Helambu Trek

After you arrive at Tribhuvan International Airport of Kathmandu, you need to go through custom formalities. You will find our representative waiting for you with a placard displaying your name. You will be transferred to the three-star category hotel in a private vehicle for a comfortable stay.

You will be taken to our office on the next day for documentation work. You will be introduced to your guide and fellow trekking members. The guide will give you a briefing regarding the Mardi Himal Trek itinerary. Enjoy Full Day Guided Kathmandu Sightseeing Tour. The tour begins with a visit to Nepal’s holiest Hindu temple of Pashupatinath and continues with a visit to Nepal’s largest Buddhist Stupa at Bouddhanath. We will also stop by Nepal’s oldest Swayambhunath Stupa. Our day tour concludes with a visit to Kathmandu Durbar Square.

Leaving the hotel, we will take an hour of the ride to Sundarijal. Helambu Trek initiates from Sundarijal. The trail stretches uphill through stone steps. We will reach the huge water dam that provides drinking water to Kathmandu people. From the dam, we will reach the Entry point of Shivpuri National Park. The trail continues through rhododendron and oak forest. We will reach the Tamang village of Mulkharka. We can see the rustic lifestyle in Mulkharka. We will lower down to Chisapani which greets us with spectacular views of Langtang, Everest, and other peaks and mountains. Stay overnight in Chisapani.

Leaving Chisapani, we will walk through the rhododendron forest to Kutumsang. We will lower down through pasture land and walk past fields with a spectacular view of Langtang Mountain as the backdrop. After arriving at Pati Bhanjyang, we will head towards Gul Bhanjyang from where we will reach another pass before making it to Kutumsang. Stay overnight in Kutumsang.

Leaving Kutumsang early in the morning, we will choose the ascending path uphill through rhododendron and fir forest to Yurin Danda hill. We will enjoy the spectacular views of the surrounding mountains from Yurin Danda before heading towards Thadepati where we will stay overnight.

After an early morning tea, we will leave Tharepati and follow the trail that stretches east. We will descend to Melamchi River and pass through Sherpa settlements. We will also visit a local monastery and observe the local custom. It takes 6 hours of moderate walking to reach Tarkegyang from Tharepati. Stay overnight in Tarkeghyang.

Moving further through the wide valley, we will reach Ganyul. Located at 2520m altitude, this is a big Sherpa settlement where people practice Drukpa Kagyu Buddhism religion. Lowering down from Ganyul, we will arrive at the river bank from where we will choose the ascending path through forest to large gompa at Chumnik. We will visit the Gompa and head towards Sermathang village. Stay overnight in Sarmathang village.

Waking up early in the morning, we will visit an ancient local monastery and then descend to Malemchi Pul Bazaar. Walking through the picturesque trail that is decorated with chortens, we will walk past Nigale, Gyalsha, and Raithani Gyang villages. The trail stretches down to Kakani which is the last Sherpa village on trekking in Helambu. We will descend from Kakani and make it to Dubhachaur which exists at 1610m altitude. Crossing a suspension bridge over the Indrawati River, we will make it to Malemchi Pul Bazaar from where we will drive back to Kathmandu. Stay overnight in Kathmandu.

This is the rest day. Spend the day as you wish. Upon request, we can arrange an optional Kathmandu One Day Tour. You can also visit the tourist hub of Thamel and buy gift items. Handicraft items, felt products and Khukuri are among some of the most loved gifts. Stay overnight in Kathmandu.

You will be transferred to the airport three hours before your scheduled flight. Safe journey.