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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 October

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October begins the most popular time to trek, with moderate temperatures, clear skies in the wake of the monsoon, and a low chance of rain and snow. In recent years, the monsoon rains have receded later with weather patterns typically stabilizing in mid-October. While the chance of snow is decreased, there is the possibility of a heavy snowfall at higher elevations. If ill-timed and prolonged, this can make it difficult to cross some passes.

At a glance
On average there are 4 days with precipitation in October. The highest point on the trek is Laurebina La at 4610 m. During October, expect high temperatures of around 7.7°C (46°F) and lows down to -6.3°C (21°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.

Fri Oct 18 (day 1)

Gosainkunda (4380 m)

About 5-6 hours from Sing Gompa
Expect typical high termperatures of about 9.1°C (48°F) and lows of about -4.9°C (23°F) in October.

Gosainkunda
Sat Oct 19 (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 7.7°C (46°F) and lows of about -6.3°C (21°F) in October.

Laurebina La
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Ghopte (3500 m)

About 6-7 hours from Gosainkunda
Expect typical high termperatures of about 14.4°C (58°F) and lows of about 0.4°C (33°F) in October.

Sun Oct 20 (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 14.4°C (58°F) and lows of about 0.4°C (33°F) in October.

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 20.4°C (69°F) and lows of about 6.4°C (44°F) in October.

Timbu (1375 m)

7-9 hours from Ghopte or 6-7 hours from Tharepati
Expect typical high termperatures of about 27.2°C (81°F) and lows of about 13.2°C (56°F) in October.

Mon Oct 21 (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 27.4°C (81°F) and lows of about 13.4°C (56°F) in October.

Kathmandu