Helambu Cultural Trekking - 8 Days

Upon your arrival, one of our representatives will greet you at the Tribhuwan International Airport holding “Trekking Guide Team Adventure” Placard with your name on it. He will transfer you to the hotel. The rest of the day is free for your personal activities. Overnight at Kathmandu. 

First day of this Helambu Cultural Trekking begins with a drive on the suburb of Kathmandu valley to Sundarijal. Which is situated some 15 kilometers North-East from Kathmandu  valley. It is the driving journey of one hour.

After Sundarijal starting the first-day walk of this wonderful trip towards our overnight stop at Chisopani. The walk leads uphill passing several farms and villages and through pristine forest into Shivapuri National Park.

Then reaching at ridge top with scenery of Kathmandu valley. Then a short downhill to the scenic Chisopani village. The village is nestled on route Langtang and Helambu with majestic views of sunrise on the snow-capped peaks from Langtang-Ganesh and Jugal Himal. And towards west Annapurna-Manaslu and Gaurishanker in the eastern horizon.

The second day of this wonderful journey will be a longer walking distance to Kutumsang village. The trek follows descending to Pati Bhanjyang, a Hindu Brahman and Chhetris village.

From here walk climbs then with downhill reaching to another nice Chipplin village. Then with an uphill walk through Thodog Lama Lodge to Kutumsang village for overnight halt.

Morning walk climbs to Yurin Danda ridge from Kutumsnag and crossing a pass at 3,510 meter. Then we descend to the forested area, the trail passes through rhododendron forests. Here we get to see a few small settlements till Tharepati, where we stay for an overnight halt.

This point of this trek offers stunning views of rolling landscapes and high mountains of Langtang and Jugal mountain range.

After breakfast in Tharepati, you will trek to Tarkeghyag through beautiful forests, chortens and mani walls. You will walk through several small Sherpa and Tamang villages that represent the typical Helambu architecture and Buddhist heritage.

Finally, you will arrive to Tarkeghyang, one of the the largest villages in the region, there you can explore old Tarkeghyang Monastery, an important cultural landmark of the Helambu region. Overnight at a teahouse in Tarkeghyang.

Since it was long day yesterday, today’s hike is shorter around 2-3 hours yet scenic. The trail ascends gradually from Tarkeghyang through forests filled with pine and juniper trees.
Upon reaching Amayangri Base Camp, you’ll get the first glimpse of Ama Yangri Peak (3,771 m) - a sacred hilltop believed to be a powerful protector deity for the Helambu region. You’ll stay overnight at the base camp.

Wake up around 3:00 AM for an early morning ascent to the Ama Yangri Peak summit for the sunrise. Today's trail is steep but at the top you will be rewarded with one of the most stunning panoramic views in central Nepal along with the buddist monastery of Jhyatta Rinpoche. 
From the peak, you can see Langtang Lirung, Gaurishankar and even distant peaks like Shishapangma and Everest on clear mornings. After enjoying the view, descend to Ama Yangri Base Camp for breakfast and then continue back down to Tarkeghyang for lunch and overnight rest.
 

After breakfast, you will take a  jeep or local bus directly from Tarkeghyang to Kathmandu. It will take around 6-7 hours, road descends through lush valleys and small settlements, following the Melamchi River valley before joining the main highway to the city.
Enjoy the scenic drive with beautiful countryside views and reach Kathmandu by late afternoon. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel and enjoy a relaxing evening.