Trek Description
Being one of the shortest treks in Langtang, Helambu Trek is a package to those who are willing to explore the natural scenes and beauties prevailing in this wondrous land. Eventhough it is a moderate graded trek, Langtang Helambu Trek still has the power to let you sense the spectacular charms of the Helambu region.
Helambu region trek is the diverse to gain enthralling experience by climbing to the highlands of Langtang region with dense rhododendron and oak forests passing by the Shivapuri National Park where flora and fauna residing in this region can be observed closely.
If you are looking to explore the Langtang region and have few days time then Helambu Trek could serve you well giving you tons of wonderful memory spent on the lap of Himalayas. With luring nature and amazing hospitalities of the people here, Helambu region trek would be one great choice to see the alluring beauty present near from Kathmandu valley.
Trek Route
The initiation point for Helambu RegionTrek in Helambu Region is Sundarijal. We drive from Kathmandu to Sundarijal. Upon completion of Helambu valley trekking, we drive back to Kathmandu from Melamchi Pul Bazar. The Route Map has captured every trail we would be following throughout our Langtang Helambu Trek. Click Here for the routes and coverage areas of your destination.
Treks Highlights
Langtang Helambu Trek is short trek to the Helambu region offering you a peaceful journey with green lushes and forests all along. Here are the major highlights of Helambu Region Trek.
- Typical old Tibetan villages
- Mind blowing Sherpa and Tamang cultures, traditions and rituals
- Brahmin and Chettri settlements
- Spectacular mountain views of Ganesh Himal and Langtang Lirung
- Langtang Region's specialty, the wonderful region blessed by the nature
- Villages like Chisapani, Melamchi, Kutumsang, Tarkeghyang, Sermathang and Helambu village
- Rhododendron and Oak Forests, Greenland, Green hills, typical villages, giant Bhotekoshi River, Indrawati River and surrounding mountain views are the best to observe from Helambu
- Ancient monasteries
- Spring Season is the best to discover the wild variety of flowers all around
- The traditional farming system
Trekking Group
The trekking group to Langtang Helambu Trek depends on the number of persons. Normally, we take in 1-10 persons in a group. However, if you are in a bigger group of more than 10 persons, we can manage the Helambu valley trekking accordingly. The maximum number '10' is the outcome of generally organized group treks. But, we are good at organizing treks for any group size you require.
Besides the trekking group, we have our local staffs to assist you as well. Trekking does not just mean traveling around; it will be more rewarding if you can gain good bunch of information of the areas you travel. So, we provide you with guides for that and in order to assure easy travel experience, we have porters who would carry on your luggage. We will facilitate you with 1 porter for 2 persons, 1 porter carrying maximum of 20 kg weight.
Guides and Porters
For trekking group of 1 to 5 people, we provide – 1 Guide and Porter (2 trekkers: 1 porter).
For trekking group of more than 5 people, we provide – 1 Guide, 1 Assistant Guide and Porter (2 trekkers: 1 porter)
Accomodation and Meals
Our overnight stay would be on Lodge/Guest Houses during Helambu trek Nepal. Twin sharing comfortable beds and common bathroom will be provided. The place is clean and hygienic. However, if you require a single supplement accommodation, it can also be made available on request at an additional cost of US$ 200. But still you need to be aware that single supplement accommodation may not be available at all the places during your Helambu region trek.
Our Langtang Helambu Trek in Helambu Region would let you experience typical Nepali food, special mountain foods and other cuisines including international cuisine like Indian, Tibetan, Italian, and Continental. You can always make your choices from the food menu available there. We will have breakfast and dinner at lodge/guest houses mostly whereas we will have the lunch on our way.
While in Kathmandu, your accommodation is at tourist standard hotels facilitated with Attached Bath, A/C, 24 hours running hot/cold shower, Internet service and others. The facilities provided here is of 2 to 3 star standard hotel.
We offer welcome dinner, farewell dinner and breakfasts during your stay in Kathmandu. Other meals as well as your other personal expenses will be from your own pocket during your stay in Kathmandu. Full board meals (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner, and Tea/Coffee) are included during Helambu valley trekking once you leave Kathmandu.
Transportation
The means of transportation are private cars/vans and public bus. Pick up and drop from airport to hotel, and hotel to airport will be done by the vehicles of Imperial Nepal Treks. Also, we will be driving from Kathmandu to Sundarijal and from Melamchi to Kathmandu by Bus.
Our Helambu region trek will start with a drive from Kathmandu to Sundarijal. From Sundarijal, we walk all the way to our destination. While returning, we take a short drive from Melamchi to Kathmandu.
Safety and Precaution
Helambu Trek is a light weight trekking in the Helambu Region and you are less likely to suffer from Mountain Sickness. However, you are on safe side if you take in good precaution during your travel to avoid any difficulties in your Helambu region trek. Eventhough Helambu valley trekking is comparatively an easier trek, you will still be accompanied by trustworthy, experienced, qualified and well-equipped staffs of Imperial Nepal Treks. Hence, your safety is assured by the local trek guide and other staffs that your trek runs safe and successful.
The guides of Imperial Nepal Treks are trained and licensed from Nepal Government, certified from TAAN and Nepal Mountaineering Association with experience over 8 years. So, this is a double assurance for your safety and to make sure that you are in the correct and professionals hand. Thus, you need not worry about anything; we are here only at your service.
Health Issues
Regarding health issues, if you do not travel often, you are likely to get Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS). Going up high at faster pace is too harmful and can be fatal as well because of less oxygen. Some general symptoms of AMS are
- Difficulty sleeping
- Dizziness or light-headedness
- Fatigue
- Headache
- Loss of appetite
- Nausea or vomiting
- Rapid pulse (heart rate)
- Shortness of breath with exertion
Due to this, we need good time to adapt in the current environment and thus we have planned our itineraries in such a way that we get enough time for acclimatization to ensure your health safety wherever needed.
A good planning for Helambu Region Trek is a must to minimize the health risks with problems like AMS. And if you are a patient of heart, lungs or blood disease, it is very important that you consult with your doctors and familiarize yourself with the remedies for the diseases before Langtang Helambu Trek.
