Helambu Trek - 11 days

Namaste and welcome to Nepal. Upon your arrival at the Tribhuvan International Airport, Nepal Kameleon Holidays representative receives and transfers you to the hotel. After a short refreshment, we briefly explain to you about the sightseeing trip and the preparation for the trek. Overnight at hotel. (A) 

Breakfast at the hotel. Then we set out for the sightseeing tour in Kathmandu, exploring some of the unique monumental sites that are enlisted in the World Heritage Sites UNESCO. Visit the Swayambhunath (Monkey Temple). Visit Pashupatinath Temple Visit Boudhanath Stupa. Then drive back to the hotel and buy something that you want to take in trekking. Overnight at hotel. (B,A)

After breakfast, we drive to Sundarijal, the watershed area of the Shivapuri National Park. Following the gradual uphill trail, we begin to walk and officially enter the national park. We reach Mulkharka and we walk passing the Tamang villages and reach Chisapani. Even the Himalayan views of Mt. Langtang Lirung, Annapurna, Ganesh Himal, and Everest can be seen while walking. Overnight at lodge. (B,L,D,A)

We begin our trek from Chisapani, descend to Pati Bhanjyang, and walk further to Chipling. The mountain scenery can be explored from the trail. Walking gradually, we reach to the Gulbhanjyang village, which is populated by the Tamang communities. Overnight at lodge. (B,L,D,A) 

Following the uphill trail after breakfast, we reach to Kutumsang (2450 meters) and head through the rhododendron forest. We reach Magen Goth and walk further which leads us to Tharepati, which is basically meaning rest place on the uphill trail. Overnight at lodge. (B,L,D,A)

After breakfast, we begin to walk down through the dense woods to the Chhyadi Khola, and crossing the bridge, we reach to the Melamchi Gaon, which is a Sherpa village. They are lower-altitude Sherpas. We take a rest there for today and walk around the village. Overnight at lodge. (B,L,D,A)

Goodbye to Melamchi Gaon. We commence to walk from the village and climb down to the Melamchi River. The water of this River is supplied to Kathmandu. Crossing the suspension bridge, we reach Tarke Ghyang, which is a densely populated village in the Lower Langtang region. This is a wonderful place to explore ethnic culture and traditions. Overnight at lodge. (B,L,D,A)

We begin to walk from Tarke Ghyang to the destination of Shermathang. First, we reach Gangyul, which is another Sherpa village. The journey through the thick forest begins from here till Chumil, crossing various suspension bridges at the streams. The large monastery at Chulil is worth exploring. After a short time, we climb up to Shermathang and rest. Overnight at lodge. (B,L,D,A)

We begin to walk from Shermathang to Melamchi Pul Bazaar, walking through the countryside trail and passing different villages like Nigale and Gyalsha. Again, we walk through the forest and reach Dubhachaur. The next step we made in to the Melamchi Pul Bazaar and take a rest. Overnight at lodge. (B,L,D,A)

After breakfast, we drive back to Kathmandu, which takes about 5 hrs road trip. Arriving at Kathmandu, transfer to the hotel and take a rest. Of course, the journey is tiresome. Then you have time to get refreshed. You can do shopping later and be prepared for dinner. Overnight at hotel. (B,A)

It's time to bid farewell. A Representative of Nepal Kameleon Holidays drops you to the airport for your final departure. We hope to serve you time and again. (B)