Helambu Valley Trek
This trek is ideal for people with less time who do not wish to travel too far from the Kathmandu Valley. Helambu is a lush region to the North of Kathmandu inhabited by Sherpas and Tamang people although the Sherpas of this region differ in their practices from their cousins in the Everest region. The trek passes through some beautiful forests and very interesting villages on route.
The Helambu Trek covers the diverse range of brilliant green valleys, misty rhododendron forests, and distant horizons of snowy peaks and the vivid contrast of Hindu and Tibetan Buddhist cultures. The Helambu trek is the ideal short trek and this Helambu region remains relatively un-spoilt. Here in Helambu you will experience the yolmo culture of high mountains villages, marvel at vistas of lonely high mountains and watch enthralled as the farmers toil in the fields using handmade tools and teams of water buffalo. Helambu valley trek noted for its scenic grandeur and pleasant climate, lie in the north of the Kathmandu Valley. In Helambu one can stay in highland monastery villages and small settlements in pristine forests. The Sherpa village's of Helambu focus on the charming enclave of farmers and yak herders.
The Helambu Trek starts with a scenic drive through the Nepali countryside to Sundarijal. The most accessible of all trekking regions, Helambu offers a low altitude, distinctly enjoyable walk. In Tamang and Sherpa villages meet friendly and hospitable people with strong family and cultural ties. Helambu provides an instant Himalayan trek for those with limited time.
This trek is an easy and enjoyable trip conducted at the average altitude of 3500m. The trek takes you through Thadepati to Tarke Gyang, where a choice of trails opens up. However we go along the south ridge through Shermathang, down to the river at Melamchi, the site of a mega project to bring drinking water to Kathmandu via a series of tunnels. The Helambu trek ends with a drive down to Kathmandu, after a night's camp at Melamchi Bridge bazaar.
Day by day itinerary
Day 01: Arrival
Day 02: Sightseeing in Kathmandu
Day 03: Drive from Kathmandu to SundariJal and trek to Chisopani.
Day 04:Trek Chisopani / Kutumsang.
Day 05:Trek Kutumsang / Tharepati (3600 m.).
Day 06:Trek Tharepati / Tarke Gyang (2550 m.).
Day 07: Trek Tarke Gyang / Shermathang (2621m..
Day 08: Shermathang (2621m.r / Melamchi Bazaar.
Day 09: Drive from Melamchi Bazaar to Kathmandu
Day 10: Warm Departure.
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