Langtang Helambu Trekking

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Country
Nepal

Duration
6 Days

Maximum altitude
3510m/11611ft

Activity
Trekking

Difficulty
Easy/Moderate

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

Accomodation
Mountain Lodge

Meals
Excluded

Start/End Point
Kathmandu

Trek Overview

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

The Langtang Helambu trekking does not go beyond 3500 m/11480 ft from sea level. The route of this trek passes through forests and villages. If you trek in March and April, you find beautiful rhododendron blossoms in the forest. In Helambu, there are mixed-ethnic villages of Tamang and Sherpa. 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 Melamchi. From there, you drive back to Kathmandu (around 5 hours).

Helambu kind of stands out as one of Nepal’s more reachable yet culturally full trekking areas, and it sits just north of Kathmandu. Compared with nearby Langtang, it’s home to the Hyolmo (Yolmo) people, and their distinct Tibetan Buddhist tradition really shows up in old monastery sites around spots like Tarke Ghyang and Sermathang. The route is also generally gentler in pace, with lower altitudes, so it ends up being a great fit for first-time trekkers, or for those shorter trips when you don’t want too much altitude. On the way, you’ll pass through amazing rhododendron forests, terraced fields, and those traditional stone villages, and people usually treat you with very warm hospitality. Helambu also links in a smooth way with the Langtang and Gosaikunda circuits, so if you want, you can stretch the whole journey and stitch together different landscapes, cultures, and that unforgettable high mountain scenery.

Trek Highlights

Scenic drive Kathmandu-Sundarijal-Melamchi-Kathmandu – Take a mostly smooth picturesque mountain road kind of trip that links up trailheads with Nepal’s vibrant capital city, it’s kinda like a warmup before the hike.

Easy trekking route near Kathmandu – Really a short trek ,with accessible ground and a pretty relaxed vibe ,just a little drive from the Kathmandu valley area.

Sherpa-populated region – Trek through mountain communities mostly made up of the Sherpa ethnic group , who are famously tied to mountaineering traditions.

Friendly and hospitable Sherpa people – You’ll meet local Sherpa communities that are warmly welcoming and genuinely generous, like they remember how to host.

Tamang and Sherpa villages – Explore different ethnic settlements, see their distinct customs, building styles and the whole everyday mountain village lifestyle.

Rhododendron forest strolls – Wander under forests bursting with blooming rhododendron flowers, along scenic trails that look bright even on calm days.

Jugal Himal range views – Get amazing scenery, with wide panoramic looks at the majestic Jugal Himal range.

Cheese factory visit – Step into a traditional cheese making place and learn the authentic production method that local communities use ,it’s simple but interesting.

Beautiful scenery and Jugal Himal views – Enjoy spectacular natural surroundings and dramatic mountain panoramas through the whole trek, it feels rewarding start to finish.

Outline Itinerary

Day 1

Drive Sundarijal. Trek Chisapani (2215m)

Kathmandu to Sundarijal – Drive 1 hour (17 km), trek Chisapani 3–4 hours to 2,510 meters.

Day 2

Trek Chaisapani to Kutumsang.

Chisapani to Kutumsang – Trek 5–6 hours through forested ridgelines to remote village at 2,470 meters.

Day 3

Kutumsang to Tharepati

Kutumsang to Tharepati – Trek 5–6 hours climbing forested ridge to high pass at 3,490 meters.

Day 4

Tharepati to Tarke Ghang.

Tharepati to Tarke Ghyang – Trek 5–6 hours descending through forest to Hyolmo village at 2,590 meters altitude.

Day 5

Tarkeghang to Kakani

Tarke Ghyang to Kakani – Trek 4–5 hours descending through forest trails to scenic village at 2,070 meters altitude.

Day 6

Trek Kakani to Melamchi Bazaar. Drive Kathmandu.

Kakani to Melamchi Bazaar, drive to Kathmandu – Trek 3–4 hours, then 4–5 hour drive back.

Package Price

Price Table

Travelers	1
Gold	USD 650
Silver	USD 480

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Gold Price - US$ 650 Per Person (Twin sharing)

Price Includes

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

Price Excludes

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

Silver Price - US$ 480 Per Person (Twin sharing)

Price Includes

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

Price Excludes

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

Detailed Itinerary

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Day 1

Kathmandu city tour

Trek FAQs

You don't need to carry all your stuff which is not required for trekking. You can be left at your hotel or Himalayan Smile Treks office in Kathmandu. Nearly all hotels have a luggage deposit but we do not store clients valuables in our office. Also the hotel you will provide locker their you can store your valuables things. After you come back from trekking, we handover your luggage and other stuff to you.

We assign one of our officers to look after you, who constantly stay in touch with you during your stay in Nepal. We give you his mobile number. Or you may directly contact to our office number also.

In fact you don't need to be a mountaineer with rippling muscles to enjoy trekking. If you are reasonably fit, have a spirit of mountain journey and like walking, you are always qualified for any trekking in Nepal. You do not need any previous experience. However we suggest you some physical fitness programs such as running, swimming, hiking before you embark on journey.

If you're doing camping trek we offer standard meals as well as a vegetarian meal option. Just let us know if you want vegetarian meals when you book your trek. But we can't fulfill every trekkers requirement(i.e., dietary requirements or special meals ). Also tea house trekking you will get vegetarian meal. Please tell about your trekking guide about details of your food allergy.

If your solo trekkers we will provide you on single room in tea house. In peak season (October, November, December , March, April) you have to share room with a member of the same sex but it is rarely.

You will be served freshly cooked food during trekking. In all tea houses/ lodges along trekking trail Western, Continental and Nepali dishes are available. Three meals a day will be provided you in full board (Gold) package.

Up to a maximum of 5-6 hours a day with lunch breaks along the trail. The maximum altitude is depends upon which trek you are going. In Nepal normally the maximum altitude of most of the trekking falls between 3500m to 5000m.

To some trekkers when they go over 3000 m they may feel some affect of altitude sickness like shortness of breath and possibly a light headed which is fairly common. Sometime they may also get diarrhea as well as sprains and muscle aches. In such case our guide who is experienced in first aid treatment and high altitude sickness will advise you about any health requirements and also treat you. Altitude sickness is dangerous but it can be avoidable. If your follow a few simple rules you will not suffer from altitude sickness. Rules are trek slowly with your guide, drink at least two liters of water per day (not including beer or soft drinks), If you feel shortness of breath, a slight headache or dizziness, tell your guide and rest immediately. Lie down, drink water. If you are still feeling unwell you may consider going down a few hundred meters. Do not pretend you are okay, and do not go down alone. For further information of altitude sickness

You must disclose at the time of booking any medical condition that could affect your ability to do the Himalaya trekking. The Himalayan Smile Treks advise to do trek who has with heart conditions, knee problems, severe asthma or pregnant should not participate in the trek. The Himalayan Smile Treks could not be responsible in Himalaya trekking due to the lack of the medical facilities any problems due to your special dietary requirements or medical condition

There is no government restriction on the age limit for the Nepal trekking. If the trekkers children under the age of 8 years old and adults over 70 years old. The Himalayan Smile Treks recommend to hire an extra porter(our package price including one porter for two people).

In our trek packages one porter is including for two people. The one porter can carry 20-25 kg your luggage( per person 12 KG). If you're interested to hire extra porter we will recommend to hire in Lukla for Everest base camp trek. The porter cost approximately USD 15. If you want to hire a porter then please let us know at the time you make your trek booking. After Lukla it is very difficult to get porter. if your hire porter above the Lukla or Namche bazaar the porter cost USD 20 to 30 but they cannot always be reliable.

As general rule, it is hot enough during the days to wear an open-neck shirt with shorts and you will not be cold. During the evening, it gets cold so, long trousers and a warm jersey is essential.

Please consult your local doctor and follow his advice. However, if you are taking any particular medicines, it would be best to bring them with you

There are trekking shops at Thamel, in Kathmandu, where you can easily rent or buy items like sleeping bags, down jackets, walking sticks, rucksacks, duffel bags and other equipments on reasonable price.

We will recommend you to rent or buy sleeping bags as low as -30 °C. This temperature is suitable for Everest base camp trekking(above 4000m). We will suggest to buy /rent sleeping bags and so you can try it out. Also you can rent /buy sleeping bag in Kathmandu trekking store.

If you are flying from a remote mountain airstrip like Lukla, Jomsom, Simikot, Taplejung and Dolpo, you should keep at least two spare days before your departure for home.

Trekking areas like Everest, Annapurna and Langtang, all most tea houses/ mountain lodges have telephone facilities. From there you can make international calls to your home and friends staying any part of the world.

Nepal is absolutely safe country to travel. Our staffs do take every precaution to ensure the comfort and safety of the trekkers. Before 2006 when Maoist movement was going on, there was a kind of fear in few trekking destinations. But today they have also come to peaceful political stream. So there is no more any fear and need to give donation for any party.

We offer you an experienced trekking guide. He is in charge of your overall trekking. This is the person you should go to with all problems, concerns and questions. He is well trained in all aspects of trekking, high altitude medicine, first aid and emergency procedure. He is selected in terms of his professionalism. Remember that trekking guides are local citizens and their English may be basic and limited to trek related topics. About porters, they carry your luggage. They are also local citizens. Normally one porter carries 20 to 25 kg of stuff. Normally we provide one porter for every two trekkers.

Our group size is minimum 2 and maximum 12 however we will start trek from One people. We can organize trek according to customer requested date

In Everest region trekking we offer you accommodation in tea house (mountain lodge). A Tea House is the combination of guest house, restaurant, and social hang out. The rooms are spare with twin beds and very little additional furniture. Around 5000 m trekking you don't need crampons but if you're going cross the high pass like Larkya la pass(5,235 m), Throng la Pass(5216 m) and Cho La Pass( 5,420 m) it is recommended. We will provide clean sleeping bag during the trekking.

Most of the Tea Houses have running water facility. Many of them also available hot water for shower. The hot shower is bucket shower(not running hot shower) except Namche bazaar. Most bathrooms are shared and toilets can be either squat type of the western version.

In tea House serves the traditional Nepali meal Dal Bhat (rice and lentils), as well as a variety of different food items, such as rice, vegetables, noodles, potatoes and soup. In tea house your will get vegetarian food. Also we will recommend to eat Vegetarian food. Also in tea house has western food such as pizza, pasta and French fries. Soft drinks, snacks and beer are available in most of the Tea Houses and trail side restaurants

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