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Gosaikunda Langtang Ganja La Pass Helambu

Gosaikunda Langtang Ganja La Pass Helambu

Facts OF TREK

Duration : 20 Days
Trek Type : Tea House/Camping
Max. Altitude : 5106 m. .

Minimum Pax : 1+
Mode Of Travel : land
Grade : Moderate

 

Itinerary In Details

Day 01 :

Drive from Kathmandu to Sundarijal (1350m.) which takes about one hour. The unpaved road from Kathmandu turns into a trail near a small hydroelectric plant. The trail will enter through the Shivpuri Watershed and Wildlife Reserve. The first settlement we will come across is Mulkharka with Tamang habitants. The route heads down the ridge through a forest of oaks and rhododendron to Chisopani (2300m.)

Day 02 :

Trek from Chisopani to Kutumsang (2446m.) and it takes about eight hours. The trail continues to drop from Chisopani on a good, sometimes level, trail that crosses meadow and fields. You will then descend through Pathi Bhanjyang till Gul Bhanjyang. The trail climbs the ridge from Gul Bhanjyang to another pass at 2620m. The meadow makes a good camping spot, its downhill to Kutumsang at 2470m, in a saddle atop the ridge.

Day 03 :

Trek from Kutumsang to Magen Goth (3514m.) which takes about three hours. The trek continues due north up the Yurin Danda ridge and affords views of the peaks. The trail climbs above Kutumsang on a steep, eroded trail mostly through fir and rhododendron forest where there are no permanent settlements. The trail then descends to Magen Goth.

Day 04 :

Trek from Magen Goth to Ghopte (3430m.) Via Tharepati Pass (3650m.) and it Continuing to climb, steeply at first then more gradually, the trail makes some ups and downs passing through the forest, across flower strewn meadows and crossing streams. You will reach Tharepati which consists of a few Goths and lodges. From the top of this famous ridge the trail ascends through the forest, climbing in and out of ravines across the head of the valley, Giant cliff towers far above.

Day 05 :

Trek from Ghopte to Gosaikunda (4361m.) which takes about six hours. The trail ascends through the meadow of bushes and some rhododendron trees. The trail gradually ascends to Phedi (3500m.) The trail ascends along side a stream through alpine trees. The trail then is bit rough and crosses moraines but it is well marked with rock cairns.

Day 06:

Rest at Gosaikunda for Pilgrimage. The large lake Gosaikunda at an elevation of 4361m. There are several small stone shelters for pilgrimage on the north-western side of the lake. Hundreds of people come here to worship and bath in the lake during the full moon festival each August. You will witness some black and white stones in the lake with an individual story about Lord Shiva and his creation.

Day 07 :

Trek from Gosaikunda to Chandanbari (2350m.) and it takes about five hours. The trail gently ascends for a short while through different chortens and small Shiva temples. The trail then descends to Laure Binayak to Singh Gompa. The Gompa, which houses a statue of the Green Tara. You can witness small cheese factories of its kind and several lodges here. The trail now will go through the forest and reach Chandanbari.

Day 08 :

Trek from Chandanbari to Syabru Gaon (2210m.) and it takes about four hours.
The trail descends through the forest, you will come across the Chortens on the route specially built for offering prayers by Buddhist. You will then reach Syabru Gaon which is densely populated by Buddhist people.

Day 09 :

Trek Syabru Gaon to Lama Hotel (2380m.) and it takes about five hours. The trail initially crosses the Bhote Kosi, flowing down from Tibet, normally a few kilometers away, and then gradually limbs up through the sub-tropical forests, teeming with bird-life, to join the trail from Syabru. You then follow the river, climbing through uninhabited forest of oak and rhododendron and maybe catching a glimpse of langur monkeys roaming through the trees. You climb along a steep trail to the forest. There are some basic lodges for you to stay surrounding the forest.

Day 10 :

Trek Lama Hotel to Langtang (3500m.), it takes about five hours. As you continue ascending there are occasional glimpses of Langtang Lirung between the trees. At Ghora Tabela [3000m], the trail emerges from the forest. Once there was a Tibetan resettlement project here, but now it is a Nepalese army post though it has nonpermanent inhabitants. The trail continues to climb gently and the valley widens, passing a few temporary settlements used by herders who bring their livestock to graze in the high pastures during the summer months. There is a monastery which we can visit shortly before arriving at the village of Langtang, the headquarters of the Langtang National Park. The houses of Langtang and its neighboring villages are of the flat- roofed Tibetan style, surrounded by stone walls enclosing fields of buckwheat, potatoes, wheat, turnips and barley.

Day 11 :

Trek Langtang to Kyangjin Gompa (3800m.), it takes about three and half hours.
The trail ascends gradually through small villages and yak pastures as the valley opens out further and the views become more extensive. After crossing several small streams and moraines, the trail reaches the settlement at Kyangjin. Here there is a small monastery and a government-operated cheese factory. You arrive at Kyangjin by lunch time allowing time to acclimatize and explore the area. It is a dramatic setting, with snow covered peaks surrounding you in all directions.

Day 12 :

Rest at Kyangjin Gompa for excursion, hike upto Langtang glaciers and back to Kyangjin Gompa A day to rest and 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 [4350m], directly behind the village, for a breath-taking panorama of the Langtang peaks.

Day 13 :

Trek and climb upto Tserko Ri (5033m.) which takes about five hours to see the outstanding views of surrounding peaks and back to Kyangin Gompa

Day 14 :

Trek Kyanjing Gompa to Ngegang(4000m.) which takes about six hours. There you can not see any villages. The trail goes on ascending and area is covered with few natural vegetation. Since there are not available any lodge, you need to camp.

Day 15 :

Trek Ngegang to Keldang (5106m.) via Ganja La (5100m.) which takes about five hours. This day is comparatively strenuous as you need to cross the Ganja la pass. On the Ganja la pass, you can find it covered with snowy ice most of the times through out the year. You need to camp.

Day 16 :

Trek Keldang to Dukpu (4080m.) which takes about five and half hours. Your camping site will be inside the forest. This day will be long day walking along ridge, grassland, very silent, amazing views of Mountains.

Day 17 :

Trek Dukpu to Tarkeghyang( 2740m.) which takes about six and half hours. Trail descends about 200mtrs, climb the 4100m pass. Views from Pass are spectacular to the Annapurna Region and Mt. Everest region too. From pass trail descends through pine forest, rhododendron forest past tiny herder's settlement to Tarkeghyang. You can visit one of the oldest Buddhist monastery and Sherpa villages. These villages are well settled where friendly and cheerful natured people inhabit.

Day 18 :

Trek Tarkeghyang to Talamarang.(960m.) Which takes about six hours. The trail descends through the forest with pine, Sal and some rhododendron trees. You will come across Kakani (2070m.) After the trail crosses Kakani you will come across the paddy fields on the bank of Melamchi river. You will come across Sherpa villages as Kiul, Mahankal and then to Talamarang. You will stay overnight in a camp here.

Day 19 :

Trek from Talamarang to Chisopani (696 m.) which takes about eight hours. The trail begins with steep ascend through the fields and villages with multi ethnic cultures. You will come across a high land Thankune, a perfect place for a panoramic view of mountains like Mt. Rolwaling, Mt. Dochelapcha, Langtang, Sesapangma, and also many other snow caped peaks. The trail will now be full of ups and downs for about 2 and a half hours, but will be over the hills and make you feel like on top of the world. The trail of high land ends at Pati Bhanjyang and then ascents for about half an hour through a motorable road till Chisopani.

Day 20 :

Trek from Chisopani to Sundarijal which takes about four hours and drive from Sundarijal to Kathmandu by bus which takes about 1 hour) Today you will have the final trail, the trail will be an easy one as it descends through the settlement Mulkharka with Tamang habitants and Shivpuri Watershed and Wildlife Reserve then finally reach Sundarijal. The trail ends, you will be driving from Sundarijal to Kathmandu by bus. Overnight stay in hotel in Kathmandu

 

Services Included

National Park entry permit, Trekking permit, Land transportation to and fro, Accommodation in lodges during the trek, Food: three meals a day, A guide & required number of porter (s), Essential equipment.

Services Excluded

Personal expenses, Insurance, Tips, Emergency evacuation by Helicopter, Alternative transportation in case of heavy rain, landslide, strike, road blockade etc.

 

 
 
 

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