Helambu Trek

The first day marks your arrival day in Kathmandu. Clear all the visa requirements and customs clearance, if any, at the arrival section of the airport. As you come out, you will find a representative from World Alpine Treks waiting for you holding a board with your name. You will then be transferred to your hotel in Kathmandu. The representative will inform you shortly about the plans ahead.

Early in the morning, after breakfast in the hotel, you will be picked up from your hotel for a short drive to Sundarijal. It takes us around one hour to reach Sundarijal. From Sundarijal, we commence our trekking journey. We start walking up through the stone-paved staircase and pass the Sundarijal water dam to enter into Shivapuri National Park. We ascend steeply through the stairs for around two hours. We then open up into a flat land from where we get some close-up views of snowcapped mountains.

Further, we descend to Chisapani for two hours with stunning views of mountains on our left side throughout the journey down. Tonight, at a guesthouse in Chisapani. (Inclusive of breakfast, lunch, and dinner).

We enjoy a delicious breakfast at the guesthouse and start our trekking journey towards Kutumsang. We walk along with flat land and pass some fields and meadows for some time. Then our trail descends through the Pathi Bhanjyang and continues falling to Gul Bhanjyang. From here, our trail climbs up to a pass at an altitude of 2620 meters. Further, we move downhill along the meadows until we reach Kutumsang. Tonight, at a guesthouse in Kutumsang (Inclusive of breakfast, lunch, and dinner).

We leave Kutumsang and continue our trek toward the north. We ascend to Yurin Danda, enjoying some incredible views of the mountains on the way. Our trail climbs up above the Kutumsang, goes steep,ly and is quite challenging. We pass the forests of rhododendron, fir, and oak along an eroded trail with no settlement areas on the route. We continue our walk until we reach Tharipati. Tonight, at a guesthouse in Tharipati (Inclusive of breakfast, lunch, and dinner).

From Tharipati, we continue our walk to Tarkegyang today. It takes around six hours to walk in a lush and pristine environment. At first, our trail descends to the stream of Melamchi. We cross a bridge over the creek and ascend along with the Sherpa settlement areas on the route. We continue ascending until we reach the village of Tarkeghyang. Tarkeghyang is a beautiful village inhabited by the people of the Sherpa community. The village consists of some large and old monasteries. The village is also famous as Helambu, as it used to be a settlement area for the people of the Helmut caste. Walking through this village is an opportunity to interact with locals and get some insightful knowledge of their unique culture, customs, and traditions. Tonight, at a guesthouse in Tarkeghyang (Inclusive of breakfast, lunch, and dinner).

Leaving Tarkeghyang, we head towards another village of Shermathang. It is another charming village in that area inhabited by people of the Sherpa community. Like Tarkeghyang, it also consists of many old and big monasteries. From Tarkeghyang, we take an easy trail that goes through flat land and forested area to Shermathang. It’s around a four-hour walk, and we cross many small streams on the way to Shermathang. Upon arrival, we can explore the village for a while. Tonight, at a guesthouse in Shermathang (Inclusive of breakfast, lunch, and dinner)

A short and easy walk down from Shermathang brings you to Melamchi Pool Bazaar. From here, we catch a vehicle that will bring us back to the capital city of Kathmandu. Upon arrival, you will be escorted to your hotel room in Kathmandu. You can spend the remaining time on your own. Tonight, at a hotel in Kathmandu. (Inclusive of breakfast and lunch).

Before a few hours of your scheduled flight, you will be transferred to the international terminal of Tribhuwan International Airport. (Inclusive of Breakfast).