Helambu Trekking - 9 Days

Max Elevation: 1338 m, Kathmandu

Welcome to Nepal! Upon your arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport, our representatives will greet you and transfer to the hotel.

After some refreshment, you’ll meet the guide and have a brief orientation about the trek in our office.

Later, you can visit the streets like Thamel or Durbar Marg. In the evening, you’ll join a welcome dinner with our team members and other trekkers. You’ll spend a night at a standard tourist hotel in Kathmandu.

After breakfast, your sightseeing trip of Kathmandu Valley will start.

The major sightseeing attractions include UNESCO Heritage sites. Like Pashupatinath, Swayambhunath, Boudhanath, and Hanuman Dhoka Durbar Square.

After sightseeing tour, you’ll return to the hotel and prepare for the next day trip. If there is anything you need to get, you can do last-minute shopping of trekking equipment in Thamel.

You’ll spend an overnight in Kathmandu.

Travel Duration: 1 hr drive

Trek Duration: 4 hrs

Max Elevation: 2,300 m, Chispani

Today after early morning breakfast, you’ll drive to Sundarijal, starting point of the trek. From Sundarijal, you’ll trek to Chisapani (2,300 m). The beautiful Chispani village offers a magnificent view of snow-capped Himalayas. The trail takes you through Shivapuri National Park.

First, you’ll come across Mulkharka village inhabited by Tamang people. For the two to three hours, there is mostly upstair climb and then you’ll descend for an hour to reach Chispani.

Further, passing via rhododendron and oak forests en route you’ll enjoy the sunset view and mountain view as well. Overnight stay at the teahouse of Chispani village.

Trek Duration: 7 hours

Max Elevation: 2,446 m, Kutumsang

Early in the morning, after a hearty breakfast in Chispani village, you’ll start the trek to Kutumsang. Today’s walk consists mostly of uphill ascends. Enroute you’ll enjoy the mesmerizing view of Ganesh Himal, Langtang Lirung, and Dorje Lakpa.

After few descends, you’ll reach Pathi Bhanjyang a Brahmin and Chettri village. Again a small ascend, the trail leads to Thakuni Bhanjyang, a small Sherpa settlement.

Further, you’ll make a steep ascent to Chipling and climb a stone staircase and reach Jhogin Danda. After passing through the rhododendron forests you’ll reach Gul Bhanjyang. It is a village with Tamang settlement at an elevation of 2,140 m.

Finally, after a few hour’s downhill treks, you’ll reach Kutumsang for an overnight stay.

Trek Duration: 6 hours

Max Elevation: 3,650 m, Thadepati

Today, you’ll start a trek with steep climb via fir and rhododendron forests. Finally, the trail moves to the north to Yuri Danda which offers the best view of Langtang and Gosaikunda peaks.

You’ll cross the pass at 3,510 m and descend to Magen Goth. Again walking via forest trail, you’ll cross beautiful meadows and streams to reach Thadepati village. You’ll spend a night at the teahouse of Thadepati.

Trek Duration: 6 hours

Max Elevation: 2,560 m, Tarkeghyang

Today, the trail turns east and descend via a small Sherpa village, Melamchi (2,530 m). From Melamchi, you’ll enter into a main area of Helambu region. In this village, you’ll get a chance to witness a unique culture and lifestyle of Sherpa people. You can also visit Gompa and again trail descends via forests.

After a few hours of walk, you’ll cross the Melamchi Khola over the bridge and ascend to Nakote valley. Finally, walking through the old settlement and monasteries, you’ll reach Tarkeghyang, main village of Helambu region.

Tarkeghyang is a small Sherpa village with narrow streets and packed houses. In this village, you’ll witness 18th century Gompa which gives a rustic look like Mustang or Dolpo villages. This village is popular for delicious green apples and beautiful wood-craft.

You’ll spend a night at the teahouse of Tarkeghyang.

Trek Duration: 3-4 hours

Max Elevation: 2,610 m, Sermathang

Today’s trial is quite easy through plain land and there is less altitude gains. You’ll walk via beautiful forests trail and come across small streams on the way.

Further along, you’ll pass via the village of Parachin and Gangul, before reaching Sermathang. It is another beautiful Sherpa village in this region. Upon arrival, you can explore the ancient Buddhist monasteries.

In addition, you can also enjoy the extraordinary views of Ganesh Himal, Jugal Himal, and Mt. Everest. You’ll spend a night at the teahouse of Sermathang village.

Travel Duration: 3-4 hours

Trek Duration: 3-4 hours

Max Elevation: 1,338 m

Today is the last day of the trek, where you make your way to Melamchi Pul Bazaar. You’ll gradually descend through the meadows and rice terrace fields. And cross many Gompas, Mani walls, Chorten, and small settlements of people.

You’ll proceed further through several bridges to reach the junction of Indrawati and Melamchi River. Finally, after about four hours of walk, you’ll reach Melamchi Bazaar.

To continue further, you’ll take a bus to Kathmandu from Melamchi Bazaar. On reaching Kathmandu, we’ll transfer to your hotel.

You will have time to freshen up and relax. While in the evening, you will join the farewell dinner to recollect all the trek experiences.

You’ll spend a night at a standard tourist hotel in Kathmandu.

Today is the last day of your trip to Nepal with Osho Vision. A final goodbye and our representative will drop you at the Tribhuvan International Airport for your final departure.

If you want to extend your trip, share with us. We, Osho Vision, offer various trekking and tour packages. For further information, please feel free to contact us.