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Helambu Trek
Helambu short trek is the most popular trekking itinerary for trekkers in Langtang region. WHA Treks offers 8 days of this circuit at best cost (price) and itinerary. You can start this trekking from both ways either Melamchi Bazar about 60 Km or by Sundarijal 26 Km from Kathmandu.
Located 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, scattered on both sides of the Melamchi Khola. Helambu Short Trekking are vary on the desire of the clients and we can design the itinerary as per our client’s request. The Langtang valley is aptly called “the valley of glaciers”. Here the mountain-scape is spectacular. On either side of the valley, mountains rise, soaring into the sky.
Itinerary
Upon arrival at Kathmandu Airport, Welcome by our representative and transfer to hotel.
We will arrive at Sundarijal by Car/Jeep/Hiace, about an hour’s drive. We begin our four to five hour trek and first enter the Shivapuri Nagarjun National Park area. The first 3 to 4 hours is fairly hard going uphill and then drops for the last hour before reaching Chisapani where we can sit and admire the sunset over the mountains and valley. We will stay the night here.
The trek today takes about five to six hours and is mostly uphill. Today we have our first glimpse of several mountain ranges such as Ganesh Himal, Langtang Lirung and Dorjelakpa. The trail initially drops to Pati Bhanjyang then ascends for about two hours and finally descends to the Tamang village of Gulbhyang. After another one and a half hours we reach Kutumsang where we stay for the night.
It takes around five to six hours to reach Thare pati from Kutumsang. From Thare Pati you will have some incredible views and see both sides of Gosainkunda and Helambu. The trail takes you through rhododendron forests that are particularly beautiful when in full bloom during spring. The rhododendron is Nepal’s national flower. After arriving at today’s destination you can sit back and take in the peaceful mountain views.
Today we will follow the trail for about five to six hours, firstly descending to Melamchi Gaun Village. This is a Sherpa village where will most likely stop for lunch and take a walk around the village, especially a visit to their monastery. After leaving here we descend and cross Melamchi Khola then climb up to Tarkeghyang where we will stay the night.
The trail today is less physically demanding and soon reaches Sermathang Village. The trail takes us through some forested areas before reaching Sermathang where we will stop for lunch. After lunch, we head downhill until we reach Kakani where we will stay the night.
We have a short trek of around two hours today before we reach Melamchi where we will take a four hour bus trip back to Kathmandu. After your arrival in Kathmandu we will drop you back at your hotel.
White Himalayan Adventure representative will transfer you to the airport for your final departure from Nepal.
Not satisfied with this regular itinerary? Make your own.
Inclusions
Includes
- Airport picks up and transports by private Car/Jeep/Hiace.
- Tourist standard category hotel accommodation as per itinerary in Kathmandu on B/B plan,twin sharing basis. (Private room accommodation can be organized at an extra cost)
- Three meals a day (Breakfast, lunch, and dinner) during the trek with normal coffee or tea.
- Trekking Lodge (Tea House) accommodation during the trek.
- Langtang National Park entry permit & Tourist Infomation Management System (TIMS) permit.
- Transportation from Kathmandu to Sundarijal and Melamchi to Kathmandu in by tourist standard vehicle
- A highly experienced, helpful, knowledgeable, friendly, English speaking well trained, Government license holder guide with required number of porters and other staffs with their salary, food, drinks, accommodation, transport and insurance.
- Comprehensive medical supplies (first aid kit will be available).
- Arrangement of emergency helicopter service (paid by your Travel Insurance Company).
- Trekking route map
- Government taxes and official expenses.
- Trip achievement certificate after successful trip completion.
Excludes
- Meals whilst you are in Kathmandu - lunch, and dinner.
- Nepal entry visa fee (easy to obtain the visa on arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport – Kathmandu.
- Personal travel and medical insurance.
- International airfare.
- Personal expenses such as laundry, telephone calls,wifi,electronic device charging, alcoholic beverages, bottled drinks (including cold drinks and mineral/hot water and hot shower.
- All the alcoholic and nonalcoholic cold and hot drinks on trek ( i.e. those you choose to purchase along the way and during evenings in the tea houses)
- Hot shower,hot water,wifi and battery charging at the tea houses.
- Tips for the guide, porter, and driver (tipping is expected)
- Additional costs-extra days stay, in case of flight cancellation due to the natural calamities, bad weather forecast and other unforeseen circumstances
- Any other costs not mentioned in include section.
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