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Nepal Trekkings |
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| Goshainkunda
- Helambu Trek |
| Best
season for trekking |
September to December and February to May |
Starting
from Dhunche this trek will providie a unique possibility to see
the Nepalese Himalayas from west to east. During spring season (April to
May) you can enjoy the forests with rhododendrons (national flower of
Nepal) along the trail to Sing Gompa or Syabru Village.
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gives you the chance to learn more about the different colors of rhododendrons
in this area. In the Langtang National Park you can find four different
colors of rhododendron flowers. On second day and third day we walk via Lauribinayak to the lakes. |
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On
clear days you can enjoy a panoramic view of the Himalayan Range from Manaslu
to Ganesh Himal to the west, Langtang Lirung and Tibetan Himalaya to the north.
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trail continues upwards to the Laurebina Pass (4,300m). The first lake
on your right is the small Saraswatikunda (4,100m). The holy lake,
Goshainkunda, is at 4,380m. According to a legend, Lord Shiva has created
three springs at this place. |
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The
water from these springs created the lakes in this region. A lot of pilgrims
come from far to worship here. The pilgrimage peak season is during the
the August full moon festival.
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are not only Goshainkunda and Saraswatikunda, but also Bairavkunda,
Suyakunda, Nhagkunda and more lakes around the Goshainkunda area. |
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From Laurebina
Pass (there are also good views from here) you descend towards the
valley, before you have to climb to the Tharepati Pass (3,597m).
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reach Melamchi Gaon (2'560m) you walk downwards, crossing the Melamchi
River. South of Tarke Ghayang the area becomes more populated. |
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Alternative
route: Therapati Pass - Sundarijal ridge
trail via Chisapani( a lot of up and downs)
top
| Day
1
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Kathmandu
to Dhunche (by bus)
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| Day
2 |
Syabru
Village |
| Day
3 |
Sing
Gompa |
| Day
4 |
Gosainkunda |
| Day
5 |
Gopte |
| Day
6 |
Melamchi
Gaon |
Day
7
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Tarke
Ghayang
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| Day
8 |
Shermathang
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| Day
9 |
Gyaldum
Two River Lodge |
| Day
10 |
Gyaldumto Kathmandu by local bus |
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Duration
of the trek: 10 days
Starting
from: Kathmandu-Dhunche
Ending
at: Gyaldum-Helambu
Maximum
Elevation:
Grade:
Moderate to strenuous
Mode
of trekking: Teahouse or camping
Itinerary
Type: Fixed/Customized
Elevation:
Maximum 4,600m at Laurebina Pass
Geography:
Countryside, small villages, glaciers and cold places and mountains
Special
interest: Culture, environment education, family travel, nature cruises,
photography, single tour, religion |
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