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Langtang Region, Nepal

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Highlights: Gosainkunda and Laurebina La

Difficulty: moderate

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 July

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July is well into the monsoon season. Low elevations are hot and humid, with at least some rain likely during each day. At higher altitudes, the weather is cool and damp. But the clouds are usually the most frustrating part of monsoon trekking.

At a glance
On average there are 23 days with precipitation in July. The highest point on the trek is Laurebina La at 4610 m. During July, expect high temperatures of around 8.7°C (48°F) and lows down to 0.7°C (33°F) at Laurebina La.

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Itinerary (4 days)

Extra rest days and overnights can be added once the itinerary is created. However any side trips must be added in this step before the itinerary is created.

Sun Jul 5 (day 1)
Gosainkunda (4380 m) About 5-6 hours from Sing Gompa Expect typical high termperatures of about 10.1°C (50°F) and lows of about 2.1°C (36°F) in July. Overnight more info on Gosainkunda

Mon Jul 6 (day 2)
Laurebina La (4610 m) About 1-2 hours from Gosainkunda to reach the top of the pass Expect typical high termperatures of about 8.7°C (48°F) and lows of about 0.7°C (33°F) in July. Mark Thomsen more info on Laurebina La
Ghopte (3500 m) About 6-7 hours from Gosainkunda Expect typical high termperatures of about 15.4°C (60°F) and lows of about 7.4°C (45°F) in July. Overnight

Tue Jul 7 (day 3)
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 15.4°C (60°F) and lows of about 7.4°C (45°F) in July.
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 21.4°C (71°F) and lows of about 13.4°C (56°F) in July.
Timbu (1375 m) 7-9 hours from Ghopte or 6-7 hours from Tharepati Expect typical high termperatures of about 28.2°C (83°F) and lows of about 20.2°C (68°F) in July. Overnight

Wed Jul 8 (day 4)
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 28.4°C (83°F) and lows of about 20.4°C (69°F) in July. more info on Kathmandu

via Laurebina La & Helambu Itinerary Reviews

by Ella (United Kingdom) on May 20, 2026

Langtang Valley Upper Langtang Day Hike, via Gosainkunda, and via Laurebina La & Helambu led by Karma Lhakpa Sherpa

On Karma's suggestion we spent and extra day and walked right down into Kathmandu through the jungle in the Shivapuri Nagarjun National Park. This was a beautiful and quiet park of the trek and an excellent alternative to the bus back from Timbu if you have the time.