Helambu Valley Trek
Helambu trek is short and easy trek have Nepal and easily access from Kathmandu. Helambu offer many Monastery visit, Rhododendron forest (flower; March/April), superb mountain views, picturesque Sherpa settlements, friendly people and after all unspoiled culture of the area. This trek is more like cultural trek than mountain and glacier expeditions. People here call themselves Sherpas but their relationship with the Sherpa of Solu Khumbu is distant. The dialects spoken are also different. People here follow the Buddhist religion so you will find many old Buddhist monasteries in the villages. Tarkegyang is another Sherpa town along the way, which bears its own story. Our trek starts from Kathmandu after driving by bus/car to Sundarijal, which is just 13km from Kathmandu. We then continue ascend to Chisopani where we spend first night just outside valley. Chisopani offer great view of mountain and landscape. Then we make almost a circle going through Khtumsang, Tharapati, Tarkeghyang, sarmathang and finally to Melamchi pul where we take bus to Kathmandu.
ITINERARY:
Day 01: Arrive KathmanduDay 02: Sightseeing to Swayambhunath, Kathmandu & Patan
Day 03: Kathmandu drive to Sundarijal then trek to Chisapani (2140m)
Day 04: Chisapani trek to Kutumsang (2450m)
Day 05: Kutumsang trek to Tharepati (3690m)
Day 06: Tharepati trek to Melamchigaon (2530m)
Day 07: Melamchigaon trek to Tarke Gyang (2590m)
Day 08: Tarke Gyang trek to Sermathang (2610m)
Day 09: Sermathang trek to Melamchi Pul Bazaar (880m)
Day 10: Melamchi Pul drive to Kathmandu (1350m)
Day 11: Sightseeing to Boudhanath, Pashupatinath & Bhaktapur
Day 12: Depart Kathmandu
Fixed Departure 2012
January: 9th
February: 07th 17th
March: 05th 15th 24th
April: 03rd 13th 24th
May: 01st 11th 21st
June: 05th 15th 24th
July: 14th 24th
August: 06th 16th 26th
September: 11th 19th 23rd
October: 02th 12th 22nd
November: 01st 11th 21st
December: 04th 14th 24th
Fixed Departure 2013
January: 07th
February: 11th 21st
March: 01st 11th 21st
April: 05th 15th 24th
May: 03rd 13th 24th
June: 06th 16th 26th
July: 15th 25th
August: 07th 17th 27th
September: 11th 19th 23rd
October: 01st 11th 21st
November: 06th 16th 26th
December: 03rd 13th 23th
Trip Fact Box
Trip duration: 12 days
Trekking Region: Helambu
Trek Starting from: Sundarijal
Trek Ending at: Melamchi Pul Bazaar
Trek Grade: Easy - Medium
Highest Access of the trek: Tharepati (3510 meters)
Type of Accommodation: Hotel / Trekkers Lodge (Teahouse)
Group Size : Minimum 2pax - Maximum 12pax
Trip Price: US$ 780.00 Per Person
PRICE INCLUDES :-
Airport pick up & airport drop by private transportation
Twin sharing accommodation in Kathmandu with breakfast (Tourist standard hotel)
Historical monuments cities sightseeing with tour guide
Sightseeing transportation by Non A/C comfortable vehicle
Sightseeing entrance fees for historical cities sightseeing
Kathmandu to Sundarijal overland transportation by Car/Van/bus depend on group size
Twin sharing trekking accommodation in normal Trekkers lodge / Teahouse
Three time meal during the trekking Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Desert /fruit after having diner as company provide
Government license holder trekking guide /leader for the team
One porter who will carry your luggage during the trekking (Two tourist get one porter)
Langtang national park entry fee
Trekker’s Information Management system (TIMS) card
Insurance for Nepalese staff (Trekking guide and Porters)
Melamchi Pul Bazaar to Kathmandu overland transportation by pubbic bus
Nepal Government tax and Office service charge
PRICE EXCLUDES :-
Lunch & Dinner during the stay in Kathmandu
International or domestic air tickets & airport taxes
Nepal entry visa fee US$ 25 (duration 15 days ) and US$ 40 (duration 30 days )
Personal trekking equipment s & Clothing
Wire Transfer charge or Credit card service charge as company rule
Alcoholic beverages, laundry, Telephone calls & all type of hot drinks
Soft drinks such as cola, mineral water etc
Personal nature expenses & Tipping (Tips)
High risk medical / travel insurance & First aid kit
Emergency rescue evacuation (if needed)
Any other things not mentioned
Note:-
If above fixed departure dates that don't suit to your holiday schedule or you wish to modify above itinerary or combines with any travel plans then please let us know and we'll be happy to create a tailor made itinerary, designed and departure the trip any date that suitable to your holiday schedule especially for you.
