9-Day Langtang Helambu Trek from Kathmandu
Highlights
Langtang, Kathmandu
mountaineering, trekking, cultural
Group Tour
9 Days
Hard
English
Description
Set off on an adventure with this short trek that starts from Kathmandu. Enter the Shivapuri Nagarjuna National Park, located on the northern fringe of the Kathmandu valley. Next, explore an unfrequented trail that takes you through Mulkharka, peopled by the Tamang folk. Finish your trek at the Melamchi Bazaar.
Itinerary
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Day 1- Arrival in Kathmandu (1,300m/4,264 ft)
Arrive at the airport, and look for our representative with a placard bearing your name or the name of this travel agency.
Check-in to the hotel. Later in the evening, attend a small briefing on your trip ahead.
Overnight at the hotel.
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Day 2- Kathmandu Sightseeing and Trek Preparation
Step out for sightseeing. After breakfast, embark on a guided tour to the valley's major historical, cultural, and spiritual attractions.
Visit the historic Durbar Square, the sacred Hindu temple of Pashupati Nath, the famous 'Monkey Temple' (Swayambunath) and the Buddhist shrine (Bouddha Nath).
Provide more information on your forthcoming trip, equipments and team composition for finalising official procedure and other necessary arrangements.
Later in the afternoon, you can start preparations and shop for any personal items you may have forgotten for the ultimate trip of a lifetime.
Overnight at the hotel.
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Day 3- Drive (an hour) to Sundarijal & trek to Chisapani (2300m/7544ft): 4 hrs Trek
Start on an incredible Himalayan Holiday. After breakfast, after an hour's drive, reach Sundarijal (1350m), which is the starting point of the trek. The trail starts near a small hydroelectric plant and enters the Shivapuri Nagarjun National Park.
Savour a relatively easy hike with great views as you walk under forest cover and come across the settlement of Mulkharka, inhabited mostly by the Tamang people. The trail then takes a ridge through a forest of oaks and rhododendron to Chisopani.
Overnight at Lodge.
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Day 4- Trek Chisopani to Kutumsang (2446m/8023ft): 7 hrs
Commence the hike after breakfast. Cross Pathi Bhanjyang and Gul Bhanjyang, walking through meadows and fields with great views of the Langtang mountains.
Ascend to a pass from where to walk downhill and reach the village of Kutumsang.
Overnight at Lodge.
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Day 5- Trek Kutumsang to Tharepati (3650m/11972ft): 6 hrs
Climb uphill through fir and rhododendron forests where there are no permanent settlements.
Reach to Yurin Danda (hilltop), giving magnificent views of the Himalayas. From here, it is a short distance walk to our halt at Tharepati.
Overnight at Lodge.
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Day 6- Trek to Tarkeghyang (2560m/8397ft): 6 hrs
Descend to the Melamchi Khola (river) before gradually ascending. During the hike, get the opportunity to walk through several Sherpa settlements with magnificent frontal views of Langtang.
- Later, get to explore the village and rediscover the land of the Helambu, mostly because the inhabitants of this quaint village belong to the Helmu caste.
- Visit the Gompa here, as it is the biggest and oldest of this region.
Overnight at Lodge.
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Day 7- Trek to Sermathang (2,610m/8,563ft): 3/4 hrs
Take a leisurely hike through a wide valley between Parachin and Gangyul villages. Explore these villages and their culture. The people of this village practice Drukpa Kagyu Buddhism which is the same as the national religion of Bhutan.
Overnight at Lodge.
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Day 8- Trek to Malemchi Bazaar & Drive to Kathmandu: 4 hrs trek and 2 hr drive
As we conclude our fascinating and incredible journey, take a short hike down to the Melamchi Pul (bridge) Bazaar, where you catch your transport back to Kathmandu. A farewell dinner awaits you on the completion of the trek!
Overnight in Hotel.
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Day 9- Departure
Drive with the representative to the airport in time for your flight back home. We ensure that that you leave Nepal, cherishing the incredible sojourn and an experience of a lifetime.
If you have time and interest, you can extend your stay and take optional treks to Nepal, Tibet, Bhutan, Darjeeling or Sikkim or pursue other activities in Nepal like white water or wildlife safari.
What's Included
What's Excluded
Meeting Point
Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price
Adult | |
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1 to 10 | /person |
This is a group tour |