The Helambu trek is a pleasant sweet and short trip that ranges from altitude 800m to 3600m. This trek has lower altitude than other trek but we promise you that is once in a life experience. Helambu was originally called Hyolmo. The Helambu valley comprises of Hyolmo ethnic and culture. This trip will lead us to many Tibetan Buddhist monasteries, shrines and stupas were you will truly feel your spiritual self. The locals of this place are Sherpas and Tamangs whose lifestyle will truly fascinate you. Their way of living is pretty interesting and you will get to explore a lot.
This trekking trail is less crowded but nature will never fail to surprise you with its every freaking movement. We will be crossing a number of ridgelines and dense forests which has a picturesque scenery of different colours of rhododendron – national flower of Nepal. The bamboo forests and the lushy green landscape and meadows will give you all the peace and fresh air that you want. Eghity kilometres northeast of Kathmandu valley will take us to Sundari Jal after about an hour from where we will start our amazing journey. We will trek to Chisopani and following the trails we will end up finding the first permanently inhabited village of this trek. Trekking through the dense forests covered all in beautiful rhododendron and bamboos providing the most exotic view ever, we will reach Tharepati. Therapati is the highest point of this trek situated at an elevation of 3600m. Trekking along the luring Melamchi khola which is above an old village called Melamchi gaon is truly extra ordinary. The monasteries in this village gives us an insight to the Tibetan culture and ethnicity which is followed by the locals here. The spectacular view of soaring peaks will mesmerize you.
The Melamchi Khola Valley all covered in Lush green landscape and meadows will lead to amazing and exquisite Melamchi Pul Bazar. You will get to explore ton loads of things about culture of the locals along with their exquisite way of living. The spirituality will cleanse your soul and makes you spiritually uplifted. The wonders of Helambu is an incredible mixture to create a wonderful experience of trekking. The simplicity of the people will leave a valuable and positive impression to your life.
Exotic beauty of Rhododendron flowers, pine forests and green meadows.
Spectacular view of soaring peaks of Ganesh Himal (7,406m), Lantang Lirung (7,345m) and Gaurisankar (7,145m).
Exhilarating Shiva Puri National Park and it’s diverse wildlife.
Culture and tradition of Tibetan, Tamang, Sherpa and Hyolmo ethnic groups.
Experiencing spirituality of Buddhist monasteries, shrines and stupas.
No altitude sickness as the highest point is 3600m.
Trek duration: 9N/10D
Trek grade: Easy
Highest altitude: Tharepati at 3690m
Accommodation: Tented camps
Transportation: Overland
Group size: 2 to 12
Best season:Mar/Apr/May/Sept/Oct/Nov
Per day walk: 5 to 6 hr maximum
Here are some of the trekking gears which will be there to assist us while climbing any kind of mountain trails weather be steep or narrow. These trekking gears are extremely useful and are handy so make sure you have it in your checking list.
PERSONAL ITEMS
CLOTHING
It's very necessary to wear the outfit according to the situation and place. So here are some of the essential clothing gears required for trekking.
PERSONAL HYGIENE
It’s very essential to take your own health and hygiene from the new weather condition. So here are some of the apparatus that might be needed while the trekking period.
TECHNICAL MATERIALS
To capture moments, to withdraw money, and to trek in a very efficient manner here are some technical gears that should be packed.
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