Helambu Trek - 9 Days

You will be greeted by our airport representative. After the completion of immigration formalities, you will be transferred to your hotel. Depending on your choice, you can either visit our official site where you can meet your trekking guide or stroll around the streets of Thamel – a tourist hub in Kathmandu. Overnight in Kathmandu.

Prepare for a guided city tour that covers several historical and spiritual landmarks of Kathmandu. The top attractions of the city tour will be Pashupatinath- the sacred Hindu temple, Swayambhunath- the famous ‘Monkey Temple’ and Bouddhanath-one of the largest Stupas in the world. These spiritual shrines reflect the superb architecture of ancient Nepal. After the city tour, you will engage on upcoming trip preparation with your trek members. Overnight in Kathmandu.

In the morning we prepare for an hour’s drive to reach at Sundarijal (1,350m) from where your fantastic trek begins. At the trek starting point, we stroll around a small hydroelectric plant and then your trail following through the pipeline which supplies drinking water for the valley enters into the Shivapuri National Park. While further trekking ahead you will reach Mulkharka – a small settlement of the Tamang community. Then your trek passes through a forest of oaks and rhododendrons to get you into Chisopani. Chisopani is popular for offering clam environment and stunning mountain views. Overnight at Chisapani.

A small but charming village on the trail. Then the forthcoming journey treading over the delightful meadows and fields in the company of outstanding views of the Langtang mountain arrives at Gul Bhanjyang from where the trail climbs a ridge. The moving forth from the ridge, the trail connects you a pass and then rocky trail makes a downhill journey to bring you at Kutumsang. Overnight at Kutumsang.

The journey will be accompanied by a forest of fir and rhododendron. Upon reaching Yurin Danda, you can see magnificent views of Langtang Himal and Gosaikund peak. Walking forth from Yurin Dada connects you with Tharepati (3,490m). This section of the whole trip will be one of the best ridges walks among all treks in Nepal. Thadepati is the trekking junction of Langtang region from where the trail to Gosaikund branches off. Overnight at Thadepati. (BLD)

The final destination of this trip passing through the Sherpa settlements in the company of glistening Himalayan peaks of the Langtang region. The descending trail today at first crosses the Melamchi Khola and then the trail climbs up till to reach Tarke Ghyang – the largest village in Helambu.
Upon reaching Helambu, you will engage in exploring the village. Inside the village, you will reach one of the oldest and biggest monasteries in the region. Overnight at Tarke Ghyang. (BLD)

The comparatively pleasant walk today passes through beautiful forests, streams, and waterfalls on the trail. While moving forth, the trail brings you at the Sherpa village of Gangyul from where you will be connected to Sermathang village. On arriving at the village you again engage on exploring the village and the exploration also includes reaching at a Buddhist monastery at the highest point of the village. In the village, you even try to immerse into the local culture, take time to interact with locals, and try to understand their culture. Overnight at Sermathang. (BLD)

It will be the final day of the trekking section of this trip since the early morning trek brings down you at Malemchi Pul Bazaar. The Malemchi village is primarily inhabited by the Sherpa community where you can also observe a good collection of teahouses.  From this village, you will say goodbye to the mountain trails of Langtang region and board on the bus for a return trip to Kathmandu. In the evening you will enjoy a trip celebration dinner with your team member. Overnight in Kathmandu. (BLD)

The Nine days’ awesome Helambu trek in the Langtang region of Nepal Himalayas with the collection of memorable trekking experience comes to end today. Since, before 3 hours of scheduled flight, our representatives will take you to the airport. On your way to home, we hope, you will have plenty of time to plan your next adventure trip in the Himalayas. Or you can extend your Nepal stay for few more days.