| Helambu Circuit - Tamang cultural treks |
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| HELAMBU CIRCUIT - TAMANG CULTURAL TREKS |
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Start: Sundarijal
End: Melamchi Pul
Grade: Comfortable
Highest access of the trek: 2,500m.
Culture: Different Community with majority of Tamang, Chhetri, Brahamn & Tibetan.
Mode of trekking tour: Tea house or camping trek.
Himalayan sights: Langtang Himal 6581m, Langtang Ri 7246m, Kimsung 6745m, Ganesh Himal 1 -7406m, Ganesh II 7150m, Ganesh III 7130, Yala Peak 5560m, Langshisa Ri 6310m., Morimoto peak 6750m, 6979m, Langtang Ri 7205m, Manaslu 8163m, snow capped peaks. The Helambu Circuit
It is a low altitude yet perhaps the most fascinating as well as convenient of short treks close to Kathmandu. The Helambu area is predominantly populated by the Tamangs and Sherpas in the villages in higher altitudes such as Melamchi Gaon, Tarkeghayang and Shermathang. The first day stay will be at Chisapani which is saddled at the bottom of the ridge at 1770 meters elevation and is inhabited by Brahmin and Chettri. Continuing along the forested ridge, the trail descends to a large chorten overlooking the Tamang village of Gul Bhanjyang, 2130 meters. The trail climbs the ridge from Gul Bhanjyang to another pass at 2620 meters, then descends to Khutumsang, 2470 meters, in a saddle atop the ridge. The trail continues up the Yurin Danda ridge providing views of the peaks above Langtang and of the Gosainkund peaks. The trail clings above Khutumsang on a steep, eroded trail, mostly through fir and rhododendron forests where there are no permanent settlements. The route climbs to a large cairn at the top of the Panghu Danda, 3285 meters. The trail descends to Magen Goth at 3150 meters. From Malemchigaon, the trail descends further to the Melamchi Khola, crossing it on a bridge at 1890 meters, and immediately begins the ascent up the other side of the valley towards Tarke Gyang which is the largest village in Helambu. The trekking ends at Melamchi Pul, 820 metres.
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| Itinerary |
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| Day 01: Arrival Kathmandu, transfer to hotel. O/N Hotel.
Day 02: Full day sightseeing Kathmandu valley. O/N Hotel.
Day 03: Kathmandu to Sundarijal to Chisopani (2200m)
From Kathmandu you will drive to Sundarijal and from Sundarijal the trail ascends through a light forest to reach t Mulkharka (1800m) where you can have a view of the entire Kathmandu valley. Climbing the trail you will get to Borlang Bhanjyang (2440m). The route heads down the ridge through a forest of oak and rhododendron to Chisopani, where you have spectacular Mountain Views. O/N at Chisopani.
Day 04: Chisopani to Gulbhanjyang (2143m)
The trail continues dropping from chisopani to Pati Bhanjyang (1860m), a Brahmin and Chhetri village. Then the trail forwards making a steep ascent to Chipling (2170m), the trail then proceeds observing the good mountain views to Thodang Betine (2260m) and finally descend to the Tamang village of Gul Bhanjyang. O/N at Gul Bhanjyang. Day05: Gulbhanjyang to Tharepati (3640m)
The trail climbs and reaches Khutumsang (2450m) and proceeds further having the views of the peaks above Langtang and the Gasainkunda. Through a fir and rhododendron forest the trek forwards to Panghu and descends to Magen Goth (3420m) and finally reaches Tharepati. O/N at Tharepati.
Day 06: Tharepati to Malemchigaon (2530m)
The trail switchbacks steeply down, then descends through a forest of huge gnarled rhododendrons, the trail makes a steep further descent to Chhyadi Khola. Crossing Chhyadi Khola bridge, making a short climb you will reach to the large Sherpa village of Malemchigaon. O/N at Malemchigaon. Day 07: Malemchigaon to Tarkegyang (2590m)
From the Malemchaigaon the trail descends and drops steeply crossing Malemchi Khola. The trail climbs, passes the school, where you can visit if you like and further climbs steeply upwards, bringing you to the first meadow of Tarkegyang (2490m). Then climbing gently you will get to the picturesque village of Tarkegyang. O/N at Tarkegyang.
Day 08: Tarkegyang to Sermathang (2610m)
The trail leaves Tarke Gyang and heads to meet the pretty Sherpa village, Gangyul (2520m). The trail drops a little bit and then climbs through deep forests, crossing a number of streams, to finally bring you to Chumik. And making a gentle climb you arrive at the big village of Shermathang. O/N at Shermathang.
Day 09: Sermathang to Malemchipul Bazar (880m)
Making a drop, the trail reaches in the settlements of Nigale and Gyalsha and further to Raithani Gyang (2290m). Descending through the chir pine forest the trek gets to the large fascinating village of Dubha Chaur and finally descending you will reach to Melamchi Pul Bazaar. From here we drive to Kathmandu via Dhulikhel.O/N at hotel.
Day 10: At leisure Kathmandu for independent activities. O/N Hotel.
Day 11: Transfer to airport for next destination. |
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