayak. From the top of the Lauribinayak, you will enjoy the spell-bound views of the Himalayan range. Following the rugged trail and with a steep ascent, you will come across a few huts in the high pasture of Laurebinayak. Here you will cross the small ridge and get the first view of Gosaikunda Lake. There are about a dozen lakes in the Gosaikunda area, but Saraswatikunda, Bhiaravkunda, and Gosaikunda are the three main lakes.
As you reach Gosaikunda, you can observe the panoramic sight of the lake. The trek is extraordinary because it provides you with the grassland experience along with an unparalleled frozen lake in winter. Most trekkers opt for this trek for witnessing the highest natural lake in Nepal because an experience like this is very hard to come.
Overnight stay in Gosainkunda
Early morning, you will descend to Ghopte after crossing the Laurebina Pass, one of the trek’s highest passes. Enjoying the spectacular view of Manaslu and other mountain ranges, you will descend steeply to Phedi.
The terrain is quite treacherous, as the path is steep, convoluted with boulders. At the same time, the trail also has lush and vibrant meadows. While walking through the dense forest, the trail opens up to the vast valley.
At the end of the treks, you will reach Ghopte. You will also catch the view of the Tasi Khola Valley to the south side.
Overnight stay in Ghopte.
From Ghopte, following the lush forest trail, you will pass through many clear streams. You will reach a small cave before crossing Thadepati Pass (3,690 meters). From the top of the pass, you will get an enchanting view of Helambu valley. From Tharepati the trail descends all the way to Melamche Gaun through the dip pine and rhododendron forest with viewing a natural waterfall. You will descend and take the left route from the pass and make the way to Melamchi Gaon through the tranquil forest trail. After crossing a small stream and a gentle climb through the forest of rhododendron and oak forests, finally, you reach Melamchi Gaon. Explore the village by visiting the monastery and getting familiar with local people’s culture and lifestyle who follow Tibetan Buddhism.
Overnight stay in Melamchi Gaon.
Today’s trail has got a hidden paradise of high-altitude meadows right in the Helambu Valley. On the trekking route, there are many Buddist monasteries and chortens.
The trail goes through the dense forest of rhododendron, small streams, and yak grazing pastures. Once you reach Tarkegyang, you can visit the ancient Gekye Gompa of Tarkegyang. Here you will get immediate insight into the Tibetan Buddhist culture and tradition. Moreover, you can be part of the simple lifestyle and fascinating culture of the Hyolmo people.
Overnight stay in Tarkegyang.
Leaving behind Tarkegyang, a cultural village, you will head towards another beautiful Hyolmo village in the Helambu region, i.e., Sermanthang. Along the route, you will encounter the Buddhist monastery in Ghangyul. Here you will cross a Mani wall and slowly descend until you reach Chimighyang. After a pleasant walk on flat land, you will get Sermathang, the most northern Nepal side. It is still untouched by travelers; hence you still witness some of the original tribes of Tibetan people and learn about their local traditions.
Overnight stay in Sermanthang.
From Sermathang, you will slowly descend towards Melamchi Bazaar. En route, you will catch a fascinating view of the Jugal Himal range, including Langtang, Ganesh, and Rolwaling Himal.
You will come across many temples and monasteries. After passing several small settlements, cultivated fields, and green meadows, you will reach Melamchi Bazaar. From here, you will begin your drive towards Kathmandu along the bumpy road from Melamchi Pul.
Upon your arrival in Kathmandu, you will transfer to the hotel. After getting fresh, you can stroll around the Thamel area and end the day with delicious Nepal cuisine.
Overnight stay in Kathmandu.
On the final day, Friendship World Trek will make arrangements to drop you at the airport three hours before the scheduled flight time. Lastly, in Nepal, the Himalayas are filled with offbeat travel, and each trial is more beautiful than the last one. It’s like a never-ending quest with nature. If you are looking for adventure tours in offbeat and less-explored treks like this, you can opt for Manaslu Circuit Trek, Annapurna Circuit Trek, Machhapuchhre Base Camp Trek, etc. So, plan your next adventure with us!