Helambu Cultural Trekking


Helambu Culture Trekking is easy and provides the spectacular views of the Langtang (7245m), Ganesh Himal (7405m), Dorje Lhakpa (6990m) and other small mountains of Langtang Himalayan range. You'll have an oppertunity to explore buddhist village, encountering lots of warm and friendly people. It is an ideal trip for those who have a short time and like to combine both cultural scene. You will enjoy visiting the culturally rich Tamang villages, Buddhist Gompas and the fantastic landscape with rice fields.

HelambuHelambu is a lush region to the North of Kathmandu inhabited by Sherpas and Tamang people although the Sherpas of this region differ in their practices from their cousins in the Everest region.The trek passes through some beautiful forests and very interesting villages on route.

Trekking Snapshot

Grade: Moderate
Duration: 12 Days
Group Size: Min 2 & Max 9

Itinerary

Day 01: Arrive in kathmandu, Transfer to Hotel and Welcome dinner at Typical Nepali Restaurant

Day 02: Free day preparation for the trekking and visit in kathmandu valley

Day 03: Drive to Sundarijal and trek to Chisapani (2215) m

Day 04: Chisapani to Kutumsang (2470) m

Day 05: Kutumsang to Tharepati (3510) m

Day 06: Tharepati to Tarkeghyang (2700) m

Day 07: Tarkeghyang to Sermethang (2590) m

Day 08: Sermathang to Melamchi Bazar (870) m

Day 09: Drive to kathmandu and transfer to hotel

Day 10: Visite in Bhaktapur, patan and Pasupatinath.

Day 11: Free shopping day

Day 12: Final Departure from kathmandu onward your last destination             

Cost Includes

  • Arrival & Departure transfers on both domestic and international flights.
  • Accommodation at 2/3 / 4 star hotels or best available hotel in Kathmandu on a twin share bed- and- breakfast basis as per the itinerary.
  • Full board meals (open / choice menu) while trekking (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner).
  • Properly boiled drinking water, tea and coffee while on trek.
  • Accommodation in lodge or Teahouse while trekking.
  • Welcome / fare - well dinner as listed in the itinerary.
  • Sightseeing with world heritage cultural entrance fees as listed in itinerary.
  • All Domestic flights and airport tax as listed in the itinerary.
  • Private transportation to and from the starting and ending points of the trek as applicable.
  • Professional local experienced trekking group leader well trained in Wilderness First Aid.
  • Portable Altitude Chamber (PAC) / Gamow Bag if required (A life saving device in case of Acute Mountain Sickness) along with the comprehensive First Aid Kit.
  • Trekking map.
  • Trekking guides / Trek Sherpa and porters.
  • Porters to carry all personal gear and group equipment.
  • Insurance of all staff including porters.
  • Warm clothing and other required trekking gear for staff including porters: Gortex jacket & trousers, inner fleece jacket and pant, trekking shoes / boots, woolen hat, gloves, shocks, sunglasses etc.
  • Surprise gifts.
  • TIMS / Trekking permit, National park / Conservation entry fees.

Cost Excludes

  • Nepal entry Visa fees, Your travel insurance Travel for Nepal
  • International Airfare and Airport Tax
  • All kind Drinks and meals in cities.
  • Tips and Items of personal expenses like hot shower, battery charge, International telephone, beverage drinks etc while and trek.
  • Personal equipment for Trekking
  • Emergency Rescue evacuation

Note: The above itineraries are subject to change due to condition beyond our control. This is a Guide line showing tentative camp night stops. Physical, technical and natural condition may change this above itineraries.

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