Feb 9 - Feb 12, 2025 | Change

via Laurebina La & Helambu side trek (4 days)
Langtang Region, Nepal

View full itinerary: Gosainkunda

Highlights: Gosainkunda and Laurebina La

Difficulty: moderate
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 February

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February has a slightly higher chance of precipitation than January and a slight increase in the chance of clouds, but in general it is typically a very dry month. While there is little rain, skies in the hills and valleys further from the high mountains can be hazy from dust and pollution. At high altitudes, temperatures can drop to well below freezing. Even during the day, temperatures may not rise much above freezing, if at all, and the snow that does fall doesn’t melt and can become hard and icy. This can make crossing high passes more difficult. During this season it may be wise to bring crampons or at a minimum a good trekking pole.

At a glance
On average there are 3 days with precipitation in February. The highest point on the trek is Laurebina La at 4610 m. During February, expect high temperatures of around 1.7°C (35°F) and lows down to -15.3°C (4°F) at Laurebina La.

via Laurebina La & Helambu Side trek
(Elevation Profile)

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 Feb 9 (day 1)

Gosainkunda (4380 m)

About 5-6 hours from Sing Gompa
Expect typical high termperatures of about 3.1°C (38°F) and lows of about -13.9°C (7°F) in February.

Gosainkunda
Mon Feb 10 (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 1.7°C (35°F) and lows of about -15.3°C (4°F) in February.

Laurebina La
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Ghopte (3500 m)

About 6-7 hours from Gosainkunda
Expect typical high termperatures of about 8.4°C (47°F) and lows of about -8.6°C (17°F) in February.

Tue Feb 11 (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 8.4°C (47°F) and lows of about -8.6°C (17°F) in February.

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 14.4°C (58°F) and lows of about -2.6°C (27°F) in February.

Timbu (1375 m)

7-9 hours from Ghopte or 6-7 hours from Tharepati
Expect typical high termperatures of about 21.2°C (70°F) and lows of about 4.2°C (40°F) in February.

Wed Feb 12 (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 21.4°C (71°F) and lows of about 4.4°C (40°F) in February.

Kathmandu