Helumbu Village Trek – 6 Days

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

Included/Excluded

  • Hotel/ Lodges on sharing basis while trekking
  • All meals during the trek; 3 meals a day (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)
  • Transportation
  • All optional additional tours or activities during free time
  • Transportation outside of the tour program
  • All items of a personal nature ex: alcoholic drinks, bottled beverages, laundry, souvenir, etc.
  • All personal gear
  • Personal Insurance and other personal expenses

Tour Plan

Day 01 Drive Kathmandu to Sundarijal and trek to Chisopani (2,215m) - 1 hour drive and 5 hours trek

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.

Day 02 Chisapani to Khutumsang (2,470m) - 7 hours

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).

Day 03 Khutumsang to Tharepati (3,490m) - 6 hours

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.

Day 04 Tharepati to Tarke Gyang (2,620m) - 6 hours

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.

Day 05 Tarke Ghyang to Sermathang (2,620m) - 6 hours

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.

Day 06 Sermathang to Malemchi Pul Bazar (849m) and drive back to Kathmandu - 4 hours trek and 4 hours drive

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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