EXPLORING HELAMBU - 18 days

Day 01 Arrival in Kathmandu

Upon arrival in Kathmandu a Third Eye Travel\'s representative will meet you at the airport and transfer you to your Hotel.

Day 02 Kathmandu – Syabrubesi 

You will need to rise early in the morning to start your 80 m/132 km drive to Syabrubesi. The drive can last up to 8 hours, depending upon the condition of the road which improves or deteriorates with the weather. The road condition asides, this is a scenic drive and the mountain views are magnificent. Kakani Pass offers excellent views of the Manasulu, Ganesh, Langtang and Jugal Himal massifs. The road also passes through some fascinating villages which are typical of the Nepalese middle hills. Ranipauwa, Bidur, Trishuli Bazaar and Betrawati , Dhunce and finally Syabrubesi. Your camp for the first night will be near the village of Syabrubesi

Day 03 Syabrubesi – Lama Hotel 

Descend along a ridge to Ghopcha Khola (Khola = river) from where the trail descends further, steeply, along a huge landslide. Beyond the slide, after a short rest, the trail gains elevation along the east bank of the Langtang Khola. After a while you cross the river to its western bank and walk through forests, passing many beautiful waterfalls to Changtang (7800 f/ 2380 m.) which is also called Lama Hotel.

Day 04 Syabrubesi – Lama Hotel

The trail becomes steep as you gain elevation trekking along the north bank of the Langtang Khola. The view of Langtang Lirung 23766 F/ 7246 meters from the trail is stunning. The trails crosses a stream and climbs to the meadow of Ghora Tabela (Horse Stables). From here the trail leads over a steep hill leaving the forest and passes below a monastery to reach the village of Langtang. Camp.

Day 05 Lama Hotel –Kyangin Gompa 

After the village you will climb up to a Chorten (rock cairn). The long mani wall leading upto the chorten and beyond is a memorable sight. The valley widens as the trail leads into Kyanjin Gompa 12595 feet/ 3840 m. Of particular interest at Kyanjin Gompa is the monastery itself. There is also a Government owned cheese factory here which makes cheese from Nyak (the female counterpart of the Yak) milk. Camp.

Day 06 Kyangin Gompa 

Rest day or excursion to Langshisha Kharka for the even better views of the Langtang Ri.

Day 07 Kyangin Gompa – Ghora Tabela 

Retrace your steps to Ghora Tabela. Camp for the night.

Day 08 Ghora Tabela-Syabru 

Descending from Ghora Tabela you pass through the village of Lama Hotel. The trail goes through the forest of oak and bamboo and finally to Syabru.

Day 09 Syabru-Sing Gompa

Take the steep trail to Dursagang and continue through the rhododendron forests to s seldom used Buddhist monastery and a small cheese factory at Chandan Bari. This place is also know as SingGompa (10660 F/ 3250m) and camp.

Day 10 Sing Gompa - Gosaikund 

Climbing steeply in the morning, there are spectacular views of the peaks of Himalchuli, Manaslu and Ganesh Himal. Descend to the shore of the lake which is Gosaikund. (14366 f/ 4380 m), one of the holiest lakes for Hindu and Buddhist as well.

Day 11 Gosaikund- Ghopte

Climb further to Lauribina Pass (15120 Feet/ 4610m) with the wonderful views of the Annapurna, Himachuli and Ganesh Himal. From Lauribina Pass, descend steeply to Ghopte (11250 Feet/ 3430m) and camp.

Day 12 Ghopte - Tarepani

Continue above the Modi Khola hiking up and down through forests to the ridge crest at Tharepati at11447 feet and camp. From here the views across central Nepal Himalaya are spectacular.

Day 13 Tarepani –Tarke Ghyang 

The morning the trail descends steeply to Malemchi Gaon, From here the trail continues to descend to Malemchi Khola. Cross the river on the suspension bridge and then a long climb to Tarke Ghyang (8528 f/2600m). These are the major Sherpa villages in the Helambu region. However, they differ in many ways including dress and language.

Day 14 Tarke Ghyang -Kiul

The trail passes goes through the rhododendron forests and several mani walls and chortens. Then it enters the Malemchi and Indrawati valleys. From here you will the differences in the inhabitants, mostly Brahmin, Chetri and Newars. Steep descent to Kiul (4224 Feet) and camp.

Day 15 Kiul –Pati Bhanjyang 

Passing the village of Taramarang cross the Taramarang River and follow the south bank west using the rough river bed trail. then continue to the ridge through the meadows and terraced fields to Pati Bhanjyang (5805 f/ 1770 m) and camp for tonight.

Day 16 Pati Bhanjyang-Chisopani-Kathmandu

Ascend the the next ridge crest and then a long and steep descent brings you to Sundarijal passing through the village of Chisopani. Here you will find your waiting vehicle which will bring you back to hotel in Kathmandu.

Day 17 Kathmandu 

At leisure in Kathmandu.

Day 18 Kathmandu - Departure

Transfer to airport for onward flight.

***End of the Tour***