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The trek of Helambu is one of the shortest trails located northeast of Kathamandu and encloses the wide range of dazzling green valleys, misty rhododendron forests, peripheral horizons of silver peaks and the rich contrast of Hindu and Tibetan Buddhist cultures. Hikers here can observe the mountain culture, admire the panoramas of lonely high mountains and who work in the fields with the traditional agricultural tool and Helambu begins to form in Sundarijal or Melamchi or vice versa. This trip offers the culture of Helambu and the beautiful views of Langtang as well.
The trek is renowned for its picturesque grandeur and pleasing environment. One can reside in highland monastery villages and small settlements in unspoiled forests. The Sherpa vilage's of Helambu focuses the charming enclave of farmers and yak herders. Helambu trek starts from Sundarijal and concludes at Melamchi Bazar or Vice Versa. The most accessible of all trekking regions, Helambu offers a low altitude, distinctly enjoyable walk. In Tamang and Sherpa villages meet friendly and hospitable people with strong family and cultural ties.
Trip Itinerary Highlights
- DAY 01 Kathmandu (1350m)
- DAY 02 Kathmandu – Melamchi Bazar – Kakani (1996 m)
- DAY 03 Kakani – Tarke Ghyang (2740 m)
- DAY 04 Tarke Ghyang – Melamchigaon (2530 m)
- DAY 05 Melamchigaon - Tharepati (3510 m)
- DAY 06 Tharepati – Phedi (4550 m)
- DAY 07 Phedi – Gosainkunda (4381 m)
- DAY 08 Gosainkunda – Dhunche (1960 m)
- DAY 09 Dhunche - Kathmandu
- DAY 10 Kathmandu
- DAY 11 Departure
- NOTE The itinerary can be customized according to your duration of holiday. Similarly hotel can be upgraded or downgraded depending on your requirement.
What is included in this tour ?
- Transfer Airport – Hotel - Airport
- Kathmandu – Melamchi Bazar and Dhunche - Kathmandu by private vehicle/local bus
- 3 Nights hotel in Kathmandu with breakfast
- Langtang National Park Fee + TIMS Permit
- Breakfast, lunch and dinner with tea or coffee during the trek
- Accommodation at lodge during the trek
- One guide and one porter every two person basis during the trek
- Guide and porter-s all meal, accommodation, transportation wages and Insurance
- Farewell dinner
- Company service charge
- All necessary government taxes
What’s Not included in this tour?
- Personal equipment
- Personal and medical insurance
- Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu
- Emergency Rescue evacuation by helicopter incase needed
- Bar bills and beverage (like mineral water, coke, beer and etc.)
- Personal expenses
- Tips
- Any other services, which is not mentioned above
Trip itinerary
After your arrival in Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA), our correspondent will be there to welcome you to the Himalayan country. We will pick up you in private vehicle and transfer to hotel. After your arrival we will be briefing you and prepare for the trek. Overnight at hotel.
Early morning, we drive from Kathmandu to Melamchi Bazaar (870m) which takes about 5 hours by jeep. We start the trek from Melamchi Bazaar to Kakani, which takes about 4 hours and 30 minutes. From Melamchi Bazaar you will be ascending all the way to reach Kakani. Along the trek, you will pass through different villages, where you can see many different ethnic groups such as Tamang, Sherpa, Chettri, Brahman and other ethnic group who live in Kakani village. From there, we can also see some of the view of Gaurishankar and Lantang Range. Overnight in lodge.
After breakfast, we will trek from Kakani to Tarkeghyang, this is a slightly gentle ascent route and takes about 4 hours 30 minutes. On the way, we will visit the monastery and pass through Sermathang village which is a big Sherpa village. We will have the lunch here and continue trekking from Sermathang to Tarkeghyang. From there, we can see the Ganesh Himal Range and some peaks of the Tibet side. Overnight at lodge.
On this day, we will trek from Tarkeghyang to Melamchigaon, this is a continual descending and ascending trail and takes about 3 hours. On the way, we can see the rice field and all kinds of vegetation plantation, and also the villages and the jungle. Overnight at lodge.
We will trek from Melamchigaon to Tharepati, and it takes about 5 hours. The route is ascending all the way up and we will cross the jungle. We will see many different types of birds. After that, we will reach Tharepati where we can see the beautiful and magnificent view of Lantang, Manaslu, Ganesh Himal and Gaurishankar Range. Overnight at lodge.
We will trek from Tharepati to Phedi and it takes about 7 hours. The whole trekking route is a zigzag trail. We will have to walk ascending, descending as well as straight trial along the jungle way to reach Phedi. Phedi is situated after we pass the jungle and there is water spring on the side of the lodge. Overnight at lodge.
We will trek from Phedi to Gosainkunda and it takes about 5 hours and 30 minutes. From Phedi, we will walk 4 hours ascending to Lauribina Pass (4610m) and after that it is 45 minutes walking on the straight trail, and 45 minutes descending to Gosainkund. From Lauribina Pass, we can see the view of Lantang, Manaslu, Ganesh Himal and Gaurishankar Range and also the clear view of Langtang Lirung Peak (7227m) and some parts of Tibet. Overnight at lodge. house.
In the morning we will explore around Gosaikunda which is the holy place of many Hindu people. Then, we will trek from Gosainkunda to Dhunche and it takes about 6/7 hours. This is a descending trail all the way through and we will cross parts of the jungle. On the way, we can see the view of Langtang, Ganesh Himal, Manaslu and Annapurna Range and the good view of Dorje Laktpa (6966m). Overnight at hotel.
We will drive from Dhunche to Kathmandu, it takes 5 hours by jeep and 7 hours by local bus. Overnight at hotel.
This day will be a free day in Kathmandu. In meantime we can do sightseeing at the different places listed in UNESCO World Heritage Sites like: Boudha, Pashupatinath, Swoyambhu and Kathmandu Durbar Square. Overnight at hotel.
Our correspondents will come at the hotel to depart you with the warm hearts at your mentioned time for departure. Fly towards your destination.
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