Helambu Valley Trek has been considered as one of the nearest trek from Kathmandu. The trek offers considerable spectacular views of mountains, meadows, forests, different wild animals, birds, glaciers and many more. Cheese factories, monasteries, and other monuments are other specialties of this trek. Helambu, about 72 kilometers north-east of Kathmandu, is noted for its scenic grandeur and pleasant climate. The additional attractions of the trek are the spectacular views of the Langtang (7245m), Ganesh Himal (7405m), Dorje Lhakpa (6990m) and other small mountains of Langtang Himalayan range. The warm and friendly people of Helambu are mostly Buddhists. We also find many Buddhist Monasteries, unique and enchanting landscape, dense rhododendron forest and age-old traditional culture. There is a mountain pass above Helambu through the lakes of Gosainkunda reaching the valley of Langtang. Gosaikunda lake itself is situated at 4,380 meters. It is sacred to Lord Shiva and every summer there throng thousands of Hindu devotees to take a holy dip into the waters of the holy lake. Nearby are other lakes including Nagkunda, Bhairavkunda, Saraswatikunda and Suryakunda. The trek passes through a varied landscape ranging from evergreen forests, cascading waterfalls and turbulent streams to sub-alpine grasslands and stark, beautiful mountainsides. Langtang valley stretches north of Gosainkunda . One travels through pristine forests to the village of Ghoda Tabela, then the valley opens out into a high, Himalayan river plain full of beautiful camping sites, spectacular peaks and wide glaciers. One can hike to the back of the valley or take numerous optional trips to explore glacier-filled side canyons.
Facts of the Trip
Best season: - September to November & Feb to June.
Transportation: - By tourist bus / private.
Accommodation: - Hotel, Resort & tea house /camping
Grade: - Easy
Trekking style: - tea house / camping
Highest access of the trek: Thadepati (2850 meters)
Culture: Tibetan Sherpa
Attraction: Langtang valley, Monasteries, Local people
Himalayan sights: Langtang Himal
Itineray Details
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu, reception at the airport and transfer to hotel,
Day 02: Guided sightseeing in Kathmandu valley
Day 03: Departure to Sundarijal, trek to Pati Bhanjyang (1768m)
Day 04: Trek from Chisapani to Kutumsang
Day 05: Trek from Kutumsang to Tharepati (3275m)
Day 06: Trek from Tharepati to Tarkeghyang (2700m)
Day 07: Trek from Tarkeghyang to Talamarang (1200m)
Day 08: Trek from Talamarang to Kathmandu
Day 09: Free day in Kathmandu
Day 10: Transfer to airport
Price Include:
- Pick & Drop to Airport / 2 nights Hotel in Kathmandu
- Kathmandu Valley Sightseeing with Tour guide
- 3 meals a day (Breakfasts, Lunch and Dinners with tea or coffee) during the trek
- Accommodation of Lodges, Guesthouses in Twin Sharing Bases during the trek
- Trekking Guides and Porters
- Facility of Food, accommodation, salary, insurance, equipment and medicine for all trekking staff
- Group medical supplies (First Aid medical kit will be available)
- Area Permit for Langtang Conservation and TIMS permit.
- All ground transportation
Price Exclude:
- Any Meals in Kathmandu & other places
- Airfare domestic / international flights
- Nepal entry visa fee, Visa issuance is easy at the arrival of Tribhuwan International Airport, Kathmandu which will require 2 passport size photos
- Airport tax required for the Domestic / International flights All alcoholic, mineral water, laundry, phone calls, internets.
- Personal Trekking Equipment, medical and travel insurance
- Entrance fees for
Sightseeing/Monument any kind of personal expenses / Helicopter rescue