Helambu Circuit Trek is the shortest trek that take place in the Sherpa Helambu region around 72 km Northeast of nearby Kathmandu. Helambu is highland village and the home of Hyolmo. The word Helambu derives from Hyolmo thus, Helambu Circuit Trek offers you a unique Hyolmo(Buddhism) culture of high mountain people. The trek also offers wonderful sceneries of Himalayan including forest of rhododendrons, bamboo, waterfalls and white snow capped mountains. We would have stunning view of Mt. Langtang (7245m), Dorje Lakpa (6900m), Ganesh Himal (7405m), Gaurishankar and another small mountains of Langtang range.
Trip Starts/ Ends : Kathmandu / Kathmandu
Trip Grade: Moderate
Max Elevation: 3800m
Trip Route: Kathmandu – Sundarijal – Chisapani – Kutumsang – Tharepati – Tarkeghyang – Sermanthang – Melamchi Pul Bazaar – Kathmandu
Welcome to Nepal. At your arrival in Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu, Himalayan Namobuddha Travel and Treks’ representative will be there to welcome you and transfer to the hotel. In the evening, you will be taken for a welcome dinner in one of the typical Nepali restaurant. Overnight at Kathmandu.
Detailed trek briefing at your hotel in presence of your trek guide. You can ask any questions you might have. Today, you will enjoy a guided Kathmandu tour of popular UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Nepal: Boudhanath Stupa and Pashupatinath Temple. Today, you will get to know many interesting facts and stories about Hindu and Buddhist culture, history and the people of Nepal from your local tour guide. You can take your own time as you like at each temple to explore around and asking the questions to your tour guide (this is a private tour just for you) for spending your time in Kathmandu.
Boudhanath Stupa is one of the most popular UNESCO world heritage sites located about 11 km from the center and northeastern outskirts of Kathmandu. The stupa is massive mandala and it is one of the largest unique structure’s stupas in the world with a long history. It is the center of Tibetan culture in Kathmandu and rich in Buddhist symbolism.
Pashupatinath Temple is a famous and sacred Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is located on the banks of the Bagmati River, approximately 5 km north-east of Kathmandu dedicated to Shiva. You will see many Sadhu monks and the cremations taking place across the holy river of this temple.
After breakfast at hotel, we drive from Kathmandu to Sundarijal by private vehicle from where we will ascend to Shivapuri National Park. The trail leads to a climb through wet, subtropical and oak forest of different villages to reach Chisapani. Overnight in Chisapani.
Our trail passes through uphill, downhill as well as flat path. We’ll reach to Gul Bhanjyang where Sherpa, Tamang and Gurung having their cultural lifestyle can be found. Then our trail descends to Kutumasang. Overnight in Kutumasang.
The trail ascends through a steep, eroded trail with fir and rhododendron forest. Then, we descends to Magen Goth and reaches to Tharepati from where we can see the wonderful sunset in Jugal Himal and Number Himal with good views of Helambu valley. Overnight in Tharepati.
We descend down to Melamchi River and cross the suspension bridge. Then, we’ll reach to Sherpa village named Melamchigaon and ascends towards Tarkeghyang which is the largest village in the Helambu possessing the oldest and biggest monasteries. Overnight in Terkeghyang.
The trail continues through flat land and beautiful forest. The trek to Tarkegyang to Sermanthang is comparatively easier than the previous days. From Ganggul village we make our way to Sermathang. We’ll explore the villages and ancient Buddhist Monastry at Sermathang. Overnight in Sermathang.
Crossing several villages and knowing cultural glimpse we’ll make gradual descend way to Melamchi Pul Bazaar. We stop our trek at Melamchi Pul Bazaar and stay overnight.
Today, we will drive back to Kathmandu with beautiful memories. We can relax, have some gifts for relatives and friends from Nepal on remaining time. If we want to travel or visit somewhere Himalayan Namobudhha Travel And Trek will manage for that too. Overnight in Kathmandu.
The last day in Nepal, at 3 hours before scheduled flight we’ll be taken up to airport by office representative of Himalayan Namobuddha Travel And Trek. It’s time to bid Nepal farewell visit and appreciate your visit to our country Nepal. And the trek would be the great lifetime memory.
Wish you a wonderful Himalayan experience in Nepal.!!!
Package Includes
All airport transfers by private vehicle
Deluxe accommodation in Kathmandu and Pokhara with breakfast on twin sharing
Welcome dinner in one of the authentic Nepali restaurant in Kathmandu
Entrance fee, English speaking tour guide during tour as mentioned
All necessary transfers by private vehicle as mentioned
All necessary government taxes
During the trek
Accommodation in local teahouse / lodge
Full board meal (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)
English speaking experienced trekking guide and all his expenses
Local trekking porter and all his expenses
Insurance of trekking guide and porter
All necessary transfers by private vehicle as mentioned
All necessary trekking permit and paper works
First aid kit
Guided trekking map
Package Excludes
Meals not mentioned in the itinerary.
All personal expenses such as bar bills, beverage, snacks etc.
Extra cost of drinks, shower, battery re-charge,wifi etc. during the trek
Personal clothing and gears
Personal travel insurance covering emergency heli evacuation (mandatory)
Tips to guide (Expected but not mandatory)
Cancellation or additional cost raised by landslide, weather, political unrest, illness etc which are not under our control.
Services which are not mentioned above.
Wish you a wonderful Himalayan experience with us!!!