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Destination Langtang Region
Trip Difficulty Easy Trip
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Duration 6 days
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Activities Trekking
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Accommodation Hotel and Teahouse Lodge
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Max altitude 3650m
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Group Size 1-13 Pax
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Meals Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
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Highlights of Helambu Trek 6 days

  • Free Cancellation
  • No Credit Card Fees on Booking Amount
  • Instant and Secured Online Booking System
  • Full Packages Trip with 3 Times Meal Plan at Best Guaranteed Price
  • You will lose at least 2-5 lbs
  • It is one of the easiest and shortest treks of the country.
  • Tourist with a small time limit can try this trail.
  • The region is popular for Buddhist monasteries and sweet apples.
  • Observe culture, tradition, and lifestyle of Hyolmo people.

Overview of Helambu Trek 6 days

Helambu Trek 6 days is a perfect trek around Helambu Valley-Melamchi, Tarkeghyang, Sermathang village in Langtang National Park. The Helambu Tour is famous for old Buddhist monasteries, red panda, the Sherpa and Hyolmo cultures. This trip is easily accessible from Kathmandu as Helambu Circuit trek begins at Sundarijal and continue trek to Chisapani, Kutumsang, Tharepati, Melamchi Gaun, Tarkeghyang, Sermathang, Melamchi Pul-Kathmandu. The 6-day Kathmandu Helambu is a good trek if you are looking for a week long trek in a less crowded area of Nepal.

Helambu Valley Trek is a beautiful short treks in Langtang National Park. Helambu is a small village of Sherpas which is nearly 80 km far from Kathmandu. There is also several trekking routes in Langtang and Helambu is one of that trek.

Helambu Trekking  known as Helambu Circuit Trek is relatively low altitude trek. The trek is less busy. The trekking to Helambu valley passes through temperate forests, green valleys, rhododendron forests, Tamang and Sherpa villages with Buddhist monasteries. The mountain views are stunning including Langtang, Manaslu, Ganesh Himal, Rolwaling, and Gauri Shankar.

Route of Helambu Trek 6 days

Kathmandu Helambu Trekking starts from Kathmandu with a short drive to Sundarijal. There are options route whether to trek to Melamchi , another trek route and take a short drive to Kathmandu. So it takes a slightly different route at the end of trek with a less overnight that involves a longer drive back to Kathmandu.

Tharepati Pass at 3,650m is the highest point of the trek. It offers the magnificent views of Dorje Lakpa, Gauri Shankar and other snow-capped mountains. Trek on a warmer climate, grassy meadows, atmospheric forests, torrential rivers and friendly people. Helambu Trek is for trek beginners, family with children, solo and small group trekkers with limited time. This is a fantastic trek to avoid the crowds of trekkers.

Detail Itinerary of Helambu Trek 6 days

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Day 01: Drive to Sundarijal and trek to Chisapani (2300m, 4 hours)

After breakfast, about 8:00 o’clock we drive to Sundarijal (1350m.) by private vehicle about one hour and trek to Chisapani (2300m.) which takes about four hours. The unpaved road from Kathmandu turns into a trail near a small hydroelectric plant. The trail will enter through the Shivapuri Watershed and Wildlife Reserve. The first settlement we will come across is Mulkharka with Tamang habitants. The route heads down the ridge through a forest of oaks and rhododendron to Chisapani.

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Day 02: Chisapani to Kutumsang (2446m, 5 hours)

After breakfast trek to Kutumsang which takes about seven hours. The trail continues to drop from Chisapani on a good, sometimes level, trail that crosses meadow and fields. You will then descend through Pathi Bhanjyang till Gul Bhanjyang. The trail climbs the ridge from Gul Bhanjyang to another pass at 2620m. The meadow makes a good camping spot, its downhill to Kutumsang at 2470m, in a saddle atop the ridge.

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Day 03: Kutumsang to Tharipati (3650m, 5 hours)

After breakfast trek to Tharipati which takes about five hours. The trek continues north up the Yurin Danda ridge and affords views of the peaks. The trail climbs above Kutumsang on a steep, eroded trail mostly through fir and rhododendron forest where there are no permanent settlements. Now you will be in Tharipati.

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Day 04: Tharipati to Tarkeghyang (2743m, 5 hours)

After breakfast trek to Tarkeghyang and it takes about six hours. The early part of the trek descends until you cross the stream named as Melamchi. Now you trek gently up to Tarkeghyang passing through Sherpa settlements. Tarkeghyang is a beautiful Sherpa village with one of the oldest and biggest monasteries. Tarkeghyang, also known as Helambu is named after the Helmu caste.

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Day 05: Tarkeghyang to Shermathang (2621m, 4 hours)

After breakfast trek to Shermathang which takes about four hours. This day the trail is quite easier through flat land with beautiful forests on the way. You trek on crossing some small streams on the way. There is situated a beautiful village on the half way to Shermathang. To add your joy, Shermathang is another pretty Sherpa village where you can visit many ancient monasteries.

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Day 06: Shermathang- Melamchi Pul Bazaar –Kathmandu(3-4 hrs hike and 2 hrs drive)

Short walk down to Melamchi Pul Bazaar with many Sherpa village and catch transport to Katmandu. Congratulations on the completion of your trek.The trip ends.

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Includes / Excludes

What's Included ?

Full fledged Cost

  • Airport transfer – hotel/airport/hotel
  • Twin sharing standard hotel accommodation with breakfast in Kathmandu before and after trek we can book only on your request.

Elementary Cost

  • Road transfer cost -from trek start to end point to Kathmandu-Sundarijal-Melamchi Pul Bazaar-Kathmandu.
  • Basic twin sharing tea house accommodation during trek.
  • 3 times meals – breakfast, lunch and dinner during the trek.
  • English Speaking guide and all his expenses during the trek like his transfer, insurance, salary, meals and accommodation.
  • All Trekking permit -National Park Fee, local government taxes and TIMS card.
  • All government taxes, vat, company service charge.

What's Excluded ?

  • Lunch and Dinner in Kathmandu
  • Sightseeing entrance fee in Kathmandu.
  • Travel Insurance in case of emergenc for rescue and other medication.
  • Nepal visa fee
  • All kind of hot and cold drinks – coke, fanta, beer, whisky, bottle of water, hot water, tea, coffee etc.
  • All personal trekking equipmenets like down jacket and sleeping bag etc.
  • Porter to carry your backpack/luggage.
  • Tips for guide and porter
  • Personal expenses like wifi, hot shower, telephone, battery charge fee.
  • Upgraded lodge accommodation like room with private toilet and bathroom during the trek.
  • All the cost not mention on above cost includes.
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Note: We operate private trip everyday.

We can operate private trip for solo, group, family, students as per your requirements.

Trip Information - Helambu Trek 6 days

Langtang Valley Trek Accommodation

Langtang Valley Trek accommodation will be basic tea houses for boarding/lodging.This is the most popular style of trekking to langtang Valley and simply involves trekking from tea house to tea house. Tea houses are essentially small hotels find in local villages that offer both a place to sleep as well as home cooked meals. Rooms are typically shared with 2 trekkers in a room. Bathrooms are shared as well and in the langtang Trek, the lodges usually have running cold water and western style toilets. Also the hot shower is also available but it need to pay extra cost for it.

In some of the villages on the trek, it may be possible to have a private room with an extra cost and we will do our best to arrange that. However, during busy times of the year there is a limited amount of lodging available in some of the villages so it’s generally impossible to arrange private rooms. This is the case even if you’re willing to pay extra since the tea house owners will not give out a private room if it means someone else goes without a room.


Langtang Valley Trek Meals/Food

Trekkers can choose a meal/food from the menus at the tea houses. Typical meals on langtang trek includes omelets, toast, boiled eggs, noodle soup, fried rice, macaroni, mo mo, vegetarian curries, pizza or chow mein. The traditional Nepali Dal Bhat which consists of rice, lentils, and a vegetable is all you can eat and always a good choice. Meat on the mountain is not hygienic and we suggest trekkers stick with vegetarian options.

There is not a problem for vegetarian food and in fact we recommend that everyone stick with a vegetarian diet on the trek as the local meat is not refrigerated properly. If you have special dietary requirements just let us know and we will make sure to assist with the proper menu.


Langtang Trek Weather/Temperature

Weather/Temperature in Summer langtang trek in June, July, and August have the hottest temperature.The temperature in the daytime in langtang is between 20 to 25 degree centigrade. The maximum temperature is found in the month of June and July. The nighttime temperatures in langtang during the summer is high too. The lowest that the temperature gets in the night time is -3 degree centigrade and a maximum of 5 degrees. The temperature in the months of June and July are pretty similar.

Weather/Temperature in Autumn Langtang Trek lasts from the end of September to the November. This is the part of the year when the cold starts to set in the langtang. The maximum daytime temperature starts to go down from 20 degrees in September and falls to 12 degrees in November. The sun will not be as warm as that in the summers, but that is expected. In September the average nighttime temperature is almost 3 degrees. This starts to fall down and reach in between -7 to – 15 degrees in November.

Weather/Temperature in Winter langtang Trek in December, January and February.The coldest of all the months throughout the year, winter at langtang is severely cold and poses challenges to the interested people. The average temperature during the daytime in the langtang winters is 8 degree centigrade. There is not a lot of difference in the temperature in December, January as well as February. All three months are equally cold. Nighttime is when the temperature falls down drastically. The nighttime temperatures around -7 degrees but it can go as low as -15 degrees.

Weather/Temperature in Spring March/April/ May a perfect time to enjoy langtang. The daytime temperature in March is around 12 degrees. This temperature goes up to 15-16 degrees in the month of April and peaks to almost 20 degrees in May. Devoid of biting cold and hot and wet summers, this is a glorious time for all langtang lovers.The nighttime temperatures, although sometimes below zero are not alarmingly low. The lowest that nighttime temperatures get is -8 in March. This increases to -5 degrees in April and -3 in May.


langtang Trek Equipment

Proper preparation and equipment will give you a great trekking experience. It is also possible to buy/rent trekking gear at affordable price in Kathmandu and Pokhara Nepal. Below is the recommended trekking equipment list for comfortable langtang trek.
Day trek pack
Extra layers, gloves, wind breaker and poncho
Sunscreen
Lip Balm with Sunscreen
Broad brimmed hat or bandana (for sun protection)
Iodine Water Tablets (personal preference)
Water Bottles or Camel Back
Sunglasses
Headlamp with extra batteries
Favorite Snacks
Waterproof bags to protect electronics or paperwork
Camera with extra batteries and memory cards
Umbrella (works great in a light rain or to protect from the sun)
Duct tape or moleskin for blisters
Toilet Paper
Trekking Poles (optional)
Thermos (optional for hot beverages)
Head/Hands
Wide brimmed hat
Wool hat (Should cover ears)/Balaclava
Lightweight Gloves
Insulated Wool/Down Mittens
Gaiters (optional)
Body/Leg/Bag
Moisture wicking long sleeve T-shirts (2)
Moisture wicking T-shirts (1)
Long underwear pants (2)
Underwear (5 to 7)
Heavy Fleece/Down Jacket
Long sleeve shirts (2)
Sweatshirt (optional)
Fleece Pants
Trekking Pants (2)
Shorts (optional)
Gore Tex Waterproof Jacket with hood
Rain Poncho that covers your day pack
Waterproof Pants
FootWear
Hiking boots with ankle support
Camp shoes or Tennis Shoes
Plastic bag to carry spare shoes
Hiking socks (10)
Sock Liners (optional)
Sleeping Bag
Sleeping bag rated to -20° degree centigrade
Sleeping bag liner (optional)
Sleeping bag stuff sack
Rucksack(Duffel Bag)/Daypacks
Duffel Bag for Carrying Your Gear (we provide this for the trek)
Day Pack for Carrying what you need on the trail
Small Lock(s) for duffel bag and day pack
Waterproof cover for daypack
Dry Bags in several sizes
Stuff sacks for dirty clothes/shoes
First Aid Kit/Toiletries
Advil or Ibuprofen
Diamox (for altitude sickness)
Personal Prescriptions
Medical Tape (for preventing treating blisters)
Antibiotics (Cipro for travelers’ diarrhea)
Diaper Rash Cream (Can treat rashes or chaffing)
Basic toiletries (Soap, Deodorant…)
Wet wipes
Panty Liners and Tampons
Sun/Face lotion
Hair brush
Hair ties
Hand warmers
Ear plugs for sleeping
Money/Paperwork
Passport (needed at entry gate for registration)
Spending Money
One Passport Size Photo (Needed for trekking permit
Other Items
Portable Solar Charger
Journal, pen and paper

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