Helambu Trek - 11 days (all-inclusive)

Trip Facts
Max. Altitude: (3,420 m / 11,220 ft)
Duration: 10 nights / 11 days
Level of difficulty: beginner to moderate
Estimated distance: 53-55 km
Accommodation: Hotel in Kathmandu, teahouses on the trek
Meals: breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Transportation: private vehicle
Best season to do this trip: March to May, September to December

Trip Highlight
Traveling to Nepal is an awesome adventure experience in itself, but here are some highlights you can look forward to on your trek to Helambu.
visiting historical and cultural sights in Kathmandu
village walk each day to learn more about the community
hiking through beautiful rhododendron forests
locally prepared organic food
homestay village experience
Some snapshots from our Helambu trek
Itinerary
Our 11-day itinerary has been carefully designed so that you have time for sightseeing in Kathmandu and acclimatization before gaining further elevation during the trek. If you wish to make any changes in this itinerary then please let us know and we can customize it for you.
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.
Meals included: dinner
Accommodation: Hotel in Kathmandu
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.
Meals included: Breakfast and lunch
Accommodation: Hotel in Kathmandu
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 a 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 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: 6 hours / 11 km
Meals: breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Accommodation: teahouse in Chisapani
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 to 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: 6 hours / 10 km
Meals: breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Accommodation: teahouse in Chipling
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: 6 hours / 12 km
Meals: breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Accommodation: teahouse in Kutumsang
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 the climb will bring you a 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: 5 hours / 6 km
Meals: breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Accommodation: teahouse in Mangengoth
Day 7: Trek to Kaseri (2400 m / 7900 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, it's 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. It will truly be a once in a lifetime experience for you.
Hiking: 5 hours / 4 km
Meals: breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Accommodation: Homestay in Kaseri
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: 4 hours / 5 km
Meals: breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Accommodation: Homestay in Gyangphedi
Day 9: Trek to Missra Bhanjyang (1250 m / 4101 feet) and drive back to Kathmandu
It's time to say goodbye to your new friends and families. After breakfast, your homestay family will wish you 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.
Driving: 6 hours / 74 km
Hiking: 3 hours / 7 km
Meals: breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Accommodation: Hotel in Kathmandu
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.
Meals included: Breakfast and Dinner
Accommodation: Hotel in 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.
PACKAGE COST EXCLUDES
airport shuttle on arrival and departure
4 nights at a B&B in Kathmandu, includes complimentary breakfast
Kathmandu cultural tour on day 2 - lunch included
mineral water during your stay in Kathmandu (filtered drinking water provided during the trek)
all meals and stays during the trek (breakfast, lunch, dinner and 4/5 coffees or teas a day)
Expert local guide
all necessary documents and permits
all transportation on the trek
group medical supplies (first aid kit)
government taxes
PACKAGE COST EXCLUDES
airfare to and from Nepal
travel insurance
visa fees
meals not mentioned during your stay in Kathmandu
additional day trips in Kathmandu
any additional snacks, alcoholic drinks, or souvenirs
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Trip Facts

Some snapshots from our Helambu trek

Itinerary

Our 11-day itinerary has been carefully designed so that you have time for sightseeing in Kathmandu and acclimatization before gaining further elevation during the trek. If you wish to make any changes in this itinerary then please let us know and we can customize it for you.