Helambu Trek

Day 1: Arrival day (1,300m/4,264 ft)

Welcome to Kathmandu – the capital city of Nepal. Today is your first day with Amigo Treks & Expedition. Therefore, we send one of our company representatives to receive you at the Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA), who will further escort you to a tourist standard hotel booked for you in Kathmandu.

If possible, we also schedule a meeting at our office for the briefing regarding the trek, which is followed by an introduction session with other team members (especially Sherpas and guides). Today, we also arrange a welcome dinner in one of the most popular local restaurants, where you can enjoy the ethnic dance and cultural music along with great Nepali food. If your flight arrives late, both the meeting and dinner can be scheduled for the following day.

Meals included: Dinner

(Highlights of the day: Nepali food, Cultural music, and Ethnic dance)

Day 3: Drive to Sundarijal and hike to Chisopani (2,165m/7,103ft) 4-5 hours

Today is the first day of the trek and our destination is Chisopani. Starting early, an hour's drive towards the northeast of the Kathmandu valley will take us to Sundarijal, which is the starting point of this trek. Initially, following the Sundarijal water treatment plant, we hike up on a narrow lane accompanied by small tea shops and houses. Then we follow stone steps and after a short hike through the forest, the trail enters the Shivapuri National Park.

After a short national park formality at the army barrack, we continue towards Mulkharka crossing the dam of Sundarijal. Crossing Mulkharka, we reach the top of the ridge through Rhododendron and Oak forest, where we can enjoy the magnificent mountain views. The trail then drops down to Chaisapani.  On reaching Chisapani, we rest for some time and then walk around the village in the evening to observe the lifestyle of the people. The night will be spent at a lodge in Chisapani.

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

(Highlights of the day: A walk through rhododendron and Oak forest in the Shivapuri National Park, Sundarijal dam- the main water supply for Kathmandu Valley, Sundarijal water treatment plant, Sundarijal river and waterfalls, magnificent view of snow-capped peaks like Annapurna, Manaslu, Langtang, Dorje Lakpa and Gaurishankar from the top of the ridge and the beautiful settlement of Tamang people at Mulkharka and Chisapani.)

Day 5: Trek to Tharepati (3,690m/12,106ft) 6-7 hours

Today is the third day of the trek and our destination is Thadepati. Today’s walk is mostly uphill through Pine, Fir, and Rhododendron forests. First, we hike up to Kyuola Bhanjyang enjoying a 25m long waterfall en route. From here, we further hike up to Thadepati crossing Mangengoth and a few other small settlements. Thadepati Pass is the highest altitude achieved during this trek, which is also a junction of two important trails to Gosainkunda, via Helambu and Melamchi. The night will be spent at a lodge in Thadepati.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

(Highlights of the day: Walk through the beauty of Oak, Fir, and Rhododendron, and the breathtaking view of Dorje Lakpa, Gaurishankar, Langshisa, Jugal, Nambur, and other peaks of the Langtang region, the experience of Thadepati Pass, the highest altitude covered in this trek.)

Day 7: Trek to Sermathang (2,590m/8,497ft) 6-7 hours

Today is the fifth day of the trek and our destination is Sermathang. From Melamchi Gaon the trail descends to Melamchi River. On crossing the river, the trail is quite easier compared to other day’s trails as we walk on flat land, accompanied by beautiful forest. We cross several streams and we walk up to Tarkeghyang, a beautiful Sherpa village.

Then, we further descend following the same trail until we reach Setighyang, where the trail to Kangja La, Naya Kanga Trek meets the secondary road. Following this road up and downhill we first ascend to Ghangyul and then descend toward Sermathang. This is another pretty Sherpa village that offers a lot to tourists, who are interested in Sherpa culture. The remaining day will be spent exploring the village. The night will be spent at a lodge in Sermathang.

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

(Highlights of the day: Blooming rhododendron forest, Sherpa villages like Tarkeghyang featuring one of the oldest and the biggest monasteries of the region and Sermathang – a pristine village offering a lifestyle and culture of the Sherpa people, and trekking trail accompanied by Mani walls, Chortens, and other equally important Gompas.)

Day 9: Drive to Kathmandu (1,300m/4,264 ft) 5-6 hours

Today early in the morning after having breakfast we take a bus to Kathmandu. It will take about 4-5 hours to reach Kathmandu. On reaching Kathmandu, you will be escorted to your hotel. You can spend the remaining day either relaxing at the hotel or you can also opt for some sightseeing tour. The night will be spent at a tourist standard hotel in Kathmandu.

Meals included: Dinner

(Highlights of the day: Scenic bus ride from Melamchi to Kathmandu, farewell dinner at one of the finest Nepalese restaurants in Kathmandu.)