GOSAINKUNDA - HELAMBU

Day 1: Arrival

On arrival, you will be welcomed by a staff member at the Tribhuwan International Airport in Kathmandu. A 45 minutes drive, depending on traffic, will bring you to your accommodation in Kathmandu. Rest and relax for the rest of the day while enjoying your first local food.

The B&Bs and hotels that we chose for our guests are located in safe and peaceful areas with supermarkets and restaurants within walking distance.

Day 2: Orientation and Kathmandu cultural tour

Enjoy your complimentary breakfast in the morning and meet your adventure tour guide. He will walk you through trek preparations including understanding the culture, gear lists and show you the trekking route on a map. Afterward, you will get to explore Kathmandu City and its cultural heritage.​

Day 3: Drive to Dhunche (2022 m / 6634 ft)

And here we go! It's time to put your dreams into action. 8 days in the heart of the Himalayas and it starts with a long and bumpy drive on the mountain road. After breakfast, you will hop on your 4 wheel drive to go to the beautiful village of Dunche, a trek start for us. This is a perfect place to stretch out and to spend the night after the long drive.

Driving hours: 6-7

Day 4: Trek to Chandanbari (3300 m / 10827 ft)

Ready for another amazing day in the Himalayas? After the breakfast, your guide will walk you through the entire trek briefly on a map. Afterward, You will pack your bag and head out for, day. The hike starts with an easy walk on the dirt road for a short amount of time before it ascends through the steep hills for 2-3 hours. You will stop for a lunch at a small tea house in Deurali, refill your water bottles and back on the trail again for the second half of the day. You will hike for another 2-3 hours to get to your destination of the day. In the evening, you will sit around the fire with hot tea, joining other trekkers and locals to hear their stories. What an amazing place to spend the night.

Hiking hours: 5-6 / Distance: 8 km

Day 5: Trek to Laurebina (3950 m / 12960 ft)

Wake up, grab your tea and enjoy the incredible view in the morning. After you finish your breakfast, you will start the day with a hike through a beautiful forest while gaining some more altitude. Your guide will be asking you to drink plenty of water today, as you start crossing the tree line. In the evening, a beautiful sunset will be waiting for you. Grab your hot drink and enjoy the beauty of Nature.

Hiking hours: 3-4 / Distance: 6 km

Day 6-7: Trek to Gosainkund (4380 m/14370 ft)

Gosainkunda is the name of the lake that lies high above in the heart of the high peaks. Hundreds of pilgrim come here every year.

You will be walking through a steep uphill at the beginning of the hike today. There are a small religious site and a viewpoint on the top of this hike. Afterward, you will be walking on the narrow path, going up and down until you reach the Gosainkunda lake. You will be gaining some altitude at this point and you will probably start feeling it but, don't worry. Your guide will be making sure that you are breathing properly and drinking enough water. Staying positive and following your guide is the best way to do it. As we get closure to reaching our destination, be ready to amaze by the beautiful mountains lakes and mountains all around you. Another perfect place to spend the night.

Hiking hours: 4 / Distance: 4 km

Day 7: Summiting the Surya peak (5145 m /16879 ft)

Next day, we will leave early in the morning at 4 am to summit the top of Surya peak. To reach the summit it will take 3-4 hours and same for coming back down again. From the top, you will be able to spot even the Mt. Everest at the distance, if the weather is clear. We will enjoy the moment for a while, drink some water, grab a snack bar and make our way back to the tea house in Gosainkunda for the night.

Hiking hours: 6 / Distance covered: 8.5 km

Day 8: Trek to Ghopte (3530 m / 11581 ft)

Once you finish our breakfast, you will slowly pack and be ready to leave. You will be hiking through an uphill section at the beginning for 2 hours to reach the Laurebina Pass, which lies at 4636 meters. You will be able to enjoy the panoramic view from this pass. You will be on a downhill section now onwards for 3 hours to Phedi for lunch and Kathmandu another 2 hours to Ghopte. You will be spending the night at this cozy teahouse that's surrounded by high peaks.

Hiking hours: 7-8 hours / Distance: 13 km

Day 9: Trek to Mangengoth (3340 m / 10958 ft)

After the breakfast, we will slowly make our way to Mangengoth. It is a tiny little village with only two houses and naturally very beautiful. We will be walking for 3 hours to Thadepati where we will stop for the tea and from there another 2 hours to Mangengoth. There are some steep downhill trails today to be careful of. But, don't worry. Your guide will be making sure that you are Kathmandu the right side!

Hiking hours: 5-6 / Distance: 9 km

Day 10: Trek to Kutumsang (2436 m / 7992 ft)

Kutumsang is a small Tamang community village. It lies right on the ridge of the hill which makes this place very exciting. In the morning you can enjoy the sunrise and in the evening a beautiful sunset on the other side. A great place to spend the night.

Hiking hours: 5 / Distance: 6 km

Day 11: Trek to Chisapani (2222 m / 7215 ft)

The hike today is a mix of uphill, downhill and lots of flat sections as well. In the morning, we will be hiking down and up to Chipling village for lunch. After the tasty Dalbhat, we will make our way towards Chisapani walking 3-4 hours. Chisapani means cold water in Nepali. The village itself is green and fresh! It's sitting on the top of the hill overlooking more than 10 mountain ranges in the north. In the evening, you can enjoy the sunset view and good food prepared by the locals.

Hiking hours: 7 / Distance: 18 km

Day 12: Trek to Sundarijal (1300 m / 4265 ft)

If you are early enough in the morning, you will be able to spot the Mt. Everest and the great Himalayan wall in the sunrise. After the breakfast, we will make our way up to Deurali pass. At this point, you will slowly be able to see the glimpse of Kathmandu valley at the distance. From the pass, we will start to make our way down to Sundarijal. It's a place named after the local hydropower. Our private vehicle will be waiting for us there to drive us back to our hotel in Kathmandu.

Hiking hours: 5 / Distance: 11 km

Day 13: Debrief and day off

After breakfast, a staff member will meet with you to talk about your travel experience. In order to improve our customer experiences, we would love to hear your feedback. For the rest of the day, you can rest and relax, go shopping, or participate in one of our day tours around Kathmandu.​

Day 14: Departure

It’s time to say goodbye, or better - see you again! One of our staff members will drop you at the Tribhuwan International Airport 2-3 hours before your scheduled flight time, making sure that you have enough time to check in.​

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