Trip Name: Helambu Village Trek
Places Covered: Sundarijal/ Chisapani/ Khutumsang/ Tharepati/ Tarke Gyang/ Melemchi
Trip Starts/Ends: In Kathmandu
Grade: Easy
Min. Altitude: 849 meters
Max. Altitude: 3,490 meters
Transportation: Private Vehicle
Accommodation: Lodge(Teahouse) during trek
Type Of Tour: Trekking, Hiking, Walking, Cultural Tours & Sightseeing
Daily Walking Hour: Approximately 5-7 hrs
Total Days: 6 Days
Early in the morning, we drive to Sundarijal ( 1hr approx) then our trek starts from Sundarijal to Chisapani which takes about five hours. The trail will enter through the Shivapuri Wildlife Reserve and Watershed. The trail then continues to ascend more gently, through a subtropical forest towards Mulkharka, a scattered Tamang village. After having lunch at Mulkharka, we walk along the ridge through a forest of oaks and rhododendron to Chisopani. Chisapani is famous for its Himalayan views. One can enjoy an excellent panoramic view of Jugal mountain range including Langtang, Ganesh and as far towards Mt.Everest in the far east and Manaslu, Annapurna towards far west.
From Chisopani the trail leads down to Pathi Bhanjyang, a small fine village.You will then descend through Pathi Bhanjyang to Gul Bhanjyang. The trail climbs the ridge from Gul Bhanjyang to another pass at 2,620m and then again descents along the rocky route to Khutumsang (2,470m).
The trail climbs above Kutumsang on a steep, eroded trail mostly through fir and rhododendron forest where there are no permanent settlements. The trek continues to Yurin Danda with magnificent views of the Himalayas before reaching Tharepati. The trails to Gosaikund branches off north - west from here. Tharepati is a great view point from where you can take a glimpse of the breathtaking snow caped mountains views such as Dorje Lakpa, Gaurishankar, Langshisa, Jugal, and many other peaks.
The early part of the trek descends until you cross the stream named as Melamchi. Now you trek gently up to Tarkeghyang passing through Sherpa settlements. Tarkeghyang is a beautiful Sherpa village with one of the oldest and biggest monasteries. The village is more popularly known as Helambu, since most of the inhabitants belong to the Helmu caste.
This day the trail is quite easier through flat land with beautiful forests on the way. You trek on crossing some small streams on the way. The trails gently descends through a beautiful forest to Sermathang. Shermathang is another beautiful Sherpa village where you can visit many ancient monasteries. From here you can see Jugal Himal range at the north face of Shermathang village.
On our final day of the trek, we walk down to Malemchi Pul Bazaar. Walking this day is quite pleasant with mountain views and interaction with local people. The trail gradually descends all the way to Dubhochaur through meadows and cultivated fields. On the way, you come across several old villages with their own particular tradition. The trails then continues to descent to Malemchi Pul Bazar (846m) where we find our bus waiting for us. Back to Kathmandu.
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