The soaring snow-capped peak at the Langtang valley’s head, the beautiful glacial lakes at Gosaikunda, and the cultural Helambu village combination make Langtang, Gosaikunda, and Helambu Trek a perfect alternative trek for Everest and Annapurna region. The Langtang Circuit Trek begins from the lower spectacular valley of  Langtang, which takes you through the well-established trekking route along the region.

The trek offers you an incredible experience culture of the different tribes living in the area. Likewise, while exploring Langtang Valley, you will behold the astonishing mountain view up close. Moreover, the trekking route winds through dense forest of rhododendron and confer. You will walk through the Langtang National Park, one of
Nepal’s wildest and most picturesque areas. Passing several small Tamang settlements on the way to Kyanjin Gompa, the trail comes across the high alpine yak pastures, glaciers, moraines.

You can also hike to Tserko Ri which offer outstanding views of Mt. Langtang Lirung (7,245 m), Dorje Lakpa (6,966 m), Urkeinmang (6,387 m), Loenpo Gang (6,979 m), Pongeen Dopku (5,930 m), Naya Kanga (5,846 m), and Yala Peak (5,500 m). Likewise, you will move forward to Holy Gosaikunda Lake (4,380 meters), passing through Rimche, Thulo Syabru village, and Sing Gompa. You will come across several Buddhist monasteries, chortens, mani walls, andprayer wheels on the trekking route.

As you continue your trek, the scenery changes within every hour, one hour, you might be in the lush green meadows; the next hour, you might be walking around the riverside. Gosaikunda Lake is one of the sacred pilgrimage sites for many Hindu and Buddhist devotees. It has a black rock in the middle, said to be the head of Shiva. Legends say Shiva created the high altitude lake when he pierced a glacier with his Trishul to obtain water to quench his thirst after consuming poison gathered from the churning of the oceans. Every year, during the full moon of August, thousands of pilgrims come here to worship and bathe.

With less traffic on the trail, you can relish the taste of hardcore Himalayan trekking in Nepal. It’s not just the trek’s scenic beauty but also the proximity of the glacial lake to some mouth-watering views snow-capped mountains that invite trekkers every year.

Further, continue your trek through crossing Laurebina Pass; you will continue south, leaving the Langtang region, you will head towardsHelambu Valley. The trail of Laurebina pass offers the most amazing views of the Himalayas. One of Nepal’s lesser-known treks, the Helambu trail is still an untouched and unexplored beauty for the rest of Nepal. Sherpa people entirely inhabit Helambu village. The language, culture, and traditions are quite different from those of Solu Khumbu’s Sherpas.

A mountain pass might seem ordinary for a non-traveler but reaching the top of the pass is somewhat equivalent to summiting a major mountain. The trail offers one of the best campsites in the region, with trails leading alongside rivers and forests.

The end of the trek is worth it, as your eyes will get lost in the enchanting view of the Dhaulagiri and Manaslu range. So for those who love offbeat incredible trekking trails with minimal human life around, the trek offers some of the most quaint and blissful experiences.

Finally, exploring the Tarkheyang and Sermanthang villages in the Helambu region, you will return to Kathmandu by taking a bus from Melamchi Bazaar. The next day, a representative from Third Rock Adventures will drop you at the airport for your flight, and your adventure will come to an end.