 Helambu Trek is a fairly popular trek because it is close to Kathmandu. Helambu Trek can be done in a week, and since it is below 3500m it can be done in the winter. The highest altitude is at 3490m. Helambu trek makes a circle through the Sherpa Helambu that is northeast of Kathmandu.
Helambu area is populated by the friendly and helpful Sherpa people. It does not have good views, as the Annapurna or Everest treks, but it is a good cultural experience. There are many teahouses along the route, so you do not need to bring a tent or food, but it is suggested to have a sleeping bag.
Highlights of Helambu Trekking
Trek Duration: 7 days
Best Season: Autumn (Sep-Dec) and Spring (Feb-May)
Starting from: Sundarijal (40 minutes drive by car)
Ending at: Melamchi PulBazar (4 hour drive by to Kathmandu)
Grade: Moderate
Highest access of the trek: Tharepati 3510metres
Average Temperature: 0 to 18 Celsius
Culture: esp. Tamang, Newar, Brahman and Chhetri.
Mode of the trek: Tea house trek only
Himalayan sights: Himalayan ranges Ganesh Himal, Langtang-Ri, Dorjelakpa, Dokpu Peak, Yala Peak, Naya kang and Gaurishankar.
Most attraction of the trek: Touristy & non Touristy route specially mixed life.
Itinerary - Helambu Trek
Day 01: Kathmandu to Sundarijal by bus and trek to Chisapani about 7hours
Day 02: Chisapani trek to Kutumsang about 6hrs
Day 03: Kutumsang to Tharepati (3510m) about 5hrs
Day 04: Tharepati trek to Tarkeghyang about 5hrs
Day 05: Tarkeghyang trek to Sermathang about 5 hrs
Day 06: Sermathang trek to Melamchipul Bazar about 6hrs
Day 07: Melamchipul Bazar drive to Kathmandu by Bus about 4hours
Price Details - Helambu Trekking
For whole Trek: US $ 299.00 per person for trek (minimum 2 person basis)
Price Includes - Helambu Trek
All meals (Breakfast/ lunch/dinner with tea\coffee), accommodation in teahouses, Kathmandu to Sundarijal by Car and Melachi Pulbazar to Kathmandu by bus transportation, sleeping bag, down jackets, TIMS permit fee, national park entry permits, A guide, all necessaries for guide (all meals, accommodation in tea houses, equipments, salary, insurance etc)
Price Excludes - Helambu Trekking
Bar bills (Beer, coke, mineral water), donation, personal clothings, personal insurance, rescue charge, any unforeseen expenses etc.
Note:
Price subjected to change if there are more or less than 2 person in a group.
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