Helambu Trek
| Starts from : Drive : - KTM - Sundarijal | Grade : Easy Trek | Price: N/A
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| End at : Melamchi | Duration : 8 Days |
This trek has been specially designed for those who seek a short and convenient hiking trip. Some of the trekkers visiting Nepal do not have enough time for longer treks in the Everest and Annapurna region while some prefer to stay away from these region because of the crowd. This trek is a 8 day programme and it takes trekkers to areas that are not as crowded as the Everest and Annapurna Region.
The trek starts from Sundarijal and passes through Chisopani, Kutumsang, Thare Pati, Targe Gyang and Sermatang before ending in Melamchi, where we catch a bus to Kathmandu. The Helambu trek takes you across villages which still remain untouched by modernisation. The Brahmins, Tamangs and the Sherpas are some of the ethnicities that you come across during this trek.
| Day 1 | Arrival at the Tribhuvan International Airport. Transfer to Hotel. After your arrival in Kathmandu our representatives at the airport will transfer you to your hotel and help you in checking in. |
| Day 2 | Kathmandu to Sundarijal.Trek to Chisopani (2,165m). From Kathmandu we drive for about 45 minutes to Sundarijal. Our trek starts here as we follow a trail through forests of oak and rhododendron to reach Chisopani. |
| Day 3 | Chisopani to Kutumsang. O/N in Kutumsang (2,470m). From Chisopani the trail first drops to Pati Bhanjyang and then makes a steep ascent to Chipling. The trail then reaches Thodang Betine after which we descend to the Tamang village of Gul Bhanjyang and make our way to Kutumsang. |
| Day 4 | Trek to Thare Pati. O/N in Kutumsang (2,470m). From Kutumsang the trail passes through forests of fir and rhododendron as we arrive in Magen Goth (3420m), Panghu and finally reach Thare Pati. |
| Day 5 | Thare Pati to Targe Gyang. O/N in Targe Gyang (2,600m). The trek to Targe Gyang from Thare Pati is a gentle climb across a school and a meadow. |
| Day 6 | Targe Gyang to Sermatang. O/N in Sermatang (590m). Today the trail passes through dense forests and crosses a number of streams before we make a gentle climb to the village of Sermatang. |
| Day 7 | Sermatang to Melamchi Bazaar. O/N in Melamchi Bazaar (870m). From Sermatang the trail drops as we reach Nigale, Gyalsha and Raithani Gyang. We finally arrive in Melamchi Bazaar after a down hill hike from the village of Dubha Chaur. |
| Day 8 | Melamchi Bazaar to Kathmandu. A long bus ride brings us back to Kathmandu from Melamchi Bazaar. Once in Kathmandu you have the option of being transferred to the airport or staying at a hotel. |
Return transfers from International and Domestic airport to your hotel, one night stay at the Hotel, all government taxes and national park entry fee, TIMS Card (Trekking Management System), required number of experienced English speaking guides and support staff (we pay for their daily wages, insurances, trekking equipments, food and accommodation), airport taxes, accommodation during the trek, emergency first aid kit carried by the support staff.
All meals in Kathmandu, Tips to guides and support staff, Additional costs in case of emergency (You must have adequate travel insurance to cover any kind of emergencies), Internal flight tickets, Additional medication for altitude sickness (Acetozolomide etc), Personal expenses and any other unforeseen expenses.
Nepal has four climatic seasons
*Spring : March-May
*Summer: June-August
*Autumn: September-November
*Winter: December-February
While there are no seasonal constraints on traveling to Nepal, different regions are best visited in different seasons. Enquire about any trekking region and we will tell you about the best season to visit that area.
Personal Equipment check-list for all treks
- Good standard trekking boots
- Camping shoes/thongs
- Socks-polypropylene
- Down Jacket
- Fleece
- T-shirts
- Trekking trousers
- Shorts (both casual and for treks)
- 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
- Sun block
- Travel Towel
- Wet-wipes
- Medication (cough medicine, throat soothers, water purification tablets)
- Sunglasses
- Binoculars
- Camera & lenses
- Memory cards
- GPS Tracking Units may be helpful
- Altimeter
- Compass
- Book/music player/pack of cards
- Padlock
- A plastic bag for waste
- Energy/snack bars
The following equipment are required during the Climbing period: -
(Warm Down Jackets, Sleeping Bags, Warm Trousers, Koflach Shoes, Trekking Shoes and Sandals, Perfectly fitting Crampons, Gaiters, Ice Axe, Jumar, Ice Screw, Rock, Picton, Snow Bar, 2 locking Carabiners, Gloves, Sun Glasses, Head Light, Helmet, Rope, Stove, Harness, Figure -8, Gore - Tax Jacket with hood)
Travel Insurances: -
Travel Insurances are compulsory for clients trekking or climbing with us. The insurance should cover you in case of emergencies like accidents, altitude sickness and ambulance and helicopter rescue charges if required. Please carry a copy of your insurance papers while travelling in Nepal and do send us a copy as well. This will help us in making all the necessary arrangements in case of any sort of emergencies.
