Helambu Trek - 9 Days

Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu - 1,300m/4,264 ft

Upon our arrival in the Tribhuwan International Airport (TIA) in Kathmandu, we will be greeted by a representative from Himalayan Traverse who will drop us off at our hotel. After checking in, we take a rest. We may also stroll in the streets of Thamel, a tourist hub in Kathmandu for some souvenir shopping. In the evening, there will be a welcome dinner hosted by Himalayan Traverse where we will be served excellent authentic Nepalese cuisine which will introduce we to the country's food culture. Overnight in Kathmandu.

Included meals:Dinner

Day 02: Kathmandu Sightseeing & Preparation for the Trek

Today after breakfast we start a guided tour to several of the most historical and spiritual attractions in Kathmandu. The day will also be for finalizing official procedure and other necessary arrangements. We will be also briefed on the nature of the trek, equipments and team composition. Some of landmarks we visit include the World Heritage Sites of Kathmandu Durbar Square, the sacred Hindu temple of Pashupati Nath, the famous 'Monkey Temple' (Swayambhu Nath) and Buddhists shrine (Bouddha Nath).  In the afternoon, there will be a pre-trip discussion where we can meet our trek leader and other team members. we can also make our last minute buying of personal items as we will be flying to the Himalayas tomorrow.

Included meals:Breakfast

Day 03: Drive to Sundarijal & trek to Chisapani (2300m/7544 ft): Drive 1 hour, Trek: 4 hours

Today, we drive for about an hour to Sundarijal, which is at 1350 meters, and that's where our trek starts. From there, we head to Chisopani, which is at 2300 meters. Our journey begins near a small hydroelectric plant, and the trail soon takes us into Shivapuri National Park. The first village we reach is Mulkharka, which is mainly home to the Tamang community. After that, we continue along the ridge through a forest that has oaks and rhododendrons, and eventually reach Chisopani.

Included meals:Breakfast Lunch Dinner

Day 04: Trek from Chisopani to Kutumsang (2446m/8022ft): 7 hours

After having our morning breakfast, we start our journey towards Kutumsang. Today's trek begins with walking through some nice meadows and fields. Along the way, we get to enjoy amazing views of the Langtang mountains. We then reach Pathi Bhanjyang and Gul Bhanjyang. From Gul Bhanjyang, the trail goes up along a ridge to another pass. After that, we walk downhill from the pass to reach Kutumsang.

Included meals:Breakfast Lunch Dinner

Day 05: Trek from Kutumsang to Thadepati (3650m/11972ft): 6 hours

We head up the steep trail above Kutumsang, mostly walking through forests of fir and rhododendron, where there are no villages or permanent homes. The journey continues to Yurin Danda, offering stunning views of the Himalayas. We finally reach Tharepati and settle there for the night.

Included meals:Breakfast Lunch Dinner

Day 06: Trek to Tarkeghyang (2560m/8397ft): 6 hours

Today we start our journey towards Tarkeghyang. At the beginning of the trek, the path goes downward until we cross the Melamchi Khola. From there, we continue our hike upwards to Tarkeghyang, passing through Sherpa villages. As we trek, the Himalayan mountains come into view, shining brightly in the sunlight. We get to explore the village and its monastery, which is one of the oldest and largest in the area. The village is commonly known as Helambu because most of its people belong to the Helmu community.

Included meals:Breakfast Lunch Dinner

Day 07: Trek to Sermathang (2,610m/8,563ft): 3/4 hr

Since we don't gain much altitude today, the walk will be relatively easy. We'll pass through forests, streams, and waterfalls. The trail loops around the wide valley at the end between Parachin and the Sherpa village of Gangyul. From Gangyul, we head to Sermathang. We'll get to know the village. There's also a Buddhist monastery located at the highest point of the village.

Included meals:Breakfast Lunch Dinner

Day 08: Trek to Malemchi Puul Bazaar: Drive to Kathmandu: 3/4 hrs trek/ 2 hr drive

On our last day of the trek, we made our way down to Malemchi Pul Bazaar. The village is mainly home to the Sherpa people, but there are also residents from other ethnic groups. From the bazaar, we took a bus to Kathmandu. Once we arrived in Kathmandu, we had the rest of the day free to rest or buy some souvenirs. To mark the end of our journey, we planned a farewell dinner in the evening. We spent the night in Kathmandu.

Included meals:Breakfast Lunch Dinner

Day 09: Departure

Today there is nothing to do but trade emails with travel companions and organize the photos. If we have more time we can do some shopping or sightseeing. A representative from Himalayan Traverse will take us to the airport approximately 3 hours before the scheduled flight.

Included meals:Breakfast

(Note: Booking must be confirmed 6 months before in advance)