| Trip code | HELTR |
| Package name | Helambu Trek |
| Duration | 9 |
| Max. elevation | 2700 m |
| Level | MODERATE |
| Transportation | Private Vehicle & Public Bus<br> |
| Accomodation | 2-3 Star Hotel Accommodation in Kathmandu. Lodge Accommodation during Trek |
| Starts at | Kathmandu |
| Ends at | Kathmandu |
| Trip route | { Kathmandu - Sundarijal - Chisopani - Kutumsang - Melamchi Gaon - Tarkeghyang - Shermathang - Melamchi Pul Bazaar - Kathmandu } |
| Cost | USD 600 per person |
On your arrival at Kathmandu International Airport, you will be greeted with flower garlands/Khadas. Our representative will then take you to your hotel. If time prevails, you will visit office for paperwork.
Stay overnight at the hotel in Kathmandu.
Trip preparation and city tour of Kathmandu or Patan and Bhaktapur.
Today, you will visit popular world heritage monuments in Kathmandu including Kathmandu Durbar Square, Boudhanath, Swoyambhunath, and Pashupatinath. Alternatively, you can choose Bhakatapur and Patan sightseeing. By late afternoon you will drive back to your hotel.
Stay overnight at a hotel in Kathmandu.
After early morning breakfast, drive from Kathmandu to Sundarijal (1350m.) takes about one hour and then trek to Chisapani (2300m.) which takes about four hours.
Climb off at Sundarijal bus station and begin your trek uphill Shivapuri Watershed and Wildlife Reserve. Stop at Mulkharka village for lunch and thereafter ascend to Borlang Bhanjyang (2430m) and trek down to Chisapani (2215m). Chisopani offers magnificent views of Annapurna, Manaslu, Ganesh Himal, Langtang, Jugal Himal, Gauri Shankar, Everest and many unnamed mountains. You can also enjoy beautiful sunrise and sunset from Chisapani.
Stay overnight at lodge.
Trek from Chisopani to Kutumsang (2446m.) takes about seven hours.
The trail continues to drop from Chisopani on a leveled trail that crosses the meadow. You will then arrive at Pati Bhanjyang and thence the trail makes steep climb to the ridge of Chipling. Lunch will be served in Chipling and afterward we descend to Gul Bhanjyang (2620) for 1 hr. Another 2 hrs uphill climb will arrive at Kutumsang which is a culturally rich Sherpa settlement.
Stay overnight at lodge.
Trek from Kutumsang to Melamchi Gaon (2640m) via Tharepati Pass (3600m) takes about nine hours.
Wake up early and have breakfast. We will start our trek and enter Army checkpost. After wards we climb for 4 hrs along forested path to reach Magen Goth, where we have our lunch. After lunch we go uphill for one and a half hours to Tharepati enjoying views of Langtang, Rolwaling, Gauri Shankar etc. From Tharepati, the trail gradually descends to Melamchi Gaon which is located on a beautiful valley surrounded by beautiful forests. The inhabitants of Melamchi Gaon are Sherpa people with their distinctive Buddhist culture.
Stay overnight at lodge.
Trek from Melamchi Gaon to Tarkeghyang (2700m) takes about four hours.
After breakfast we trek two hours down through bushes and streams to Tarkado village. Another 2 hrs trek will take us to Tarkeghyang where we will have lunch. There is an old Buddhist monastery in Tarkeghyang which was damaged by 2015 earthquake. Have lunch and dinner in Tarkeghyang with village exploration.
Stay overnight at lodge (tea house).
Trek from Tarkeghyang to Shermathang (2590m) takes about five hours.
The trek travels through forested path, up and down till you reach Shermathang. In the middle of forest Shermathang is a Sherpa settlement. From Shermathang you can view the Langtang Himalayan range.
Stay overnight at lodge.
Trek from Shermathang to Melamchi Pul Bazaar (846m.) takes approximately 4 hours and drive back to Kathmandu (1400m.) which takes about 5 hours.
The trail gradually descends all the way to Melamchi Pul Bazaar through meadows and cultivated fields. On the way, you come across several old villages. This day you will be greeted by pleasant views of mountains and also get to interact with local and friendly people. Afterwards take a short drive back to Kathmandu from Melamchi Pul Bazaar.
Stay overnight at hotel in Kathmandu.
As per your flight schedule, our airport representative will transfer from your hotel to the airport for your final departure.
Kathmandu:
Trekking:
Note: If you wish to travel by private jeep instead of local bus from Melamchi Pul Bazaar to Kathmandu, then it costs extra US$100 for 1 jeep. 1 jeep carries up to 7 people.