Helambu Valley Trek
The Helambu valley trek is especially projected for those trekkers who are planning to spend about a week in a cultural village area close to that of Kathmandu Valley. Trekking to this region allows you to enjoy real cultural hospitality and breathe taking views of Langtang Himalayan region. Particularly, villages like Melamchi Gaon, Tarkeghyang and Sermathang are some large settlements for the trek and thus, are worth to explore. The magnificent views of the Langtang (7,245m), Ganesh Himal (7,405m), Dorje Lakpa (6,990m) and other small mountains, the hospitality of friendly Buddhist people of Helambu villages and the pleasant climate undoubtedly will make your trek unforgettable.
Along the trek, the trails mostly pass through many villages situated in different landscape having beautiful pine, oak and rhododendron forests at lower elevation level to less strenuous relatively. In one of most convenient trek trails around Helambu region; the patches of villages in high elevation are predominantly inhabited by Sherpa and Tamang communities, thus the local traditional culture reflecting culture similar to that of other regions inhibited Buddhist society. It is an ideal trip for those who have a short time and like to combine both cultural and snow-clad mountain scenarios. The trailhead to Sundarijal is only an hour drive from your hotel just north east of Kathmandu city and the ending point for the trek is Melamchi Pul (Melamchi Bridge).
Helambu valley trek highlights
- 10 days Private guided trek to explore Helambu valley
- Experience local cultural and tradition of Tamangs and Hyolmo people
- Walk through beautiful nature, waterfalls, impressive rhododendron forest, scenic landscapes., and indigenous hamlets
- Visit Buddhists shrines and learn about Tibetan Buddhism
Helambu trekking itinerary
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu/ Nepal/overnight at hotel
Day 02: Sightseeing in Kathmandu Valley/overnight at hotel
Day 03: Drive Kathmandu to Sundarijal (1300m- 1hr)/ trek to Chisapani (2194m, 4hrs ) and overnight at teahouse
Day 04: Trek Chisapani (2194m) to Kutumsang (2446m, 5-6 hrs)/overnight at teahouse
Day 05: Trek Kutumsang (2446m) to Thadepati (3597m, 4-5 hrs)/overnight at teahouse
Day 06: Trek Thadepati (3597m) to Melamchigaon (3 hrs)/overnight at teahouse
Day 07: Trek Melamchigaon to Tarkeghyang (2560m, 5-6 hrs)/overnight at teahouse
Day 08: Trek Tarkeghayang (2560m) to Sermathang (2621m, 4-5 hrs)/overnight at teahouse
Day 09: Trek Sermanthang (2621m) to Melamchipul (846m, 5-6 hrs)/overnight at teahouse
Day 10: Drive back Melamchipul (846m) to Kathmandu (5 hrs)/end the trek/transfer to hotel
Day 11: Free day in Kathmandu/ shopping/sightseeing/overnight at hotel
Day 12: Transfer to airport for International departure
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Cost Includes
- Airport transfers - pick up and drop upon arrival and departure
- Full board basis on the way of trekking- Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner -3 meals per day and overnight accommodation at tea house lodge.
- Transportation- to starting point and ending point
- Necessary trekking permit, national park, conservation and TIMS fee.
- Supporting staffs (trekking guide and porter), as well as their necessary insurance, and accommodation meals allowance and salary
- Accommodation in Kathmandu 2-nights in BB basis before and after the trek.
- One day guided historical & cultural sightseeing- visit Nepal’s world heritage sites.
- Wildness First aid kit pack for the trekking.
Cost Excludes
- Hotel in Kathmandu extra days stay except mentioned in package.
- Food (Lunch & Dinner) before and after the trip in Kathmandu.
- Personal expenses such as laundry, telephone calls, alcoholic beverages, bottled drinks (including cold drinks and mineral/hot water), tips etc.
- Travel insurance and emergency evacuation cost.
- Additional costs- extra days stay, incase of flight cancellation due to the natural calamities, bad weather forecast and other unforeseen circumstances
- Personal trekking gear for the trek.
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Helambu valley short trek