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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 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.

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 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.

Gosainkunda
Sat 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.

Laurebina La
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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.

Sun 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.

Mon 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.

Kathmandu