Gosaikunda Helambu Treks

About 75 km north of Kathmandu, can be reached directly from the capital, or from Langtang, either via Gosainkund or across the Ganja La Pass. This ten day trek to Helambu is popular because it is short, stays below 3,500m and is feasible all winter. The Gosainkund lake situated here is a much revered Hindu pilgrimage site. This trek offers baffling extremes in topography and climate conditions.

The major inhabitants of the Helambu valley are Sherpas, but their culture and dress are different from that in the Solu Khumbu. Culturally the area is mixed; the home of several groups including Tamang and Sherpa people.

You can combine both Langtang and Gosainkund Helambu into a single trek of 14 days.

Day 1: Arrive Kathmandu; evening walking tour of old Kathmandu
Day 2: Morning tour of Pashupati and Boudha; afternoon equipment check
Day 3: Drive from Kathmandu to Sundarijal; trek to Chisopani (7,544’/ 2,200m)
Day 4: Trek to Chipling (6,986’/ 2,130m)
Day 5: Trek to Kutumsang (8,101’/ 2,470m)
Day 6: Trek to Myangen Ghot (10,332’/ 3,150m)
Day 7: Trek to Ghopte (11,250’/ 3,430m)
Day 8: Trek to Phedi (11,480’/ 3,500m)
Day 9: Trek to Gosainkund (14,628’/ 4,460m) crossing Pass at Laurebinayak (15,120’/ 4,610m)
Day 10: Trek to Sing Gompa (10,922’/ 3,330m)
Day 11: Trek to Dhunche (6,658’/ 2,030m)
Day 12: Drive back to Kathmandu
Day 13: Morning tour of Swayambhu and Patan; afternoon tour of Bhaktapur
Day 14: Depart for onward destination