The treks in the Langtang Valley, Gosaikund and Helambu each have their own character. The walk up the Langtang Valley roughly follows the river through pleasant forests and occasional villages before reaching the open alpine country, encircled by massive snowy peaks. Gosaikund follows a pilgrimage route. It's a fine open ridge walk with the high point being a series of beautiful views of the crystal lakes of Gosaikund, which are surrounded by rock and tussock, and are stark in their beauty. The panoramas along the hike are expansive, and include the huge Ganesh Himal, Manaslu and Annapurna ranges. Helambu, on the other hand, is most definitely a cultural trek. Although there are views of the mountains, it is the people and their villages that are most memorable.   ITINERARY

DAY	PROGRAM	STAYING PLACE / CAMP	ELEVATION
1	Arrive Nepal	Kathmandu	1,300m
2	Trek preparation
3	Drive	Syabru Besi	1,462
4	Trekking	Lama hotel	2,600
5	Trekking	Langtang	3,307
6	Trekking	Kyangjin	3,100
7	Day hike
8	Trekking	Bagar	2,800
9	Trekking	Syabru Gaun	2,500
10	Trekking	Sing Gomba	3,000
11	Trekking	Gosaikund Holy Lakes	4,600
12	Trekking	Ghopte	3,566
13	Trekking	Panghu Danda	3,100
14	Trekking	Chipling	2,165
15	Trekking	Chisopani	2,194
16	Half day trek & drive	Kathmandu
17	Sightseeing & Shopping
18	Trip concludes