23/12/2013
Helambu Village Lodge Trek (07 days)This trek to northeast of Kathmandu valley bound on the north by a wall of 5,000m peaks is an interesting 7-days loop. Tamangs and Sherpas inhabit the Helambu region, which offers excellent views of Jugal Himal. The trek begins from Sundarijal, a Himalayan river-fed water reservoir and climbs onto the Shivapuri ridge offering gorgeous views of Gauri Shanker (7,134m), Langtang Lirung (7,246m) and Ganesh Himal (7,405m). Following a ridgeline the trail passes through Kutumsang (2,460m), the first permanently inhabited village of this course and climbs through cool rhododendron forests (crawling with leeches during monsoon) to Tharepati (3,597m), the highest point of the trek. The trail from Tharepati plunges 1,000m to a tributary of the Melamchi Khola and above it the aging village of Melamchi-gaon. The gompa set on the to Tarke Ghyang commands excellent views of Dorje Lakpa (6,996m) and G***a La to the north. The next few days walk is through interesting Melamchi Khola valley to Talamarang and the paddy fields of Melamchi Pul Bazaar. From Melamchi Pul Bazaar, Kathmandu is a few hours drive via Panchkhal valley and Dhulikhel. ItineraryDay 01: Drive from Kathmandu to Sundarijal. Trek to Chisapani (2,194m) 4 hrs. walk. Day 02: Trek to Kutumsang (2,438m) 7 hrs walk. Day 03: Trek to Tharepati (3,597m) 7 hrs walk. Day 04: Trek to Tarke Gyang (2,743m) 6 hrs. walk Day 05: Trek to Sermanthang (2,664m). 5 hrs. walk. Day 06: Trek to Talamarang (960m) 4 hrs. Day 07: Trek to Melamchi Pul Bazaar (2,775m). Drive back to Kathmandu. Trek Cost:Minimum Group Size: 2 Pax US$ Trek Services Include:7-Day Helambu Village lodge trek with trek guide, porters, accommodation in local lodges, meals (breakfast/lunch/dinner), trek permit & Park fees, contribution to guide transport, guide/porterinsurance.Cost Will Not Include:Personal equipment; hotels/meals in Kathmandu tips; client insurance of any kind; cost of evacuation (if any); bottled/alcoholic drinks; snacks/desserts, beverages (tea/coffee) - other than at breakfast - while on trek; Nepal visa costs; international airport taxes and other expenses of personal nature.
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