Helambu Trek-Short 5 days
Our Helambu Trek package is a short trek that allows you to explore the beauty of the Langtang region of Nepal. Unlike Everest Base Camp and Annapurna Circuit Trek trekking to Helambu is often less crowded and is a low-altitude trek. Northeast of the Kathmandu Valley, this is one of our easier hikes in the Langtang Region.
The region's natural beauty and culture have not been affected by modernization, even though it is near the city. This will allow you to peek into the authentic beauty of Nepal and its nature.
The Helambu Trek's main features include the serene path, amazing views of the mountains, welcoming individuals, and ideal weather.
In the package, we have included visits to several Buddhist temples, shrines, and stupas in the Tibetan style during your trek to Helambu, which also includes traveling through a few Sherpa and Tamang villages.
When the trail goes through deep forests with rhododendron flourishes in bloom, we will be traveling across several ridgelines. The lush meadows offer a sense of calm and tranquillity, and the scenery is breathtaking.
If you are looking for a convenient and less exhausting trek without compromising the thrills and beauty of the Himalayas then our 5-day trek to Helambu is just what you were looking for. Book with us or contact us for any further queries and experience comfort and thrill equally through our Helambu Trek package.
Helambu Trekking in Nepal
Helambu short trek is the most popular trekking itinerary for trekkers in Langtang region. Nepal Trek Adventure offers 5 to 7 days of this circuit at best cost (price) and itinerary. You can start this trekking from both ways either Melamchi Bazar about 60 Km or by Sundarijal 26 Km from Kathmandu.
Located northeast of Kathmandu, it extends from north of Taramarang to the tree limit of the Gosainkunda Lake and lower slopes of Jugal Himal. There we meet several highland Tamang and Sherpa villages, scattered on both sides of the Melamchi Khola.
Helambu Short Trekking are vary on the desire of the clients and we can design the itinerary as per our client’s request. The Langtang valley is aptly called “the valley of glaciers". Here the mountain-scape is spectacular. On either side of the valley, mountains rise, soaring into the sky.
The valley offers pine forest, slow-moving rivers and swift mountain streams, rugged rock and snow-capped peaks, grassy downs, and meadows strewn with daisies and wild primulas.
In the upper part of the valley, there are snow bridges spanning angry torrents, high passes enveloped in mist, tiny lakes with icebergs coating on them and waters of crystalline brightness. This trek is comparatively easier one due to the fact that the elevations are lower, ranging between 800m and 3600m, offering less climbing as well as warmer temperatures.
Important Tips for Helambu Short Trek
Before you plan for Helambu 5 days Trek, here are some important tips for you to make your trek easier and happier.
- Safe drinking water is significant while we are on trek and we prescribe that one should drink in any event 3-4 liters water a day (this helps from de-hydration and height issue AMS).
- Don’t forget to bring water purifier tablets.
- Don’t drink water directly from or other direct water sources.
- Carry enough money while on trekking. ATM might not be accessible on the trekking region.
Helambu Trek Route
Sundarijal -> Chisopani -> Khutumsang -> Tharepati -> Tarke Gyang -> Sermathang -> Melamchi Bazar -> Kathmandu
We are completely dedicated to giving the best quality services providing charming and hypnotizing holiday so one can experience best ever journey with us, we perform our duties genuinely and honestly to make your travel secure and happy. The whole packages are conducted strictly under the rules and guideline of the Nepal Government act and arrangements.
We have included a simple route to your 5 day Trek to Helambu which starts in Sundarijal which is only an hour's drive away from the capital Kathmandu. After an hour or so of walking, you will reach Shivapuri National Park.
The magnificent landscape, surrounded by verdant hills, will create an energizing and peaceful environment for you. Chispani, one of the trip's top overlooks, is reached by continuing on the trek.
The breathtaking view of snow-capped peaks, such as Dorje Lakpa, Gauri Shankar, Langtang Lirung, Ganesh Himal, Rolwaling, and Jugal Himal, will surely delight you.
Additionally, Langtang National Park is a part of the intriguing Helambu trail, offering you a fantastic opportunity to see some uncommon creatures and birds.
Red pandas, Himalayan Thar, Ghoral, Rhesus monkeys, Himalayan Black Bears, and Langurs can all be spotted in this area. Along the route, you'll pass by several gompas, chortens, historic Buddhist temples, and mani walls that provide a serene atmosphere.
Then the route of the Helambu trek will proceed from Chispani to reach the highest point of the hike, Thadepati (3,650m).
The trail winds through terraced rice fields, a thick bamboo and rhododendron forest, and tumbling waterfalls. Additionally, the path passes past several Sherpa communities, including Kutumsang and Gul Bhanjyang.
After that, you will descend to Melamchi Gaun while you take in the breathtaking Himalayan landscape from Thadepati. Here, you will reach Tarke Gyang, another Sherpa hamlet, by crossing the Melamchi Khola.
The majority of the residents in this village are members of the Helambu caste, which is popularly known as Helambu. Then, you'll go via Chumik and Ghangyul to Sermathang, another charming town. Finally, travel to Kathmandu and approach Melamchi Pul Bazar.
Why You Will Love Helambu Trek?
Helambu trek starts from Sundarijal, which has a small dam and hydroelectric station. It takes one hour drive from Kathmandu. The trek goes through dense mountain timberland and some wonderful rice field and various marvelous Buddhist monasteries.
Helambu trek will be one of the amazing treks for any trekkers. Your heart will leap with the view of Langtang range. People living in this locale can inspire you with their simplicity of lifestyle. Their culture and tradition will leave a positive impact on you. It is one of the nearest Himalayan treks from Kathmandu.
Helambu is one of the best trekking destinations for any kind of trekkers. Helambu is famous for sweet juicy apples. Buddhist pilgrim sites are plus point of Helambu trek. The snow-topped mountains like Gang Chhenpo, Jugal Himal, Nayagang Himal, Dorje Lakpa, Ganesh Himal and Langtang Lirung are some of the highlights of Helambu trek.
Benefits of Booking your Helambu 5 days Trek with EVT
Here are some of the reasons why you should book your trek to Helambu with EVT.
- Simple reservation and booking process
- Upon booking confirmation, a brief travel briefing after your arrival
- An oxygen meter to track blood oxygen levels at high elevations and other medical supplies to identify altitude sickness early
- Simple payment method
- 24/7 communication by contacting: +977 9851017030
- Multiple communication channels
- Highly expert and experienced team
- Customization was provided for your 5-day trek to Helambu according to your request
- Commitment to responsible and sustainable tourism
What are the major attractions of Helambu Trek?
Throughout the Helambu trek, you will get the opportunity to get amazing views of pristine Himalaya range. Remote farm with fascinating Buddhist cultures. Enchanting Rhododendron and oaks woodland. Fascinating old and medieval traditional villages with impressive monasteries.”
The most important benet of this trek is that the area is less crowded & free from noise in comparison to the Annapurna trek and some parts of the Everest treks. Besides this, the trek offers a wide range of cultures and spectacular scenery. The Helambu Short trek is a perfect short trek nearby Kathmandu Valley. Despite being so close to Kathmandu, the Helambu region remains relatively un-spoilt.
Besides the hyolmo culture of high mountain people, the company of green rhododendron and bamboo forests, majestic waterfalls, and the snow-capped Himalayas make the trek one of the most diverse treks near Kathmandu. The great Himalayan scenery at the border with Tibet and monasteries make a trek to the region an enthralling experience.
So, will you prefer Helambu trekking for 5 days with Nepal Trek Adventure? If your answer is yes, book this short trip with us.
Key Highlights of a 5-day Trek to Helambu
Here are some of the major highlights of the trek to Helambu. We assure you that our package allows you to experience all of these major highlights during your Helambu trek.
- Beautiful drive from Melamchi to Kathmandu and Sundarijal
- A trekking path that is easily accessible from the Kathmandu Valley
- Less chance of altitude sickness and minimal physical strength required
- Chance to take a stroll around Shivapuri National Park and Langtang National Park.
- Breathtaking morning views from Chisapani across the mountain ranges
- Discovering the distinctive culture of the Hyolmo Sherpas sets them apart from the Sherpas of the Khumbu area.
- Trekking to Thadepati, a top viewpoint point in the Helambu area
- Getting to see beautiful views of the Langtang, Ganesh, Jugal, Dorje Lakpa, and other minor peaks in the Langtang Range mountains
- Savor the kindness and hospitality of the Tamang and Sherpa people.
Fixed Departure Dates
| Trip Date | Seats Remaining | |
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| April 5 - April 10 | 15 Seats Left | Book Now |
Itinerary
Drive to Sundarijal Trek to Chisapani
We will have an hour-long drive to Sundarijal after our early-morning breakfast. Our hike begins at Sundarijal, which is at the base of the Kathmandu Valley. We set off to go to Chisapani from Sundarijal; the trip would take about four or five hours.
We will then continue on the trek to reach Shivapuri National Park. After a hike up a hill that's around 1,895 meters and 600 meters above Sundarijal will bring you to Mulkhara, which is a Tamang town.
We're going to stop for a snack break and tea at Mulkhara. Then we go alongside the ridge and into a thicket of rhododendrons and oak trees. The woodland will be blazing with multicolored rhododendron blooms in the spring. We will then walk through the forest, eventually arriving in Chisapani.
Total driving hours: 1 hour
Trekking distance: 13 km / 8 miles
Trekking duration: 4 to 5 hours
Highest Altitude: 2,295m / 7,655ft
Accommodation: At a lodge
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner
Trek to Khutumsang from Chisapani
To witness the breathtaking sunrise from the Chisapani viewpoint, we will rise before the sun. You will always remember seeing the Himalayan range illuminated by the first morning sun. We will travel to Kutumsang, which will take five to six hours, after breakfast.
Trekking beside several meadows and farmlands allows you to take in the incredible views of the Langtang mountains. After that, we come to Pathi Bhanjyang, a tiny but charming settlement, after descending from the peak.
We go on to Gul Bhanjyang, passing via a pass after ascending a hill. You reach Kutumsang, your overnight destination, after another descent from the pass.
- Trekking duration: 6 to 7 hours
- Trekking distance: 17km / 10.5miles
- Highest Altitude: 2,470m / 8,250ft
- Accommodation: At a lodge
- Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner
Trek to Tharepati from Kutumsang
We will go north after breakfast to see the stunning views of the snow-capped peaks that lie ahead. We will ascend above on a difficult track that winds through trees of fir and rhododendron in a region devoid of permanent habitation.
The rhododendron, the national flower of Nepal, is abundant in the lush, deep woods. The hike continues to Yurin Danda, where you may take in breathtaking Himalayan views.
We soon reach a few lodges at Magen Goth, which is situated close to a meadow and offers breathtaking views of the mountains. We will hike further and finally reach Tharepati.
- Trekking duration: 6 to 7 hours
- Highest Altitude: 3,690m / 11635ft
- Accommodation: At a lodge
- Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner
Trek to Tarke Ghangyul from Tharepati
The journey will be fascinating since it will allow you to see other civilizations and ways of living. The hike takes around five hours. First, we'll go east, away from the ridgeline, and then south to the interesting Melamchi Village.
Guru Rinpoche visited a number of the village's revered Buddhist stupas, shrines, and monasteries. This settlement is inhabited by Sherpas, however, they are not too unlike those living in Solu Khumbu to the east.
Then, after passing through a few Sherpa communities and taking in views of the Himalayan ranges, we hike up to Tarke Ghyang. We will also visit one of the largest and oldest monasteries in this area, a historic monastery in Tarke Ghyang.
A fun fact, the majority of the village's residents are from the Hyolmo caste, so it is more often known as Helambu. In actuality, the word "Helambu" refers generically to a group of Tamang and Sherpa communities in this area.
- Trekking duration: 6 hours
- Highest Altitude: 3,690m / 11,635ft
- Accommodation: At a lodge
- Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner
Trek to Sermanthang from Tarke Ghanguyl and Back to Kathmandu
You should expect a pleasant trip as we won't be climbing too high. You will see breathtaking scenery as you go from Tarke Ghyang through thick forests, streams, and waterfalls. Between Parachin and the Gangyul Sherpa settlement, we will pass through many tiny communities. We will hike forward from Gangyul to reach Sermanthang. It is a lovely community home to several Buddhist monasteries.
We will take a bus from Sermanthang that goes via Melamchi Bazar on our way to Kathmandu. For a while, the picturesque trail hugs the Melamchi River, providing excellent glimpses of the surrounding countryside and fields.
- Trekking duration: 5 hours
- Trekking distance: 10.5 km / 6.5 miles
- Total driving hours: 4 hours
- Highest Altitude: 2,600 m / 9,115 ft
- Meals Included: Breakfast, &, Lunch
Includes/Excludes
- International Arrival Pickup, International Drop off on your Final Departure Day
- Kathmandu Hotel two nights with bed and breakfast plan.
- All ground transportation via private vehicle for clients and guides.
- Best available lodge and tea house accommodation during the trek.
- Full Board Meals(Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner)& 3X(Tea or Coffee) per day.
- A trekking or hiking leader - Fluent English speaking, experienced, knowledgeable with assistant trek guide (4 hikers:1 assistant guide) and needed Sherpa porters (2 trekkers:1 porter) together with their payments, assurance, gears, foods and accommodations.
- All necessary national park fees, permits and paper works (Langtang national park permits and TIMS) ,Entire administration and local Taxes.
- Fresh Fruit after dinner everyday ,1 PC snickers or mars chocolate each person every day.
- Trek Completion Certificate
- Complimentary Trekking Kit Bag(Should be return after Trek)
- Farewell dinner with Cultural Programme.
- Nepal Visa fees on your airport arrival (You should bring accurate USD cash and two passport size picture)
- Personal expenses (Shopping, Laundry, bar bills, battery recharge, mineral water or boiled water, Phone calls, hot shower etc
- Your Lunch and dinners in Kathmandu (This apply also early come back from trek then the fixed itinerary)
- Extra night accommodation in Kathmandu than above itinerary
- Tips for guides and porters
- Rescue in case of emergency