Helambu Trekking
Helambu is quite popular among the trekkers due to its amazing scenery and good climate. It is located about 72 kilometers northeast of Kathmandu, it extends from north of Taramarang to the tree limit of the Gosainkunda Lake and lower slopes of Jugal Himal. There we meet several highland Tamang and Sherpa villages in the both sides of Malemchi Khola.
In Helambu trek, you can observe beautiful pine forest, slow moving rivers and swift mountain streams, rugged rock and snow-capped peaks, grassy downs and meadows strewn with daisies and wild primulas. In the upper part of the valley, there are snow bridges spanning angry torrents, high passes enveloped in mist, tiny lakes with icebergs floating on them and waters of crystalline brightness.
Helambu trek is comparatively easier due to the fact that the elevations are lower, ranging between 800m. and 3600m. It offers less climbing as well as warmer temperatures. The most important benefit of this trek is that the area is less crowded & free from noise in comparison to the Annapurna trek and some parts of the Everest treks. Besides this, the trek offers a wide range of cultures and spectacular scenes.
Highlight sights of Helambu Trekking
Langtang Himal 6581m, Langtang Ri 7246, Lakpha Dorje Kimsung 6745m, Ganesh Himal 1 - 7406m, Ganesh II 7150m, Ganesh III – 7130m, Yala Peak 5560m, Ganjal Chuli 5844m, Morimoto peak 6750m, , Langtang Ri 7205m, Chusmodo 6508m
Facts of Helambu Trekking:
| Country | Nepal |
| Trekking Destinatin: | Helambu Trekking |
| Trekking Starts in: | Sundarijal |
| Trekking Ends in: | Malemchi Pul Bazaar (Drive to Kathmandu) |
| Trip Duration: | 11 Days |
| Activities: | Sight seeing and Trekking |
| Majors interesting: | Buddhist monasteries and Hindu temples, |
| Transportation: | By bus |
| Accommodation: | Lodge trek |
| Trekking grade: | Moderate |
| Max. Altitude: | 3780m |
| Best season: | Mar, Apr, May, Sep, Oct & Nov |
| Mode of Trekking: | Lodge Trek ( Tea house Trek ) or Camping |
| Trek categories: | Budget Trip Cost: US$ 360 - Cost Compare » |
| Standard Trip Cost: US$ 610 - Cost Compare » | |
| Deluxe Trip Cost: US$ 1050 - Cost Compare » | |
| Group Size: | Min 02 PAX, Max 12 PAX |
Map of Helambu Trekking:
Itinerary for Helambu Trekking
| Days | Day to Day Activities |
|---|---|
| 01 |
Arrival in Kathmandu
Flying to Kathmandu along the northern border of Nepal on a clear day is in itself an exciting and memorable experience. As you fly, the panoramic view of snow-capped Annapurna mountain range greets your sight. After the completion of Visa formalities, you have to come downstairs to collect Luggage and proceed to outside from terminal Building. Please look at your Printed Name and Our Company Signboard Annapurna Foothills Treks & Exp and follow them. Meet our representative and then you will be transferred to hotel. You will be served free welcome drinks, tea or coffee or juice at the time of check in. The Managing Director or The Manager of company will meet you in hotel and will brief about the trip. You should clear your dues before we proceed for the trip. You are free to relax or explore around the city in the very first day. |
| 02 |
Kathmandu valley tour
After the breakfast in the morning, our city guide will come to the hotel with vehicles and then we leave hotel to visit Kathmandu Darbar Square , the house of living Goddess Kumari, the ferocious Kal Bhairab, The Red Monkey God and hundreds of erotic carvings. Swayambhunath is the worlds most glorious Buddhist Chaityas.It is said to be 2000 years old. Boudhanath is a huge Buddhist stupa located about 7 km east of Thamel. It stands on a massive mandala style platform and has features similar to the Swayambhunath, though it is bigger than Swayambhunath in size. It is said that this stupa was built during the 5th Century. Every year, Thousands of pilgrims from Nepal and neighboring countries visit Boudhanath, particularly in winter and Pashupatinath temple. Pashupatinath temple is one of the biggest Hindu temples. (Culture program) Over night stay at Hotel. |
| 03 |
Drive Kathmandu to Sundarijal, Trek to Chisopani
Bus ride will take one hour to reach Sundarijal. trail goes uphill through forest to reach to Mul Kharka village. From here enjoy an extraordinary panoramic views of Kathmandu . valley. The trail goes through fir tree forest and rhododendrons |
| 04 |
Trek to Gul Bhanjang
Trail goes down hill till Pati Bhanjang . after here you have to ascends all the way to Chipling by crossing meadows and fields. There are good mountain views along this stretch of trail. Continuing along the forested ridge, the trail descends to a large Chorten over looking the Tamang village of Gul Bhanjang. |
| 05 |
Trek to Tharepati
From Gul Bhanjyang, the first part of the trail climbs up a steep, eroded trail through rhododendron forest passing only a few shepherd’s huts to a pass at 2580 meter. The treks proceeds north up the Yurin Danda ridge and affords views of Langtang and Gosaikund Peaks. We will cross the pass at 3510 meter before we descent to Magen Goth where we stop for lunch. Afterwards, we pick up the ascending/descending trail again, passing through forests, across flower-strewn meadows and crossing streams till we reach Tharepati (3640m). |
| 06 |
Trek to Melamchigaon
Walking down hill in a forest , vegetation changes to scrub bamboo as the route joins a rocky cattle trail towards to stream and traverse to a Chorten and a pasture, the first village since Tharepati. After crossing suspension bridge in Chhyadi Khola climb to reach the prosperous sherpa village of Melamchigaon . It is a large village with extensive fields of barley, corn and potatoes. |
| 07 |
Trek to Tarke Gyang
rom the Melamchigaon gompa, the trail descends through jungle to a bamboo teashop at 2360 meter, then drops steeply through fields to the Malemchi Khola river. After crossing the suspension bridge at 1890m the trail begins its long climb towards Tarke Gyang, which is the largest village in the Helambu region. The stone houses are built closely together with narrow alley ways separating them. The gompa of this village has a large brass prayer wheel. |
| 08 |
Trek to Shermathang, Kakani
Today, you will visit Shermathang village and descends the ridge with a view to Melamchi bazaar. The path continues from the Gangjwal and goes around the valley and small stream. When a large valley stretches ahead. Pass above the hamlet with a Gompa. The path becomes a gentle ascent and leads to the pass below the crematory painted Chorten trek until to reach Cautara at the end of ridge. You are in Kakani. |
| 09 |
Trek to Melamchipul, Drive to Kathmandu
The Kakani, which is the last Sherpa village on the trek, and we now enter the lowlands inhabited by Brahmans and Chhetris. From Kakani, the trail drops steeply to the attractive village of Dubhachaur in a saddle at 1610 meter. Continuing further down the ridge, our trail will eventually bring us to a large suspension bridge which crosses the Indrawati river and brings us into Malemchi Pul Bazaar. From here, we will take private vehicles back to Kathmandu . We stay overnight at hotel in Kathmandu. |
| 10 |
Kathmandu valley tour
After breakfast, our city guide reaches in Hotel with Vehicles, then we drive to Bhaktapur Durbar Square. Bhaktapur is one of the oldest cities in Kathmandu valley. It is well known as Living Museum. Old brick paved enclave of old Royal palace, Nyathapola Temple, Datatriya temple, exquisite artwork offers a picture of the grandeur of medieval Nepal. And Patan is located 7 km away from Kathmandu, this city has many 15th to 17th century, Hindu and Buddhist, monuments built during the Malla dynasty. The most important area with many monuments is the Patan Durbar Square. (Culture program) Over night stay at Hotel. |
| 11 |
Kathmandu – departure
Transfer to international airport for your final departure. The trip ends, our Airport Representative will drop you to the Tribhuvan International Airport for your flight departure from Nepal |
Fixed Departure Dates (Tailor made departures available on request)
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| Start Dates | End Dates | Cost Starts | Availability | Booking |
| March 02,2013 | March 12,2013 |
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| Fixed Departure Dates Summer season | ||||
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| June 10, 2013 | June 20, 2013 |
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| Sep 07,2012 | Sep 17, 2012 |
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| Fixed Departure Dates Winter season | ||||
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| Dec 06, 2012 | Dec 16, 2012 |
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Unforeseen Cost such as Flight Cancellation or Delayed, Sick in Trekking, and Helicopter rescue in Trekking, Cost due to bad weather etc which is out of our control.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
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While doing trek in the khumbu region, we will witness the different views of mountains such as Kwangde, Thamserku, Nuptse, Lhotse, Ama Dablam, the "horse saddle" of Kanteiga and of course the summit of Everest itself. We take a short rest for a while and it allows us little time for acclimatization. Here, you prepare yourself to explore the ascent of kalapatthar which is an altitude of 5545m. While climbing down from Lobuche, you will see some glacial moraine until the peak comes into view. Finally, you will be witnessing the north face of Mt. Everest . We return through a different route through Panboche to Lukla. We catch a flight for Kathmandu from Lukla.
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