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Trip Overview
The landscapes we cross in Langtang Helambu Explorer trek are extremely varied; rice-terraces, gigantic rhododendron, pine forest, and in the highest parts, a rock and shrub wilderness with the fascinating backdrop of snow capped peaks. This trek also provides a chance to observe one of a holy site of Hindu and Buddhist the sacred Gosainkunda Lake. We cross the Laurebina pass (4610m/15120ft) and drop into the lush Helambu region and different cultural experiences eventually finishing the trek an hours drive from Kathmandu. This trek offers fascinating views of Langtang range, Ganesh Himal, Dorje Lakap, Nayakanga, and Langshisa etc.
Sample day on "Langtang - Helambu Explorer Trek"
Each evening is spent as per your interest for reading or chatting with the fellow trekkers and crew members or a pack of cards is an advantage; the crew love teaching various Nepali card games and learning new Western games. Our porters and Sherpa's also like to have singing and dancing competitions in which they love you to join in! Finally, it's off to bed for a well deserved night's rest before you start it all again.
Outline Itinerary
Detail Itinerary for Langtang - Helambu Explorer Trek
Day 01: Arrival day in Kathmandu (1,300m/4,264 ft)
Upon your arrival at the Tribhuvan intl. airport our representative welcomes you and assists to transfer in your hotel in Kathmandu. At the evening you'll transfer for welcome dinner in one of the typical Nepalese restaurant with the cultural & musical programs in the heart of Kathmandu and briefing about your trip and overnight at Hotel.
Day 02: Kathmandu valley sightseeing & trek preparation (1,300m/4,264 ft)
After breakfast the day will start to our guided trip to cultural world heritage sites in Kathmandu valley; including visits to the pilgrimage sites of Hindus Pashupatinath temple, the world biggest Bouddhanath Stupa, visit Swoyambhunath Stupa also known as monkey temple and historical Kathmandu Durbar Square with temple, unique architectures and Kumari (living goddess) in central Kathmandu. Evening pre-trip discussion and introduce with our fellow trekking staff for your adventure trip.
Day 03: Kathmandu to Syabrubesi (1,420m/4,658ft), 8-9 hrs drive
After breakfast we drive on a northern highway that twists and climbs over mountain ridges to the Trishuil valley. The journey will take 7-8 hours through picturesque landscapes, mountain scenery and local villages. On the way we have magnificent views of Ganesh Himal, Manaslu and Mt Kerung of Tibet. Overnight relax at a local teahouse in Syabrubesi.
Day 04: Syabrubesi to Lama Hotel (2340m/7,675ft), 5-6 hrs walk
After breakfast we start to walk own our pace and the trail ascends for around two hours through the forest followed by a climb of about an hour to reach Bamboo village (1,850m/6,068ft) where we stop for hot lunch. This forested path with well stabilized trails and following the up stream and can be seen birds life around the bushes. Bee hives hanging on a cliff are another attraction for the visitors. From here we again steeply climb through the bamboo forest to reach the Lama Hotel for overnight.
Day 05: Lama Hotel to Langtang village (3,480m/11,415ft), 5-6 hrs walks
Today we have a pleasant walk and follow the trail through rhododendron and pine forest for around three hours to reach Ghora Tabela where we stop for lunch. The surrounding area is dense wild habitat and many small babblers with lot of herbal can be found here. After lunch we walk another three hours on the scenic trail takes us to Langtang village where we stop for the evening.
Day 06: Langtang village to Kyanjing Gompa (3,870m/12,697ft), 3-4 hrs walk
After breakfast this morning we leave the village and start our trek leisurely for around three to four hours to visit Kyanjing Gompa. From here we have beautiful views of Mt Ganchempo and Langtang Lirung. Evening we are free for visiting the surrounding areas like Yak cheese Factory, Monastery and local houses.
Day 07: Explore day at Kyanjin Gompa
Today you may have full day of rest and relaxation at the surrounding area. You can enjoy the views or explore the local area or visit some highlights of Cherku-ri (5,150 meters), glacier walk or Langshisha kharka depends on your fitness and interest.
Day 08: Kyanjin Gumpa to Lama Hotel (2340m/7,675ft), 6-7 hrs walk
This morning we retrace our steps somewhat as we head back from the Gompa. We have an easy down hill and pleasant walk through the rhododendron forest to Lama Hotel where we rest for the night before continuing our journey next day for the Thulo Syabru village.
Day 09: Lama Hotel to Thulo Syabru Village (1,900m/6,232ft), 5-6 hrs walk
Today our trail leads again through bamboo & rhododendron forest where we may see the local wild boar as well as other animal and birds on the route to Thulo Syabru. En route we have marvelous and close-up view of Ganesh Himal. Firstly easy down hill follows the river bank but last part steeply up hill for couple of hours to get to the village at Thulo Syabru.
Day 10: Thulo Syabru to Sing Gompa (3330m/10,922ft), 4-5 hrs walk
We walk through dense forest of pine and rhododendron to reach Sing Gompa (Chandan Bari) where we stay overnight. The trail from here is mostly uphill with typically Himalayan terrain and last few hours remaining forested with open areas giving excellent views when looking back the way we have come. After arrival in hotel refreshed and enjoy visiting cheese factory as well as terrain forested landscape.
Day 11: Sing Gumpa to Gosainkunda Lake (4380m/14,366ft), 4-5 hrs walk
Today we follow a wonderfully quiet and less trekked trail to reach at holy Gosainkunda Lake passing through Cholagpati and Lauribinayak. From Cholagpati it's a steep climb today but with spectacular views and landscape. The area around here is the homeland of the Tamangs and Bhotias and even a short time spent here provides an insight into their rural mountain lifestyles and the cultural contrasts between Hindu and Buddhist villages. We take a stroll around the lake and surrounding area.
Day 12: Gosainkunda to Tharepati (3600m/11,808ft) via Lauribina La pass (4610m/15120ft), 7-8 hrs walk
From the lake area we start with a short climb to the Lauribina La pass (4610m15120ft) above the lake where we passes few lake besides Gosainkund and from the top followed by a steep downhill section on an elevated trail. After climbing over a ridge of the mountain we finally reach Tharepati for overnight.
Day 13: Tharepati to Tarkeghyang (2,600m/8,528ft), 5-6hrs walk
This morning we begin our trek with a steep descent down a ravine where the vegetation changes first to large firs then to oak and rhododendron forest. Crossing over a stream via a suspension bridge, we follow the trail as it makes a short final climb to reach the prosperous Sherpa village of Melamchi gaun. The trail continues its descent to the Melamchi Khola (river). After crossing the bridge the trail begins to climb up the other side of the valley towards Tarkeghyang. It's a long climb to this picturesque village, situated on a shelf high above the river. It's the largest village in Helambu and the main destination for trekkers traveling in this region as well as a good place to take a rest and enjoy the views and overnight stop.
Day 14: Tarkeghyang to Sermanthang (2,690m/8,823ft), 4-5 hrs walk
We left the big village of Tarkeghyang the trail makes a sweep around the head of the wide valley between Parachin and the pretty village of Gangjwal at around 2500m/8200ft. The trail then drops down from the edge of the ridge and continues at around the same altitude along the side of the ridge crossing over a number of streams and waterfalls. Finally we pass a Gompa before reaching the large village of Sermathang for our overnight stop.
Day 15: Sermanthang to Melamchi Pul bazzar (900m/2952ft) to Kathmandu, 5-6 hrs walk
After breakfast we follow the trail along the ridge all the way down to Melamchi, a drop of around 1790m/5871ft. After passing a large Gompa at the southern end of the village the trail undulates along the west side of the ridge, passing numerous chortens before dropping down to Kakani. From here the trail descends again to the small village of Dubochaur and continues to descend even more steeply across the ridge to the junction of the Indrawati and Melamchi rivers. We cross the suspension bridge over the Melamchi River to reach at Melamchi Bazaar for our lunch. From here, we take a bus to return Kathmandu to this evening. Overnight in Kathmandu.
Day 16:
Departure from Kathmandu
Today is free or last minute shopping for souvenirs or gift to your family, friends or relatives for you until your departure flight/drive or to commence any extra trips or activities you may have booked with us. If departing, you'll be transferred to the international airport for your departure flight to your onwards destination.
We wish you a wonderful Himalayan adventure with us!
Prices
$900 per personPlease Check Our Fixed Departure Dates & Pricing for year 2010 in Departure Dates Tab
Inclusions:
- Airport arrival and departure by private vehicle
- Deluxe twin sharing accommodation in Kathmandu
- All local transportation by private vehicle in Kathmandu & Pokhara
- Welcome & farewell dinner in Kathmandu
- Sightseeing trip with city tour guide in Kathmandu as per itinerary & monument entry fees
- Kathmandu to Syabrubesi & return by local bus (Opt. 4W/D)
- Meal on full board (breakfast, lunch, dinner, tea & coffee) basis during the trek
- Accommodation on teahouse/lodge during the trek
- Trek leader (English speaking, First Aid and eco trained), Sherpa helper and all payments
- Langtang National Park entry fees and permit
- Down jacket and four seasonal sleeping bag
- Nepal Vision Duffel bag
- Exclusive medical kit bag
- All government and local taxes
- Visa fees, intl. airfare & departure taxes
- Excess baggage charges
- Lunch and dinner in city
- Travel and rescue insurance
- Personal expenses e.g. phone calls, laundry, bar bills & extra porters
- Tips for driver, guides and porters
- Any service does not includes in service inclusive column
All prices are in US dollars and do not include international airfare, unless otherwise noted.
Departure Dates Langtang - Helambu Explorer Trek
We provides a series of fixed departure trek, tour and expeditions in Nepal, Tibet, Bhutan and India. If you are single and wishing to be with a group, you can join our fixed departure schedule. If the schedule dates are not convenient for you, contact us & let us know; we are more than happy to customize our trips to suit your needs. If any individuals or group doesn’t wants to join with our other group we can operate as per your wishing way. We are ground operator of these Himalayan destinations and able to arrange your trip as per your interested date and choice.
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Useful information before joining this trip
Trekking Group
In our trekking group the minimum number will be 2 persons and the maximum number will be 10 persons. For single also we organize the trip with single
supplement (except some region most require minimum 2 persons), also you may join with our group in Kathmandu but make sure before you book the trip and
concern more than 11 persons it doesn't mean we are not operating, we do on request. To keep the limit group size which means we can provide a best services
and personal take care to our valuable clients.
Physical Requirements
Trekkers who are making their plan to travel in the Himalaya, this most require a good health condition and physically fitness with mentally refreshed. You
are walking in the Himalaya about 4 to 7 hrs everyday and reaches at highest place. Depends on your trip you are starting your trek from 1000m/3280 feet
to 5550m/18204 feet. So, health is a most essential part for your adventure travel. Nepal Vision treks most require your medical fitness certificate prior
to your booking. Before the trip booking with us we suggest to consult with your Medical Doctor and in his/her references go for your trip booking process.
Our Trek Leaders and Staffs
Nepal Vision is a well stabilized trekking company and we employed professional trek leader (who are based on English speaking and few are multi-lingual's)
and required crew member (they have basic knowledge of communication) who are working with us since 1992 and some are trainers. Most of our field staffs are
from the local area covering from eastern to western Himalayan ranges, which support the local people directly. They have good health fitness as well as
well experience with good knowledge of team leading in the Himalayan region. We also provide the training to our staff increasing their work efficiency and
some of have already trained. Please find the training list below, which we provide to our fellow trekking staffs,
- Intensive Wilderness First Aid - KEEP (Kathmandu Environmental Educational Project)
- Trekking Guide Training - Nepal Government's Ministry of Tourism & Civil Aviation -department of Hotel Management & Tourism Training Centre of Nepal
- Eco Trekking Workshop & Adventure Meet - TAAN (Trekking Agents Association of Nepal)
- English Language - KEEP
- Conservation & Biodiversity - KEEP
- Rock & Ice Climbing & Mountaineering (optional) - Nepal Mountaineering Association
Our operation is smooth as a safety concern: For our trek group, there will be one Leader and one Sherpa porter for two persons and above this will be one Leader, one assistance leader and one Sherpa porter based on two persons. This ensure if in case of one get sick, it would not disturb the itinerary and fellow members, the trip still running as plan as in itinerary. And please understand that our group starts from 2 and maximum it goes up to 10 which is good team to communicate and facilitate in every manner.
Porter Care: In our group member each has allowed his/her gear bag weighted not exceeding than 15kgs/33 pounds that we strongly care of porters rights and solely against any exploitation on its operation and we are closely working with IPPG (International Porters Progress Group).
Meals and Accommodation
We will provide all meals on full board basis during the trekking period. On teahouse trek we'll be providing from the teahouse menu three times a day (Breakfast,
Lunch, Dinner and tea & coffee during the meal), On camping trek we will be providing fresh & hygienic food prepared by our camp chef and assistance
from our own kitchen, which we set up everyday. During the stay in Kathmandu meals on breakfast basis only included in the price. Snacks, bottled drinks
including mineral water and alcohol are not included in the price. You have freedom to have meal during the lunch and dinner out of hotel.
We provide twin sharing accommodation with private bathroom on the tourist standard hotel during the stay in Kathmandu on B.B. plan. On teahouse style trek twin sharing accommodation on teahouse/Lodges and on camping style trek accommodation on twin sharing tented camp (Single occupancy available on request).
Travel Insurance
Travel insurance is most essential if you are going to travel in the Himalaya; which protect your financial securities and compensate your lost property as well as life security. We are requesting to bring your travel insurance with you. Travel insurance should cover helicopter evacuation to be required and in case of any emergency, we talking with your insurance company then provide the evacuation for your life safety. Unless here in Kathmandu available on request.
Climate and Weather
Nepal is a country of diversified in a topography starting from 60 meters to top of the world 8,848 meters. Basically we have dry season from October to
May and the wet season (monsoon) from June to September. Mid September to end of the November is one of the best times and also March to May good to visit
in Nepal. During the autumn the vegetation is lush after the rains of the monsoon and the air is clean and fresh and spring can be a little dusty but with pleasant
& warm weather. December to February is good for visibility but cold in high altitude as well as Kathmandu too. Starting the rain from June and till
the mid of the September and cloudy weather badly for visibility.
Passport and Visa Requirements
Before you traveling check your passport and validity date. You most require a valid passport to visit out of country. Passports most have at least 6 months
validity after finish date of your trip. We most require your copy of full passport details with correct spelling written in your passport or scan copy is most
preferable.
In Nepal you will require a visa which can be obtained in advance from the Nepalese Embassy from your country or you can get on arrival at the airport in Kathmandu.
- Multiple entry 15 days US$ 25 or equivalent convertible currency.
- multiple entry 30 days US$ 40 or equivalent convertible currency.
- multiple entry 90 days US$ 100 or equivalent convertible currency.
Permits and fees
In Nepal, you most require a permits and fees to enter a certain areas such as World heritage sites, National Park, restricted areas along climbing as well.
All the trip prices are including the cost of relevant permits and entrance fees. Incase of any such conditions we will inform you if required any additional
permit fees before you make a booking with us.
Health and Medical Information
Our all staffs are well experienced travelers and sharing their experience to achieve the traveler's ambition. In fact, we specialized in the Himalayan
travel and we all are from Himalayan region with plenty of local knowledge, which is a key factor to provide the standard service to our clients. Our all
services based on client's safety and satisfaction. We provide the high range of quality services and personally taking care during the trip. Each of our
guides carries medical kit bag for occurring incidents during the travel. As a result we have best recommendation from our previous clients.
Environmental Concerns
We are highly sensible to protect our natural environment and participating with many environmental clean up campaigns. Our responsible tourism carries
good message to the locals and we insists and train them do's and don't, how to keep good environment etc. Besides this tourism industry has an obligation
to protect and preserve the natural environment for future generations as well.
To find out more about the clean-up campaigns and environmental awareness events we've run with KEEP, please click here for more information.
Our Experience
Nepal vision trek has been stabilized in 1992 with Govt. registered company based in Kathmandu, Nepal and we are working in adventure travel in the Himalaya
of Nepal, Tibet, Bhutan and India carries long experience and built up own history in tourism. Our long experience in adventure travel, we are even more dedicated
to fulfil our clients' requirement and always sincere with clients gratification. We are also delighted to say that many of our clients return again and again
to travel with us and many of our new clients are through recommendations and word of mouth from happy and satisfied clients who have previously traveled
with us.
How to Book
While you have chosen your trip, contact our head office by mail or phone to check the availability dates, groups or any remaining question you may have.
We are happy to help and reply responsively as soon as possible. We'll hold your booking with us before your final decision. Please read properly our trip
booking terms & conditions before your booking and fill up the booking form (download from our website) along with the appropriate deposit of 20 % per person
in advance and payment made through the bank transfer or submit your credit card (visa/master card) details with booking form. When you choose the method
of advance payment in an appropriate way, a signed and completed booking form will still be required for confirmation of booking. Bookings will only be confirmed
once we receive a completed and signed booking form along with appropriate payment.
The final balance for your booking will be on arrival in Kathmandu. We will invoicing you after your arrival for the final balance along with other final pre departure details as appropriate. Your final invoice will show the price based on the previous quote at the time of invoicing.
We wish you a wonderful Himalayan adventure with us!
Clothing and Equipment
Correct Clothing & Equipments are essential for a safe and enjoyable trek. As part of the booking process, we will provide you with a comprehensive clothing and equipment list for Langtang - Helambu Explorer Trek . Experienced trekkers will often take only a selection of these items based on what has worked in the past. Please find the equipment list below for your personal use during your travel with us.
- Foot wear:
Walking boots, Wool and liner socks, sandals - Clothing:
Waterproof jacket and trousers, Trekking trousers, Long sleeve shirts, Micro fleece, Mid to heavyweight fleece, Sleeveless or body warmer type fleece, Thermals or base layer for top & bottom (merino wool or synthetic), Fleece pants, Medium weight down jacket. - Hand wear:
Fleece gloves, Warms mittens and/or gloves . - Head wear:
Wool or fleece hat, Sun hat, Scarf, Head torch and extra batteries, Sunglasses. - Personal Equipment:
Sleeping bag, Backpack large enough to carry water bottles, camera, lunch and extra clothing, Stuff sacks for keeping your gear dry and organized, two water bottles (Nalgene wide mouth bottles are the best), Sunscreen and lip salve with a high SPF, Insect repellent, Water purification tablets (Pristine, Biox Acqua or Acqa Mira), Favourite snack food, Books, ipod and cards etc, Trekking poles, Camera with spare batteries and memory cards, Insurance certificate. - Travelling:
Duffle bag or large backpack for your personal gear on the trek (carried by a porter), Bring a small combination padlock to secure the bag, Travel clothes. You will need casual clothing for air travel days and time spent in Kathmandu, Toiletry bag include toilet paper, soap, towel, toothbrush, etc. - Personal first aid kit:
Any personal medications, Diamox helps with acclimatization.
We supply down jackets and down sleeping bags for all our trips. The abave list is one 'rough guide' of kit which you'll need to consider before leaving home. Each trekker should carry one backpack for items required during the day. Your day backpack will contain items such as warm clothes, jacket, camera, water bottles, and personal first aid kit and day snacks. The rest of your personal equipment packed in a duffel bag or backpack will be carried by a porter. The maximum weight allowance is 15kgs/33 pounds that we strongly care of porters rights and solely against any exploitation on its operation.
