The 10-day Helambu Trek, with 6 actual walking days, one driving day, one day for a cultural heritage tour in Kathmandu, and two days for arrival and departure, is a short cultural trek near Kathmandu that reaches a maximum elevation of 3,650 meters at Thadepati. It is a moderate-level walking trip that costs 525-650 USD per person, depending on the number of trekkers in the group, and includes three nights of hotel accommodation with breakfast in Kathmandu, necessary trek permits, all meals and guesthouse accommodation in the mountains, public transportation, and a guide.
Helambu Trek
Trip Facts
Duration
10 Days
Trip Grade
Moderate
Country
Nepal
Maximum Altitude
3,650 meters
Starts
Kathmandu
Ends
Kathmandu
Group Size
1-10
Activities
Trekking and Cultural Tour
Best Time
September to May
A Quick Glimpse
- Trip Duration: 10 Days
- Trekking Duration: 6 Days
- Starting Point: Kathmandu
- Ending Point: Kathmandu
- Maximum Elevation: 3,650 meters (11,975 feet)
- Difficulty Level: Moderate
- Best Seasons: September to May
- Key Highlights: Mountain views, lush forests, wildlife, sunrise, traditional villages, blooming flowers, cultural and religious monuments, layered hills view, and more
- Mountain Views: Langtang, Sisapangma, Jugal, Gauri Shankar, Ghyangchhempo, Dorje Lakpa, and more
- Customizable: Yes
Helambu Trek is a beautiful cultural Trek in Nepal. It takes about one week to travel from Kathmandu to Helambu. The trek is very close to Kathmandu, where you can see rural life. This area is part of the developing region and is even more comparable to Kathmandu. Helambu Trek is an easy trek in Nepal. It is quite a trek, so there will only be a few tourists.
The people from this Trekking Route are Chhetries, Newars, Tamangs, and Sherpas. The people mainly practice Hinduism and Buddhism in Helambu. Hyolmo Buddhist culture is in this area, so the name Helambu came from the word Hyolmo. People dress traditionally in the Helambu Area. Green Forests of rhododendrons and bamboo, waterfalls, the mountain range of Ganesh Himal and Langtang, farming terraces of rice, millet, corn, and many more…are the most popular attractions of the Helambu trek. Besides the things mentioned above, flora, fauna, and birds are friendly to see. Some Hindu temples, the stupa, prayer wheel, mani walls, prayer flags, and Monasteries make your Helambu Trekking more worthwhile.
Helambu Trekking starts in Sundarijal, about an hour from the central city. Sundarijal is one of the drinking water sources for the Kathmandu Valley and the hydropower station. After about 45 minutes of ascent, Mulkharka, the start of Shivapuri National Park, is reached. Crossing some local villages and the forest, you will reach Chisapani Hill. On the way to Chisapani, you will see a lovely view of Kathmandu Valley from some angle. The trek, which passes through Gulbhanjyang, Kutumsang, Thadepati, Tarkeghyang, Sermathang, and Helambu, ends at Melamchi Bazar. After spending a night in the teahouse at Melamchi, the next day, you drive back to Kathmandu by private or public transportation.
Frolic Adventure is one of Nepal's reliable and authentic Helambu Trekking Organizers. We commit to providing the best Trekking trip in the Helambu area with friendly, helpful guides and porters.
Helambu Trek Itinerary
Day 1
Arrive in Kathmandu (1,350 m.)
Max Altitude: 1,350m (4,429ft)
Accommodation: 3 Star Hotel
Mode of Transportation: Private Car/Jeep/Van
Day 2
Trip Meeting and Trekking Preparation Day (Optional, Kathmandu Cultural Heritage Tour)
Max Altitude: 1,350m (4,429ft)
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: 3 Star Hotel
Day 3
Drive to Sundarijal & trek to Chisapani (2,300 m.) Drive 1 hr.,Trek 4 hrs.
Max Altitude: 2,165m (7,103ft)
Altitude Gain: 815
Duration: 4-5 Hours
Distance: 15-18 KM
Meals: Breakfast+Lunch+Dinner
Accommodation: Guesthouse
Mode of Transportation: Private Car/Jeep/Van
Day 4
Trek from Chisapani to Kutumsang (2,446 m.) 6-7 hrs.
Max Altitude: 2,446m (8,024ft)
Altitude Gain: 146
Duration: 6-7 Hours
Distance: 13-16 KM
Meals: Breakfast+Lunch+Dinner
Accommodation: Guesthouse
Mode of Transportation: Walk
Day 5
Trek from Kutumsang to Thadepati (3,650 m.) 5-6 hrs.
Max Altitude: 3,650m (11,975ft)
Altitude Gain: 1204
Duration: 5-6 Hours
Distance: 9-12 KM
Meals: Breakfast+Lunch+Dinner
Accommodation: Guesthouse
Mode of Transportation: Walk
Day 6
Trek from Thadepati to Tarkeghyang (2,560 m.) 5-6 hrs.
Max Altitude: 2,560m (8,398ft)
Altitude Loss: 1090
Duration: 5-6 Hours
Distance: 10-13 KM
Meals: Breakfast+Lunch+Dinner
Accommodation: Guesthouse
Mode of Transportation: Walk
Day 7
Trek from Tarkeghyang to Sermathang (2,610 m.) 3-4 hrs.
Max Altitude: 2,610m (8,562ft)
Altitude Loss: 50
Duration: 3-4 Hours
Distance: 7.4-10 KM
Meals: Breakfast+Lunch+Dinner
Accommodation: Guesthouse
Mode of Transportation: Walk
Day 8
Trek from Sermathang to Malemchi Bazaar (870 m.) 3-6 hrs.
Max Altitude: 870m (2,854ft)
Altitude Loss: 1740
Duration: 3-6 Hours
Distance: 15-20 KM
Meals: Breakfast+Lunch+Dinner
Accommodation: Guesthouse
Mode of Transportation: Walk
Day 9
Drive back to Kathmandu (2-3 hrs.) and farewell dinner with Frolic Adventure.
Max Altitude: 1,350m (4,429ft)
Altitude Gain: 480
Duration: 2-3 Hours
Distance: 43-45 KM
Meals: Breakfast+Dinner
Accommodation: 3 Star Hotel
Mode of Transportation: Public Bus
Day 10
Departure to the international airport for your final flight.
Meals: Breakfast
Mode of Transportation: Private Car/Jeep/Van
The Helambu trek itinerary is a seven-day trek from Kathmandu to see authentic rural Nepal and Nepal's natural sites. The Helambu trekking itinerary begins in Kathmandu and ends in Melamchi Bazaar. This off-the-beaten-path trek is less popular than other commercial trekking itineraries. We can also do a combined tour in Langtang and Helambu if we have longer holidays. We can also make a Gosainkunda Lake Helambu trekking itinerary if you are interested.
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Helambu Trek
Trip Cost Details
- Airport pick-up and drop-off by private car/van/bus.
- 3 nights' accommodation in a 3-star standard hotel, including breakfast, on a twin-sharing basis as per the above itinerary.
- All the ground transportation during the trip.
- Your standard meals BLD during the trek, with a cup of hot tea/coffee at breakfast
- All necessary paperwork, national park entry permits, TIMS card, and monument entrance fees
- All accommodations in lodges/tea houses during the treks.
- An experienced, helpful, and friendly guide
- Salary, food, drinks, accommodation, transportation and insurance for the guide and porter.
- Arrangement of an emergency helicopter service, which will be paid by your travel insurance company.
- Frolic Adventure invites you to a farewell dinner on the last night.
- All government taxes (GST) and Stationery expenses.
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