Helambu Trek
This trek follows up the Langtang Valley all the way to Kyanjin Gompa (3800m), the highest village in the valley. By not walking longer than 6 hours a day and not making more than 500-800m of height, trekkers can get used to the altitude very easily and without having the risk of getting altitude sickness. In lower areas, the trek goes through jungle, woodlands, and grassland, always having a spectacular view on the mountains and the stream next to the trek. After the 3rd day of the tour, the vegetation grows smaller and the views get even greater, entering the vast and open parts of Langtang Valley. During daily hikes, there will always be the chance and time to stop at lodges on the way and have a rest, enjoying a hot cup of tea, some snacks and the mountain views. In Kyanjin Gompa, we will have the opportunity to reach Tserko Ri (5033m) or Kyanjin Ri (4773m) on day trips. On the way down and back to Dhunche, we take the same ways out of the valley passing by Woodland Lodge and finally taking the jeep back to Kathmandu on day 11 of the tour.
Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu Day 2: Rest day in Kathmandu
Day 3: Kathmandu to Chisapani (appr. 2 hours by privat shuttle)
Day 4: Chisapani to Kutumsang
Day 5: Kutumsang to Gopte
Day 6: Gopte to Gosainkunda
Day 7: Gosainkunda to Sing Gompa
Day 8: Sing Gompa to Dunche or Syapru Besi
Day 9: Dunche or Syapru Besi to Kathmandu (appr. 6 hours by privat shuttle)
Day 10: Syapru Besi to Kathmandu (appr. 6 hours by private shuttle)
Day 11: Departure from Kathmandu
Please note: The tour can always differ due to health or weather conditions. It also can be adapted to your needs and wishes.
Included: Personal guide through the whole tour, pick up at the airport, guest house in Kathmandu, shuttle transfers, porters, trekking permits, breakfast, lunch, dinner, tea.
Not included: Visa, cold drinks, snacks.
Group size: 2-4 persons (group size of 1 to 10 persons generally possible)
Price: 900-940€ per person (prices may differ)
Testimonials
“We had a great time on the trek with Babu. He is a very kind and lovely guide! His lodge is a beautiful place to stay with a very comfortable lounge. I can recommend the food there and the very welcoming atmosphere! Babu has a good feeling to measure our expectations in combination with our skills! We felt very safe all the time with him and we are looking forward to see him again. Great guy <3 ”
“Langtang is a beautiful valley, relatively easy trekking, lots of tea houses, fantastic flora and fauna.
The area was severely hit by the Earthquake in 2015 but the paths are fixed, rebuilding is going ahead rapidly and it's beautiful to see the locals pour life into this once destroyed area which will enrichen your life with the experience. Babu knows pretty much everything about his surroundings and will happily share his knowledge with you by introducing you to culture, rituals and the life away from any trouble and stress.”
The area was severely hit by the Earthquake in 2015 but the paths are fixed, rebuilding is going ahead rapidly and it's beautiful to see the locals pour life into this once destroyed area which will enrichen your life with the experience. Babu knows pretty much everything about his surroundings and will happily share his knowledge with you by introducing you to culture, rituals and the life away from any trouble and stress.”
“We had a really pleasant journey in Nepal which is not only because of our wonderful guide Babu Tamang. The whole trip had already been planned when we arrived in Kathmandu which made it a lot easier for us to really get to know the country and its wonderful people. All the hikes we made were perfectly structured so that no one was left behind and everyone had enough time to enjoy the beautiful landscape and all the other lovely details in the beautiful nature of Nepal. With Babu as our guide we had the opportunity to get to know how people live there. Cooking on open fire, picking stinging nettles for the soup or staying in the kitchen with the indigenous to preparing snicker momos (those you should really have when you’re over there) just to name a few experiences that we made.
For me it was a really special vacation and I think that Babu took a big part of that.
He turned out to be a very warm and open-hearted person throughout the trip.”
For me it was a really special vacation and I think that Babu took a big part of that.
He turned out to be a very warm and open-hearted person throughout the trip.”
“Babu was our guide for the Langtang-Trek. We started towards the end of April, which is a great time as the season hasn’t started yet and therefore it wasn’t as busy on the treks. The trek itself was beautiful and incredibly diverse regarding nature and landscapes. Langtang-Trek is suitable for beginners just as it is for advanced hikers who look to challenge themselves.
Babu knows the area like his left pocket and has amazing knowledge of the country, the culture, the area and hiking itself. I would without a doubt recommend everyone hike the Langtang-Trek with Babu. It is an exciting one-in-lifetime experience you won´t forget. Challenging and incredibly relaxing at the same time. Very unique. Go for it!”
Babu knows the area like his left pocket and has amazing knowledge of the country, the culture, the area and hiking itself. I would without a doubt recommend everyone hike the Langtang-Trek with Babu. It is an exciting one-in-lifetime experience you won´t forget. Challenging and incredibly relaxing at the same time. Very unique. Go for it!”