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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 November

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Early November, along with late October, are the most popular times to trek in Nepal. Temperatures get cooler in November, but the skies get clearer and the chance of rain or snow interrupting your trek gets lower. At high altitudes, trekkers are rewarded with good views throughout the day.

At a glance
On average there are 1 day with precipitation in November. The highest point on the trek is Laurebina La at 4610 m. During November, expect high temperatures of around 4.7°C (40°F) and lows down to -11.3°C (12°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.

Sat Nov 7 (day 1)
Gosainkunda (4380 m) About 5-6 hours from Sing Gompa Expect typical high termperatures of about 6.1°C (43°F) and lows of about -9.9°C (14°F) in November. Overnight more info on Gosainkunda

Sun Nov 8 (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 4.7°C (40°F) and lows of about -11.3°C (12°F) in November. Mark Thomsen more info on Laurebina La
Ghopte (3500 m) About 6-7 hours from Gosainkunda Expect typical high termperatures of about 11.4°C (53°F) and lows of about -4.6°C (24°F) in November. Overnight

Mon Nov 9 (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 11.4°C (53°F) and lows of about -4.6°C (24°F) in November.
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 17.4°C (63°F) and lows of about 1.4°C (35°F) in November.
Timbu (1375 m) 7-9 hours from Ghopte or 6-7 hours from Tharepati Expect typical high termperatures of about 24.2°C (76°F) and lows of about 8.2°C (47°F) in November. Overnight

Tue Nov 10 (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 24.4°C (76°F) and lows of about 8.4°C (47°F) in November. more info on Kathmandu

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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.