Langtang
Helambu Trek
- Duration
- 9 Days
- Max altitude
- 2,621 m
- Difficulty
- Easy
Overview
Helambu lies just a 72 km northeast of Kathmandu. It's a short trek that offers best cultural journey in mid hills of the country. Along with the spectacular mountain views, you can see the Buddhist culture, traditional lifestyle and spectacular terraced farmlands in Helambu. The local people, in order to preserve their culture had kept the monasteries maintained in their place. The Helambu region is grooved by several valleys, ridges and have predominant Sherpa villages. The trek is easily accessible from Kathmandu and you can experience the beautiful rhododendron forest along with the awe-inspiring backdrop of Himalayan panorama such as Langtang Lirung, Dorje Lakpa, Shishapangma of Tibet and many other surrounding peaks. The trek is really smooth and suitable for every level of trekkers.
Day by day
Day 1 · Arrival in Kathmandu
On arrival at Kathmandu airport, our representative will meet you and transfer you to your hotel.
Hotel
Day 2 · Drive to Sundarijal and trek to Chisapani
2,300 mWe start our trek with drive to Sundarijal and from here, we climb uphill to Chisapani. We are able to view Menlungtse and Annapurna.
2 to 3 hours Lodge or camp
Day 3 · Trek to Tarangmarang
960 mWe pass through the little village of Pati Bhanjyang offering views down into the Melamchi valley. The village Tarangmarang is located on the bank of the river.
4 to 5 hours Lodge or camp
Day 4 · Trek to Shermathang
2,621 mWe climb uphill through the forest to reach the first of the main Sherpa villages known as Shermathang.
5 to 6 hours Lodge or camp
Day 5 · Trek to Tarkegyang
2,600 mThe people and the views from Helambu is sure to amaze you. The community here are mostly Sherpa people and are farmers primarily. Observing everything here, we reach Tarkegyang.
5 to 6 hours Lodge or camp
Day 6 · Trek to Forest Camp
2,530 mOur trail drops to Melamchi Khola and then to Melamchi gaon. After exploring the village, we move to forest camp.
4 to 5 hours Lodge or camp
This itinerary is a guideline. Mountain flights and local conditions can change plans; your guide will always adjust for your safety.
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