Overview

This route gives you the best experience of the Gosaikunda lake along with Helambu. The trek will take you to some of the most important monasteries of the region, to the holy lake of Gosaikunda along with a spectacular view of the Langtang ranges. Along the way, you also experience the culture of the ethnic groups who live in this region.

Itinerary

Kathmandu to Dhunche Drive (2020m)

After an early breakfast, we'll embark on the trek. Dhunche is a five hours drive from Kathmandu. As we near Mulkharka (1890m) enjoy the panoramic view over the Kathmandu valley. The drive becomes more scenic with the peaks of Langtang and Ganesh Himal greeting us along the way.
Dhunche to Chandanbari trek (3200m)

The first part of the trails ascends gradually leading to the village of Deurali. Passing by streamlets and suspension bridges takes us to Dhunche. The trail from here on starts to become steep and challenging. We will pass through pine, silver oak, and rhododendron forests along the way to Chandanbari locally known as Sing Gompa. Once you’ve had rest at the lodge, you can visit the old yak cheese factory and the monastery at Sing Gompa.
Chandanbari to Lauribinayak trek (3900m)

Leaving behind the pine forest, we descend on a short uphill walk to Lauribinayak. Along the way, we will be greeted by the beautiful panorama of the Langtang Himal and Annapurna. Overnight at Lauribinayak.
Lauribinayak to Gosaikunda Lake trek (4361m)

Right after breakfast, we will ascend on the trail leading to the Gosaikunda lake. You’ll notice a drop in temperature as you slowly ascend the trail. The panoramic views of Langtang Lirung (7234m), Langtang Ri (7205m), Manaslu(8163m), and Ganesh Himal (7422m) will become clearer as you near the lake. Spend some time soaking in the views of Saraswati Kunda, Bhairav Kunda, and Gosaikund. Overnight at a tea house.
Gosaikunda to Ghopte ( 3440m) via Lauribinayak pass (4610m)

We will be traveling to Ghopte en route from Laribinyak pass, the highest point of this trek. The trail to Ghopte is challenging with many moraines. Along the way, you will notice cairns and also pass by small frozen lakes. We reach Ghopte once we cross the Surya Kunda, one of the three holy lakes.
Ghopte to Kutumsang (2450m)

The trail today will pass by ravines and moraines up to Tharepati. Following the trail that leads to Sundarijal, the route has a few downhill sections gradually turning to an uphill route. After we pass through the rhododendron forest we will reach Kutumsang.
Kutumsang to Chisapani (2140m)

As we descend the path to Chisapani, we will pass through many picturesque villages like Gul Bhanjyang, Thodang Betini up to the teashops at Chipling. After a short break, we will continue on the trail passing through Pati Bhanjyang where you will mostly see Brahim and Chhetri inhabitants until we reach Chisapani.
Chisapani to Sundarijal and drive to Kathmandu

The sunrise from Chisapani is spectacular with magnificent views of Ganesh Himal, Manaslu, Gaurishankar, and many more. After breakfast, we continue on the trail. After an uphill route to Borlang Bhanjyang, the trail descends down to the Tamang village of Mulkharkha. Sundarjil is a short distance from here. We will drive back to Kathmandu once we reach the main roads of Sundarijal.

Kathmandu to Dhunche Drive (2020m)

After an early breakfast, we'll embark on the trek. Dhunche is a five hours drive from Kathmandu. As we near Mulkharka (1890m) enjoy the panoramic view over the Kathmandu valley. The drive becomes more scenic with the peaks of Langtang and Ganesh Himal greeting us along the way.
Dhunche to Chandanbari trek (3200m)

The first part of the trails ascends gradually leading to the village of Deurali. Passing by streamlets and suspension bridges takes us to Dhunche. The trail from here on starts to become steep and challenging. We will pass through pine, silver oak, and rhododendron forests along the way to Chandanbari locally known as Sing Gompa. Once you’ve had rest at the lodge, you can visit the old yak cheese factory and the monastery at Sing Gompa.
Chandanbari to Lauribinayak trek (3900m)

Leaving behind the pine forest, we descend on a short uphill walk to Lauribinayak. Along the way, we will be greeted by the beautiful panorama of the Langtang Himal and Annapurna. Overnight at Lauribinayak.
Lauribinayak to Gosaikunda Lake trek (4361m)

Right after breakfast, we will ascend on the trail leading to the Gosaikunda lake. You’ll notice a drop in temperature as you slowly ascend the trail. The panoramic views of Langtang Lirung (7234m), Langtang Ri (7205m), Manaslu(8163m), and Ganesh Himal (7422m) will become clearer as you near the lake. Spend some time soaking in the views of Saraswati Kunda, Bhairav Kunda, and Gosaikund. Overnight at a tea house.
Gosaikunda to Ghopte ( 3440m) via Lauribinayak pass (4610m)

We will be traveling to Ghopte en route from Laribinyak pass, the highest point of this trek. The trail to Ghopte is challenging with many moraines. Along the way, you will notice cairns and also pass by small frozen lakes. We reach Ghopte once we cross the Surya Kunda, one of the three holy lakes.
Ghopte to Kutumsang (2450m)

The trail today will pass by ravines and moraines up to Tharepati. Following the trail that leads to Sundarijal, the route has a few downhill sections gradually turning to an uphill route. After we pass through the rhododendron forest we will reach Kutumsang.
Kutumsang to Chisapani (2140m)

As we descend the path to Chisapani, we will pass through many picturesque villages like Gul Bhanjyang, Thodang Betini up to the teashops at Chipling. After a short break, we will continue on the trail passing through Pati Bhanjyang where you will mostly see Brahim and Chhetri inhabitants until we reach Chisapani.
Chisapani to Sundarijal and drive to Kathmandu

The sunrise from Chisapani is spectacular with magnificent views of Ganesh Himal, Manaslu, Gaurishankar, and many more. After breakfast, we continue on the trail. After an uphill route to Borlang Bhanjyang, the trail descends down to the Tamang village of Mulkharkha. Sundarjil is a short distance from here. We will drive back to Kathmandu once we reach the main roads of Sundarijal.

Gosaikunda Lake with Helambu Trek

Kathmandu to Dhunche Drive (2020m)

Dhunche to Chandanbari trek (3200m)

Chandanbari to Lauribinayak trek (3900m)

Lauribinayak to Gosaikunda Lake trek (4361m)

Gosaikunda to Ghopte ( 3440m) via Lauribinayak pass (4610m)

Ghopte to Kutumsang (2450m)

Kutumsang to Chisapani (2140m)

Chisapani to Sundarijal and drive to Kathmandu