Helambu Circuit Trek

9 days

Duration

Easy

Trip Level

Group Size

Year round

Dates

Helambu Circuit Trek: Paradise for Family and Children

Helambu circuit trek is an easy and short trip but it offers spectaculars mountain scenery. The Helambu region is developed in metaphysical prospects. The Mani walls and monasteries are characteristics principle of the Helambu region. Helambu circuit trek is a part of Langtang and Gosainkunda trek. Moreover, it is one among the closest tours from the center of Nepal. Although it belongs near the central city and a kind and simplicity of the settling state are thus untouching. The Helambu circuit trek begins from Sundarijal since it passes through the Tamang and Sherpa villages. The trek allows the beautiful views of the chain of the snow-capped peaks from the Tharepati. It is the highest point of the trek. Afterward, a steep descend take you Melamchi Ghyang but it is secret village where Guru Rimpoche was meditated within the eighth century.

It is a pleasant trek to Shermathang while it takes place through the jungle of bush, oaks and pines. The monasteries on the trail ends the most remarkable visit. A small hill station called Gang Hyul which showing an impressive witness of villages. Then the trail continues to walk on the ridge of the hillside with a majestic terrain of gorgeous rice tract. Furthermore, walk-down to Melamchi pul bazaar where the trek ends. This trip is less traffic trekking trail than another part. Besides, precise and easy trekking, providing you the extensive way of experience and dramatic landscapes. Hence, Helambu circuit trek is excellent for the family and kids. Helambu is widespread for the hikers owing to its favor climates. As a results, it attempts a wide range of biological diversification, stunning views, charming villages, and sterile experience.

Helambu Circuit Trek: Highlights

Easy, short and suitable for family and children

Explore green hill scenery with Rhododendron.

Majestic mountain view of Ganesh Himal, Langtang, Rolwaling Himalayan range

Wide range of biological diverse, beautiful landscapes,and pristine culture.

DEPARTURE/RETURN LOCATION

Kathmandu International Airport

DEPARTURE TIME

Please arrive at least 3 hours before the flight.

INCLUDED

All airport/hotel transfers by private car.

Three nights 3-star hotel in Kathmandu with breakfast.

Accommodation during trek. (Lodges/Guest Houses/Tea houses).

Meals during the trek.

All ground transportation as per itinerary (Local buses/Private buses)

An experienced English-speaking trekking guide, assistant guide (5 trekkers: 1 assistant guide) and porters (2 trekkers:1 porter Max. 20 Kg.)

All necessary documentation and permits (National park permit, TIMS).

Applicable Government Taxes

NOT INCLUDED

International Airfare

Nepal Visa fee (Advice to bring small denomination USD in cash).

Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu(except breakfast)

Extra night hotel in Kathmandu because of early arrival, late departure, and early return from the mountain(due to any reason) than the scheduled itinerary.

Personal Expenses (phone calls, laundry, bar bills, extra porters, bottled or boiled water)

Travel Insurance

Entries monuments and museums.

Guide and porter gratuity

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Day 1: Arrival day (1,300 m)

Upon arrival at Kathmandu, you will greet and welcome by our agency’s representative in front of Arrival gate with Display board of Himalayan Exploration Treks then transfer to your Hotel.

Day 2: Kathmandu sightseeing & Trek preparation

The leisure day getting opportunity to visit heritage sites of Kathmandu Valley. And preparation for trekking.

Day 3: Kathmandu – Sundarijal – Chisapani (2300 m) 1h00 Drive, 4h00 walk.

We will start trek from Sundarijal; an hour drive from Kathmandu then trek to Chisopani traversing through small settlements and dense forest of Shivapuri National Park to Chisapani.

Day 4: Chisopani – Kutumsang (2446 m) 7h00 walk.

Today is the second day of the trek that leads a trail descending to Pati Bhanjyang passing through the cultivated fields with a glimpse of Langtang Himal and easy walk along the road to Thakune Bhanjyang. Then steep climbs to tea shop then easy descend to Gul Bhanjyang, the trail climbs up to Kutumsang.

Day 5: Kutumsang – Thadepati (3650m/11972ft): 6h00 walk.

The trail goes climbs up in the top ridge of the village with steep climbing till Mangingoth. Then, the trail leads gradually ascends to Tharepati on the ridge of hills through the dense pine and rhododendron forest.

Day 6: Tharpati – Tarkeghyang (2560 m) 7h00 walk.

With panoramic mountain scenery from Rowaling to Langtang range and majestic sunrise on Earth, we start the trek with steep descends until cross the Melamchi River. Then trek leads gradually climbing up to Tarkeghyang. There is biggest and oldest monastery in Tarkeghyang and popular in Helambu region.

Day 7: Tarkeghyang – Sermathang (2,610 m) 4h00 walk.

It is easy and relatively flat and not much ascends to Sermathang passing through the rhododendron forests, villages, cultivated lands, and monasteries along the trail to Sermathang. Discover the village and its monasteries.

Day 8: Sermathang – Kathmandu 6h00 drive.

The village is mostly inhabitant by Hyalmo people. This is our final day of the trek and possible to get the bus in Sermathang if the road is not destroying in the summer rain. Otherwise, descend to Melamchipul Bazaar then catch a bus to Kathmandu.