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Helambu Comfort Trekking

Helambu Comfort Trekking

Helambu Comfort Trekking

Helambu Comfort Trekking

Helambu Comfort Trekking

Helambu Comfort Trekking

Helambu Comfort Trekking

Helambu Comfort Trekking

Helambu Comfort Trekking

Helambu Comfort Trekking

Helambu Comfort Trekking

Helambu Comfort Trekking

Helambu Comfort Trekking

Helambu Comfort Trekking

Helambu Comfort Trekking

Helambu Comfort Trekking

Nepal | Langtang

Helambu Comfort Trekking

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Helambu Comfort Trek

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Trip Overview

 

Helambu Comfort Trekking is an easy trek in Nepal. Being nearby the capital city Kathmandu, Helambu trek offers the most spectacular view of mountains and nature. Semi tropical valley, Helambu mountains, the magnificent Jugal Himal, Langtang range and the vivid contrast of Hindu and Tibetan Buddhist cultures.

The most accessible of all trekking regions, Helambu offers a low altitude, distinctly enjoyable walk in a region where steeply cut rice terraces and deep green valleys give way to rich forests of oak and rhododendron, all set against a distant horizon of mountain peaks.

In Tamang and Sherpa villages meet friendly and hospitable people with strong family and cultural ties, living largely traditional lives. They follow Hyolmo ethnic culture. Helambu trekking route is the prefect blend of nature and culture which is very distinct from other trekking destinations of Nepal that will surely leave the positive impact in your life. 

Helambu was severely affected due to 2015 Nepal Earthquake. To revive Helambu and promote sustainable tourism within the region – “Climate Trek Nepal” an initiation was started. With support from “Anders Forum Reisen” – Royal Mountain Travel along with three other tour operators of Nepal worked together to bring Helambu as comfort and climate friendly trek route. 

The new comfort lodges of Helambu:

  • Upgraded trekking lodges; rooms with attached bathroom, beds with a minimum eight-inch mattress for a comfortable sleep, clean duvets, and heating room system
  • To minimize the single-use of plastic bottles, all lodges have a safe and well-equipped water filter system.
  • Lodge owners are ‘much’ trained in hospitality, sustainability of the environment, and community development.  
  • Proper waste management system by the lodge owners
  • Lodges are equipped with solar panels to provide refreshing hot water showers to the trekkers

Trip Highlights of Helambu Comfort Trek

  • Explore ancient monasteries of Helambu.
  • Marvel at the Himalayan panorama of the Jugal Himal from Thare Pati
  • Experience Tibetan Buddhist Sherpa culture.
  • Accommodation in Upgraded lodges

Itinerary

Drive from Kathmandu to Thangkune & trek to Chipling.

This morning’s drive to Thangkune takes 3-4 hours. Here you will meet your guide, who will accompany you during the trek, and set out through a rural region of incredible views. In the small villages children will run after you, calling out in amazement.

Later the trail leads through oak and rhododendron forests as you climb to the village of Chipling, where you will spend the night in a very simple lodge.

Notes:
  • Altitude: 2170 meters (Chipling)
  • Duration: 4 hrs approx. (Drive)/ 2 hours. approx (trek)
  • Accommodation: Comfort Lodge

Trek from Chipling to Kutumsang.

After breakfast, start the day walking up a ridge to a large Chorten from where you can enjoy amazing views before descending to the Tamang village of Golphu Bhanjyang. From here the panorama of green terraced fields covering the hillsides is fantastic. The trail runs through Brahmin and Chhetri villages and along ridges to the small Sherpa village of Kutumsang.

Notes:
  • Altitude: 2470 meters (Kutumsang)
  • Duration: 4 hrs. approx.
  • Accommodation: Comfort Lodge

Trek from Kutumsang to Magengoth.

Today’s route starts out through oak forest. Walking on this route in the month of April is particularly impressive as red, white and pink Rhododendrons are in full blossom.

Today offers the best opportunities for photographers – panoramic views of mountains, lower valleys and Shivapuri in the distance.
Notes:
  • Altitude: 3220 meters (Mangengoth)
  • Duration 4 hrs approx.
  • Accommodation: Comfort Lodge

Trek from Magengoth to Tharepati.

After breakfast, we will start our trek via a steep path toward Tharepati. At Therepati, fluttering white prayer flags stand atop a windswept hilltop, offering perfect panoramic view of Shishapangma, Dorje Lhakpa, Ganesh Himal, Phurbi Chyachyu, Gauri Shankar range, Numur Himal and the Langtang Himalayas.

Notes:
  • Altitude: 3640 meters (Tharepati)
  • Duration: 5 hrs. approx.
  • Accommodation: Comfort Lodge

Trek from Tharepati to Melamchi Ghyang.

Today start out with a short climb, then turning east make a steep descent of 1160m through tall, very old fir, oak, rhododendron and juniper trees.

After about 2 hours, we come to an old bridge and watermill. Crossing the bridge, it is not much further to Melamchi Gaon.

The chorten and prayer flags dotting the landscape let you know you are entering an important Buddhist place. The locals here are Buddhist, speak a dialect of Tibetan and are truly mountain people. Guru Rinpoche himself spent time here and his meditation cave is an important sacred site. Tourists cannot enter the cave itself but can visit the monastery as you explore the village.

Notes:
  • Altitude: 2630 meters (Melamchi Gaon)
  • Duration: 5 hrs. approx.
  • Accommodation: Comfort Lodge

Trek from Melamchi Gaon to Tarke Ghyang.

From the Melamchi khola, it is a long climb to Tarkeghyang, the largest village in Helambu. This prosperous village has a lovely Gompa, huge brass prayer wheel and large, elaborately furnished stone houses.

Notes:
  • Altitude: 2590 meters (Tarke Ghyang)
  • Duration: 3-4 hrs approx.
  • Accommodation: Comfort Lodge

Trek from Tarke Ghyang to Sermanthang.

From here the path is relatively level passing numerous chorten and villages, streams and waterfalls along the forested route to Sermathang. Arriving in this Sherpa village relax a little and chat with the locals before visiting one of the oldest monasteries in the area.

Notes:
  • Altitude: 2621 meters (Sermanthang)
  • Duration: 5 hrs approx.
  • Accommodation: Comfort Lodge

Drive from Sermanthang to Kathmandu.

From Sermanthang you pass from Buddhist influence back into the Hindu lowlands as we drive on a paved road towards Melamchi Bazaar. On clear days the views from Dhulikhel, where we stop for lunch, are stunning. 

Continue back to Kathmandu where your trip ends.

Notes:
  • Driving Distance: 92 Kms approx.
  • Duration: 4-5 hrs approx.

Services Included

  • Private transport (Jeep) as per group size to and from the trekking region
  • Accommodation in basic tea house on sharing basis
  • English Speaking Trekking Guide
  • Service of assistant guide for groups of 5 trekkers and above.
  • 01 Porter for 2 trekkers/ maximum 15 kgs luggage per porter
  • National Park Permits

Services Excluded

  • All meals while on trek
  • Travel and medical insurance including evacuation and cancellation
  • Expenses of personal nature such as bar bills, mineral water, laundries, telephone calls, internet facility, Electronic Device Charge, Hot Water shower
  • Tips and gratuities.
  • Any item not specified as included.
  • Expenses arising from unforeseen circumstances beyond the control of Royal Mountain Travel.

Impact Footprints

  • Lodges have water filtration unit installed so use of single use plastic bottle for drinking water is minimized
  • Lodges have installed Solar Panel for hot water showers
  • Lodge owners have received training for waste management

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FAQs
Situated in the Langtang region of Nepal, Helambu is famous Buddhist pilgrimage site. Ther are lots of Buddhist monastries that reflects the Budhism, culture and tradition. Do not forget to try their sweet apples too.
Helamu Trek is of 8 days that starts at Thangkune and ends at Sermanthang.
It takes about 3 to 4 hours’ drive from Kathmandu to reach Thangkune. Trekking en route has overnights at Chipling, Kutumsang, Magengoth, Tharepati, Melamchi Gaon, Tarkeghyang and Sermanthang where your trek ends, and finally you head back to Kathmandu via Melamchi Pul Bazaar in the Helambu region.
The best time to do Langtang Helambu trek is September to November, and March to April to trek in Nepal. During this time, the weather is very nice, clear and pleasant. You can see the magnificent view of mountains.
who prefer less walking time. Also, we use upgraded comfortable trekking lodges with attached bathrooms and good services.
There are upgraded lodges in Helambu Circuit trek. The rooms are clean with comfortable beds of a minimum eight-inch mattress for a comfortable sleep, clean duvets, and heating room system. All the lodges over there lodges are equipped with solar panels to provide refreshing hot water showers to the trekkers and internet with wifi services
Yes, there is WIFI available in lodges. Whereas you might need to use mobile data at times.
Yes, there are enough guest houses around in Helambu trek route. This trekking trail is not a busy trekking trail. So, you will not have problems with accommodation.
Yes, there is an availability of clean drinking water. While we do not give preferences to use mineral water, as it is quite costly to travelers, and also it damages the ecosystem (single-use plastic bottles). In mountains, mineral water bottles are a real threat to the environment. We can use the water purifier or water purification tablet and become a responsible traveler instead.
Tharepati is at an altitude of 3640 meters height, This is the maximum height you would reach during Langtang Helambu trek and you can have an up close view of the Langtang Himalayas.
Yes, you need to have a permit for Helambu Trek. Since, it lies in the Lantang area, Langtang National Park permit and Trekkers information management system permit (TIMS) are required to trek here in the Langtang area.
If the child can walk for 5-6 hours, then you can trek with your child too.