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Nepal: Helambu to Gosaikund to Langtang in 14 days

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Distance
67.57 mi
Elevation gain
25,817 ft
Technical difficulty
Moderate
Elevation loss
26,519 ft
Max elevation
15,270 ft
TrailRank 
21
Min elevation
15,270 ft
Trail type
One Way
Coordinates
6183
Uploaded
March 3, 2024
Recorded
March 2024
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near Kaṭumsāṅ, Bagmati Province (Nepal)

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Itinerary description

A combination of two teahouse treks north of Kathmandu, starting from Helambu-Gosainkund trek and continuing to Langtang valley trek. Most days are 4-5 walking hours, allowing to complete the whole route in about two weeks. Carrying your own small pack is possible by staying and eating in local guest-houses along the way. You'll need to purchase a Langtang National Park permit (about 25 USD) at Tourist Service Center, Bhrikutimandap, Kathmandu, see https://ntb.gov.np/plan-your-trip/before-you-come/park-entry-fees
Season: spring before the monsoon (Mar-May) or autumn after the monsoon (Sep-Nov). Snow is possible any time, more likely during winter (Oct-Apr). Langtang and lower altitudes are walkable any time except summer (Sep-May). Summer monsoon time is not recommended (Jun-Aug).

Day 0: Obtain a Langtang National Park permit in Kathmandu, and take a 4-5 hour Jeep from Kathmandu to Kutumsang (2,500 m). Another approach is by tarmac road to Melamchigaon, then one tough day to join the main trek (this saves one walking day overall).
Days 1-4: Ascend 2,000 m over 4 days to Gosainkund lake (4,400 m).
Days 5-6: Descend 2,500 m over 2 days to Langtang valley (1,800 m).
Days 7-9: Ascend 2,000 m over 3 days to Kyangjin Gompa (3,800 m) along the Langtang valley. 
Day 10: Optional full day loop to climb Tserko Ri at 5,000 m, or just a rest day.
Days 11-13: Descend 1,300 m part of the way back down the Langtang valley to Rimche (2,500 m), and fork north towards a level path along the mountainside to Bridhim (2,200 m).

Trail from Kaṭumsāṅ to Briddhim

Waypoints

PictographCar park Altitude 8,078 ft

National Park Office

PictographWaypoint Altitude 10,773 ft

Night 1

PictographWaypoint Altitude 11,361 ft

Night 2 (Thadepati or Namaste hotel)

PictographWaypoint Altitude 12,110 ft

Night 3

PictographWaypoint Altitude 14,498 ft

Night 4 Gosaikund (Hotel Tibet)

PictographWaypoint Altitude 9,777 ft

Night 5

PictographWaypoint Altitude 6,546 ft

Night 6

PictographWaypoint Altitude 9,049 ft

Night 7

PictographWaypoint Altitude 10,641 ft

Night 8

PictographWaypoint Altitude 12,639 ft

Night 9+10 - Kyangjin Gompa (3,800 m) - optional full day loop to climb Tserko Ri at 5,000 m

PictographWaypoint Altitude 9,957 ft

Night 11

PictographWaypoint Altitude 8,458 ft

Night 12

PictographCar park Altitude 7,308 ft

Night 13 - finish at Bridhim and descent to Kathmandu

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