Helambu Trek itinarary

  • Day 1 Arrival in Kathmandu

    Our staff will pick you up from the airport and take you to the hotel.

    • Day 2 Drive from Kathmandu to Sundarijal (15 KM) to Chisapani 2215 m

      A 15 km drive brings us to our starting point. Upon arrival in Sundarijal, we visit the Shivapuri - watershed and wildlife preserve. After Sundarijal the way goes along the pipeline that supplies the valley with water. We leave the pipeline near a dam and walk towards Mulkharka 1‘859 m (about 600 m above Sundarijal). We take a break and enjoy the view into the valley. Then we continue to Chisapani  from where we have a breathtaking view of the mountains.

      • Meals: Lunch, Dinner
      • Accommodation: Guesthouse
      • Altitude: 2215 m
    • Day 3 Chisopani to Kutumsang 2470 m

      From Chisopani it goes first down to Pati Bhanjyang 1''770 m, a charming little village, later we climb to Gul Bhanjyang 2‘130 m, the trail climbs further a rocky path up until Kutumsang 2‘470 m.

      • Meals: Breaktfast, Lunch, Dinner
      • Accommodation: Guesthouse
      • Altitude: 2470 m
    • Day 4 Kutumsang to Tharepati 3690 m

      We follow the ridge; the trail leads us through a sparse forest to Magen Goth, from where we have a magnificent view to the peaks of Langtang and Gosaikund. Finally we reach Tharepati. This is one of the best ridge walks throughout Nepal.

      • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
      • Accommodation: Guesthouse
      • Altitude: 3690 m
    • Day 5 Therapati to Tarke Gyang 2600 m

      The path goes rapidly down through a ravine towards the small Sherpa village Malemchigaon 2‘530 m with lodges and ancient artistic fine gompas.

      After leaving the town the path again raises, we cross the Malemchi River and hiking up to the other side of the valley to Tarke Gyang which is the largest village in Helambu area.

      • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
      • Accommodation: Guesthouse
      • Altitude: 2600 m
    • Day 6-7 Tarke Gyang to Sermathang 2590 m

      The road goes slightly downhill through a beautiful forest to Sermathang. An important apple growing region, from where we have a fantastic view of the Himalayas. Today is the rest day so Enjoy the day; explore the spot, the culture and daily life of the locals.

      • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
      • Accommodation: Guesthouse
      • Altitude: 2590 m
    • Day 8 Sermathang to Malemchi Pul Bazar and back to Kathmandu

      We follow the path downhill to Dubhachaur 1‘500 m, to 870 m and arriving to the streets of Malemchi. The village has a good selection of teahouses and lodges. Further down at Panchkhal at the Kodari road we take the bus to Kathmandu.

      • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
    • Day 9 Departure

      Our staff will come to pick you up at hotel and take you to the airport.