Langtang Helambu Trek- 14 Days

Flying into Kathmandu on a crystal clear day is itself a truly breathtaking experience. The views of snow-capped mountain peaks sprawling down below you are almost ecstatic, & begin a whole sequence of memorable experiences that stay with you for a real long time. Upon arrival, a representative and driver from our office will meet you at the airport and escort you to your hotel. Our team will assist you with check-in process and provide an orientation about your daily activities. This will be your first overnight stay in the city of temples.

Kathmandu, is the historical heart of Nepal, has been a popular destination for tourists ever since the country opened its borders to outside world. The city presents a wonderful combination of Hinduism, Tibetan Buddhism and Western influence in the Valley. Patan and Bhaktapur, its two prime neighboring cities bear immense historical, cultural and religious significances.

We will arrange a professional tour guide for you and a private tourist vehicle with a driver to explore between monuments. The tour guide will take you to UNESCO World Heritage Sites such Kathmandu Durbar Square, Pashupatinath, Swayambhunath and Boudhanath Stupa, the historical and cultural sites you’ll visit today. Offering panoramic views of the valley.

After completion of your day tour, you will be having meeting with your trek guide at our office/hotel. He will brief you about the Trek and all the essentials. The Thamel has many trekking gear shops, where you can buy missing gear in the late evening and get ready for the jeep driving to Sundarijal.

We start our trekking journey from the scenic drive Kathmandu to Sundarijal. Few hours of driving through the eastern suburbs of the Kathmandu Valley takes you to the famed site of Boudhanath, renowned for its enormous Bouddhist chaitya or stupa, adorned with the ever-present, all seeing mystical eyes of Load Boudha. After exploring at Boudhanath, we continue our drive through dirt road for about an hour towards Sundarijal, means " Beautiful Water", an lovely spot with cool patch of forest with monkeys and fresh streams. Sundarijal is a picnic spot mostly visited by the people from Kathmandu who want to escape the busy crowded city life for a day. In the early days, it used to be a summer residence for the aristocratic Rana rulers. The bungalow left is now used for scout training. 

From Sundarijal our trek begin towards Chisapani, the trail begins with a climb up to the rim of the Kathmandu Valley, through the terraces of rice and millet, we also pass through a delightful forest of rhododendron. As you continue to climb, you eventually reach a high ridge offering excellent views of the Ganesh and Langtang Himal. And we finally reach our destination Chisapani, a scenic spot at the top of the hilltop with 4-6 teahouses and an army camp nearby, as well as lovely mountain scenery. You stop at Chisapani for the overnight so that you can take advantage of the sunrise over the eastern Himalaya.

You begin your journey with a morning drive of 25 kilometers on a good road with gorgeous scenery, passing through the scenic villages of Naudanda, Kanre, and Lumle, all the way to Nayapul. At Nayapul, our adventure begins in a warm, subtropical region; the walk follows the Modi River upstream to Birethanti, and then follows the east bank of Bhurungdi Khola, with scenery of rushing waterfalls and tall, green forests. Lunch will be served at Ramghai. We will stop overnight at Tikhedhunga village, where you can enjoy the cool splash of cascading waterfalls. Walking distance is about four hours. overnight in a lodge.

You begin by climbing a steep, eroded trail above Kutumasang, passing mostly through fir and rhododendron forests where there are no permanent settlements. Then the trail descends to Magen Goth (3,150 m.). It finally reaches Tharepati for the overnight stay. Tharepati, situated at 3,510 m., is the highest point of this trek and it’s worth the climb for the grand views of the snow-capped peaks, ranging from Langtang, Ganesh Himal, Manaslu, and Annapurna to the far west and the Jugal mountain range to the northeast. The trail from here also juts off to the west. It is another one and half day walk to the popular pilgrimage site of Gosainkund. Overnight at your lodge.

The trek continues downhill from Tharepati towards Melamchigaon through a beautiful forest of oak and rhododendron. It passes the northern end of Tharepati and descends steeply down a ravine. After crossing a river via suspension bridge, the trail makes a short final climb to reach the prosperous Sherpa village of Melachigaon for the overnight stay. This village is famed for its wood carving, and you can see the intricate carvings on the windows of the houses. We then bunk out overnight at a lodge.

The hike from Melamchigaon is on a slow path for an hour and a half before ascending to Tarkegyang. Tarkegyang is the main village of the Helambu region, renowned for its green apples and the wood carving on furniture and other household items. You will have enough time to visit this lovely village. The homes of the inhabitants are amazingly clean, with polished wooden floors and real clean utensils. Overnight at your lodge.

Today is a well deserved rest day in Tarkeghyang, allowing us to be free from the hassles of packing and trekking. We will spend the day by exploring the charming Tarkeghyang village, famous for its tarditional sherpa culture, scenic setting, and stone houses. We visit nearby local Buddhist monastery. 

You can also go on a short hike to the top of the nearby hills, which offers panoramic views of the surrounding landscapes and distant snow-capped Himalayan peaks. Overnight stay at the lodge in Tarkeghyang.

After a lovely morning Tarkegyang, we start our trek toward Semathang, another important Sherpa village in the Helambu region. The trail leads us to a steady winding path, making it a pleasant easy walk. Along the way, we will enjoy excellent views of terraced fields, rolling hills, and distant Himalayan peaks, and traditional charming villages. After sveral hours of walking, we reach our destination Sermathang, a peaceful village known for its rich Sherpa culture, monasteries, and traditional lifestyle. Stay overnight at a lodge.

The last day of the trek is more or less downhill all the way to Melamchi Pul Bazaar. The trek passes through the mid – hills villages of Kakani and Thimbu before heading towards the subtropical region filled with rice paddies. Melamchi Pul is a busy bazaar where people from the rural hill villages come for marketing or to catch a bus to Kathmandu. Here, you will have the last camp of this wonderful trek.

After having breakfast, we leave Melamchi Pul Bazar and begin drive back to Kathmandu. The road follows the Melamchi River valley and gradually climbs through scenic hills, terraced farmland, and small rural settlements.Along the way, we enjoy beautiful views of green hills, rivers, and traditional villages, offering a final glimpse of Nepal’s countryside. As we approach the Kathmandu Valley, the landscape slowly changes from quiet rural areas to the bustling city environment.

Upon arrival in Kathmandu, we are transferred to our hotel. The rest of the day is free for leisure, sightseeing, or shopping. In the evening, the company will organize a farewell dinner with cultural program, where you will meet with the team of your trek for the last time.

As we have successfully completed the trip, it is time to return home or embark on your next journey. Even you can join our next adventures trips in the Himalayas if you wish too. If not, our airport team will take care of your airport escort and say you our last goodbye till the next adventure holidays.