Tuesday, September 27, 2011

Langtang and Gosaikunda Treks


The Langtang region is situated to the North of Kathmandu. First Nature Park of Nepal, the natural habitat has remained intact and one can therefore still encounter the red panda and the white collared bear. As we go we encounter the Tamangs and the Sherpas, mountain people who have a way of life close to that of their Tibetan cousins. The sacred lakes of Gosainkundu are on our way to the Laurebina Pass through which the Helambu region can be reached. The lakes, important pilgrimage destinations of the Hinduists reveal sumptuous panoramas of various massifs; the region of the Annapurnas, the Manaslu, the Ganesh Himal, Tibet and the Lirung. The Helambu is a large inhabited valley from where depart multiple itineraries joining Kathmandu. The Sherpa villages of this region are strung along the tracks, revealing their authenticity and charm.


Itinerary

Day 01: Drive to trailhead Syabrubensi (1460m) & over night
Day 02: Syabrubesi (1460m) - Lama Hotel (2470m)
Day 03: Lama Hotel (2478m) - Langtang Village (3430m)
Day 04: Lngtang village (3430m) - Kyanjing Gompa (3850)
Day 05: Exploration day around Kyanjing Gompa
Day 06: Exploration day around Kyanjing Gompa
Day 07: Kyanjing Gompa (3850)- Lama Hotel (2470m)
Day 08: Lama Hotel - Thulo Syabru village (2130m)
Day 09: Thulo Syabru - Sing gompa (3320m)
Day 10: Sing gompa - Gosainkunda (4380m)
Day 11: Gosaikunda - Dunche
Day 12: Dunche - Kathmandu by bus


Trek Cost:
Minimum Group Size: 2 Pax US$

Trek Services Include:
14-Day Langtang Gosaikund lodge trek with trek guide, porters, accommodation in local lodges, meals (breakfast/lunch/dinner), trek permit & Park fees, contribution to guide transport, guide/porter insurance.

Cost Will Not Include:
Personal equipment; hotels/meals in Kathmandu tips; client insurance of any kind; cost of evacuation (if any); bottled/alcoholic drinks; snacks/desserts, beverages (tea/coffee) - other than at breakfast - while on trek; Nepal visa costs; international airport taxes and other expenses of personal nature.

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