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Helambu Valley Trek

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Breakfast: 9
Lunch: 6
Dinner: 7
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Hotel: 3 Night(s)
Guesthouse: 6 Night(s)

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Helambu Valley Trek

About 80km far from Kathmandu, Helambu is a region of highland villages in Nepal. Because of its proximity to Kathmandu and exquisite beauty, it is quite popular among the trekkers travelling in a short time.

Helambu region begins at the Lauribina La Pass and descends to the Melamchi Valley. This trek is simple yet one of the finest trekking route which introduces us to Hyolmo culture of high mountain people and transverse through the scenic trail full of green rhododendron and bamboo forests, cascading waterfalls, and outstanding mountain views making it one of the most rewarding treks near Kathmandu. Along the way, we enjoy the famous sweet apples of this region and Buddhist monasteries.

Helambu trek starts from the Sundraijal and meanders through Chisapani, Kutumsang, Tharepati, Tarkeghyang, Sermathang and Melamchi. Another very prominent highlight of this trek is people, Helambu is home to Hyolmo people. Hyolmo is a very small ethnic group with their own unique language, cultures, tradition, music and lifestyle. Hyolmo culture and traditions are very similar to Tibetan culture in a few aspects. The people here follow Tibetan Buddhism and are well known for their warm hospitality and apples. You can also get spectacular panoramic views of mountains including Ganesh Himal, Langtang Himal and distant views of peaks in the Everest region. Waterfalls and snowcapped great Himalayans at the border of Tibet and monasteries make the Helambu trek more interesting.

In simple words, Helambu Trek is a complete package of culture, beauty, and adventure that too can be done in a brief period of time.

Trip Code

HVT41

Starts

Sundarijal

Finishes

Melamchi

Duration

10 Days

Difficulty

Easy

Group-Size

2 - 7

Age

Minimum 18

Seasons

Mar-Jun,Sep-Nov

Elevation

3600 m/ 11811ft

Trip View

3593

Activities

Trekking

Travel Style

Comfortable

Trip popularity

Special Discount

5 %

TRIP FACTS

  • The Helambu region begins at the Lauribina La Pass and descends to the Melamchi Valley.
  • Helambu is a Buddhist Pilgrimage Site famous for its sweet apples and artistic Buddhist monasteries.
  • Offers an opportunity to explore ancient villages, a wide range of animals such as red pandas, pika, musk deer, Himalayan black bear, Himalayan Thar, ghoral, serow, rhesus monkey and common langur.
  • Views of the mountains-Langtang Lirung, Dorje Lakpa, Gaurisankar, Ganesh Himal, Langshisa Ri, Gangchenpo, Yala peak, Naya kanga, Annapurna Himalaya Range and enjoy with the cultural blend of Tibetan Sherpa.
  • Off the beaten trek that takes you to the highest point of 3600m and introduces to the unique culture of mountain people of Helambu region.

 

Why this Trip

Helambu is a comprehensive package of culture, natural beauty and people of different race, providing you with one of the most enthralling trekking experience near Kathmandu without having to waste days just to reach the starting point. So if you’re short on time and still want to get a fulfilling experience of trekking in Nepal this trek is just the ideal program for you.

Trip Notes

  • •We reserve the right to change and that the program may be reversed. Things can happen that make it impossible to meet them as planned. If any meeting or plan would not be feasible, we always try to find an equivalent alternative. In Nepal, you always have a plan B and C!
  • •What follows is a general flow of events. Expect the unexpected and prepare to be flexible

Location

Helambu Valley Trek map

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Brief Itinerary

Our representative will be at the airport to greet you and escort you to the hotel. In the evening, we go for a nice dinner at one local Newari restaurant. Overnight stay at the hotel;

Meal:

  • Dinner

Accommodation:

  • Hotel

Activities:

  • Airport transfer
  • Cultural dinner
Kathmandu Valley is an ancient city with diverse cultures and traditions. It has a significant part in the history of Nepal. Home to 7 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, it has been chosen as a cultural and historical site of study and excursions throughout history. We’ll observe some of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites throughout the day. Overnight stay at the hotel;

Meal:

  • Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • Hotel

Activities:

  • City tour
On this day, we leave Kathmandu after breakfast. Then we drive towards Sundarijal. It takes 1 hour to reach from Kathmandu. We begin our trek from Sundarijal to Chisapani. We cross a checkpoint of Shivapuri Nagarjun National Park and walk along with beautiful sceneries of hills, villages, and mountains. It takes approximately 4 hours to reach Chisapani (translates as cold water in English). Overnight at Chisapani;

Meal:

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner

Accommodation:

  • Guesthouse

Activities:

  • Drive to Sundarijal
  • Trekking
In the morning, we ought to be blessed with an amazing sunrise over the Himalayas on a clear day of course. After breakfast, we leave Chisapani and move towards Kutumsang. Walking along with beautiful fir and rhododendron forests we pass through the Pathi Bhanjyang, Gul Bhanjyang climb and reach Kutumsang. It takes a good 5-6 hours walk to reach Kutumsang. Overnight at Kutumsang;

Meal:

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner

Accommodation:

  • Guesthouse

Activities:

  • Trekking
We resume our trek to Helambu with a walk to the beautiful Hyolmo village. It takes almost 6 hours to reach Tharepati. On the way, the trail climbs above the Kutumsang on the steep track, mostly through fir and rhododendron forests. On the way, we pass through few shepherds’ huts following a descending trail we reach Tharepati offering a perfect panorama of the Langtang Himal. Tharepati offers the up-close views of Gosaikunda and high mountains on the surrounding. Trails to Gosaikunda branches off from Tharepati. Overnight at Tharepati;

Meal:

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner

Accommodation:

  • Guesthouse

Activities:

  • Trekking
From Tharepati, crossing the Melamchi River, we walk to Tarkeghyang. It is also known as Langyabsa. There are many ancient monasteries on the way and in Tarkeghyang itself. Most of the monasteries were destroyed by the devastating earthquake of 2015, however, the traditions and the beauty are still intact. We reach Tarkeghyang after 5-6 hours of walk. Overnight at Tarkeghyang;

Meal:

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner

Accommodation:

  • Guesthouse

Activities:

  • Trekking
On this day after breakfast, we move towards the beautiful village of Sermathang. To reach Sermathang, we cross beautiful and flat forests that make trekking much easier. Sermathang is also a Hyolmo village with many ancient monasteries and warm hospitality. Passing through the Ganyul Village after a walk of about 4 to 5 hours we reach there. Overnight at Sermathang;*Optional: We can stay at Sermathang for one more night and trek to Ama Yangri Peak (3,450m) which provides a great jungle trek and amazing sceneries of mountain ranges. It will add one more day to our trek.

Meal:

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner

Accommodation:

  • Guesthouse

Activities:

  • Trekking
This is the last day of our trek. After breakfast with the beautiful view of the mountains on the backdrop, we trek down to the Melamchi Pul Bazar. With amazing views and friendly interaction with helpful Hyolmo people, we reach Melamchi Pul Bazar after a decent walk of 4-5 hours. Overnight at Melamchi Pul Bazar.

Meal:

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner

Accommodation:

  • Guesthouse

Activities:

  • Trekking
From Melamchi Pul Bazar, it takes 3-4 hours to reach the capital Kathmandu. After breakfast, we drive to Kathmandu and reach the hotel by the lunchtime. After lunch, you have free time to spend the day as you like. Overnight in Kathmandu;

Meal:

  • Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • Hotel

Activities:

  • Drive to Kathmandu
Depending on your flight time you will be transferred to the airport. The airport check-in time is 3 hours prior to the departure.

Meal:

  • Breakfast

Accommodation:

Activities:

  • Airport transfer

FAQS

Yes, our representative will be there to greet you at the airport. Upon arrival, you will be transferred to your hotel by a private car/jeep.
Yes, there is going to be a small orientation/briefing program before we embark on our adventure by the tour manager, leader/guide.
For nights in cities, we use standard/superior standard/deluxe rooms whereas, during the trek we use lodges/tea houses/guesthouses/home stay for our clients, and whatever is available and accessible. We also arrange sleeping bags for our clients, on their request.
We believe in operating small intimate group to provide personal attention and services to our guests. Small groups can enjoy the trek hassle free and enjoy the customized trip according to their will so we try to keep group as small as group of 14 but it can be increased with the special request of the clients.
Nepal is a safe country for anyone who wants to explore on their own although professional guidance is highly recommended by our team for the safety in remote mountainous lands.
Helambu trek is popular among the domestic and international tourists for its beautiful mountains.This trekking route lies to near proximity from the bustling city of Kathmandu but offers scenic views of mountains, exquisite lakes and vivid vegetation and animals.
Yes, Nepal can boats as the one of the safest country in South Asia for women, you will find people very friendly and respectful towards foreigners especially towards women. As this trek is not so hard to finish, it is mostly done. You won’t be having any difficulty while doing this trek.
We make sure to take security measures during trek to make your trip delightful. We hire experienced and license holding guides to safeguard your life in mountains. We suggest you to follow the guide’s instruction carefully and take responsibility for personal belongings. Always keep your valued belongings near you and lock the door from inside during the night.
Helambu trek is popular trekking region for culture and natural beauty. Hence, this region provides few western meals like Pasta, noodles, bread, soup etc. Dal Bhat (Rice, Lentils and Vegetables) are great way to gain energy for the strenuous trek.
There are plenty of water stations on each stop on the route. You can easily fill up the bottle from the open taps. We recommend that you bring water purifier tablets with you or at least get it from Kathmandu before you depart for trekking. You can also buy mineral waters but we usually recommend tap water which is pure and it helps us not promoting plastic bottled water.
We use private car for sightseeing inside the Kathmandu Valley and transfer to Sundarijal on car, van and deluxe minibus with A/C depending on the size of the group. We also drop and pick up from the starting and ending point of trek on private car or jeep.
February to June and October to December are the best time to do this trek. This trek can also be done in winter season.
Before coming to Nepal, make sure that you are covered by insurance policy for the altitude of 5500 meters. In the case of an emergency like altitude sickness, dehydration or any medical conditions ask your tour leader/guide to contact us as soon as possible so that we can manage/arrange helicopter for the rescue. Then you will be transferred to hospital for the treatment.
Trekking is a tiresome activity that requires a lot of physical movement so pack your active wears and trekking pants for at lower altitudes. Weather at high altitude is unpredictable so carry a light weight waterproof jacket along with thick down jacket, pant and thermal inner wear to escape severe cold. Needless to say that, good shoes are very important for trekking in rough and snowy terrain, so invest on good quality shoes or rent it from us in a minimum price. As you are trekking in remote village try to wear modest clothes to quickly gel up with the local people without hesitation.
We customize the trip according to your preference but if you need to change plan during the trek, consult the guide.
We contact the guesthouse owner for reservation of the room before trekking on a particular day. On other days, porters reach to the destination on advance and book the rooms for you.
We contact the lodge/guesthouse owner for reservation of the room before trekking on a particular day. On other days, porters reach the destination on advance and book the rooms for you. But there are always going to be exceptions but even in those cases, we may have to be flexible about very basic sleeping arrangements. We always try to make sure that we have everything well arranged.
While trekking in higher lands you need to pay for charging the electronics upon request to the owner. The best idea always is to bring your own power bank with you. It's easier and cheaper.
While trekking in Helambu trek, you can make local and international calls from telephone provided by the guesthouse owner after paying the price directly.
If you need extra day to complete the trekking, you'll need to inform the guide in advance and the guide will let the company know. Adding a day to trekking can result in many changes in other arrangements such as transportation, guides' schedule, flight details, hotel bookings and all, so we really don't recommend this to our clients unless there's an emergency cases. But it's true that those changes could be made but it will cost extra. The best way to do it is to inform the agent company about it.
Before coming to Nepal, make sure you are covered for diphtheria & TB, hepatitis A, hepatitis B, malaria, typhoid, polio and tetanus. Make sure you are in best shape to complete the trekking without any complication.
Usually, we have to walk about 5-7 hours a day. But it shouldn't be taken as certain thing. Because the number of hours of walk really depend on client’s speed. So it's really relative.
To confirm your booking, a deposit of $200 or 15% of total trip cost is required if you are booking at least a year in advance before trip departure date. If booking is made less than 100 days before the trip departure, you'll need to pay 20% to confirm the trip, if before two months, 25% of the total trip cost will need to be paid and if booked between 30-60 days, 50% of the total trip cost needs to be paid and finally, if you are booking 30 days prior to trip departure, then 100% payment should be made. The payments can be easily made by the bank transfer or Western Union Money transfer. The due balance is payable on arrival in Kathmandu with cash (preferably USD/EURO) or card on POS/credit card machine. Please note that nonrefundable fee is 10% or $200 whichever is greater.
You cannot use the credit card during the trek. You have to withdraw the money before you start the trek. You can use credit card only in Kathmandu and Pokhara.
You have to carry your personal bags with water bottle and medicines remaining bags will be carried by porters to make you easy to trek. The weight limit for porters is 15 KG.

Optional Activities

Mountain flight

Mountain flight

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