Helambu Trek

After your arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport situated at the capital city of Nepal; Kathmandu, you will be warmly greeted by our official representative and transferred to the hotel. After your check-in and have some refreshment drink, our senior sherpa guide will provide you brief orientation about Annapurna Base Camp Trek. Then you will be set free to stroll down the street to get familiar with the neighborhood, have a warm supper and end the day. This is your first overnight at the hotel including breakfast in the valley of temples.

The city of temple, Kathmandu, holding the historical and cultural significance of the country, is a popular destination for tourists, trekkers and other types of adventure seekers. The city is rich in aspect of its artistic and religious legacy which can be reflected through the numerous temples, monuments, and artifacts. You will be taken on a half-day guided tour of Kathmandu famous Buddhist and Hindu shrines such as Soyambhu and boudhanath, which stands as testimony to the religious harmony that exists in the country. An orientation session for the trek, which commences the following day, will be organized in the evening.

Drive from Kathmandu to Syabrubesi which takes about seven/eight hours by jeep/bus. We start to north out of Kathmandu valley along the scenic foothills. While passing through the road along the bank of Trisuli River we can see a glance of Ganesh Himal, Tibet peaks, terraces, and green hills. Overnight at lodges on full board. B.L.D.

After breakfast in the lodge at Syabrubesi, we begin our trek to the Lama hotel. The trek follows Langtang River and we pass through the dense forest. This day, we cross some of the suspension bridges and the trail goes up and down. After we reach Lama Hotel, we will stay overnight at the lodge included full board meals. B.L.D.

The trek route follows with ascending through rhododendron, oaks & pine forest. Through that forest, we can see some snow peaks of Langtang and beautiful valley with the grazing domestic animals like Yaks, cows, sheep, goats & horses. Langtang village is one of the old villages along this trekking trail and the view visible from here is very impressive. Overnight at lodge on full board. B.L.D.

It is an easy & short day trek to Kyanjing Gompa. It takes about three to four hours to reach to Kyanjing Gompa. Kyanjing is the last human settlement of the Langtang valley. At Kyanjing, you can visit the cheese factory and buy some cheese. The cheese produced from this factory is famous all over the nation. Similarly, you can visit monasteries which carry the religious values of the people living in this region. This is a really beautiful valley & where plenty of the sights are visible. Overnight at lodge on full board. B.L.D

Today is a day to explore, for examples, you can visit the monastery and the cheese factory, walk up the moraine to see the spectacular ice faces and then hike toTserko Ri to see a breath-taking view of Langtang peak. Overnight at local tea houses.

After breakfast in the morning, we trek downhill to Lama Hotel. It is about 5 hours easy walk which goes through the beautiful green forest and ethnic Tamang settlements. Overnight at the lodge included full board meals. B.L.D.

Following the ascending trail, we will walk for Thulo Syabru. Going through the bamboo forest, we need to cross some suspension bridges and then we can have the imagistic view of Ganesh Himal on the way. Going furthermore through pine and juniper forests and some houses, we will be at Thulo Syabru. Overnight at lodge on full-course meals.

The trail follows steep ascend up to Foprang Danda {3210m} from Thulo Syabru along the Dursang with the green scenery around & the ranges of Manaslu, Ganesh Himal, Tibet peaks & Langtang. We walk through Hemlock, Oak-Pine & Rhododendron trees. There is also another trail to get Cholang Pati from Thulo Syabru which is shorter than via Sing Gompa. After the Foprang Danda trail goes normally flat till to Sing Gompa. We can have lunch at Sing Gompa if we are a little early to reach there. You can visit a cheese factory and some monastery called Singompa at Sing Gompa. Some trekkers stop here for a night. But we can continue towards Cholang Pati, approximately one & half an hour and then furthermore 40 minutes up Lahurebina (3920m) from where we can see an excellent mountains view ranges of Annapurna to Langtang on the next morning if weather is so fine. Overnight on a full course of meals.

We are almost at the range where trees are rarely found. Trail progressively ascends towards to Gosainkunda. After getting to a top of the little hill above Lahurebina, the trail follows rocky cliff passing by it which brings you to Gosaikund. Around the Gosaikund, we can see lots of lakes {believe that 108 Kunda/lake}. Among them, majors are Gosaikunda, Saraswati Kunda, Bhairab Kunda, Surya Kunda, etc. It is believed that Lord Shiva broke a hill rock by his trident {weapon} after swallowing poison given by his enemy. Overnight at lodge on full-course meals.

The trekking trail is steep and passes by lakes before it finally reaches Laurebina La Pass (4610m). From this pass, we follow a rocky trail that descends through forests and that climbs the valley to take you to Ghopte (3440m). Overnight at local tea houses.

From Ghopte, the trekking trail descends, climbs uphill, heads off to the area of boulders and ascends to Tharepati, from where the trekking trail connects you to Helambu. This trekking trail passes through the alpine countryside and meadows, climbs to a small pass called Mere Danda, enters rhododendron forest and descends to Kutumsang. Overnight at local tea houses.

The trekking trail climbs uphill and then descends in a forested area and takes you to villages, such as Gul Bhanjyang, ThodangBetini, and PatiBhanjyang. This village is the village of Brahmin and Chettri people whose culture is completely different from that of the Tamang people, who live in the Langtang National Park, where you have trekked. Overnight at local tea houses.

Before you start your trek, early in the morning, you see a satisfying view of mountains, such as Ganesh Himal, Manaslu, Gaurishanker, Dorjelakpa, Langtang Ranges, and Annapurnas. The trekking trail climbs uphill and then descend to Mulkharka (1800m). From here, it is a short walk to Sundarjial. Then, we drive to Kathmandu. Overnight at the hotel.

Our airport representative will pick you up from the hotel and take you to the airport in a private car. You will reach the airport before 3 hours of your departure time.