Helambu Trekking

Trip Facts

Durations: 08 Days
Price:On Request
Max Elevation:3,450 Meters
Trek Grade:Easy
Journey Start / End: Kathmandu Nepal
Trek Style: Tea House Trek
Best Season: March – May, Sept. – Dec.
Group Size:Min.1 and Above
Culture: Based on Sherpa and Tamang Culture.

Helambu region that is usually included in Langtang Valley Trek (3rd popular trekking region in Nepal) is one of the unspoiled hilly region listed among shortest trekking routes from Kathmandu Valley. With rich cultural heritage and diversity; Helambu is a region of highland villages in Nepal that is just 70 kilometers away from Kathmandu valley. Because of easy accessibility from Kathmandu the Helambu Region is a popular among trekkers for mountain views from slight distance. As less visited trekking route; mountains in the region remain still a mystery for many. Helambu with its monastery culture resembles the Tibetan region as it is considered one of the Buddhist pilgrimage. The area is rich in its natural as well as its cultural diversity. A spectacular Himalayan view of Langtang, Jugal Himal, Ganesh Himal Dorje Lhakpaand other smallmountains of Nepal.The Helambu region begins at the Lauribina La pass and descends to the Melamchi valley. Helambu is famous for its sweet apples and artistic Buddhist monasteries and it is a Buddhist pilgrimage site. Helambu trekking is an opportunity to familiar with peoples of Himalayas their culture, lifestyle, tradition and varied of natural landscape.

Itenary of Helambu Trekking

Day 01:
Arrive in Kathmandu [1300 m / 4264 ft]

Day 02:
Drive to Sundarijal and trek to Chisopani (2,300m) 5-6hrs

Day 03:
Chisopani trek to Khutumsang (2,470m) 5-6 hrs

Day 04:
Khutumsang trek to Tharepati (3490m) 5-6hrs

Day 05:
Tharepati trek to Tarke Gyang (2620m).5-6 hrs

Day 06:
Tarke Ghyang to Sermathang (2620m)4-5hrs

Day 07:
Sermathang to Malemchi Pul Bazar (846m) and drive back to Kathmandu 7-8 hrs

Day 08:
Fly Home: Farewell Friend

Trip / Package Includes

* Domestic Airport picks up & drops by private vehicle.

* Three star hotel in Kathmandu with breakfast.

* Guided Kathmandu city tour with entrance fees by private vehicle.

* All your standard Meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) during the trek.

* Teahouse accommodation during the trek.

* Government licensed English speaking Guide and Porters to carry your luggage during the trek (1 porter Between 2 Person basis), their food, accommodation, salary, insurance, equipments,medicine.

* Round Trip flight fare KTM –Lukla KTM & domestic airport taxes in Kathmandu and Lukla.

* Sagarmatha National Park fees.

* Trekker’s information management system(TIMS) card fee.

* duffel bag, jacket and sleeping bag to use during the trek

* Farewell dinner in Kathmandu

* All our government taxes and official expenses.

Trip / Package Excludes

* Nepal Visa fee (bring accurate USD cash and two passport photographs).

* International airfare to and from Kathmandu.

* Excess baggage charges.

* Extra night accommodation/s in Kathmandu because of early arrival, late departure, early return from the mountain(due to any reason) than the scheduled itinerary.

* Lunch and evening meals in Kathmandu(and also in the case you return early from the mountain than the scheduled itinerary)

* Travel and rescue insurance.

* Personal expenses (phone calls, laundry, bar bills, battery recharge, extra porters, bottle or boiled water, shower etc).

* Tips for guides and porters.