The Helambu Trek was originally known as a cultural trek through small villages inhabited by the Yolmo (Hyolmo) people. Unfortunately, after the 2015 earthquake, the area suffered severe damages and many of the old buildings have since been replaced with modern concrete, and parts of the trekking trail were replaced by roads. That being said, […]
Helambu Nepal Trek Packing List
The Helambu Nepal Trek is an eight day trek through villages and small cities in Nepal, not far from the capital city of Kathmandu. The first half of the trek up to Gosaikunda is a proper teahouse trek while the lower regions were rebuilt after the earthquake and are more modern with basic hotel facilities. […]
Helambu Trekking Cost & Budget
The Helambu trek cost more than most treks in Nepal, so it’s important to budget properly. Leading up to Gosaikunda, the teahouses are more expensive and very basic. Once you enter the Helambu region the teahouses are more like small hotels with nice beds, attached baths, and thick cement walls to keep you warm. These […]
Gosaikunda Trek Route, Map & Itinerary
The Gosaikunda trek is a popular pilgrimage for locals as well as a popular trekking route for tourists. The area has a lot of importance in both Hinduism and Buddhism making it a wonderful cultural experience. Depending on the Gosaikunda trek route, this trek can take between 6 to 9 days including transportation to the […]
Gosaikunda Lake Trek Packing List
The Gosaikunda Lake Trek is a pilgrimage trek to a holy lake in Langtang National Park. The trek can be done in as little as five days, however, we opted for an eight day route that went through the Helambu Region. This is what we packed for the eight day Gosaikunda Lake Trek. If you […]
Gosaikunda Trekking Cost & Budget
The Gosaikunda Trek was surprisingly more expensive (per day) than any other trek we’ve done in Nepal which is why it’s so important to see the true Gosaikunda trekking cost. The cheapest teahouse room was sometimes three times the price of other routes. We also found the food to be a little more on the […]
Dhunche, Nepal: Village Guide for Trekkers
Dhunche, Nepal is a small city along the major highway running from Kathmandu to Langtang National Park. It’s most commonly known as the starting point for the Gosaikunda Trek which is a two to three day walk from Dhunche. Many people spend a night at the beginning and end of their trek because of the […]
Chandanbari (Sing Gompa), Nepal: Village Guide
Chandanbari (Sing Gompa) is a scenic village on the way to Gosaikunda Lake. The village is located inside Langtang National Park, and it is famous for its monastery and yak cheese factory. This small town is bright and full of life. It’s the perfect place to rest after a long climb uphill from Dhunche. It […]
Gosaikunda, Nepal: Village Guide
Gosaikunda, Nepal is a small village with a sacred lake located in Langtang National Park which holds religious significance for both Buddhists and Hindus. It’s a popular pilgrimage site year round, especially during the Janai Purnima festival which usually falls in August. Brief History of Gosaikunda, Nepal Although no teahouses or homes existed in Gosaikunda […]
Ghopte, Nepal: Village Guide for Trekkers
Ghopte, Nepal is a small village located inside Langtang National Park. This tiny town was created solely for tourism as it is a major point connecting the Gosaikunda Trek to the Helambu Trek. Although the town doesn’t offer much of its own history, it sits surrounded by other villages with major religious significance to both […]