Helambu Buddhist Cultural Trek 10 Days

Arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport. (1300m/4,265ft)

Your trip starts today when you arrive at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu. Upon your arrival, you will be received by our ANA representative at the airport. He'll be carrying an ANA board with your name written on it. Then you will be transferred to the hotel.  After you check into the hotel, our representative will brief you about your trip. Then free till pick up time for the welcome dinner. In your spare time, you can relax, walk around the hotel, go shopping for necessities, and so on. 

Welcome Dinner                                    Hotel

Drive to Sundarijal (1,385m/4,545ft) 1 Hours, Trek to Chisopani (2,295m/7,655 ft);Distance 13km. Approximately 4-5 Hours

We'll leave early in the morning for an hour's drive to Sundrijal. It is located in the valley's foothills and serves as the starting point for our trek. When we arrive in Sundarijal, we will begin our four- to five-hour trek to Chisopani. We will come across a small hydroelectric plant as we begin our journey. The trail continues on to Shivapuri National Park. After trekking up a ridge of 1895m and about 600m above Sundarijal, we arrived at the first settlement, Mulkhara, soon after. It is primarily inhabited by Tamang people. Mulkhara has tea and snack shops, so we can take a short break there. Then we climbed the ridge, passing through a dense forest of oaks and rhododendrons. During the spring, a variety of colored rhododendrons will bloom in the forest. After trekking through the forest, we'll arrive at the Chisopani.

Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner                         Lodge

Trek from Chisopani (2,295m/7,655 ft) to Khutumsang (2,470 m/8,250 ft);Distance 17km. Approximately 6-7 Hours

Waking up before dawn to watch the sunrise from Chisopani is a perfect treat for us, as the view from there is breathtaking. The sun's rays hits the Himalayan range will obviously be a sight to behold. We leave for Kutumsang after breakfast, which takes about six hours .'s begins with a decent trek through the meadows and fields, with magnificent views of the Langtang Mountains.

Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner                         Lodge

Trek from Khutumsang (2,470 m/8,250 ft) to Tharepati (3,690 m/11635 ft); Approximately 6-7 Hours

Today, We trek to the north of the Himalayas, where we can see the snow-capped peaks that await us ahead. We climb a steep trail through a fir and rhododendron forest devoid of permanent settlements. The forests are lush and dense, with rhododendrons, Nepal's national flower, blooming. The trek continues to Yurin Danda, which offers breathtaking views of the Himalayas.We soon arrived at a few lodges in Magen Goth, near a lovely meadow with mountain views. We finally arrived in Tharepati. 

Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner                         Lodge

Trek from Tharepati (3,690 m/11,635 ft) to TarkeGyang (2,600 m/9,115 ft);Approximately 6 Hours

Today's journey will be interesting because we will be seeing a different culture and way of life. This journey takes approximately 5 hours. We'll start the trek by heading east, off the ridgeline, and descending as we get closer to the fascinating Melamchi village. Sherpas live there, but they are not the same as the Sherpas of the Solu Khumbu to the east. This village has interesting Buddhist stupas, shrines, and monasteries that Guru Rinpoche has visited, and it is said to be very scary. Then we hiked up to Tarkeghyang, passing through Sherpa villages and admiring the Himalayan peaks along the way. We will also visit the village's ancient monastery, which is one of the oldest and largest in the country.

Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner                         Lodge

Trek from TarkeGhyang (2,600 m/9,115 ft) to Shermanthang (2,590 m/8,715 ft); Distance 10.5km. Approximately 5 Hours

Today's hike will be pleasant because we won't be gaining much altitude. The path will take us through dense forests, streams, and breathtaking waterfalls. We will pass through many small villages on our way from Parachin to the Sherpa village of Ganguly. We arrived in Sermathang after leaving Gangyul. It's a lovely town with a number of Buddhist monasteries. We will investigate them as we learn about Buddhism. The mountain views from Shermanthang are absolutely breathtaking.

Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner                         Lodge

Trek from Shrmanthang (2,590 m/8,715 ft) to Malemchi Bazar (850 m/2825 ft);Approximately 5-6 Hours

We appreciated the sunrise mountain views after a relaxing morning with breakfast. Today, as the last day of the walk, will be exciting and enjoyable. We had a pleasant stroll down the gorgeous valley to the Melamchi River today. We pass a big Guru Rinpoche shrine shortly after leaving Shermanthang and then descend past villages and terraced fields. We met the road across the Melamchi River and planned transportation back to Kathmandu for the next day at Melamchi Bazaar.

Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner                         Lodge

Drive from Melamchi Bazar to Kathmandu( (1300m/4,265ft). 4 Hour Drive

Today we will leave the hills and return to Kathmandu, the ancient capital of Nepal. The scenic path begins by following the Melamchi River, which offers stunning views of the surrounding natural landscape and agriculture. It will take roughly four to five hours to return to Kathmandu. After arrived in Kathmandu check in hotel, relax, shopping etc.

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All Day free in Kathmandu.

Today is free day. You can do as you wish. But you have a option an extra cost. If you are interested to do some sightseeing in UNESCO heritage sites Pashupatinath Temple, Boudhanath Stupa, Kathmandu Durbar Square, Swoyambhunath Stupa, Old City Bhaktapur, Patan Durbar Square, Chandragiri Cable Car tour etc. Farewell Dinner will provided.

Breakfast/Dinner                                     Hotel

Final Departure

Today is the last day of our trip to Nepal! We'll be dropped off at the airport by an All Nepal Adventure representative about 3 hours before our flight. On the way home, we had plenty of time to plan our next trip to Nepal's beautiful country.

Breakfast

Trip Extensions after your Annapurna Base Camp Trek

■If you have extra days in Nepal after completing the Annapurna base camp, we can arrange tours of Kathmandu valley, sightseeing, and a  trip to Nagarkot, which is the ideal getaway. Chitwan jungle safari, paragliding, rafting, canyoning, another trek, and much more await you!