Helambu Culture Trek This trek is ideal for people with less time who do not wish to travel too far from the Kathmandu Valley. Helambu 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.
Main attraction:
Buddhist cultural experience, beautiful Helambu village which is inhabited by Sherpas, beautiful mountain views, a lot photographic opportunities, ecologically well managed bio-diversity.
Accessibility:
Easy to transfer to and from Kathmandu to trailhead by a short drive trek too.
The Route:
Max. Altitude 3597m.Easy and moderate trail, a popular short trek.
Facility:
Well-managed teahouse lodges and tented camp also can be organized on the request
Itinerary:
Day 01: Arrival in Kathamndu airport and transfer to the hotel.
Day 02: Mounatin flight and sightseeing in Kathmandu.
Day 03: Drive to trailhead Sundrijal (1460m) trek to Chisapani (2215m)
Day 04: Chisapani (2215) trek to Kutumsang (2470m)
Day 05: Kutumsang (2470m) trek to Tharepati (3510m)
Day 06: Tharepati (3510m) trek to Takeghyang (2740m)
Day 07: Exploration day around Tarkeghyang
Day 08: Tarkeghyang trek to Sermathang (2510m)
Day 09: Sermathang (2510m) trek to Melamchipul (870m)
Day 10: Sightseeing Bhaktapur and evening farewell dinner at typical Nepali restaurant.
Day 11: International departure.