Helambu Trek

Trip Cost USD 750.00 (Per Person)

Trip Details

Duration 9 Days
Trip Difficulty Moderate
AccommodationTeahouses
TransportationPrivate Vehicle
Trip StyleTrekking
DestinationNepal

Meals:Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner
Start In:Sundrijal (40 minutes drive from Kathmandu)
Ends at:Melamchi, Pulbazar
Best Season:Autumn (Sep-Nov) and Spring (Mar-May)
Culture:Mostly Tamang
Average Temperature:0 to 18 Celcius
Highest Access of Trek:3510 meters, Tharepati
Himalayan Sights:Ganesh Himal, Langtang-Ri, Dorjelakpa, Dokpu Peak, Yala Peak, Naya kang and Gaurishankar.

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About Trip

Helambu Trek is a fairly popular trek because it is close to Kathmandu. Helambu Trek can be done in a week, and since it is below 3500m it can be done in the winter. The highest altitude is at 3490m. Helambu trek makes a circle through the Sherpa Helambu that is northeast of Kathmandu. Helambu area is populated by the friendly and helpful sherpa people. It does not have good views, as the Annapurna or Everest treks, but it is a good cultural experience. There are many teahouses along the route, so you do not need to bring a tent or food, but it is suggested to have a sleeping bag.

A1 Excursion Adventure offers you 09 days Helambu Trekking with popular route map and trek itinerary as well as cost detail. A1 Excursion Adventure always make a tailor-made trip for you. We, A1 Excursion Adventure look forward to guide you the popular Helambu Trekking for a life time memory.

Trip Highlights

Helambu Trek
Sub Tropical forest
Variour types of Rohodendron flowers (Nepal National flower)
Rich mingled cultural heritage of Tibetan origin Lama and Tamang
Highest point of the trek 3510 meters, Tharepati
Langtang Lirung (7246m), Langtang Ri (7205m), Gang Chhenpo (6388m), Dorje Lhakpa (6990m)

Day to Day Itinerary

Detail Itinerary Outline Itinerary

Day 01Arrival and transfer to hotel as per your bookings.

We will welcome you at Tribhuvan International Airport upon your arrival and transfer you to the hotel for the overnight stay.

Day 02Kathmandu to Sundarijal by bus and trek to Chisapani (2300m/7544 ft): Drive 1 hour, Trek: 6 hours

Today, we make an hour's drive to Sundarijal (1350m), our trek start point. From Sundarijal, trek to Chisopani (2300m). We begin our trek along a small hydroelectric plant. The trail then enters through into the Shivapuri National Park. The first settlement we come across is Mulkharka mostly inhabited by the Tamang people. Then we walk along the ridge through a forest of oaks and rhododendron to Chisopani.

Day 03Chisapani trek to Kutumsang about 6hrs (2446m/8022ft): 7 hours

After taking our morning breakfast, we head for a journey to Kutumsang. Our today's trek starts with a decent crossing meadows and fields. Enjoy the magnificent views of the Langtang mountains. Thus we arrive at Pathi Bhanjyang and Gul Bhanjyang. From Gul Bhanjyang, the trail climbs the ridge to another pass. Another downhill trek from the pass takes us to Kutumsang.

Day 04Kutumsang to Tharepati (3510m) about 5hrs (3650m/11972ft): 6 hours

We climb above Kutumsang on a steep trail mostly through fir and rhododendron forest where there are no permanent settlements. The trek continues to Yurin Danda with magnificent views of the Himalayas. Finally, we arrive at Tharepati for our overnight stay.

Day 05Tharepati trek to Tarkeghyang about 5hrs (2560m/8397ft): 6 hours

Today we head for Tarkeghyang. During early part of the trek, the trail descends until we cross the Melamchi Khola. Then we trek up to Tarkeghyang passing through Sherpa settlements. Enjoy the Himalayan peaks ofter appear before you glistening in the sunshine. Discover the village and its monastery which is one of the oldest and biggest monasteries in the region. The village is more popularly known as Helambu, since most of the inhabitants belong to the Helmu caste

Day 06Tarkeghyang trek to Sermathang about 5 hrs(2,610m/8,563ft): 3/4 hr

Since, we do not gain altitude that much today, it's going to be comparatively easy walk today. We forests, streams, and waterfalls. The trail makes a sweep around the wide valley end between Parachin and the Sherpa village of Gangyul. From Gangyul, we arrive at Sermathang. Discover the village. There is also a Buddhist monastery at the highest point of the village.

Cost Includes:

Arrival and departure from and to airport by private vehicle.
2 nts Hotel on BB plan on twin Sharing basis
While on trekking:
All meals (Breakfast/lunch/dinner with tea/coffee),
Accommodation in Tea houses/Lodge.
TIMS, National park permit while trekking,
A Guide, and a porter
Necessaries for all Nepalese staffs (all meals, salary, accommodation in tea houses, medical, equipments, insurance etc)
Ground transportation by private vehicle as above mention places (Kathmandu –Sybrubensi, dhunche to Kathmandu by Local Jeep
Boiled water with iodine
First Aid Medical Kit
Government and service taxes
Welcome and Farewell Dinner

Cost Excludes:

Any bar bills, Like Cold drinks Mineral water, Alcoholic drinks
Donation, TIPS,
Monument fees in sight seeing places
Client's personal insurance, expenses and Personal Equipment , Rescue Charge if needed
Any kind of unforeseen Expenses