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Helambu Trek is a short/low altitude trek through the Sherpa villiages north of Kathmandu valley. This trek starts in Sundarijal and climbs the Shivapuri ridge which offers sweeping views of the central Himalayas . The trek visits the villages of Thare Pati, Melemchi, Tarkegyang.
- Day 1 : Arrive Kathmandu , meet your guide at airport, check into hotel, and review the gear you brought and discuss the next days events, walkabout Themal area for Dinner.
- Day 2 : Drive to Sundarijal, a steep walk to Bulang Banjyang 2500m, lunch, walk to Pati Bhanjyang, 5 hours walking.
- Day 3 : Trek to Kutumsang through forest of rhododendrons, 4 hours walking
- Day 4 : Trek to Melamchi which is a village of sherpas , 5 hours walking
- Day 5 : Trek to Tarkegyang. After breakfast descend 2 hours through forest, lunch at river, 3 hours walk uphill to Tarkegyang (2600m). Visit Buddhist monastery. Total walking time 5-6 hours.
- Day 6 : Trek to Shermathang through apple archards, 4 hours walking
- Day 7 : Walk downhill through Bahunepati which is a village made up of the ethic people of tamangs, bus back to Kathmandu , 6 hours walking
- Day 8 : Site see the Monkey Temple (Swayambunath), Pashputinath Temple .
- Day 9 : Site see Boudhanath the largest Stupa in Nepal , Bhaktapur (a world heritage site).
The Helambu trek is $275 USD for a single person. Helambu trek for two people sharing rooms is $400 USD total for both people.
Included in the price:
- Pickup and Drop off to the airport
- Three nights hotel room with private bathroom in Kathmandu in Thamal
- Bus trip to/from Sundarijal
- 8 Days for rooms in teahouses and meals on the trek
- 2 Days sightseeing in Kathmandu
- All transportion in Kathmandu
Not covered :
- Food/Beverages in Kathmandu
- All beverages on trek (soda,water,alcohol)
- Extra days on the trail are charged at $30 USD per day, this may be due to your choosing to extend your trek, or weather delay
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