Helambu Circuit Sundarijal-Timbu Helambu Trekking Nepal
The Helambu region is a very interesting alternative for those who may find the Annapurna and Everest trekking routes too crowded. The region is easily accessible by road and offers a multitude of possible treks and majestic places. The Helambu region is located North of Kathmandu. Helambu is a densely forested area covered with lush vegetation, pine and rhododendron forests. There is plenty of water, rivers and rivulets cascading down the mountains slopes. The region is mainly inhabited by the Sherpas and Tamang communities.
There are several trekking routes in this area; Helambu Circuit Trekking, Helambu-Gosainkunda-Langtang, the Langtang valley trek, Panch Pokhari and Jugal Himal treks as well as longer treks that combine these different routes.
The Helambu Circuit Trekking brings visitors into the heart of Helambu region, also known as ‘Hyolmo’ culture, which is mainly inhabited by Sherpas and Tamang communities. The Helambu Circuit Trekking offers a typical view of the classic landscape of the Himalayan foothills and brings visitors into the traditional culture of the Sherpas and Tamang, known also for their neat and tidy kitchen full of shining copper and brass dishes. The Helambu Circuit Trekking can either start from Sundarijal, at the outskirts of Kathmandu, or from Melamchi, the local and important trading center. The Helambu Circuit trekking offers many alternative routes varying in length, but all of them are rather easy treks and within reach of anyone, even for amateur trekkers. The Helambu Circuit trekking brings the visitors in fast changing landscape where they are met with smiles with hearty welcome from the local folks. It offers striking views of the surrounding hills and mountains, going through terraced green fields with the ornament of the Melamchi river and other streams and majestic waterfalls. These short and easy treks provide the visitors a short shot of the real face of Nepal.
The Jugal Himal region proposes other possible alternative treks which are not much frequented by foreign visitors. One of these destinations are the five sacred lakes of Panch Pokhari. The Jugal Himal trek offers to lucky visitors views over the Himalayan peaks such as Lapka Dorje, Chobha Vabre and Gaurishankar.
Trip Facts of Sundarijal - Timbu Helambu Trekking
Total duration: 13 Days
Trek duration: 07 Days
Activity time: 3-6 hours per day
Trekking Grade: Easy
Activity: Sightseeing / trekking / Exploring
Access from: Kathmandu
Trek Start from: Sundarijal
Trek Finish in: Timbu
Ends in: Kathmandu
Accommodation: Hotel / Lodge (tea house) / Camp
Transportation: Car / Tourist bus / Taxi /Motorbike
Maximum altitude: 3600m Day to Day Itinerary
Sundarijal - Timbu Helambu Trekking Day to Day Itinerary
Day 01: Receive and transfer to hotel, complete official formalities.
Day 02: Sightseeing in Kathmandu valley
Day 03: Preparation of Trekking
Day 04: Drive to Sundarijal
Day 05: Trek to Chepling
Day 06: Trek to Kutungsang
Day 07: Trek to Thadepati
Day 08: Trek to Melamchi Gaon
Day 09: Trek to Tarkeghyang
Day 10: Trek to Timbu and drive back Kathmandu
Day 11: Bhaktapur Changunarayan Sightseeing.
Day 12: Rest day in Kathmandu & gift shopping, farewell dinner with Nepali musical Night.
Day 13: Transfer to International departure.
There are several trekking routes in Helambu Trekking area; Helambu Circuit Trekking, Helambu-Gosainkunda-Langtang, the Langtang valley trek, Panch Pokhari and Jugal Himal treks as well as longer treks that combine these different routes.
