Helambu
Classic Trekking
Helambu lies to the north of Kathmandu
and offers the nearest experience of
Sherpa culture without having to go
to the Everest region.
The
Sherpa village of Tarke Ghyang that
forms the focus of Helambu is a charming
enclave of farmers and yak herders.
The trip starts with a scenic drive
from Kathmandu to Sundarijal. Helambu
provides an instant Himalayan trek for
those with limited time.
This
trek is an easy and enjoyable trip conducted
at the average altitude of 3500m. The
trek takes you through Thadepati to
Tarke Gyang, where a choice of trails
opens up. However we go along the south
ridge through Sermanthang, down to the
river at Melamchi, the site of a mega
project to bring drinking water to Kathmandu
via a series of tunnels.
The
trek concludes with a drive down to
Kathmandu via Panchkhal, after a night's
camp at Melamchi bridge.
