Langtang Valley Gosaikunda and Melamchi Trek

Elevation of Kathmandu: 1,400m (4,600 ft)

Language spoken Nepali/English

Currency: Nepalese Rupees

Meals: Dinner

Accommodation: Hotel Moonlight (3-star-hotel)

Welcome to Nepal, the land filled with adventure, wildlife and culture. On arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA), the leader of Best Adventure Travels shall greet the trekkers, complete the formalities and then make a safe transfer to Hotel Moonlight. In the evening, welcome dinner is organized to introduce the rest of the crew members, to brief the session of 14 days Langtang Valley Gosaikunda and Melamchi Trek.

Elevation of Syabrubesi: 1550m/ 585 ft

Distance covered:

Walking duration: 7-8 hours

Accommodation: Lodges/Guest house

Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner

We begin our trip by driving to Syabrubesi which is at an elevation of 1550m (5850 ft). The journey from Kathmandu is filled with adventure as the roadways connecting to Syabrubesi have lots of interesting turns accompanied by a scenic beauty of green mountains, the Langtang range, Ganesh Himal, Annapurna range, Manaslu mountains, and a flowing Trishuli river. We take up the route to Galchhi, Trishuli and Dhunce before halting at Syabrubesi, a small village in Rasuwa district.

Elevation of Lama Hotel: 2480m/ 8154 ft

Distance covered: 10.9km/6.81miles

Walking duration: 6-7 hours

Accommodation: Lodges/Guest house

Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner

The real trek and fun begin from Syabrubesi when we touch the Trisuli river, which flows from Tibet and leaves behind the proper road. We gradually climb upwards and pass the forest to join the foot trail and descend walk along the terrains which march along the Langtang river. We might get lucky to encounter few of the endangered species such as Red Pandas, Langur, Wild Boars, and Himalayan Black bears. The trial passes through Thulo Syabru, a small village and then ascends to Rimche and to Changtang, the other name of Lama Hotel.

Elevation of Langtang village: 3430m/ 11,253 ft

Distance covered: 14.8km/9.25miles

Walking duration: 6-7 hours

Accommodation: Lodges/Guest house

Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner 

We continue to ascend from Lama hotel to Mundu, where we shall see the quietly settled impressive mountain peaks of Langtang Lirung peeking through the forest’s trees. The trail ascends out to the Gumnaam Chowk, Thomna and Ghora Tabela, a small Tibetan settlement. The path widens, and takes us to the Yak pastures, and dense settlement of Mundu. We proceed ahead and come across Buddhist monastery and then to Langtang village (3430m/11253 ft).

Elevation of Kyanjin Gompa: 3830m/ 12,565 ft

Distance covered: 6.8km/4.25miles

Walking duration: 2-3 hours

Accommodation: Lodges/Guest house

Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner

Langtang village offers a panoramic view of the Lirung peak. The early morning fresh natural glimpse is beautiful and breath-taking. From the natural scape we shall be proceeding to cultural zone. Leaving behind Langtang village we move to Kaynjin Gompa. We cross Sindum,Yamphu and Laja Khola. On the way we pass by streams, moraines, prayer flags, chorten, mani walls and prayer wheels. Besides spiritual alliance we get to see the natural vistas of Langtang range from a height of 3830m (12565 ft) accompanied by a view of the ice falls from Kinshung and Lirung.

Elevation of Tserko-Ri: 4984m/ 16352 ft

Distance covered:

Walking duration: 7-8 hours

Accommodation: Lodges/Guest house

Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner

The sixth day of the trek is set aside to explore the Kyanjin Gompa or optional climb to Tserko Ri. We take a stroll to nearby glaciers and take a short trek to Kyanjin Gompa to closely understand the history of the establishment of the Gompa. Along with monastery surveillance we examine the bright snow-capped mountain of Kenga Himal ranges, Langtang Lirung and Genjempol. The cheese factory and Tserko-Ri are the other option for the trekkers. The early morning sunrise from a height of 4984m/16352ft is breath-taking. We get back to Kyanjin in the late evening and enjoy the surrounding and community of Sherpa families.

Elevation of Lama Hotel: 2480m/ 8136 ft

Distance covered: 31.6km/13.5 miles

Walking duration: 6-7 hours

Accommodation: Lodges/Guest house

Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner

We’re-trace back the trails we had taken earlier. We trek back to Lama hotel through the same routes which we had ascended earlier. But this time we shall be descending through the streams, forests and suspension bridge crossing the Tamang village. We get to see the different view of the Himalayas from Ghora Tabela with the flowing Langtang river. Our trek ends at Lama hotel.

Elevation of Thulo Syabru Village: 2230m/ 7316 ft

Distance covered: 13.1km/8.19 miles

Walking duration: 5-6 hours

Accommodation: Lodges/Guest house

Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner

With positivity we walk forward to the Rimche village and descend alongside the Langtang Khola. The trekking trail is easy crossing bamboo forests. Enjoying the bird view we reach Pairo which nearly takes 3 hours. From there we shall skip the pavement to Syabru besi and walk towards the Thulo Syabru village, a place which shall reward the explorers with the finest view of white peaks such as Ganesh Himal, Langtang Lirung, and other associated ranges. In the evening, on reaching Thulo Syabru village (2230m/7316 ft) we shall walk around the monastery area and spend the night.

Elevation of Shin Gompa: 3330m/ 10925 ft

Distance covered: 6.8km/4.25miles

Walking duration: 3-4 hours

Accommodation: Lodges/Guest house/Tea house

Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner

The walk is short and entertaining. We take steep ascend and reach Phoprang Danda which lies at a height of 3190 meters. Known as one of the best vantage destinations for early sunrise and sunset at Ganesh Himal. The walk continues through blue pine forests, and reach Garta village, and Phulung monastery before reaching Shin Gompa, the village influenced by Tamang culture.

Elevation of Gosaikunda: 4460m/ 14632 ft

Distance covered: 11.2km/7 miles

Walking duration: 5-6 hours

Accommodation: Lodges/Guest house/Tea house

Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner

A fantastic re-treat of the 14 days Langtang Valley Gosaikunda and Melamchi Trek. The trek from Shin Gompa to Gosaikunda is fascinating, thrilling and packed with natural scape, as we enjoy the fantastic panoramic view of the Himalayas including Annapurna range, Ganesh Himal, Langtang range and Manaslu. Following the ridges, with an amazing view we make our way to the sacred lake of Gosaikunda. We travel in Laurebina Pass and walk steadily past open meadows, chorten, mani walls, and beautiful lakes of Gosainkunda at a height of 4460m (14632ft). The lake holds religious importance and is filled with religious worshippers on the month of August. We shall explore the fresh waters of Saraswati Kunda, Bhairab Kunda and Gosainkunda.

Elevation of Ghopte: 3440m/ 11286 ft

Distance covered: 16km/10miles

Walking duration: 6-7 hours

Accommodation: Lodges/Guest house/Tea house

Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner

Taking the memories of three beautiful lakes of Gosaikunda, we cross Laurebina Pass taking the picturesque view of Annapurna ranges, Ganesh Himal, Langtang ranges. The Helambu region starts from Laurebina and ends in Melamchi valley. The trail unevenly crosses the well-marked landmarks and moraines. We again cross the beautiful lake Suryakunda before halting at Ghopte (3440m/11286 ft).

Elevation of Tharepati: 3510m/ 11516 ft

Elevation of Tarkeghyang: 2734m/ 8970 ft

Distance covered: 19km/11.9miles

Walking duration: 7-8hours

Accommodation: Lodges/Guest house/Tea house

Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner

The trail begins to ascend and then descend. From Tharepati we hike up to Tharepati, where we shall cross the streams, and enter the rhododendron and juniper forests. The Tharepati trails, offers a good view of white ranges offering a spectacular view of the Helambu valley crossing Numbur, Jugal Himal and suspension bridges before reaching Melamchi Gaon, a home of Sherpa people. We gradually climb the steps, and embrace the beautiful view of Mt. Shishapangma and cross the Melamchi stream, up to Tarkeghyang pass (2734m/8970ft), a beautiful Sherpa community filled with oldest and finest monasteries.  We shall trek a little further to Ama Yangri  (3800m), to get the stunning views of the Himalayas. The mountains get closer and clear than expected.

Elevation of Timbu: 1567.89m/5144ft

Distance covered: 11.2km/7 miles

Walking duration: 7-8 hours

Driving duration: 5-6 hours

Accommodation: Lodges/Guest house/Tea house

Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner

Tarkeghyang is a beautiful location in the foothill of Ama Yangri peak. In the morning, we trek down to Timbu. The trek is diversified as we go through the beautiful rhododendron forests, offering a clear view of Himalayas. As we further descend downwards, we shall encounter a foot imprint rock, and reach Melamchi Pul.  We pass by cultivated fields, old villages and reach Timbu. On reaching we drive back to Kathmandu.  In the evening, a farewell dinner is organized for the victory of 14 days Langtang Valley Gosaikunda and Melamchi Trek.

Meals: Breakfast

Our 14 days Langtang Valley Gosaikunda and Melamchi Trek comes to an end. We hope you have thoroughly enjoyed the trekking trip in our assistance. For the explorer’s convenience we provide private transfers to Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA).