Helambu Trek
At a Glance
  • Trip Duration9 Days
  • Destination Nepal
  • Trip Grade Moderate
  • Max. Altitude 3510 meters, Tharepati
  • Starts at Sundrijal (40 minutes drive from Kathmandu)
  • Ends at Melamchi, Pulbazar
  • Activities Trekking
  • Best Time Autumn (Sep-Nov) and Spring (Mar-May)
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)

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. 

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

    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.

      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.

        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.

          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

            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.

              On our final day of the trek, we walk down to Malemchi Pul Bazaar. The village is mostly inhabited by the Sherpa, but there are also people of other ethnicities. 

                  Free until the departure. We will drop you at the domestic airport. Fly back to home.

                    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
                    Useful Information

                    Case of weather change, flight can delay some time.

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