Helambu Trek in the Langtang Region - Accent Himalaya Trekking

9 Days

$735
Per Person

Moderate
Tour
Nepal

Overview

In the Langtang region, Helambu trekking is one of the popular and easy trails near Kathmandu. Helambu is named as the ethnic people living here are from the Hyolmo communities who are quite similar to the Sherpa communities. This short trekking is for those travelers who have limited vacation and want to explore the Buddhists (Hyolmo) culture, traditions, monasteries and the rural way of life in this region.

Plus you get magnificent views of several mountains like – Mount Langtang Lirung (7240 m), Dorje Lakpa (6991 m), Gauri Shanker (7134 m), Ganesh Himal (7405 m), Langshisa Ri (6427 m), Gangchenpo (6387 m), Yala peak (5520 m), Naya Kanga (5486 m), Annapurna range (above 6000 m) etc.

The trekking to Helambu region begins from scenic drive to Sundarijal (waterfall and river), which takes approximately 2 hours drive from Kathmandu. We then trek to Chisapani and enter the Shivapuri National Park where on the trail we come across the Mulkharka village (mostly inhabited by the Tamang communities) heading through beautiful dense oak, rhododendron forest. From Chisapani, we trek steadily descending through several fields and meadows - getting magnificent views of Langtang mountain ranges and then head to Kutumsang; where there are no permanent settlements.

Continuing our trekking, after crossing the Melamchi Khola (river), we trek up to the Tarkeghyang passing through several Sherpa villages where you get to explore the ancient and biggest monastery of this region. You get to experience the teachings of Buddhism. And from here our trekking trails will be comparatively easy as we will be passing several streams, forests and sideways. You get the mesmerizing cascading waterfalls and reach Sermathang. Our last point of this trek is Melamchi where we cross through some villages mostly inhabited by the Sherpas and little other ethnicities. Finally, we will drive to Kathmandu.

Being a tranquil trekking; one can do this trek with family members and even novice travelers can attempt this. One can embark this trekking fruitfully but the specific season where most travelers usually book this in spring and autumn. However, this trekking can be done throughout the year although there might be some snowfall in Tharepati in winter. So, if you want to experience the pleasure of the snowfall, you can attempt this trekking in winter.

We the Accent Himalaya have designed 9 days itinerary from the day of your arrival to exploring Kathmandu, your designated trek and then to your final departure. If you would like to change or customize the itinerary which fits your vacation, we are always open. So if you want to know further details about this Langtang Helambu Trek, have any inquiries, please feel free to contact or email us. We will reply your queries asap.

Below we list our detailed itinerary for Langtang Helambu Trek:

Detail Itinerary

Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu - 1,300m/4,264 ft

After your arrival at Airport, our representative picks you up and drop you at your respective hotel. In the evening, you will be invited to dinner (by team Accent Himalaya) with amazing Nepalese taste.

Included meals: Dinner

Day 02: Kathmandu Sightseeing & Preparation for the Trek

Kathmandu, the town of temple and cultural site, we will be visiting today. We will visit Kathmandu Durbar square (with amazing architect and arts of Nepal). We visit the Swyambhunath temple, which is known as the temple of the monkey. We will travel to Boudhanath for sightseeing the world largest Stupa - Boudhanath Stupa. At last, we will visit the religious place Pasupati Chhetra which has more than 1000 Sivayalayas and others. Then we will reach our management and check out our climbing equipment.

Included meals: Breakfast

Day 03: Drive to Sundarijal& trek to Chisapani (2300m/7544 ft): Drive 1 hour, Trek: 4 hours

We will drive to Sundarijal from Kathmandu from where we start our trek journey to Chisopani. We start our trek along the small hydroelectric plant. Then we enter to Shivapuri National Park. We will reach Mulkharka mostly inhabited by the Tamang people. Then we will walk along through the ridge forested by Oaks and Rhododendrons.