The Langtang Valley lies to the north of Kathmandu and is reached by a bus ride to the little trailhead of Dhunche. From here the valley runs northeast to Langtang village and beyond it Kyanjin Gompa and Langshisha Karka. From Kyanjin Gompa a serious 5,100m pass leads down into the Helambu valley, whilst back down the Langtang Valley a trail leads up past Sing Gompa to the Gosainkunda Lakes, over the 4,610m Laurebina La and down into Helambu via a village called Ghopte. From Kyanjin Gompa the nearby hillock of Tserko Ri (4984m) gives outstanding views and is recommnded, as is the walk to Langshisha Karka should time allow. The Langtang Valley can be walked straight up and down but if you want to include Helambu you clearly have to cross some fairly meaty passes.
Langtang/Gosainkunda/Helambu is approximately 18 days trekking, the Langtang/Ganja La/Helambu route around the same. Note that the Ganja La route is hazardous and need a guide; there are no lodges so camping gear is essential too: take this route only if you are an experienced mountain walker.
Trip Highlight
Valley runs northeast to Langtang village and beyond it Kyanjin Gompa and Langshisha Karka. From Kyanjin Gompa a serious 5,100m pass leads down into the Helambu valley, whilst back down the Langtang Valley a trail leads up past Sing Gompa to the Gosainkunda Lakes, over the 4,610m Laurebina La and down into Helambu
Fact of the Trips:
Trekking Destination
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Langtang Gosainkunda Helambu Trek
Group Size
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Min.1 to Max 18 persons in a group
Minimum altitude
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1950 m
Maximum altitude
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4800 m
Season
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September to late December and February to late June.
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