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Nepal, a gem country in Asia, is a land of breathtaking peaks, raw natural beauty, and iconic traditional villages. If you have been searching for an easy and short trek that can serve all of those highlights, Helambu Village Trek by Sabbatical Explore Nepal is one to opt for.
Located in the Langtang Region of Nepal, Helambu Village Trek is one of the awe-inspiring short treks to do. The trek goes about the Helambu Village, home to the Indigenous Hyolmo people and many Buddhist monasteries. Anyone who does this trek gets to experience traditional village life and pure natural beauty. It is just a fantastic experience to have in your memories and mind for the rest of your life.
Helambu Village Trek begins just outside Kathmandu, from Sundarijal, one of the entrances to the bold Langtang Region. Traversing through the woods of Shivapuri National Park, pinpointing the Chisapani Peak, the trek takes you into the beautiful Helambu Region. Moreover, one on the trek trail can view peaks like Ganesh Himal, Gaurishankar, Langtang Lirung, etc.
As said earlier, the iconic villages of Tamang, Sherpa, and Hyolmo people will also come along. And that is how and where a trekker will get to know the region's lifestyle and culture. The trek is one of the easiest treks to do in Nepal; the pinpoint of the trek is just around 3,500m(Tharepati). Anyone who is not a high-altitude trekker can choose this trek to gain some experience on that ground.
In a nutshell, Helambu Village Trek is perfect for those who do not have much time to trek in Nepal and much experience for a high-elevation trek. In 6 days of the trek, you will know what it feels like to walk in the Himalayas around the traditional villages of Nepal.
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Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu
Day 2: Drive from Kathmandu to Sundarijal and Trek to Chisapani
Day 3: Trek from Chisapani to Kutumsang
Day 4: Trek from Kutumsang to Tharepati
Day 5: Trek from Tharepati to Tarkeghyang
Day 6: Trek from Tarkeghyang to Sermanthang
Day 7: Trek from Sermanthang to Melamchi Bazaar and Drive to Kathmandu
Day 8: Departure from Kathmandu
You will make your arrival at Kathmandu Airport. Our representatives from Sabbatical Explore Nepal will be at the airport for your hassle-free arrival. After your arrival, the team will lead you to your hotel in Kathmandu. You will take a rest at the hotel. Later, you can go on free wandering around the city, if only time allows. Overnight in the hotel.
The adventure to Helambu Village will kick off with a drive out of the city's chaos. We will reach Sundarijal after a short drive which is at the foothills of Shivapuri National Park. Taking a walk through the greenery of the park, we will climb to the top of Chisapani. It will be a walk of 4 to 5 hours to cross a Tamang settlement of Mulkhara. We will have a short pause at the village before continuing the trek to reach Chisapani. Upon reaching Chisapani, we will enjoy a lovely evening view of the mountains and hills. Overnight in Chisapani.
We will wake up to another lovely view in Chisapani. Having our breakfast, we will start the day by joining a descending trek through the meadows and rice terraces. The hike will take us to Pathi Bhanjyang, a small village. Next, we trek ahead to Gul Bhanjyang, a famous pass of the trek. Enjoying some more views on the pass, we will make a descent to take us to Kutumsang, our day stops after a walk of 6 to 7 hours.
We will leave Kutumsang behind by moving towards the northern hills and mountains. Along the track, the trek will bestow us some of the best views of the snowy peaks. Moving further, we will climb a steep hill full of rhododendrons and fir trees with no settlements at all. A little later, we will reach Yurin Danda for some more of the mountain views. From there, we will reach Magen Goth, a place of few lodges with a breathtaking mountain view. We will settle for the night.
From Tharepati, we will take a walk to Tarkeghyang, a lovely Sherpa Village in the Helambu Region. This day will bring us closer to the communities of the region to know their culture and lifestyle. It will be a trek in the direction of the East, descending through Melamchi Village. In the village, we will explore some important and historical Buddhist monasteries, stupas, and shrines. Out of Melamchi, we will start moving towards Tarkeghyang. The total trek of 6 hours will end in the village. We will get to know the people of the village who belong to the Hyolmo community. Overnight in the hamlet.
Now, we will head towards Sermanthang, another must-visit village of the region. Without gaining much altitude, we will trek through the deep forest, by streams and rivers. Along the day, several Sherpa villages like Parachin and Gangyul will come along. At the end of the trek of 5 hours, we will reach the destination popular for monasteries and spirituality. Alongside, we will see awe-inspiring mountain views from the village. Overnight in the village.
This will be the last day of Helambu Village Terk in the Helambu Region. We will make it worth every second by exploring the region. Firstly, we will have a lovely trek of 3 hours to Melamchi Bazaar through many traditional villages and their terraced fields. From Melamchi Bazaar, we will join a drive of 4 hrs to Kathmandu. Overnight in Kathmandu.
If you would like to join another trip with us, we start preparing for that. Otherwise, we will leave you at the airport for your departure from Nepal. Farewell!
Will I get WiFi on this trek?
Yes, but not in all the places. The teahouses of the lower areas have WiFi services. But the higher areas teahouses may lack the service.
What is the best time for this Trek ?
March till May and September till November are the two-time intervals that are best for the trek.
Is it necessary to have training for the trek ?
If you are an experienced trekker, you do not need that. But if you are an amateur, it is helpful to have training like cardio, hiking, and running. Those sorts of activities will make you ready for the rugged trails of the trek.
Do I need a visa to visit Nepal?
Yes, a visa is necessary to visit Nepal for all tourists except Indian nationals. You can get a visa from the Nepalese Embassy in your country or an on-arrival visa from Kathmandu (TIA) Airport. For that, you will need a valid passport before 6 months, some passport-sized photos, and a visa fee.
How much is a Nepalese Visa fee?
The up-to-date visa fees (as of 6/6/2024) for a Nepalese visa is: US$30 for 15 days, US$50 for 30 days, US$125 for 90 days. For Visa Extension: 3 USD per Day(minimum 15 days) 5 USD per day as late fine in the case of delay
Which time is best for a Nepal tour?
The best times to visit Nepal are September to November and March to May. If you are not doing any high-altitude tours, you can visit Nepal all year round, including Monsoon and Winter.
What is Nepal best known for?
Nepal is known for multiple reasons. The country is geographically, culturally, architecturally, and religiously a gifted one. It is the birthplace of Buddha, home of Mt Everest and eight other world & highest peaks, the world best trekking trails, the land of brave Gurkhas, and more. Therefore, multiple reasons make Nepal popular across the globe.
I had an amazing experience with Sabbatical Explore Nepal when I visited Nepal during my Gap year 2018. Our guide and driver were so experienced and helpful. I remember seeing many animals like tigers, deers, rhinos during Jungle Safari in Chitwan. I even went to the Elephant Breeding Centre and that was amazing. In Lumbini, the birthplace of Buddha I visited Maya Devi Temple and other monasteries. I was mesmerized by the architectural designs of the Temples and Monasteries built by different countries. I was a little sad that I couldn't visit other amazing places but the 6 days I spent in Nepal were very meaningful and memorable. I am looking forward to my next trip to Nepal.
Felix
We have just finished the Annapurna Base Camp trek with Sabbatical Explore Nepal. Our guide Shiva and Samir were excellent, very friendly young men with good English. The looked after us very well, staying with us and supporting us as we trekked, and making sure our meals and accommodation were sorted each day. Shiva and Samir were very knowledgeable about the mountains, the areas we visited and Nepal in general. It was lovely to share stories with them, and I’m sure they will make excellent guides as well.
Harish Gupta
Dec-2022
Chitwan Jungle Safari was a great experience with good value for money. We hired the Car from Kathmandu and stayed for 02 Nights. Our trip was well organized with good service on time. It was rainy and animals were scarce but the driver and Guide worked hard to spot them for us. 01-hour canoeing ride in the middle of hundreds of Crocodiles & Gharial followed by Elephant Breeding Center was an amazing experience. Our Jeep Safari of 04 hrs of continuous rides on the main Jungle was quite a good experience. The excitement level goes up when any kind of Wildlife creature is spotted. We saw Peacock, One Horn Rhino, and different species of Birds but with no luck Royal Bengal Tiger missed out. Overall it was a lovely and memorable experience with good Food and will highly recommend this tour. The best season would be in Winter with good Nature.
Philip
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