It is 75km north from Kathmandu. The Helambu area is surprisingly peaceful and calm. The Sherpa villages of Helambu due north of Kathmandu valley presents an easy getaway. This area because of its low elevation and the Sherpa villages make it an interesting 6 days loop.This trekking is basically familiar for sherpa culture and life style.Starting with a short drive from Kathmandu to Sundarijal the trail to Chisapani and Helambu climbs on to th e Shivapuri ridge from where there are sweeping views of the central Himalayas. Following a ridge-line the trek heads north to Thare Pati before turning east to Melemchi Gaon and Tarke Gyang the principle villages of this area. You can take Helambu onto the end of the langtang or Gosaikunda trek, crossing into Helambu via the high altitude passes at Lauribina La (4610m) or Ganja La (5106m).

TRIP FACTS
Destination: Helambu Circuit
Trek Duration: 11 Days
Season: Any Time of Whole Year
Trip Start/End: Kathmandu
Trek Start: Sundarijal
Trek End: Thimbu/Kiul
Trek Type: Lodge / Camping
Accommodation: Lodge / Camping
Transportation: Public Bus/CAR/Van
Altitude: 960m - 3597m
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ITINERARY

Day 01: Arrive in international airport in Kathmandu, transfer to selected hotel and rest of day personal activities.

Day 02: Kathmandu valley sightseeing

• Swoyambunath (monkey) temple.
• Kathmandu durbar square,
• Pashupatinath temple,
• Bouddhanath stupa

Day 03: Drive from Kathmandu to Sundarijal in the morning and Trek to Chisapani (2,194m, 4 hours walking) and then overnight at lodge.
This day, we drive to sundarijal (1350m.), a wide and obvious climbs up beside the enormous water pipe that supplies Kathmandu with drinking water from a reservoir inside Shivapuri National park. First stage of the trek climbs steeply to entry check post. Follow the sign posted trail uphill to the large Tamang village of Mulkharka. The trail continues to climb to reach the pass at Borlang Bhanjyang. The rest of day is the entire down hill through peaceful forests to Oak and rhododendron. Within the hour, you’ll reach a wide track running uphill to Chisapani. The mountains views are excellent from here.

Day o4: Trek from Chisapani to Golphu Banjyang (Gul Bhanjyang) (2140m. 5-6 hours walking) and then overnight at lodge. 
As you leave Chisapani, the trail runs out of the village and continues level among pine plantations on the top of the spur. There are good mountain views as you leave the wide track and drop down into the valley on a muddy zigzagging path. The halfway down the slope, the trail reach the Brahman and chhetri village of Pati Bhanjyang (1770m.). The trail heads north out of the pathi Bhanjayang, a gentle ascent to a small white chorten at the sherpa village of Thakuni Bhanjyang. Climb steeply uphill past the lodge to meet a large trail, then bear right on crumbly stone steps to reach the much larger village of Chipling (2170m.) and then we reach Lapcha Danda. If the sky is clear, you’ll have good views of the peaks as you drop down through rhododendron forest on the far side of the pass. After Thotong (thodang Betini, a friendly tamang village), the path drops for another 30 minutes to tamang village of Golphu Bhanjyang. If it is clear morning, you can see good view of mountains.

Day 05: Trek from Golphu Banjyang to Tharepati (3640m.). 7 hours walking) and then overnight at lodge.
This is the most dramatic stage of the trek, with the views that become increasingly epic as the day goes on. However, the climb is steep and sustained.  You’ll work up a sweat climbing the 1650m to Tharepati and then face a sudden chill once you encounter the icy winds at the pass. Starting from Golkhu Bhanjyang, climb the hill to Kutumsang(2450m). As you climb the Yurin Danda ridge, you see peaks above Langtang and Gosaikunda soar into view. About three hours after leaving Kutumsang, you’ll drop down to the appealing village of Magin Goth (Magen Goth). There are fabulous views from here to the rocky Thare Danda ridge, where a rugged trail climbs to Gosaikunda. After Magin Goth, it is a steep, two hours climb to reach the Tharepati village (3640m.). A steep path raises above the village to a fluttering white prayer flag on a mind swept hilltop, offering a perfect panaroma of the Langtang Himalaya.

Day 06: Trek from Tharepati to Melamchi Ghyang (2,743m, 4 hours walking) and then overnight at lodge.
Heading east from the Tharepati, the trail drops rapidly down the ridge, quickly losing those wonderful mountain views. The trail follows rhododendron forest and chortens. The last stage of the walk is an unforgiving drop on the almost vertical trail that will teach you meaning of the word “impact”. a long suspension bridge on the outskirts of Melamchi gaon. Melamchi feels like a teeming metropolies. As we as raising goats and cattle and tending fields of barley, corn and potatoes. Melamchi was founded in in 1859 by the head lama of bouddhnath stupa. In the center of the village has a large, renovated Gompa. It is nice village.

Day 07: Trek from Melamchi Ghyang to Tarke Ghyang (2,664m, 5 hours walking) and then overnight at lodge. 
Heading on from Melamchi Ghyang, you have two options. Some trekkers descend directly to Thimbu and Kiul at the bottom of the valley. But it‘s more interesting to cross the river and climb to the atmospheric stone village of Tarke Ghyang. The trail is interesting. We walk through the forest and pass the large Chortens. The village takes its name from the huge, square ghyang (monastery) in the middle of the village. This is the oldest monastery in the Helambu region.Most of the people are Buddhist from village.

Day 08: Trek from Tarke Ghyang to Thimbu/Kiul (960m, 4 hours walking) and then overnight in Kathmandu.
To finish the Helambu circuit on the most popular path, pick up the sign posted trail to Thimbu. The trail drops gently along the east side of the valley, passing through broken rhododendron forest. Assorted chortens, shrines and mani walls provide visual interest as you drop to the sherpa village of Kakani at 2070m, which has another small Gompa. About three hours after leaving you’ll drop into Thimbu at 1580m. From here, we may able to take bus or Private Jeep to Kathmandu.

Day 11: Departure to your home country.

PRICE INCLUDES:

• Pick up and drop at Trivuwan international airport at Kathmandu by private car.
• All the meals (breakfast,lunch,dinner).
• Lodge accommodation along the way.
• 3 Nights hotel in Kathmandu.
• One fluent English speaking professional government register certificate holder local familiar trekking guide.
• Guide and porters: foods, accommodation, insurance, salary and equipment etc.
• All government tax.
• Langtang National park fee and tims card.
• Farewell dinner in Kathmandu.
• Kathmandu valley sightseeing by professional tour guide and private car.
• Seasonal fresh fruit.
• First aid box.
• Kathmandu sundarijal by private car.
• Melamchi bazaar to Kathmandu by private jeep.
  

PRICE EXCLUDES:

• Meals in Kathmandu.
• Your travel insurance,
• International airfare and Visa fee ($25 for 15days and $40 for 30days).
• Hard and soft drinks like coke, fanta, mineral water ,boiled water, hot shower etc.
• Personal shopping and laundry services.
• Tips for guide and porter.

Short Note: The above itinerary is a guideline and standard pattern which we provide you. This trekking can be modified according to your time and requirements. Trekking price will be according to luxurious, classic trekking, group size so if you provide details about it we will be pleased. Customize »

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