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Travelogue of a trekking trip to Langtang and Gosainkunda
This is a travelogue of a trekking trip to the Langtang region, Gosainkunda Lake and ultimately connecting to the Helambu trail and ending in Sundarijal, Kathmandu. Ujwal Thapa, CEO of ExoticBuddha.com, who embarked on the trek of the Tamang Heritage Trail of Nepal in Ocotober/November 2009, wrote this article. 1st day: Oct 25th, Sunday – [...]
Helambu Trek Itinerary
Helambu Trek starts from Sundarijal and ends at the same place. Or you could end the trek in Melamchi Pul Bazaar if you take an alternative route from Tarke Gyang. You need to ride on a bus or taxi to Sundarijal from Kathmandu which takes about half an hour. The route takes 8 days to [...]
How do I go from Kiul to Sundarijal in the Helambu Trek?
The trail descends along the Malemchi Khola (river), after crossing it on the second suspension bridge at an altitude of 1190 meters. Then the trail joins Mahenkal and reaches Talmarang, at an altitude of 940 meters. The trail follows Talmarang Khola (river) for some time and climbs to Batachea and then Thakani (1890 meters). The [...]
How do I go from Gul Bhanjyang to Tharepati in the Helambu Trekking?
From Gul Bhanjyang, the trail climbs to a pass at 2620 meters and descends to Khutumsang, at an altitude of 2470 meters. You will have to show your national park permit or get one for Rs. 1,000 (US$ 15). Keep the permit safe as you have to show it in other checkpoints as well. The [...]
Which mountain peaks can be seen while trekking in the Langtang and Helambu region?
Langtang-II (6541 meters) and Langtang Lirung (7246 meters) can be seen while trekking in the Langtang and Helambu regions. Please read Helambu Trek for more comprehensive itinerary. You might enjoy these Related Posts:Travelogue of a trekking trip to Langtang and Gosainkunda How do I go from Dhunche in Langtang region to Tharepati in the Helambu [...]
Which are the places where I can stay in during the Helambu trek?
During the Helambu trek, you can stay in various lodges, hotels and tea houses that are situated along the trekking route. Some other places where you can stay are Himaliya Lodge at Tharepati and Mountain View Hotel at Tarke Gyang. Please read Helambu Trek for more comprehensive itinerary. You might enjoy these Related Posts:How do [...]
How do I go from Dhunche in Langtang region to Tharepati in the Helambu region?
The first day of the trek takes you from Dhunche (1950 meters) to Chandan Bari (Sing Gompa). The trail then climbs steeply to Laurebinayak. At 4100 meters, the trail descends to Saraswati Kunda, which is the first Gosaikunda Lake. The other lakes that come on the way are Bhairav Kund and the Gosaikunda Lake. The [...]
Is there an alternative route in the Helambu Circuit Trek?
Yes, there are alternative routes in the Helambu Circuit Trek. There is a trail that passes from Tarke Gyang through Sermathang and then along a ridge through Dubhachaur. The trail then joins the road at Malemchi Pul Bazaar, south of Talamarang. Till Malemchi this route is very pleasant. From Malemchi, you could follow a dusty [...]
Where does the Helambu circuit trek end?
The Helambu circuit trek ends in Pati Bhanjyang. From Kiul, the trail descends along a river and crosses it on the second suspension bridge at 1190 meters. The trail joins a wide trail at Mahenkal and follows it to Talamarang (940 meters). It follows Talamarang Khola, climbs to Batache, Thakani and then the ridge to [...]
How do I go from Tarke Gyang to Kiul in the Helambu Trek?
The trail from Tarke Gyang continues past the guesthouses and mani wall (walk to the left) then drops off the west side of the ridge in a rhododendron forest, along a broad, well traveled path. The trail passes through Kakani (2070 meters), Thimbu (1580 meters) to the Malemchi and Indrawati valleys. It then descends down [...]