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HELAMBU TREK
The
Helambu trek has the closest starting points among the trekking
regions. The trek also passes through many villages of diverse
ethnic groups and is known for its fascinating
landscapes.
The
trek starts from Sundarijal, which is 11 km from Kathmandu (only
an hour’s drive). Helambu lies72 km north east of the capital
and has many lovely Buddhist monasteries. You will come across
the Yalmo people, a rare event and the cultural experience makes
the trip worthwhile. The trek goes through light forests and
provides great mountain views. It goes through Melamchigaon, a
delightful little town with orchards and fields. The next place
of importance is Tarke Gyang, which is across the Melamchi
river. You can go on to the five sacred lakes called Panch
Pokhari (panch=five and Pokhari=lake). It is also possible to
cross the pass known as Ganja La (la = pass) and enter the
Langtang area.
The
trail leads down to warmer regions where you come across more
Hindus unlike in the higher regions, which has more Buddhists.
The normal trek from Kathmandu to Helambu and back takes eight
days. A combined Helambu-Langtang trek takes about two weeks.
From
Sundarijal you climb up to Chisopani on the first day. The
Panoramic view from this little settlement is astounding. The
Annapurnas to the Mountains of the Khumbu stretching from the
west to the east, a string of seemingly endless chain of peaks
is visible. From here you descend to Pati Bhanjyang. The 2nd
day finds you in Khutumsang at 2470m and the next day Tharepati
at 3490m is reached. On the 4th day, hike down to
Malemchi Khola and climb up once again to picturesque Tarke
Gyang at 2600m. Then it is down all the way to Kiul, which is
even lower than Kathmandu in elevation. The 6th day
brings you back to Pati Bhanjyang. Thereafter you find yourself
backtracking to Kathmandu.
The alternate route back is via the road head at Melamchi Bazaar
from where buses are available to Banepa and back to Kathmandu
along the Arniko highway.
The cost and trekking details
are available on your request.
Please Click here or just drop us
an email to : suryaktm@mos.com.np
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