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‘Short, scenic country walks in the harmony of impressive cultural villages’
Highlights:
Trek Preview:
Accommodation Mode: Hotels in Kathmandu basic lodge on treks.
Trekking Grade: Moderate with Ups and Downhill Walks.
Highest altitude: At Tharepati Hilltop 3, 597 m / 11, 801 feet high.
Area of trek: North Mid-East of Kathmandu around Jugal Himal.
Trek Duration: 06 Nights and 07 Days (with drives both ways)
Total Trip: 09 Nights and 10 Days (from arrival to main departures)
Best Seasons for Helambu Trekking:
From March to May and September till early December months during springtime as well on autumn and pre-winter seasons.
March to May pleasant walks with much sunshine and enough daylights for views of snow-capped peaks, this is the time in spring when wild-flowers are in full bloom especially rhododendron of various species from trees to bushes with other bright flowers, makes this trek more interesting and exciting.
The area around the high hills of Helambu located north of Kathmandu, lovely and enchanting during springtime when wild-flowers are in seasonal bloom, especially the rhododendron of various species with different colors.
During spring times, days are clear from morning till late afternoon, can get cloudy sometimes with chances of snow on high elevation, morning and night times much cold where temperatures drop.
September to December during autumn/fall and pre-winter season most days are crystal clear from morning till afternoon but short daylights due to autumn and winter and much colder in the morning and night times as well in shades, and away from sun lights.
Introduction:
Helambu Trekking, a wonderful country walk that takes you around North East from Kathmandu valley towards beautiful and scenic areas of Helambu.
Helambu one of the least ventured region by the main flow of trekkers that makes this journey special as the walk takes you into interesting farm villages festooned with Buddhist religious symbols and monuments in the harmony of local immense culture.
The area around Helambu which is close to the eastern sides of Langtang Himal and located right beneath the massive peaks of Jugal Himal with famous Dorji Lakpa, Gyachu Khang, and Gaurishankar Himal.
A short adventure of a week duration time frame where all age-group of travelers including family, school, and college groups can join in this Helambu trekking a perfect holiday to observe local interesting culture in the shade of high snow-capped peaks.
Where altitude is not a big problem on this lovely and enjoyable treks but takes you to steep climb and long descend for some days but more or less walking on pleasant winding scenic trails with superb views.
Helambu Trekking begins from Kathmandu with a short drive to the city outskirt to reach northeast at the end of the valley rim to start walks with climb into beautiful areas of Sundarijal to reach a high scenic ridge at Chisapani offers spectacular sunrise over an array of Himalayan Central and mid-eastern peaks.
From Chisapani on a nice scenic trail walking over high ridges with dramatic views of beautiful landscapes with tiers of rolling green hills and valleys overlooking high snow-capped peaks of Langtang and Jugal Himal towards north direction.
As walks progress entering into Helambu area from the villages of Gul Bhanjyang and Kutumsang at above 2,000 m high as the air gets cooler and fresh as the route takes you around farmland and within an enchanting forest of tall rhododendron and pine tree lines to reach on the highest spot of the adventure at Tharepati Hilltop.
The high ridge of Tharepati at 3, 597 m offers a stunning panorama of the high towering mountain range towards the north and then walk takes you in the heart of Helambu at Tarke-Gyang village.
Tarke Gyang an attractive and impressive village populated by a small group of ethnic Hyalmo tribes which is closely related to Sherpa and Tamang people with similar culture and religion of Buddhism.
At Tarke Gyang and Sermathang the two major villages of Helambu with ample time to explore around the lovely villages with a visit of an old monastery enriched with ancient religious idols with bright spectacular work of arts.
Enjoying time around nice areas and villages of Helambu and observing the fascinating cultures of Hyalmo people then our journey comes to an end taking an exciting drive towards low warm farm country then reaching at Kathmandu, after a marvelous experience and wonderful time in Helambu Trekking.
Outline Itinerary:
Day 01: On arrival at Kathmandu airport 1,320 m then transfer to the hotel.
Day 02: In Kathmandu sightseeing tour and trek preparation.
Day 03: Drive to Sundarijal and trek to Chisapani 2,194 m- 04 hrs walks.
Day 04: Trek to Gul Bhanjyang 2,140 m - 05 hrs.
Day 05: Trek to Tharepati 3, 597 m via Kutumsang - 05 hrs
Day 06: Trek to Melamche-Gaon 2,530 m -05 hrs.
Day 07: Trek to Tarke-Gyang 2,550 m -04 hrs.
Day 08: Trek to Sermathang 2,693 m - 04 hrs.
Day09: Trek and drive to Kathmandu via Melamchi Bazaar 846 m -05 hrs.
Day 10: International departure for homeward bound.
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