Gosainkunda
is one of the Hindu holy places and is considered to be created by Lord Shiva.
The Buddhist Tamangs(tribes) that live nearby also revere it as their holy place.
Every August, on a full-moon night, the lake is thronged with pilgrims for a big
festival. On other days, the lake sits in a tranquil atmosphere welcoming the
nature lovers of wilderness.
In this
course, you start from Dhuche, which is also the starting point of the Langtang
Valley, and head for Gosainkunda, the source of the Trisuli Khola. The course
continues and goes over the highest point Laurebina Pass (4,610 meters) and follows
the scenic ridge to the Helambu region and then onto Kathmandu Valley. Helambu
trek: Trek grading: Easy Helumbu is the land of
old Sherpa village where you can see many monastery and etitnic groups and panoramic
view of the mountain between Annapurna to Mt. Everest. The course is varied-you
encounter Lamas and see Gompas (monasteries), Chorten (Stupas), and Mani stone
(Pryer walls). Most of ethnic groups are believed in Buddhism. If you are in there
in winter time you will see their great festival call Loshar. Day
1: Katmandu to Sundarijal (drive) Day 2: Sundarijal
to Chisopani Day 3: Chisopani to Gul Bhanjyanj Day
4: Gul Bhanjyanj to Tharepati Day 5: Tharepati
to Tarkye Ghyang Day 6: Tarkye Ghyang to Sarmathang
Day 7: Sarmathang to Melamche Day 8: Drive
to Kathmandu from Melamche ( About 3 hrs drive.) Book
This Tour/Trek Helambu
Trek - 9 Days
Helambu lies to the north of Kathmandu where dominantly Sherpa and Tamang races
have their homes.The trekkers come in contact with temperate forests, snowy peaks
which give the feeling of heaven. Starting from: Kathmandu
Ending at: Kathmandu Grade: Moderate
Highest access of the trek: 3800m (Kyanging Gomba) Culture:
Sherpa Mode of trekking tour: Teahouse Himalayan
sights: Langtang, Langtang Lirung, Gosainkunda etc Most Attraction
of the trek: Close Mountain View, Villages Day
to Day Itinerary: Day 01 Drive from Kathmandu to
Sundarijal (2hrs) and trek to Chisapani overnight in teahouse Day
02 Trek from Chisapani to Kutumsang - 6 hrs and overnight in teahouse
Day 03 Trek from Kutumsang to Thadepati - 5 hrs and overnight
in teahouse Day 04 Trek from Thadepati to Melamchigaon -
3 hrs and overnight in teahouse Day 05 Trek from Melamchigaon
to Tarkeghyang - 5 hrs and overnight in teahouse Day 06 Trek
from Tarkeghayang to Shermanthang - 5 hrs and overnight in teahouse Day
07 Trek from Shermanthang to Melamchipul - 6 hrs and overnight in teahouse
Day 08 Trek from Melamchipul to Nagarkot - 7 hrs and overnight
in teahouse (On the 8th days there will be also one hrs drive and then trek
again. In this day the pack lunch will be provide because of no teahouses on the
way. Day 09 Trek from Nagarkot to bhaktapur - 4 hrs and drive
to Kathmandu 1 hrs. (End of the trek)
Price :
Cost: US$ 550 Per Person Single Supplement: US$ 200 Price
includes: All meals while on Trekking (Breakfast/lunch/dinner with tea\coffee),
accommodation in Tent, national park permit, all Camping Equipments (like: Sleeping
bag, down jackets, mattress, necessary tents etc) cooking gears, etc. guide, porters,
sherpa, cook etc.; all necessaries for Nepalese staffs, ground transport.
Price
excludes: Any bar bills (Mineral water, coke, beer etc), personal clothing's,
personal expenses, rescue charge and any unforeseen expenses etc. Note:
* The departure schedule can be change on any unavoidable circumstances such as
weather hazards, natural changes of walking track, road slides, and avalanches,
public strikes.
Book
This Tour/Trek
SOME
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS BY OUR CUSTOMERS
Can I do trek? Helambu Trek
is suitable for any walker looking for something a little more challenging and
energetic. It does not require that you have any previous trekking or mountaineering
experience. Although the terrain is not difficult, some vigorous hiking experience
is useful. And It does not require any technical experience; only that you be
in good physical conditioning and be able to hike for 4-6 hours over hilly terrain
with a light day pack. Do I need 9 days holiday
for Helambu Trek? It would be good, if can allow 9 days holiday
for Helambu trek. We do require 7-8 days for trekking and we need two more days
an extra for arrival in Nepal and departure from Nepal so altogether it requires
minimum 12 days time for Nepal. However, if you would not allow 12 days
time, we can design an itinerary according to your desire and duration of your
holiday. Please, let us know. When is the best
season? The best season for this trek is half of February to June
and September to early December. Half of February to First week of
June: From the half of February until the first part of June temperatures
are relatively warm, 10° to 15° warmer than in the fall. Mornings are bright and
clear with the air slowly becoming hazier as the day progresses. The rhododendron
forests in springtime are spectacular, with color displays that are "Himalayan"
in beauty. June is warm and green with many fewer people - the sense of solitude
is much greater than other seasons. September to half of December:
September to early December is an ideal time for the best mountain views.
The days are typically sunny and clear with moderate temperatures and the evenings
are usually quite cold. Should I join with
group? It is not necessary; you have to join with group and follow
our fixed departure date. Private trip is departure everyday upon your request.
As these routes in the hills provide special meeting place for the trekkers
from throughout the world, traveling in group is not necessary. Rather you can
move at your own pace and set your own schedule by not being in group. You can
freely alter the routes with in the limits imposed by your trekking permit and
your guide will reschedule your itinerary accordingly. But if you are
interested to join with group, please choose below mention departure dates as
per your requirement. We will try to arrange group for you.
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Can I extend my holiday? Helambu
trek can extend and there are many options and choices to extend your holiday
before or after your main trip. Following trips are suggested for your holiday
extensions. • 2 nights / 3 days Chitwan Jungle Safari • 2 fulll day
sightseeing tour in Bhaktapur, Patan Durbar Square and Kathmandu valley •
1night/2 days Trisuli or Bhote Kosi river rafting Can
I get more information about the list of the equipment and altitude sickness?
Of course, for the detail information,
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