Helambu lies to the north of Kathmandu where dominantly Sherpa and Tamang races have their homes. The trekkers come in contact with temperate forests; snowy peaks, which make you, feel as if you are in paradise. With a diverse range of brilliant green valleys, misty rhododendron forests and distant horizons of snowy peaks, Helambu is the ideal short trek. There are simple teahouses along this route, yet the area remains relatively unspoiled by tourism. You will experience the Yolmo culture of high mountain villages and watch enthralled as the farmers toil in the fields using hand made tools and teams of water- buffalo.
The Sherpa village of Tarke Ghyang that forms the focus of Helambu is a charming enclave of farmers and yak herders. The trip starts with a scenic drive from Kathmandu to Sundarijal. Helambu provides an instant Himalayan trek for those with limited time. This trek is an easy and enjoyable trip conducted at the average altitude of 3500m. The trek takes you through Talamarang to Tarke Gyang via Timbu rendering you insight into the typical Sherpa culture. However you go along the south ridge through Sermathang, down to the river at Melamchi, the site of a mega project to bring drinking water to Kathmandu via a series of tunnels. The concluding part of trek proceeds via Nagarkot and Bhaktapur and finally you drive back to Kathmandu
Fact about the trip
Duration 10days
Starting point Kathmandu
Ending point Malanche Pul bazaar
Highest access on the trek Tharepati (3580m)
Mode of trekking Lodge
Most attraction of the trek Himalayan range, cultural villages, rich flora
Trekking grade Moderate
Best Time Throughout the year.
Itinerary:
Day01: Arrival in Kathmandu, hotel installation
Day02: Sightseeing in Kathmandu
Day03:Drive from Kathmandu to Sundarijal (1350m.) tehn trek to Chisapani( 2195m/5hrs)
Day04: Trek from Chisopani to Kutumsang (2446m/6hrs)
Day05:Trek from Kutumsang to Tharepati Pass (3650m/6hrs)
Day06:Trek from Tharepati to Melamchi Gaon (2670m/3.30hrs)
Day07: Trek Melamchi gaon to Tarkeghang(2830m/4hrs)
Day08: Trek tarkheghangy to Shermathan(2645m/4.30hrshrs)
Day09: Trek Shermathan to Melamchi pul( 1470m/4hrs)
Day10: Trek Shermathan to Melamchi pul
Bus drive toKathmandu: it takes about 4 hrs to reach Kathmandu from Pul Bazaar, the road pass by Sipaghat, lamidanda, Banepa, Dhulikhale then to Kathmandu valley.
Day11: Visit Kathmandu valley
Day12: Departure
Per person Cost: Available on request
Cost includes:
• 4 nights Hotel accommodation in Kathmandu,
• All surface transfer
• National Park entry permit
• Trekking permit,
• Accommodation in lodges during the trek,
• Food: three meals a day,
• A guide & required number of porter(s)
• Insurance and security for local staff
Cost not includes:
• Personal expenses
• Meals in Kathmandu
• Monuments entry fee in Kathmandu
• Insurance
• Any inter flights if applicable
• Essential equipment.
• Tip for trekking staff
• All alcoholic drinks
• Emergency evacuation by Helicopter, Alternative transportation in case of heavy rain, landslide, strike, road blockade etc