TREK TO HELAMBU VILLAGE

Day 1: Arrival

On your arrival, you will be welcomed by one of our staff members at the Tribhuwan International Airport in Kathmandu. A 45 minutes drive, depending on traffic, will bring you to your Bed&Breakfast in Kathmandu. Rest and relax for the rest of the day while enjoying your first local food.

The B&Bs and hotels that we chose for our guests are located in safe and peaceful areas with supermarkets and restaurants within walking distance.

Day 2: Orientation and Kathmandu cultural tour

Enjoy your complimentary breakfast in the morning and meet your adventure tour guide. He will walk you through basic things like understanding the culture, trek preparations including your packing list and he shows you the trekking route on a map. Afterward, you will get to explore Kathmandu City and its cultural heritage.​

Day 3: Drive to Sundarijal (1300 m / 4265 ft) and hike to Chisapani (2220 m / 7215 ft)

After the complimentary breakfast at your B&B, our private vehicle will drop you off to a place called Sundarijal, which is gonna be your trek start. It will take you an hour and half of driving to get there. Enjoy the drive through the cultural city of Kathmandu.

After the short drive, you will arrive at Sundarijal. Your guide will give you a short introduction of the hike today and show you the route on the map. Today, you will be hiking through the rice terraces, stairs, waterfalls, and cultural villages. We want you to enjoy the hike as you experience a new culture, tradition and the beauty of Nepal, which means you will take it slow and easy. You will stop for a lunch in between and once you are finished with your delicious food, you will get back on the trail again. After hiking uphill for another 2 hours, you will reach the highest point of the day (2500 meters) and that's when you start to make your way down to Chisapani for the night. Rest of the evening, you will enjoy hanging out and sharing your experiences with other trekkers and local people.

Hiking hours: 6 / Distance: 11 km

Day 4: Trek to Chipling (2210 m / 7250 ft)

If you are early in the morning, you will able to eyewitness some of the beautiful mountain ranges. Grab your tea and just relax!

After the view, it's time for breakfast and to get ready for the day. Your guide will introduce you the hike today on a map including the highs and the lows. Today you will start the day with a downhill section. You will hike down for an hour until you meet the dirt road and start on a gradual uphill for about 45 minutes which will bring you back on the trail again. You will stop for the short tea and a bathroom break before you start your final climb of the day to Chipling.

This is gonna be your lunch stop and a stay for the night. Enjoy your cozy teahouse, firewood cooked food and getting to know the family you’re gonna be spending the night together.

Hiking hours: 4-5 / Distance: 7 km

Day 5: Trek to Kutumsang (2436 m / 7996 ft)

Another beautiful morning with a great sunrise view. Locally prepared delicious Tibetan bread with a double fried egg is what you need today, tasty and filling. You have two major climbs before reaching the destination today. Each climb will be about 2 hours long. You will be an eyewitness to spectacular views as you hike along some beautiful ridges and experiencing the culture change as you pass through different villages. We will have both lunch and stay at Kutumsang.

Hiking hours: 5-6 / Distance: 12 km

Day 6: Trek to Mangengoth (3420 m / 11,220 ft)

Today, you will be hiking uphill for most of the time while gaining some elevation. Drinking lots of water and staying hydrated is the key today. After breakfast, your guide will walk you through today's plan. You will officially enter Langtang National Park today. After you start the day, 3-4 hours of uphill climb will bring you the beautiful viewpoint called Helipad and this is gonna be your highest point on this trek. A short tea break at the viewpoint and you will start making your way down to the destination today. Once you get there, your guide will brief the day shortly and show you the rooms. Lunch will be ready by then and there is nothing left to do other than sitting next to the fire and enjoying your delicious lunch.

Hiking hours: 5 / Distance: 6 km

Day 7: Trek to Kaseri (2200 m / 7217 ft)

Today after breakfast, you will get ready to leave the usual trekking trail and join your local guides to go "off the beaten trail" to the hidden village of Sherpa people. The village is surrounded by mountain peaks, which keeps it hidden, fresh and beautiful. The hike itself starts with a steep uphill for about an hour before it starts descending all the way to the Kaseri village. We will be staying in Tents or homestays and eat viewpoint prepared for us by the villagers. Don't worry, Sherpa people are very good at cooking, keeping their house and surroundings very clean. It will truly be a once in a lifetime experience for you.

Hiking hours: 5 / Distance: 4 km

Day 8: Trek to Gyangphedi (1700 m / 5577 ft)

After a tasty breakfast at your homestay in the morning, we will set off for the day. It's 3-4 hours of walking with amazing views along the way. We will be descending at the beginning of the hike, a gradual climb in between and another descend to finish the day at Gyangphedi. We will have Nepali meal called Dalbhat for lunch and after that, we can go wash up ourselves in the river, walk around the village, enjoy the rest of the day at the authentic Nepali village. Enjoy this beautiful opportunity to get to know more about the people, lifestyle and culture from one of the most rural communities of Nepal.

Hiking hours: 4 / Distance: 3 km

Day 9: Trek to Missra Bhanjyang (1250 m / 4101 feet)

It's time to say goodbye to your new friends and families. After breakfast, your homestay family will wish you a safe travel back with a token of love. You will hike down for 2-3 hours down on the dirt road to a place called Missra Bhanjyang, where our private vehicle will be waiting for you to bring you back to Kathmandu.

5 - 6 hours of driving through the beautiful villages, forests, rice fields in the middle terai (plain land)s of Nepal and the city of Kathmandu. In the afternoon, when you get back to your B&B, you can take a long hot shower to clean yourself up. Later in the evening, go for some good food and a relaxing time.

Hiking hours: 3

Driving hours: 6 / Distance: 74 km driving

Distance walked: 7 km

Day 10: Debrief and day off

After breakfast, one staff member will meet with you to talk about your travel experience. We love to hear your feedback because it helps us to get better. For the rest of the day, you can rest and relax, go shopping or participate in one of our day tours around Kathmandu.

Day 11: Departure

It’s time to say goodbye, or better - see you again! One of our staff members will drop you at the Tribhuwan International Airport 2-3 hours before your scheduled flight time, making sure that you have enough time to check in.​

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