Helambu Trek

TRIP ITINERARY

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Food

BLD

Accomodation

Lodge

Elevation

2430

After morning breakfast, drive from Kathmandu to Sundarijal (1350m) takes about one hour and then trek to Chisapani which takes about four hours. Climb off at Sundarijal bus station and begin your trek through Shivapuri Watershed and Wildlife Reserve. Stop at Mulkharka village for lunch and thereafter ascend to Borlang Bhanjyang (2430m) then drop down to Chisapani (2215m). Chisapani offers magnificent views of Annapurna, Manaslu, Ganesh Himal, Langtang, Jugal Himal, Gauri Shankar, Everest and many other mountains. You can also enjoy beautiful sunrise and sunset from Chisapani.

Stay overnight at lodge.

Food

BLD

Accomodation

Lodge

Elevation

2130

The trail continues to drop from Chisapani on a leveled trail that crosses the meadow. You will then arrive at Pati Bhanjyang and thence the trail makes steep climb to the ridge of Chipling. Lunch will be served in Chipling and afterward we descend to Gul Bhanjyang for 1 hr.

Stay overnight at lodge.

Food

BLD

Accomodation

Lodge

Elevation

3390

2 hrs uphill climb will arrive at Kutumsang, which is a culturally rich Sherpa settlement. The trek continues north to the Yurin Danda ridge which affords good views of the peaks. The trail climbs above Kutumsang on a steep, eroded trail mostly through fir and rhododendron forests where there are no permanent settlements. In Kutumsang there is an army checkpost and this is also where we will have lunch. The trail further descends to Magen Goth. There are a few lodges and Goths (Domestic Animal Sheds).

Stay overnight at lodge.

Food

BLD

Accomodation

Lodge

Elevation

3650

The trail gradually ascends through the enchanting forest enriched with beautiful rhododendron, oak and other trees. Tharepati, in fact is a great view point from where you can get a glimpse of the breathtaking snow capped mountains such as Dorje Lakpa, Gaurishankar, Langshisa, Jugal, Numbur and many others. From Tharepati the trail gradually descends through the pine and rhododendron forests down into the Helambu valley with constant backdrop views of Jugal Himal and Numbur. Melamchi Gaon is surrounded by beautiful forests, which is mainly inhabited by Sherpa people with their distinctive Buddhist culture.

Stay overnight at lodge.

Food

BLD

Accomodation

Lodge

Elevation

2700

Trek from Melamchi Gaon to Tarkeghyang (2700m) takes about four hours. After breakfast we trek two hours down through bushes and streams to Tarkado village. Another 2 hrs trek will take us to Tarkeghyang where we will have lunch. There is an old Buddhist monastery in Tarkeghyang which got damaged in 2015 earthquake. Go for village exploration.

Stay overnight at lodge.

Food

BLD

Accomodation

Lodge

Elevation

2590

Trek from Tarkeghyang to Shermathang (2590m) takes about five hours. The trek travels through forested path, a mix of ups and downs, till you reach Shermathang. Shermathang is a Sherpa settlement situated in the middle of a forest. From Shermathang you can catch view of the Langtang Himalayan range.

Stay overnight at lodge.

Food

Breakfast, Lunch

Elevation

1400

Trek from Shermathang to Melamchi Pul Bazaar (846m.) takes approximately 3 hours and then drive back to Kathmandu which takes about 4 hours. The trail gradually descends all the way to Melamchi Pul Bazaar through meadows and cultivated fields. On the way, you come across several old villages and greeted by pleasant views of mountains.

You will also get to interact with friendly locals. Finally, take a short drive back to Kathmandu (1400m.) from Melamchi Pul Bazaar.

Airport pick-up and drop-off services by private vehicle
Trekking guide
One porter for every 2 trekking participants (1 porter carries 25 kilograms of luggage)
All meals three times a day (breakfast, lunch & dinner)
Accommodation in teahouses (lodges) during the trek
Trekking equipments: Sleeping bags, down jackets, duffle bags and trekking poles
Entry permits for Shivapuri National Park and Langtang National Park
Trekkers' Information Management System (TIMS) card
Land transportation from Kathmandu to Sundarijal by private vehicle and Melamchi Pul Bazaar to Kathmandu by bus/jeep
Insurance and equipments for all guides and porters
First aid kit
Tax, VAT and our service charge
Rescue assistance (In case of emergency while trekking in mountains, we will organize prompt and professional rescue services. To arrange timely evacuation/rescue by helicopter, you must have insurance from a reliable international travel insurance company that covers both helicopter evacuation and medical treatment cost.)
Farewell dinner in Kathmandu with live cultural performance at authentic Nepali restaurant on the last evening
Souvenirs

Personal nature expenses (Telephone calls, internet, toiletries, battery recharge, hot shower, laundry, soft drinks, beers and any alcoholic beverages)
Travel insurance
Tips for involved staffs
Meals and hotel accommodation in Kathmandu (applicable even in case of early arrival or late departure or early return from trekking due to any unforeseen or personal reason, breaking from the scheduled itinerary)