Helambu Trek - 9 Days

Upon your arrival at the Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, the Adventure Himalayan representatives will pick you up and transfer you to the hotel. After refreshment, you will be briefed in short about your tour by our guide or tour leader. If you have any questions or doubts about your trip then they should be asked and clarified at this time. Overnight stay at hotel.

An hour long drive will take us to Sundarijal, located 15km northeast of Kathmandu. We begin our hike through the verdant woods of Shivapuri Watershed and Wildlife Reserve until the Tamang Village of Mulkharka. The trail then ascends a bit prior to lowering down through rhododendron forest and arriving at Chisopani (2140m).

Pati Bhanjyang located at 1860m altitude that is small yet lively village between Chisopani and Gul Bhanjyang. We can stop for tea here. The trail from Pati Bhanjyang clambers through Chipling (2170m) and Thodang Betine (2260m), offering the exquisite views of amazing mountains, with the small chortens and fields adding a bit of charm to the route. Eventually, we make it to Gul Bhanjyang where we will stay overnight.

Today’s trail makes its way through Kutumsang (2450m), delivering spectacular views of the Langtang mountain range and cross the thickets of fir and rhododendron all the way to Panghu, descending to Magen Goth(3420m) to ultimately hit Tharepati (3640m) where we will stay overnight.

We will have a steep descent to Melamchi Khola where we will get refreshed in the inviting and clean Melamchi River. We then carry on our way to Tarkegyang meadows at 2490m altitude, which positions itself to the other side of the valley. We then make to the picturesque village of Tarkegyang (2590m), where 18th century Gompa with huge prayer wheel of brass exists. Overnight in tea house. 

After breakfast, we make our way through the small yet beautiful Sherpa village of Gangyul(2520m) and proceed further by way of dense thickets and ravines to arrive to Chumik, which will stretch further up the hill to the big Sherpa Village of Sermathang that is famous among tourists for the views of Ganesh Himal, Langtang, Rolwaling, Gosainkunda and Everest. We will stay overnight in Sermathang (2610m).

Today, we head down through the settlements of Nigale, Gyalsha and Raithani Gyang (2290m), leading through pine forests to the large and amazing village of Dubha Chaur. We then descend to Melamchipul Bazaar which will be as far as we will move for the day. Overnight in tea house. 

This day marks the end of Helambu Treks. Early in the morning, we will drive back to Kathmandu which takes about 2hrs of driving. We will head to the hotel where you can rest for the day. Celebratory dinner in Kathmandu.

Our representative will assist you in last moment preparation and will drive you back to Airport from where you will return to your beloved ones. We hope to see you again. Farewell!