Yarsa Valley Trek

Yarsa Valley Trek

From the Yarsa valley trek participants can ingest the pristine views of Langtang Himalayas, Ganesh Himalayas range, views of Tibet, Holy Gosaikunda Lake and more than ten others glacier lakes around the region whilst immersing in the rich and ancient Tamang culture of the local villages. These ancient villages partake not only in Buddhism and Hinduism, but also in the religion of Bonism, which dates back even further.

Detailed Itinerary :

Day 01 :Meeting upon arrival at Kathmandu International Airport, transfers to hotel.

Day 02 :Sightseeing inside Kathmandu and Permit and other documentation process

Day 03 : Drive To Kalikasthan 5 hrs and 1 hrs Trek to Jibajibe Village (1,570m) - 6 hrs

Day o4 : Trek from Jibajibe to Langu Village (1,950m).- 5 hrs

Day 05 : Trek from Langu to Yarsa Village (2,240m) - 5 hrs

Day 06 : Trek from Yarsa to Singbandi (2,450m) - 5 hrs

Day 06 : Trek from Singbandi to Viewpoint (3,300m) - 6 hrs

Day 07 : Trek from Viewpoint to Gosaikunda holy Lake (4,380m).- 6 hrs

Day 08 : Trek from Gosaikunda to Dhunche (1,900m) -7 hrs Trek or also you can continue to Langtang trek or Helambu Valley Trek from Gosaikunda Lake.

Day 09 : Drive Back from Dhunche to Kathmandu - 6 hrs

Day 10 :Sightseeing and shopping around Kathmandu

Day 11 :Final departure to the Airport for return home

Yarsa valley is situated in the Rasuwa district, the same District as the popular Langtang Trekking route. This trek is a very isolated and remote area of this District that is close to the Holy Gosaikunda Lake area, with the majority of the village people on this particular trekking route being Tamang, or of Tibetan heritage.

This is a virgin trekking route designed by High Himalayan Trekking and Expedition team which is very suitable for all age groups. The groups partaking in this trek will experience trekking in areas of the Himalayas that have yet to be seen by any foreigner!! It is a combination of easy to moderate trekking following the low valley villages to the top of the mountain at approx.4400m.

The Yarsa Valley is rich in ancient Tamangculture, you will trail through villages with many ancient customs and rituals, with part of this richness taking in the practise of shamanism.

This new trekking route starts from Kalaikasthan and trek to Jibajibe for the first overnight stay. The trek will then proceed to visit the beautiful cultural villages of Betang, Sarsiu, Arukharka, Langu, Larchhyangtar, Yarsa, Thangdor and Singbandi. Trekkers will take in the sights of beautiful Langtang National park flora and fauna, the second biggest national park of Nepal, and then move to Holy Gosaikunda Lake. This lake is a tourist attraction combined with being a Hindu and Buddhist pilgrimage for locals.

This trekking route is linked with the popular trekking trail of Langtang, Gosaikunda and Helambu valley.

If you have sufficient time, after Gosaikunda you can continue your trek to Helambu valley area or theLangtang Valley area. Another alternative could be that trekkers can direct descent to Dhunche and drive back to Kathmandu the next day.

The Yarsa Valley trek is a camping trek as there are no teahouses or home stays yet built in this area, although after reaching Gosaikunda tea house trekking is possible that will continue on to Helambu Valley or Langtang Region.