Langtang Helambu Trekking

Country
Nepal

Duration
8 Days

Maximum altitude
3510m/11611ft

Activity
Trekking

Difficulty
Easy/Moderate

Best Season
September, October, November, December, February, March, April

Accomodation

Meals
Excluded

Start/End Point
Sundarijal to Melamchi Bazaar

Trek Highlights

Scenic drive Kathmandu / Sundarijal and Melamchi / Kathmandu.

Easy trekking trail and nearest one from Kathmandu valley

Sherpa people populated region

Friendly and hospitable Sherpa people

Tamang villages and Sherpa villages

Walking through rhododendron forests

Beautiful landscape and Jugal Himal range can be seen from this route

Visit Cheese factory and learn production Method of cheese.

Beautiful landscape and view of Jugal Himal

Trek Overview

Langtang Helambu trekking is easy level trekking. It makes a loop through the Sherpa-populated Helambu region is located to north-east of Kathmandu. Helambu Circuit trekking starts from Sundarijal (half an hour drive). From Sundarijal you ascend to Chisopani, Gulbhanjyang, Mangengot, Tharepati Melamchi Village and descend to Tarke Ghyang, Sarmathang, Timbu, Kakani, Talamarang an Melamchipul bazaar.

Langtang Helambu trekking does not go beyond 3500m/11480ft from sea level. The route of this trekking passes through forest and villages. If you trek in March and April you find beautiful rhododendron blossom in the forest. In Helambu there are villages of mixed ethnic Tamang Village and Sherpa villages. The local people are very friendly and hospitable. The total trekking days are six days. You end this trekking at Melamchi Bazaar. Your Langtang Helambu trekking ends at Malamchi. From there you drive back to Kathmandu (Around 5 hours)..

Outline Itinerary

Arrival in Kathmandu international airport

Kathmandu to Sundarijal

Chaisapani to Kutumsang

Kutumsang to Tharepati

Tharepati to Tarke Ghang

Tarkeghang to Kakani

Kakani to Melamchi Bazaar

Transfer to the Kathmandu international airport

Accomodation	1 Travelers
Gold	US$ 650
Silver	US$ 480

Airport to hotel pick and drop by private vehicle
Two night accommodation in Kathmandu at three star hotel with breakfast (Hotel Marshyangdi or Samsara Resort or Hotel Harati)
Accommodation in Mountain lodge run by local people during trek
Meal on full board (breakfast, lunch and dinner) during trekking
One highly experienced mountain Guide and porters (1 porter for 2 people),
Accommodation food, drinks, salary, insurance, transportation of both trek guide and porters
Group medical supplies (first aid kit)
All necessary paper works and Sivapuri National park entry fee.
TIMS Card (Trekker’s Information Management System card)
All additional government tax
Kathmandu to Sundarijal by private Car, Van, Bus. Melamchi Bazaar to Kathmandu local bus ticket.
Other ground transportation

Nepal entry visa fee (USD 25 for 15 days/ USD 40 for 30 days from date of issue) (You may easily get Nepal visa upon your arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu)
International air fare
Travelers insurance
All kind of drinks (Alcohol, hot and cold drinks)
Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu (Approx 10-12 USD)
Bar bills, telephone bills and other personal expenses (shopping/ laundry)
Tips to guide and porter
All expenses due to unavoidable events e.g. Personal illness, strike etc.
Helicopter evacuation charge in case of emergency whilst trekking

Airport to hotel pick and drop by private vehicle
Two night accommodation in Kathmandu at three star hotel with breakfast (Hotel Marshyangdi or Samsara Resort or Hotel Harati)
Accommodation in Mountain lodge run by local people during trek
Meal on full board (breakfast, lunch and dinner) during trekking
One highly experienced mountain Guide and porters (1 porter for 2 people),
Accommodation food, drinks, salary, insurance, transportation of both trek guide and porters
Group medical supplies (first aid kit)
All necessary paper works and Sivapuri National park entry fee.
TIMS Card (Trekker’s Information Management System card)
All additional government tax
Kathmandu to Sundarijal by private Car, Van, Bus. Melamchi Bazaar to Kathmandu local bus ticket.
Other ground transportation

Nepal entry visa fee (USD 25 for 15 days/ USD 40 for 30 days from date of issue) (You may easily get Nepal visa upon your arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu)
International air fare
Travelers insurance
All kind of drinks (Alcohol, hot and cold drinks)
Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu (Approx 10-12 USD)
Bar bills, telephone bills and other personal expenses (shopping/ laundry)
Tips to guide and porter
All expenses due to unavoidable events e.g. Personal illness, strike etc.
Helicopter evacuation charge in case of emergency whilst trekking