Helambu Trekking 6 Days

Upon your arrival at the Kathmandu airport, you will be greeted by a representative from Rugged Trails Nepal who will take you to your hotel. Welcome drinks upon arrival at the hotel, free time until 6 pm. Evening welcome dinner in a traditional Nepali restaurant with authentic Nepali cuisine and cultural program.Overnight in Kathmandu Hotel. If you arrive late at night, then your dinner will be on the next day.

After breakfast proceeds our short guided sightseeing tour at the Swayambhunath Temple. After Swayambhunath temple, we will visit another UNESCO World Heritage site, Patan Durbar Square, and the Buddhist shrine (Bouddhanath), which is also one of the largest stupas in the world.

After sightseeing drives back to the hotel and briefing of our rest of the trip plan. At the same time, if you have to buy any trekking gear or things for the rest of the day, Guide will help take you to the trekking equipment store in Thamel.

Sundarijal is where the Helambu trek begins, within an hour's drive from Kathmandu. After that, you will trek through Shivapuri National Park, crossing wetlands and wildlife on your way to Mulkharka, a Tamang village. After that, the trail climbs until dropping into a thicket of rhododendron, where it ends for the night at Chisapani.

Our journey from Chisapani to Kutumsang will be a seven-hour trek through the heart of nature. We'll traverse forested areas, open meadows, and fields, enjoying the stunning views of the Langtang Mountains. As we descend from the passes of Pati Bhanjyang and Gul Bhanjyang, we'll be rewarded with the tranquility of Kutumsang, where we'll spend the night.

We'll leave Kutumsang early in the morning and begin a strenuous climb through a thick fir and rhododendron forest. There are no habitations on this isolated trail. We will ultimately arrive at Yurin Danda, where we will be rewarded with breath-taking panoramic views of the surrounding mountains, after hiking through the forest. We'll continue traveling until we reach Thadepati, where we'll spend the night.

Our journey from Thadepati to Tarkeghyang will take approximately six hours. As we descend towards the Melamchi River, we'll encounter the welcoming Sherpa communities. A visit to an ancient monastery will provide a deeper understanding of the region's cultural traditions. The Helambu region, named after its Hyolmo inhabitants, will be our home for the night.

We will go from Tarkeghyang via a wide valley to the 2,520-meter-tall Sherpa settlement of Ganyul. In this area, Drukpa Kagyu Buddhism is the most common religion. We'll climb a forested ridge and then descend toward the Melamchi River. We'll stop at Chumnik to see the magnificent gompa along the road. Sermathang is our last stop for the day, and we'll stay there overnight.

We will descend to Malemchi Pul Bazaar on our last day. The traditional villages of Nigale, Gyalsha, and Raithani Gyang will be passed as we stroll along a beautiful trail decorated with chortens. Before going down to Dubhachaur, we will arrive in Kakani, the final Sherpa village on the Helambu climb. Our journey will come to an end when we cross the Indrawati River over a big suspension bridge. From Melamchi, return to Kathmandu by road. Check in hotel in Kathmandu. 

Transferred to the international airport on your flight schedule, and if some have extra days in Nepal, they can continue with other activities. If any help is needed for further plans, feel free to contact the rugged trails Nepal team.