Langtang with Gosainkund and Helambu: A Trekker's Guide. Idioma: INGLÉS. Autor: Kev Reynolds. Cubierta: Rústica - Laminada. ISBN 9781852842079. Publicado 1 Enero 1996. 1ª edición. Tamaño: 17.2 x 11.6 x 1.5 cm. Páginas 160. Mapas: 5. Fotos: 31. A guidebook by Himalayan expert Kev Reynolds describing 5 main treks of up to a week in the Himalaya's Langtang National Park region in Nepal, also Gosainkund and Helambu, plus a further 20 alternative routes and variants, Sundarijal to Gosainkund and the Helambu Circuit. Seasons: Pre-monsoon (March to May and post-monsoon (October and November). Centres: Access is all through Kathmandu. The Langtang is 120km to the north, a bus ride. Centres are Trisuli Bazaar, Dhunche and Syabrubensi. Difficulty: Plenty of lodges and camping possibilities. Altitudes up to 4500m. Perhaps slightly easier trekking than the Khumbu and Annapurna regions. Must See: Very accessible, less-frequented trekking amongst beautiful mountains. The Nepali people and sites sacred to Bhuddists and Hindus.

Preface

Introduction

Trekking and Trekking Styles
Trekking Langtang, Gosainkund and Helambu
Trekking Seasons
Environmental Considerations
Cultural Interaction
Pre-departure Preparations
Equipment Check-List
Permits and Visas
Health Matters
Maps
Getting There
Nepal - Facts and Figures
Time in Kathmandu

The Treks

Table of Route Summaries

Langtang

Kathmandu - Trisuli Bazaar - Dhunche
Dhunche - Bharkhu - Syabru
Syabru - Changtang (Lama Hotel)
Changtang - Langtang Village
Langtang Village - Kyangjin Gompa
Time in Kyangjin
Kyangjin Gompa - Nubamatang - Langshisa Kharka
Beyond Langshisa
Ways Out

Gosainkund

Dhunche - Sing Gompa
Syabru - Sing Gompa
Sing Gompa - Laurebinayak - Gosainkund
Ways Out

Helambu

Gosainkund - Laurebina La - Ghopte
Ghopte - Tharepati - Kutumsang
Kutumsang - Chipling - Pati Bhanjyang - Chisapani
Chisapani - Burlang Bhanjyang - Sundarijal

Sundarijal to Gosainkund

Sundarijal - Burlang Bhanjyang - Chisapani
Chisapani - Pati Bhanjyang - Chipling - Kutumsang
Kutumsang - Tharepati
Tharepati - Ghopte - Phedi
Phedi - Laurebina La - Gosainkund

The Helambu Circuit

Other Trek Ideas

Appendix A: Useful Addresses

Appendix B: Trekking Agencies

Appendix C: Glossary

Bibliography