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Rasuwa,Nepal
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ModerateThe community of Sherpas, Tamangs, Chettries, Brahmins and their warm welcoming nature, custom and traditions makes this trek different from others. This region is populated by a unique clan of Sherpas, who loves to call themselves as Yolmo, and believed to be Tibetan descendent.
This rewarding helambu circuit trek basically starts from Sundarijal (1460m) and goes through kutumsang, Thadepati Pass, Melamchigaon, Tarkeghyang and ends at Melamchi Pul Bazaar.
Itinerary
Day 01
Arrival in Kathmandu (1400m/4593ft)
Upon arrival in Katmandu’s Tribhuvan International Airport, meet, assist and transfer to hotel. After welcome refreshments and room check in the hotel, there will be a short briefing and orientation about the trek
Eve: Trip briefing followed by welcome dinner at Authentic Nepali restaurant with culture program.
Overnight at hotel. (Welcome Dinner Included)
Day 02
Drive to Sundarijal (1460m/4790ft) – 1 hr, Hike to Chisapani (2165m/ 7103ft) – 4 hrs
After breakfast, 1 hr drive to Sundarijal, north corner of Kathmandu valley. Start trekking by entering Shivapuri National Park. Walk all the way uphill reaching Mulkharka, where we will have short break. Continue walking through thick forest of Shivapuri till we reach Chisapani for overnight.
Overnight at teahouse lodge. (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included)
Day 03
Trek from Chisapani to Kutumsang (2470m/8103ft) – 7 hrs
After breakfast, continue our trek by descending down till Pati Bhanjyang (1830m). On the way, you will come across the beautiful panoramic view of mountains on your North. We will pass various villages like Thankune Bhanjyang, Chiplin and Gul Bhanjyang where we will stop for our breaks and eventually reach Kutumsang for overnight.
Overnight at teahouse lodge. (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included)
Day 04
Trek from Kutumsang to Thadepati (3690m/12106ft) – 6 hrs
From Kutumsang it’s all the way up to reach Thadepati covering 1200m raise in an altitude. In between, we will have our lunch break at Mangengoth (3420m) and continue. Thadepati will be welcoming us with beautiful sunset view over Jugal and Numbur Himal (Mountains) and panoramic view of Helambu valley.
Overnight at teahouse lodge. (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included)
Day 5
Trek from Thadepati to Tarkeghyang (2600m/8530ft) – 6 hrs
Today, we continue our trek walking through Rhododendron and pine forest with a beautiful view of Helambu valley below. After passing villages Melamchigaon village and crossing Melamchi River, reach to Tarkeghyang for overnight stay. It is a beautiful Sherpa village with rich in gumpa and monasteries and culture.
Overnight at teahouse lodge. (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included)
Day 06
Trek from Tarkeghyang to Kakani (2590m/8500ft) – 5 hrs
By altitude wise, we will descend only 10m low today. So the trail will not be steep downhill. Descend all the way to Kakani passing many villages like Setighyang, Ghangyul, Chimighyang and Shermathang. Rest at Kakani.
Overnight at teahouse lodge. (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included)
Day 07
Trek from Kakani to Melamchi Pul Bazaar (870m/2854ft) – 4hrs. Drive to Kathmandu – 5 hrs.
So now, we have reached the final day of our trekking. Start our trek early morning walking all the way downhill till Melamchi Pul Bazaar with beautiful view of terraced farming and mountains. Have lunch at Melamchi and drive to Kathmandu by private tourist vehicle, which will be waiting for us.
Overnight at teahouse lodge. (Breakfast and Lunch Included)
Day 08
Sightseeing day
Am: After breakfast, proceed for a sightseeing tour of Kathmandu City. It includes visit to the Hanuman Dhoka (Kathmandu Durbar Square) – an ancient durbar (palace) with its numerous old palaces, temples and pagodas, the Temple of Living Goddess “Kumari”, and the Kasthamandap Temple, which is believed to be constructed from the wood of a single tree from which Kathmandu derives its name.
In addition also visit the Boudhanath Stupa – an ancient colossal stupa and the center of Tibetan Buddhism in the world and the Pashupatinath Temple- the Temple of Lord Shiva situated on the bank of the holy Bagmati River.
Pm: After lunch drive up to the Swayambhunath Stupa situated atop a hill from where you could get a bird’s eye view of Kathmandu Valley. The Swayambhunath Stupa is also known as the “Monkey Temple”!!
Overnight at Hotel (Breakfast and Farewell Dinner Included)
Day 09
Final Departure
Free for final minute packing and shopping until transfer to the airport for final departure. (Breakfast Included)
Got any question or Inquiries about the trip ?
In the morning after breakfast go for a walk and later return for lunch. After lunch the guest are free to rest.
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Inclusions
Cost Includes
- Airport arrival and departure service on private tourist vehicle with a/c.
- Welcome Garlands of seasonal flowers upon arrival.
- Himalayan Holidays Nepal’s Duffle bag to carry your luggage during trek.
- Welcome Dinner in a traditional Nepali restaurant with some cultural dance programs.
- 3 nights stay at 3 star hotel in Kathmandu on twin sharing basis including breakfast and all taxes.
- Tea House Trek as per Itinerary including meals (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner) accommodation at Lodges and Tea Houses, and the service of experienced English speaking trek Guide.
- A cup of tea during the tea break and safe drinking water (purified).
- Cost of required number guide, sherpas and porters and their meals and insurance.
- Shivapuri National Park fees & TIMS Permit.
- Farewell Dinner in a restaurant which is famous among trekkers and climbers.
Cost Excludes
- International airfares and airport departure taxes.
- Items of a personal nature such as; laundry, bar bills, snacks, alcoholic beverages, extra mileage, optional tours such as Mountain Flights, telephone calls, internet services, personal gratuities as tips to guides, bell-hops or hotel porters, drivers, etc.
- Mineral water bottle during the trek.
- Comprehensive Travel Insurance or “Umbrella Insurance” to cover – Illness, hospitalization, travel medicines, loss of valuables, thefts, change of itinerary, flight and tour cancellations due to unavoidable circumstances and most of all Emergency Helicopter Charter for evacuation purpose.
- Tips for guide, porters and sherpas.
- Any items that are not mentioned in above the costs include section.
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