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 Sermathang, 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.
| Day 01. | Arrival drop at the hotel, unpacking. |
| Day 02. | Full day sight seeing in Kathmandu valley. |
| Day 03. | Chisapani to Gul Bhanjyang (2,180 m.) this route includes Pati Bhanjyang an inhabitation of Brahmans and Chhetries. There is also a Police post and some hotels and teashops. The path follows a steeply ascend up to Chipling at (2,170 m.) During climbing a staircase you can see many interesting Buddhist Money stones. After a 200 m. climb you pass at (2,470 m.) Gul Bhanjyang and consit of Tamang village at the height of (2,285 m.) everyone can see the beautiful mountain series. |
| Day 04. | Gul Bhanjyang to Tharapati (3,400 m.) Before your reach Tharapati, you will pass two ridges. From these points, Yuri Danda and Panghu Danda (3,285 m.) everyone can see the beautiful mountain series. |
| Day 05 | Tharapati to Tarkeghyang. It is a most interesting village for trekkers, because it's the largest village in this area. Nowadays, this area has been most commercialised because the people from Tarkeghyang are good and antique sellers; some of them have become rich by this kind of trading. |
| Day 06 | Tarkeghyang to Shermathang (2,260 m.). On this trail you can enjoy in springtime the Rhododendron forests. Butalso Mani walls, chortens, Sherpa village. |
| Day 07 | Thombo to Talamarang (940 m.). This valley is very fertile for crops and vegetables such as paddy, wheat, potatoes etc. Brahmans, Chhettries and Newars occupy lower land. After crossing a suspension bridge, you will visit Mahankal (1,130 m.). |
| Day 08 | Talamarang to Melamchitse Bazaar (830 m.). Crossing Talamarang River you reach Rati Bhanjyang. A number of streams, water falls and landslides will blow your mind. Finally you come at the large town called Sermathang at (2,620 m.), where the Langtang National park office will ask the trekkers for park entrance permit. If you follow the opposite route, the Shermathang offers a number of places to stay for tourists, more than at Melamitse Bazaar. |
| Day 09 | Melamitse Bazaar to Kathmandu: Drive back by bus. |
| Day 10 | Free Day in Kathmandu |
| Day 11 | Departure to the airport for for your onward destination. |
