Tuesday, November 11, 2008

Langtang Gosainkunda Trek


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Langtang Gosaikunda Trek





Langtang and Helambu is most popular trekking route in Nepal and it is located central on Nepal north of Kathmandu offers a multitude of trekking destinations, all accessible without flights. The three major areas are Lang tang, Gosainkund and Helambu, which can be combined in many different ways to make treks from seven to16 days long.

Langtang is a narrow valley that lies just south of the Tibetan border. It is sandwiched between the main Himalayan range to the north and a slightly lower range of snowy peaks to the south. Langtang Lirung (7246m) dominates the valley to the north; Gang Chhenpo (6388m)and Naya Kangri (5846m)lie to the south; and Dorje Lakpa (6966m)protect the east end of the valley. The area was designated Nepal's first Himalayan national park in 1971.


Trekking Region : Langtang Region
Culture : Tibetan and Sherpa Culture.
Starting Point : Dhunche
End Point : Melamchi pull Bazaar.
Trek Duration : 21 days include Jungle Safari.
Tour grade : Moderate trek
Highest Access : Kyangjing Gompa (3800m) and Lauribinyak pass (4600m) Pass.
Best Season : September, October, November & March, April.
Type of trekking : Camping/Teahouse both
Himalayan sights : Langtang Lerung, Ganesh Himal, Manaslu, Dorche lakpa, Gaurishanker.
Summary : Close to kathmandu, so transportation is inexpensive. Trek through forest to an alpine valley just south of the Tibetan border Good alpine views and Interesting Tibetan –style villages

OUTLINE ITINERARY
Day 01 : pick up from the Int'L Airport, transfer to Hotel & well come diner.
Day 02 : Sightseeing in kathmandu Valley with Guide.
Day 03 : Kathmandu to drive to Syabrubensi (1550m).
Day 04 : Syabrubensi to Lama Hotel (2380m) (6:30 hours).
Day 05 : Lama Hotel to Lang tang village (3500m) (7 hours).
Day 06 : Langtang village to Kyangjin Gomba (3800m) (4 hours).
Day 07 : Kyangjin Rest (walk to Lerung Glacier).
Day 08 : Kyanjin Gompa to Lama Hotel (7 hours).
Day 09 : Lama Hotel to Thulo syabru (1860m) (6:30 hours).
Day 10 : Thulo Syabru to Shingomba (3250m) (6 hours).
Day 11 : Shing Gompa to Gosainkunda Lake (4380m) (7 hours).
Day 12 : Gosainkunda to Ghopte (4100m) (8 hours).
Day 13 : Ghopte to Melamchi Gauon (2530m) (7 hours).
Day 14 : Melachi Gaun to Tarkigyang (2600m) (5 hours).
Day 15 : Tarkighyang to Kakanidada (1900m) (7 hours).
Day 16 : Kakanidada to Melamchi pull Bazaar & Drive to kathmandu.

Three Night four Days Jungle safari:-
Day 17 : Drive to Chitwan 5 hrs and you will have lunch, after you will visit Tharu village and National Park's visitors' center. Sun set view from the riverbank and Tharu dancing programs. Overnight in Hotel B/L/D.

Day18 : canoe trip on Rapti River followed by a Nature Jungle Walk program or visit to the Elephant Breeding Farm .Take jeep drive back to Hotel and Lunch. PM : Elephant Ridding to see the more wildlife specially you can see the one horn Rhino in the park and you can see many kinds of Deer, Black Beer, many kinds of Birds Back Camp and Dinner. so after diner jeep to Tharu dancing programs Overnight in Hotel B/L/D.

Day 19 : Jeep safari to "Twenty Thousand Lakes where you 'will see more wildlife and many different kinds of Birds and more. over night in Hotel B/L/D.

Day 20 : Bird watching and Drive/flight to Kathmandu over night in Hotel with B/B.

Day 21 : Transfer to International Airport and fly home.

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