Share this tour
Offered languages
- English
- English
- English
Helambu circuit trek in Nepal has unlimited places for fulfilling your diversified desires to savor the delights of nature including mountains, hills, forests, water resources and villages. From moderate to strenuous and easy trekking trail Nepal trekking can be the best outdoor activity that you can carry out while doing holidaying in Nepal. Helambu being in the vicinity of Kathmandu Valley has been the hot spot destination for the forest and rural Nepal experience trekking. Local tour operator offers amazing hospitality while taking you to the land of forests, endangered species of animals, vegetation and birds as well as water resources along with the views of spectacular mountains.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Itinerary
-
1
Takes about one hour and then begin an uphill walk to Chisopani. The unpaved road from Kathmandu turns into a trail near a small hydroelectric plant. The trail will enter through the Shivapuri Watershed and Wildlife Reserve. The first settlement you come across is Mulkharka with Tamang inhabitants. The route heads down the ridge through a forest of oaks and rhododendron to Chisopani (2300m.), Which has magnificent views of Annapurna to Gaurishankar Himal range . Stay overnight at lodge.
Admission ticket free -
2
The trail continues to drop from Chisopani on a good, sometimes level trail that crosses meadows and fields. You will then descend through Pathi Bhanjyang till Gul Bhanjyang. The trail then climbs the ridge from Gul Bhanjyang to another pass at 2620m. The meadow here makes a good camping spot and is downhill to Kutumsang at 2470m, in a saddle atop the ridge. Stay overnight at lodge.
Admission ticket free -
3
The trek continues north to the Yurin Danda ridge which affords good views of the peaks that surround you. The trail climbs above Kutumsang on a steep, eroded trail mostly through fir and rhododendron forests where there are no permanent settlements before descending to Magen Goth. There are a few lodges and Goths (Domestic Animal Sheds). Stay overnight at lodge.
Admission ticket free -
4
The trail gradually ascends through the enchanting forest enriched with beautiful rhododendron, oak and other trees. Tharepati, in fact is a great view point from where you can get a glimpse of the breathtaking snow capped mountains such as Dorje Lakpa, Gaurishankar, Langshisa, Jugal, Numbur and many others. From Tharepati the trail gradually descends through the pine and rhododendron forests with great views down into the Helambu valley and across to Jugal Himal and Numbur in the Solu Khumbu. Melamchi Gaon is surrounded by beautiful forests, which is mainly inhabited by Sherpa people with their distinctive culture. Stay overnight at lodge.
Admission ticket free -
5
The early part of the trek descends until you cross the Melamchi stream. You then trek gently up to Tarkeghyang passing through Sherpa settlements. Tarkeghyang is a beautiful Sherpa village with one of the oldest and biggest monasteries. Tarkeghyang, also known as Helambu is named after the Helmu caste. The Sherpa people living here originally belonged to the Helmu caste. Stay overnight at lodge.
Admission ticket free -
6
This day the trail is quite easier across flat land with beautiful forests on the way. There is a beautiful village about half way to Shermathang. Shermathang is another charming Sherpa village where you can visit many ancient monasteries and can see the Jugal Himal. Stay overnight at lodge.
Admission ticket free -
7
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 will get to interact with local and friendly people. Stay overnight at lodge.
Admission ticket free -
8Kathmandu
You travel on a gravel and bumpy path to Lamidanda and then follow the pitched road to Kathmandu.
Admission ticket free
Drive from Kathmandu to Sundarijal and trek to Chisapani
Trek from Chisa pani to Kutumsang (2446m.)
Trek from Kutumsang to Magen Goth (3514m)
Trek from Magen Goth to Melamchi Gaon (2640m) via Tharepati Pass (3650m.)
Trek from Melamchi Gaon to Tarkeghyang (2743m.)
Trek from Tarkeghyang to Shermathang (2621m.)
Trek from Shermathang to Melamchi Pul Bazaar (846m.)
Drive from Melamchi Pul Bazaar to Kathmandu
Additional info
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Refunds will not be issued if tour/activity is missed due to late or non-arrival of cruise ship
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
Tags
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Show more
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Rating
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
Your guide to the flawless travel experience
Top Searches
Company
Get our app
