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Weathered wooden Sherpa houses with slate roofs and prayer flag poles above terraced fields at Tarke Ghyang

Helambu Trek

An 8-day teahouse loop from Sundarijal over the Shivapuri ridge, Kutumsang and Tharepati to the Yolmo villages of Melamchigaon, Tarke Ghyang and Sermathang, close to Kathmandu.

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  • अधिकतम उचाइ३,६५० मि
  • दूरी७३.२ कि.मि.
  • उकालो५,१४५ मि
  • कठिनाइमध्यम
  • उत्तम महिनाMar–May, Oct–Nov
  • अनुमतिपत्र3

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Helambu Trek नेपालको Langtang क्षेत्रमा पर्ने 8 दिनको ट्रेक हो, जुन ३,६५० मिटरसम्म उक्लिन्छ। विदेशी ट्रेकरहरूले आफ्नो मिति, बजेट र गतिसहित ट्रिप पोस्ट गरेर FindTrekkingPartner मा यसका लागि साथी खोज्न सक्छन्। दुवै ट्रेकर सहमत नभएसम्म म्याचहरू निजी रहन्छन्, र सेवा निःशुल्क छ। मध्यम स्तरको दरमा, चार जना ट्रेकरले बाँड्दा 8 दिनको लागि इजाजतपत्रप्राप्त गाइडको खर्च प्रति व्यक्ति लगभग USD ५० पर्छ, जबकि एक्लै जाँदा USD २०० पर्छ। उत्तम मौसमहरू Mar–May, Oct–Nov हुन्। यहाँ व्यवहारमा इजाजतपत्रप्राप्त गाइड आवश्यक छ: २०२६ का सञ्चालकहरूका अनुसार नेपाल पर्यटन बोर्डको अप्रिल २०२३ को नियम राष्ट्रिय निकुञ्ज र संरक्षण क्षेत्रका चेकपोइन्टहरूमा लागू गरिन्छ, जसमा लाङटाङ सबैभन्दा कडा छ र अन्नपूर्णमा पनि जाँच हुन्छ (१९ अक्टोबर २०२६ मा जाँचिएको)। दर्ता भएको एजेन्सीमार्फत गाइड लिनुहोस् र उनीहरूसँग पुष्टि गर्नुहोस्। पछिल्लो पटक पुष्टि गरिएको: २०२६ अक्टोबर २१। स्रोतहरू: नेपाल पर्यटन बोर्ड, DNPWC, अध्यागमन विभाग।

स्रोतहरू:Department of Immigration, NepalNepal Tourism BoardDepartment of National Parks and Wildlife Conservation

Helambu Trek का लागि साथी खोज्नुहोस्

परिचय

Sundarijal बाट सुरु८ दिन · अधिकतम ३,६५० मि

उत्तम मौसम: Mar–May, Oct–Nov · अनुमतिपत्र: Shivapuri Nagarjun National Park entry permit, Langtang National Park entry permit, TIMS card where required

The Helambu trek is an 8-day loop through the hill villages north-east of Kathmandu, home of the Yolmo (Hyolmo) people, with a high point at Tharepati at about 3,650 m. It starts with a short drive to Sundarijal at the edge of the Kathmandu Valley, climbs through Shivapuri Nagarjun National Park to Chisapani, follows the ridge to Kutumsang and Tharepati, descends to Melamchigaon and Tarke Ghyang, and ends at Sermathang and Melamchi Bazaar before the drive back. The route covers about 90 km on foot with about 6,700 m of climbing and uses simple lodges every night, so no camping is needed. It is a moderate trek with steep stretches and long days, and no restricted-area permit is needed, only the national park permits. March to May and October to November are the best months, and winter is possible at low altitude. It suits first-time trekkers who want a short, cultural walk.

What the trek is like

From Sundarijal, the trail climbs steep stone steps beside a water pipeline into oak and rhododendron forest, then follows the Shivapuri ridge to Chisapani, a ridge village with long views of the Himalaya on clear mornings. Beyond Gul Bhanjyang and Kutumsang, the path climbs into fir and rhododendron forest to the Tharepati ridge, with views of Langtang Lirung and the Jugal range. It then descends to the Yolmo villages, with stone houses, mani walls and monasteries, and drops through apple orchards and terraces to Sermathang and Melamchi Bazaar. Most of the walk is on footpaths, with a few road crossings.

Highlights

  • Tharepati, a high ridge with panoramic views of Langtang Lirung and the Jugal range
  • Melamchigaon and Tarke Ghyang, Yolmo villages with gompas and mani walls
  • Sermathang, known for its monastery and apple orchards
  • Forest walks through Shivapuri Nagarjun National Park
  • Short access from Kathmandu, with no flights

Permits and rules

You need the Shivapuri Nagarjun National Park entry permit at Sundarijal, the Langtang National Park entry permit for the higher section from Kutumsang on, and a TIMS card where the local office asks for it. Helambu is not a restricted area. The Nepal Tourism Board April 2023 rule requires foreign trekkers to use a licensed guide in national parks and conservation areas, and 2026 operator reports say checkpoints enforce it in Annapurna (ACAP), Langtang (the strictest) and most other parks, but not in Khumbu, where the municipality opted out (checked 19 October 2026). See the guide rule by region. Fees differ for foreigners, SAARC nationals and Nepalis, so ask for current amounts and check them with the park offices or the Department of National Parks and Wildlife Conservation.

Best season

March to May and October to November are the best months, with clear views in autumn and rhododendron in spring. Winter is cold but clear and quieter, with snow above Kutumsang. The monsoon has leeches, rain and landslides, and the 2021 floods on the Melamchi river damaged the valley, so check road conditions at the end of the trek.

Altitude

The highest point is Tharepati at about 3,650 m, and most of the trek stays between 1,400 m and 2,600 m. The climb from Kutumsang (about 2,470 m) to Tharepati is steady, and most people do not feel altitude sickness, but sleep at Melamchigaon or Tarke Ghyang if you have a headache. Never ascend with symptoms, and descend if they worsen.

Getting there and away

Take a bus or jeep from Kathmandu to Sundarijal, about an hour, and walk from there. At the end, drive from Melamchi Bazaar to Kathmandu in about 3 to 4 hours. Some trekkers use a jeep for part of the first or last section, and jeeps also serve Chisapani and Kutumsang in places. Landslides can close the Melamchi road in the monsoon.

Lodges, food and costs

Lodges at Chisapani, Kutumsang, Tharepati, Melamchigaon, Tarke Ghyang and Sermathang offer dal bhat, noodles, eggs and tea in simple rooms with blankets. Facilities are basic, and prices rise with altitude. Bring cash for the whole trek, because there are no machines beyond Sundarijal and Melamchi.

Packing list

Broken-in boots, waterproof layers, a warm jacket, a sleeping bag rated to about minus 5 C, hat and gloves, sunglasses, sun cream, trekking poles, a headlamp, water purification and a first-aid kit. In winter and early spring add a down jacket and in summer leech socks.

Who this trek suits and how to prepare

The trek suits first-time trekkers and anyone with limited time. The days are long at 6 to 9 hours, with steep ups and downs, so prepare with hill walks, stair training and some days with a loaded pack. No technical skills are needed.

The plan at a glance

Day 1 walks from Sundarijal to Chisapani and day 2 to Kutumsang. Day 3 climbs to Tharepati and day 4 descends to Melamchigaon. Day 5 walks to Tarke Ghyang and day 6 to Sermathang. Day 7 descends to Melamchi Bazaar and day 8 drives to Kathmandu.

Extensions

From Tharepati you can continue over the Laurebina La, at about 4,600 m, to Gosaikunda and Dhunche, a trek of three to four more days that joins Langtang. You can also add a day at Tarke Ghyang or Melamchigaon, or walk from Sermathang to Melamchi Bazaar by the lower trail.

Practical tips from the trail

  • Walking times in the day plan are estimates from distance and climb, checked against operator itineraries; real times differ with pace, load and weather.
  • Take rain gear even in autumn, since afternoon cloud is common.
  • Start early on the long days to Kutumsang and Tharepati.
  • Carry cash and small notes, as villages have no machines.
  • Respect monasteries and walk clockwise around mani walls.
  • Check the weather before leaving Kutumsang, because snow can block the ridge in winter.

Responsible trekking

Take rubbish out, use filtered water, buy from local families and respect Yolmo customs. Do not give sweets or money to children.

मुख्य आकर्षण

  • Tharepati ridge at about 3,650 m, with views of the Langtang range
  • Yolmo (Hyolmo) villages and monasteries at Melamchigaon, Tarke Ghyang and Sermathang
  • Shivapuri Nagarjun National Park forest above Sundarijal
  • Rhododendron, oak and fir forest and apple orchards
  • A short trek that starts and ends within a day of Kathmandu

मार्ग नक्सा

दिनदिनको विवरण

अनुकूलन

रातैपिच्छे सुत्ने उचाइ। रातो पट्टीहरू अघिल्लो रातभन्दा ५०० मिटरभन्दा बढी चढेका हुन्; आराम दिन चिन्ह लगाइएको छ।

  • सुत्ने उचाइ
  • ५०० मिटरभन्दा बढी चढाइ
  • आराम दिन

कति खर्च लाग्छ

प्रति व्यक्ति अनुमानित सबै-समेतको खर्च: उचाइअनुसार लज र खाना, यातायात, अनुमतिपत्र, र गाइड तथा पोर्टर। जति धेरै ट्रेकरले गाइड र पोर्टर बाँड्छन्, प्रत्येकले त्यति कम तिर्छन्। २०२६ अक्टोबर सम्मको अनुसार।

शैली१ ट्रेकर२ ट्रेकर बाँडेर४ ट्रेकर बाँडेर
किफायतीUS$ ३२०–US$ ४८०*US$ २४०–US$ ३६०*US$ २००–US$ ३००*
मध्यमUS$ ४७०–US$ ७२०*US$ ३४०–US$ ५१०*US$ ३००–US$ ४५०*
आरामदायीUS$ ५३०–US$ ७९०*US$ ४५०–US$ ६७०*US$ ४१०–US$ ६१०*

२ ट्रेकरले बाँड्दाको विवरण

विवरणकिफायतीमध्यमआरामदायी
लज र खानाUS$ १२०–US$ १९०US$ १६०–US$ २६०US$ २१०–US$ ३३०
अनुमतिपत्रUS$ ४०–US$ ५०US$ ४०–US$ ५०US$ ४०–US$ ५०
गाइडUS$ ८०–US$ १२०US$ ८०–US$ १२०US$ ८०–US$ १२०
पोर्टर—US$ ५०–US$ ९०US$ १००–US$ १८०

बजेटमा सार्वजनिक यातायात र पोर्टरबिना; मध्यम स्तरमा दुई ट्रेकरबीच एक पोर्टर र निजी सवारी साधन बाँडिन्छ; आरामदायीमा प्रत्येक ट्रेकरलाई एक पोर्टर। गाइड अनिवार्य भएको ठाउँमा वा मध्यम स्तर अथवा आरामदायी शैलीमा समावेश गरिएको हुन्छ।

रातको लज र खाना (कोठा र दाल भात)

३ रात Below 2,500 m: कोठा US$ २–US$ ९, दाल भात US$ ४–US$ ७ · ४ रात 2,500 to 3,800 m: कोठा US$ ३–US$ ७, दाल भात US$ ४–US$ ७

अनुमतिपत्र शुल्क (आधिकारिक स्रोत)
  • Shivapuri Nagarjun National Park entry permit: NPR १,००० प्रति प्रवेश स्रोत
  • Langtang National Park entry permit: NPR ३,००० प्रति प्रवेश स्रोत
  • TIMS card (trekking agency issued): NPR २,००० प्रति प्रवेश स्रोत
खर्चका स्रोतहरू

अपरेटर गाइडबाट लिइएका अनुमान हुन्, कोटेसन होइनन्। टिप, बीमा, सामान र काठमाडौंका होटल समावेश छैनन्; USD प्लेटफर्मको विनिमय दरमा।

प्रायः सोधिने प्रश्नहरू

You need the Shivapuri Nagarjun National Park permit and the Langtang National Park permit for the higher section. Helambu is not a restricted area. Ask for current fees.

The Nepal Tourism Board April 2023 rule requires foreign trekkers to use a licensed guide in national parks and conservation areas, and 2026 operator reports say checkpoints enforce it in Annapurna (ACAP), Langtang (the strictest) and most other parks, but not in Khumbu, where the municipality opted out (checked 19 October 2026). Confirm with a registered agency. A guide is helpful for route finding and permits.

Eight days from Kathmandu on this plan, including seven days of walking and a drive back. It can be done in 5 to 6 days by skipping some stages.

About 3,650 m according to the elevation model, while sources quote between about 3,600 and 3,700 m. It is the highest point of the trek.

March to May and October to November. Winter is cold but clear at low altitude, and the monsoon has leeches and landslides.

The Yolmo, or Hyolmo, are a Buddhist community of Helambu, related to Tibetan and Sherpa culture, known for their monasteries and for apples.

Yes. From Tharepati you can cross the Laurebina La to Gosaikunda and Dhunche, adding about three to four days.

स्रोतहरू

बाटोभरि

मार्गको हरेक दिन बास, चिकित्सा सहायता, पानी र हेर्नलायक ठाउँहरू।

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