Helambu is the name given to a popular trek in the Nepalese mountains, close to Kathmandu.
Route
Near Chipling, 2150m
Malemchigaon, 2591m
The trek takes place in the Sherpa Helambu region, around 72 kilometers Northeast of Kathmandu. A roundabout circuit is used, most often starting at Sundarijal, although other starting positions include Nagarkot, Kakani or Sankhu. Pati Bhanjyan, Chipling, Khutumsang and Tharepati are amongst the first villages to be passed, followed by Malemchigaon and Tarke Gyang. Two possible routes are available from Tarke Gyang, one to complete the trek and another that leads to the Arniko Highway, the main thoroughfare out of Kathmandu leading to Tibet. To complete the trek one would proceed to Taramarang following on to Pati Bhanjyan. From Pati Bhanjyan the trek returns to the starting point of Sundarijal, a route that takes around seven days.[1]
Helambu region
Helambu is a region of highland villages, such as Malemchigaon and Tarke Gyang, situated in alpine meadow scenery considered to be of considerable beauty. It is the home of the Hyolmo or Yolmo.The word Helambu derives from the word Yolmo or Hyolmo.The Helambu region begins at the Lauribina La pass and descends to the Melamchi valley. Helambu is also famous for its sweet apples and artistic Buddhist monasteries and it is a sacred place for all the Buddhists around the world.
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Helambu Trek
This is a good trek for people who don't have much time in Nepal. It is a 8 days long trek which starts in Kathmandu itself, but can be completed in as little as 5-6 days. The normal trailhead starts off at Sundarijal and goes past Chisopani, Khutumsang, Magin Goth, Tharepati, Malemchigaon and Tarke Gyang. After which you have the option of two roads one is the footpath via Sermathang or the bus routh via Kiul. Both ways ultimately meet at Melemchi where you can take a bus back to Kathmandu. Another variation is the reverse of this trek. The maximum height reached during the trek is about 3650m.
Route
Near Chipling, 2150m
Malemchigaon, 2591m
The trek takes place in the Sherpa Helambu region, around 72 kilometers Northeast of Kathmandu. A roundabout circuit is used, most often starting at Sundarijal, although other starting positions include Nagarkot, Kakani or Sankhu. Pati Bhanjyan, Chipling, Khutumsang and Tharepati are amongst the first villages to be passed, followed by Malemchigaon and Tarke Gyang. Two possible routes are available from Tarke Gyang, one to complete the trek and another that leads to the Arniko Highway, the main thoroughfare out of Kathmandu leading to Tibet. To complete the trek one would proceed to Taramarang following on to Pati Bhanjyan. From Pati Bhanjyan the trek returns to the starting point of Sundarijal, a route that takes around seven days.[1]Helambu region
Helambu is a region of highland villages, such as Malemchigaon and Tarke Gyang, situated in alpine meadow scenery considered to be of considerable beauty. It is the home of the Hyolmo or Yolmo.The word Helambu derives from the word Yolmo or Hyolmo.The Helambu region begins at the Lauribina La pass and descends to the Melamchi valley. Helambu is also famous for its sweet apples and artistic Buddhist monasteries and it is a sacred place for all the Buddhists around the world.
[2]Helambu Trek
This is a good trek for people who don't have much time in Nepal. It is a 8 days long trek which starts in Kathmandu itself, but can be completed in as little as 5-6 days. The normal trailhead starts off at Sundarijal and goes past Chisopani, Khutumsang, Magin Goth, Tharepati, Malemchigaon and Tarke Gyang. After which you have the option of two roads one is the footpath via Sermathang or the bus routh via Kiul. Both ways ultimately meet at Melemchi where you can take a bus back to Kathmandu. Another variation is the reverse of this trek. The maximum height reached during the trek is about 3650m.
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