via Gosainkunda via Laurebina La & Helambu side trek (6 days)
Langtang Region, Nepal

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Highlights: Gosainkunda and Laurebina La

Difficulty: moderate

The Hindu sacred lake of Gosainkunda sits at an altitude of 4380 m (14,370 ft). This destination draws trekkers and pilgrims alike. The trail passes through villages, forests, and beautiful mountain vistas before arriving at the sacred lake.

Side trip via Laurebina La & Helambu: This route goes over the 4610 m (15,125 ft) Laurebina La pass offering expansive views over the region before descending to Helambu. Continuing through forests and villages the trail descends to the road head at Timbu.

Weather Conditions in May

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May is the end of the ‘Spring Season’ when temperatures are more moderate and the pre-monsoon moisture increases the chance of precipitation as the month progresses. It can be hot and humid in the valleys at low elevations, so make sure you carry enough water. Like the rest of the spring, clear mornings typically give way to cloudy afternoons. At high altitudes, the precipitation can turn to snow, although at trekking elevations the accumulation does not usually get too deep. May is also the season when many 8000 m peaks are climbed so base camps of these mountains will be busy with activity.

At a glance
On average there are 12 days with precipitation in May. The highest point on the trek is Laurebina La at 4610 m. During May, expect high temperatures of around 9.7°C (49°F) and lows down to -3.3°C (26°F) at Laurebina La.

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Itinerary (6 days)

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Mon May 6 (day 1)
Thulo Syabru (2120 m) About 2-3 hours from Lama Hote Expect typical high termperatures of about 24.7°C (76°F) and lows of about 11.7°C (53°F) in May. Overnight more info on Thulo Syabru

Tue May 7 (day 2)
Phoprang Danda (3150 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 18.5°C (65°F) and lows of about 5.5°C (42°F) in May.
Sing Gompa (3250 m) About 5 hours from Tholu Syabru Expect typical high termperatures of about 17.9°C (64°F) and lows of about 4.9°C (41°F) in May. Overnight more info on Sing Gompa

Wed May 8 (day 3)
Lauri Binayak (3660 m) A 2-4 hour steep climb from Sing Gompa (the trail initially passes through pine forest then up the ridge to Lauri Binayak with views to Langtang Lirung and the Ganesh Himal to the west) Expect typical high termperatures of about 15.4°C (60°F) and lows of about 2.4°C (36°F) in May.
Gosainkunda (4380 m) About 5-6 hours from Sing Gompa Expect typical high termperatures of about 11.1°C (52°F) and lows of about -1.9°C (29°F) in May. Overnight more info on Gosainkunda

Thu May 9 (day 4)
Laurebina La (4610 m) About 1-2 hours from Gosainkunda to reach the top of the pass Expect typical high termperatures of about 9.7°C (49°F) and lows of about -3.3°C (26°F) in May. Mark Thomsen more info on Laurebina La
Ghopte (3500 m) About 6-7 hours from Gosainkunda Expect typical high termperatures of about 16.4°C (62°F) and lows of about 3.4°C (38°F) in May. Overnight

Fri May 10 (day 5)
Tharepati (3500 m) About 7-9 hours from Gosainkunda, if the group is fast it may be possible to stay in Tharepati instead of Ghopte Expect typical high termperatures of about 16.4°C (62°F) and lows of about 3.4°C (38°F) in May.
Melamachigaun (2500 m) For a more leisurely descent groups can stay break the trek from Ghopte to Timbu at Melamachigaun Expect typical high termperatures of about 22.4°C (72°F) and lows of about 9.4°C (49°F) in May.
Timbu (1375 m) 7-9 hours from Ghopte or 6-7 hours from Tharepati Expect typical high termperatures of about 29.2°C (85°F) and lows of about 16.2°C (61°F) in May. Overnight

Sat May 11 (day 6)
Public bus from Timbu to Kathmandu (Not Included) Estimated cost: $3.00 Travel time: about 5 hours Please pay the fare for your guide & porter (if you have hired one)
Kathmandu (1337 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 29.4°C (85°F) and lows of about 16.4°C (62°F) in May. more info on Kathmandu

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by Amy (Australia) on Oct 15, 2019

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There were some pretty tough days getting back up to the higher altitudes after descending back down Langtang but this section of the walk seemed much quieter than the main Langtang route. There were a lot more Nepalese trekkers here going up to the lakes for religious ceremonies which was nice to witness. The lakes are spectacular and worth trying to allocate a couple of days to stay there rather than rushing back down.

by Timur on May 9, 2017

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