Langtang Gosainkunda Helambu Trekking- 15 Days

Cost Include(s)

• Transfer from Airport – Hotel – Airport: Car, Van, Hi-ace or Coaster in a private vehicle.
• Authentic Nepali welcome dinner with Live Nepalese Cultural Program.
• Accommodation in Kathmandu, Two nights on Twin share Bed and Breakfast Basis.
• Accommodation during Trek ; local lodges 13 days (Full board meals with twin-share rooms ,beds with comfortable foam mattress and pillows)
• English speaking experienced Sherpa guide (Govt. Trained/License Holder).
• One Sherpa guide-assistant if group size is more than 4 Trekkers.
• Porters: One porter for 2 Trekkers basis.
• Trek Staff costs including their salary, insurance, equipment, food and accommodation.
• Personal insurance for Nepalese staff.
• Annapurna Foothill’s Duffle bag for Trekking.
• Annapurna Foothill’s Tshirt.
• Energy Supplies ( Snickers, Mars, Bounty) and Fresh Fruits on the Trek 
• First aid medicine kit.
• Langtang National Park Fee, TIMS permits & all required permits or Official Documentation.
• Ground transfers Kathmandu - Syabru Besi  by local bus (upgrade to private Jeep - $180  total)
• Ground transfers  Sermathang - Kathamndu  by  private Jeep
• All government and local taxes.

Cost Exclude(s)

• Your Personal Travel Insurance.
• Nepal Entry Visa Fee.
• Lunch & Dinner in cities - allow $ 10 to 14 for per meal in Tourist restaurants.
• Beverages (soft drinks, mineral water,boiled water and beer).
• Tips for guide, porters and driver (customary).
• Any personal expenses not mentioned in above services.
• Additional night accommodation in Kathmandu because of early return from Trek (due to any reason) than the planned itinerary.

Recommended equipment list for Langtang – Gosiankunda –Helambu trekking

Head

• 1 Sun hat / Warm hat
• 1 Sunglasses with UV protection
• 1 Flash light / Head lamp

Lower Body

• 2 Under Garments (trousers)
• 2 Lightweight cotton long pants
• 2 Fleece pants (seasonal)
• 2 Waterproof pants
• 5 underwear
• 1 skirt

Upper Body

• 4-5 T-shirts
• 2 Fleece jacket or pullover
• 1 Fleece Wind-Stopper jacket (optional)
• 1 Waterproof jacket
• 1 sweater
• 1 Down Jacket rated to minus 10-15 degrees

Hands

• 1 pair Lightweight gloves wool or fleeced

Feet

• 4 pair Thin inner socks
• 4 pair Thick, warm wool hiking socks
• 1 pair Hiking shoes with spare laces
• 1 pair Running shoes or sandals for evening
• 1 Gaiters (winter only), optional, “low” ankle high version

Sleeping

• 1 sleeping bag (good to -10 degrees C or 14 degrees F)
• Fleece sleeping bag liner (optional)

Accessories

• Trekking Bags/Duffel bag
• Prescription drugs if you may be taking daily
• Daypack bag (30-40L)
• Trekking Poles/ sticks
• Refillable water bottle - Min 1 Liter

Personal Hygiene

• Light weight towel
• Tissue /toilet roll
• Anti bacterial hands wash
• Tooth brush/paste (preferably biodegradable)
• Multipurpose soap (preferably biodegradable)
• Deodorants
• Nail clippers
• Face and body moisturizer
• Sunscreen and lip balm
• Small mirror
• Wet wipe

Extras/Luxuries

• Reading book
• Trail map/guide book
• Journal and pen
• iPod
• Travel game i.e. chess, backgammon, scrabble, playing cards (to help you pass the time at teahouses and/or camps)
• 1 modest swim suit
• Binoculars (optional)
• Voltage converter (from 220 to 110)
• Plug adapter (2 round pegs to 2 flat pegs)
• Lightweight pillow case (in case your teahouses provide you with pillows) or use your own stuff as a pillow
• Protein bars, chocolate, dried fruits, candies and snack foods.

Best Seasons for Langtang Gosaikunda Helambu Trekking

The best seasons for the Langtang Gosaikunda Helambu Trek are from September to mid-December and from March to May. These months are known for sunny and warm weather and outstanding views.  

Langtang Gosaikunda Helambu is a Tea House/Lodge Trek

Accommodation is included in the cost of your package. Annapurna Foothills Treks takes great care to arrange the most comfortable accommodation possible throughout your stay.

During the trek, the nights will be spent in clean and comfortable tea houses with plenty of character and good food. The simple rooms usually have two narrow beds. The family run lodges are a great place to get to know the Nepalese people. In Nepalese culture, a guest is equal to god, and surely this has become even more of a reality since the tourism industry has improved their meager opportunities to earn. You will be made very welcome

Meals  on the Langtang Gosaikunda Helambu Trek

Three meals a day are included during your Langtang Trek. The menu will be fairly simple, but freshly cooked and hygienic. You can enjoy typical Nepali, Tibetan and Sherpa food, as well as all types of international cuisine. Dinners and breakfasts will be provided in the teahouse/lodge where you spend the night. Lunches will be eaten in a teashop on the way to the destination of the day.

Drinking Water on Langtang Gosaikunda Helambu Trek We suggest that you drink boiled water or bring chlorine tablets to purify the normal water available in the guest houses along the way. There is a small fee charged for the boiled water. Although mineral water is available in most places, there is no provision to dispose of the plastic bottles, so we encourage the guests to do what they can to protect the environment.

Fitness/Health

If you have a reasonable level of fitness, this trek should be more than manageable. The altitude becomes more noticeable the higher we go, so we walk at a slow pace and take plenty of breaks to rest and acclimatize.

Local Customs You Should Know About for Langtang Gosaikunda Helambu Trek

Ethnic groups of the hilly and mountain regions are predominantly Buddhist, and you will see many mani stones, stupas, gumbas and prayer wheels. It is respectful to pass these objects with your right side nearest to the object, in a clockwise direction. Avoid sitting or standing on mani stones, stupas, tables used for worship or anything that is a religious symbol, as that is considered disrespectful.

Safety

When travelling in remote mountain regions, uncertainties such as weather, health problems and natural disasters require a certain amount of flexibility. While our goal is to follow the itinerary, that is not our first priority; your safety is always our first priority. Annapurna Foothills Treks and Expeditions request your cooperation to accept the decisions and advice of our trusted and experienced guides if they deem it necessary to change or cancel any part of the itinerary due to safety concerns.

Travel Insurance for Langtang Gosaikunda Helambu Trek

It is strongly recommended to be sufficiently protected when you go into remote areas. You need specialized travel insurance that covers emergency evacuation, injury, lost baggage, liability and medical treatment. Make sure the insurance covers all the activities that you will be undertaking during your stay in Nepal. Annapurna Foothills Treks and Expeditions Pvt. Ltd. can organize the appropriate medical response based on your policy.