Helambu-Sherpa Culture Trek

Next to Solu and Khumbu, another hub of Sherpa community is Helambu. The quick and best way to witness Sherpa culture is to trek in Helambu region. The villages like Tarke Ghyang and Sermathang are excellent places where one can see Sherpa life up close and personal. This easy and enjoyable trek starts with a scenic half an hour drive from Kathmandu to Sundarijal and provides an instant Himalayan journey for those who have limited time and want to combine other activities within Nepal, like City tours, White water rafting, Wildlife safari, etc. This trip concludes with a drive down via Panchkhal after overnight camp at Melamche Pool.

Main Attraction :

Buddhist cultural experience, beautiful Helambu village which is inhabited by Sherpas, beautiful mountain views, a lot photographic opportunities, ecologically well managed bio-diversity.

Maximum Altitude :

3597m.

Average walking per day :

about 5-6 hours

Best Season :

Sept. to Dec. and March to May .

Itinerary:

Days 01 : Arrival Kathmandu, receive and transfer to hotel.

Days 02 :Full day KTM city tour. O/N hotel.

Days 03 : Drive to Sundarijal, trek to Chisapani. O/N Lodge.

Days 04 :Trek to Kutumsang.

Days 05 : Trek to Thadepati (3510 m.).

Days 06 : Trek to Tarkeygyang.

Days 07 : Rest day at Tarkeygyang.

Days 08 : Trek to Sarmathang.

Days 09 : Trek to Melamche Pool. O/N Lodge.

Days 10 : Drive to Ktm. O/N Hotel.

Days 11 : Kathmandu. O/N hotel.

Days 12 : Transfer to airport for Final departure.

Cost is nett US$ 823 / EURO 633 per person on twin sharing basis.

Service Includes

- 4 nights hotel in Kathmandu in 2 stars hotel on bed and breakfast basis.
- 1 full day sightseeing in Kathmandu valley including city & monument entry fees with English speaking tour guide.
- First Aid Kit.
- Langtang & Shivapuri National Parks Entry Fee.
- Trekking on full board (including breakfast, lunch and dinner with teas & coffees + room at lodges enroute).
- Insured trek staff: 1 Guide & 1 porter for each 2 members.
- Airport/hotel/airport transfers, drive transfers from Kathmandu to trek-start point and back from trek-end point to Kathmandu.

Extra Cost

- Beverages & personal nature expenses.
- Personal trekking equipment including own sleeping bag.
- Personal Insurance for travel to Nepal.
- Lunch & dinner during hotel stay in Kathmandu.
- Emergency Rescue evacuation if needed.
- Personal medical supplies.
- Bar bills, Mineral water during the trek.
- Recently introduced Trekking Registration Certificate (TRC) Fee US$ 3.50 per person.
- International Airtickets.
- International airport departures taxes @ US$ 24 (equivalent) per person.

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