Helambu Trek
| Starts from : Drive : - KTM - Sundarijal | Grade : Easy Trek | Price: N/A
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| End at : Melamchi | Duration : 8 Days |
The trekkers who does not have the sufficient time for the trek, this trek is most fissible for them. It also gives you closer view of the village life and culture trek. To complete this trek you have to spend 8 days. The trek commences from Sundarijal lies the northern side of Kathmandu following to chisopani, Kutumsang, Tharepati, Tarkegang, Sermathang and through Melanchi the trek ends and we back to Kathmandu. Comparatively it is the short and the convenient trek, less crowed with the Everest and Annapurna region. For a spectrum of Nepali people and the Himalayas the Helambu trek is unrivaled. On your way, you see the beautiful forests and the interesting village. White proceeding on your journey you will go through the homes Brahmins, Tamangs and the Sherpas. This area has scenic granduer and the beautiful climate along with the premitive history of Buddhism and their culture and tradition. The Sherpas of here is quite different than the people of the Everest region with both Language and customs. Here they are exploited and living as a simple citizen.
The mountain ranges rises above us to match the diversity to the people we meet. We can have an excellent view including Mt. Everest, Mt. annapurna, Mt. Manaslu and the Everest if the weather is clear. The journey is pleasant and exciting to relax and to see the beautiful Himalayas.
| Day 1 | Arrive at the International airport. O/N Kathmandu Hotel (1,345m) Namaste and welcome to Nepal, You’ll be met and assisted at the airport by our local representatives who will arrange your transfer and check in to your hotel. your hotel. |
| Day 2 | Kathmandu – 45 minute Drive Sundarijal – Trek to Chisopani (2,165m) From Kathmandu you will have a short drive to Sundarijal and from there the trail ascends through a light forest to reach Mulkharka (1,800m) where you can have a view of the entire Kathmandu valley. Climbing the trail you will get to Borlang Bhanjyang (2,440m) before the route heads down the ridge through a forest of oak and rhododendron to Chisopani, where you have spectacular Mountain Views. O/N at Chisopani. |
| Day 3 | Chisopani – Kutumsang. O/N Kutumsang (2,470m) The trail continues dropping from Chisopani to Pati Bhanjyang (1,860m), a Brahmin and Chhetri village. Then the trail makes a steep ascent to Chipling (2,170m) before it proceeds to Thodang Betine (2,260m) enjoying spectacular mountain views along the way. Finally we descend to the Tamang village of Gul Bhanjyang before a short rise up to Khutumsang (2,450m). |
| Day 4 | Kutumsang – Thare Pati. O/N Thare Pati (3,690m) The trek proceeds further with views of the peaks above Langtang and the Gosainkunda. Through a fir and rhododendron forest the trek continues to Panghu and descends to Magen Goth (3420m) and finally reaches Thare Pati where we over night. |
| Day 5 | Thare Pati – Targe Gyang. O/N Targe Gyang (2,600m) The trail climbs steeply past the school, which you can visit if you wish, before bringing you to the first meadow of Tarke Gyang (2,490m). Then climbing gently you will enter the village of the same name where we will spend the night. |
| Day 6 | Targe Gyang – Sermatang. O/N Sermatang (590m) The trail leaves Tarke Gyang and heads to the pretty Sherpa village, Gangyul (2,520m). The trail drops a little and then climbs through deep forests, crossing a number of streams, to finally bring you to Chumik. Making a gentle climb you arrive at the big village of Shermathang. |
| Day 7 | Sermatang – Melachi Bazaar O/N Melachi Bazaar (870m) Making a drop, the trail reaches in the settlements of Nigale and Gyalsha and further to Raithani Gyang (2,290m). Descending through the pine forest the trek gets to the large fascinating village of Dubha Chaur and finally descends all the way to Melamchi Pul Bazaar. |
| Day 8 | Melachi Bazaar – Kathmandu Transfer to airport is available tonight or we can book you into a hotel in Kathmandu if required |
International airport pick up and drop off, one night stay in Kathmandu Hotel, all government taxes and national park entry fee, TIMS Card (Trekking Management System), required number of experience English speaking guide and supporters, guide and supporters daily (wages/insurances/trekking equipments & all food and accommodation), airport taxes, your all accommodation on trek, emergency first aid kid to be carried by supporters. necessary transportation by tourist coach
All meal in Kathmandu city, Tips for your guide and supporter staffs, your all food (Lunch/Dinner/Breakfast) on trek, rescue charge if needed, our company can arrange it (You have adequate travel insurance to cover any emergency situation), Internal flight ticket for clients, additional medication for altitude (Acetozolomide etc), personal expenses with any kind of unforeseen expenses.
Nepal has four climatic seasons
* Spring : March-May
* Summer: June-August
* Autumn: September-November
* Winter: December-February.
There is no seasonal constraint on travelling in and through Nepal. Even in December and January, when the winter is at its severest, there are compensating bright sun and brilliant views. The monsoon season does affect the summer months, so be wary that trekking can be hazardous, although there are some regions that are actually best visited at this time – please see our list of treks for more information.
Personal Equipments Check List For All Treks
- Good standard trekking boots
- Camp shoes or thongs
- Socks-polypropylene
- Down Jacket
- Fleece
- T-shirts (cotton not ideal)
- Trekking trousers (avoid jeans, something with lots of pockets preferable)
- Shorts, both casual and for trekking on hot days
- Swim wear
- Sun Hat
- Woollen Hat
- Nylon Windbreaker
- Gloves
- Gaters
- Strong Rucksack
- Sleeping Bag
- Water Bottle
- Torch/headlamp (with spare batteries)
- Toiletries/soap
- Toilet paper
- Cigarette Lighter (to burn toilet paper when necessary)
- Sun block
- Travel Towel
- Wet-wipes
- Medication (cough medicine, throat soothers, water purification tablets)
- Sunglasses
- Binoculars
- Camera & lenses
- Memory cards
- GPS Unit may be helpful
- Altimeter
- Compass
- Book/music player/pack of cards
- Padlock
- A plastic bag is always useful for waste
- Energy sweets/chocolate bars
These are the equipments necessary for Climbing Period: -
(Warm Down Jacket, down sleeping bag, down paints, Koflach Shoes, Trekking shoes and sandal, crampons - most fit perfectly, Gaiters, Ice Axe, Jumar, Ice Screw, Rock, Picton, Snow Bar, 2 locking Carabiners, Glove, sun Glasses, Head Light, Helmet, Rope, Stove, Harness, Figure -8, Gore - Tax Jacket with hood)
Travel Insurances: -
Travel Insurances is compulsory have with our clients of trekking or climbing which cover ambulance and helicopter rescue if necessary while you are in accident or any sickness injury. It's not easy traveling without your travel insurances to Nepal. So for it, we always strongly recommended for everyone who are happy taking Peace Nepal Treks services during your stay in Nepal. your insurances most have to coverage with Helicopter rescue or ambulance include with medical services before you buying insurances which need to be Peace Nepal Treks program agreed. This personal travel insurances need to be with you along your traveling time of Nepal or please send us your copy to us which makes easier to support you any difficulties.
