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Trips 
Nepal
Helambu Circuit Trek
The Helambu region is just 75km north of Kathmandu
and lying south of the main Himalayan chain, it provides an ideal example
of typical hill life in Nepal.
A circuit can be made through the area from Kathmandu
and the route begins in areas of Hindu influence and goes through Buddhist
villages. Sherpas are the main inhabitants here but their language,
culture and dress are different from those of the Solu Khumbu ( Everest
) Sherpas. Helambu women have a reputation for being very beautiful
and the Helambu Sherpanis wear dresses of red printed cotton instead
of the Tibetan-style black dress & colourful apron of their Solu-Khumbu
counterparts.
Highlights
- Good scenery & culture as trails wind through timeless villages
of the Tamang hill people and the Helambu Sherpas.
- Spectacular panoramic view of the Kathmandu valley
- Good views of the Langtang & Gosainkund peaks
What is Included
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for a general description of what is provided in this organised trek
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Duration: 12 days
Maximum Altitude: 3,490m
Grading:
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| Group Size |
Cost
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| 12 - 15 persons |
$ 1495 |
| 09 - 11 persons |
$ 1545 |
| 06 - 08 persons |
$ 1645 |
| 04 - 05 persons |
$ 1695 |
| 03 persons |
$ 1745 |
| 02 persons |
$ 1795 |
| * based on teahouse trek arrangement |
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Day 1
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Singapore - Kathmandu |
| Day 2 |
Kathmandu |
| Day 3 -10 |
The trek starts with a short drive
to Sundarijal from where we will trek northwards to Helambu, passing
through many villages, chortens and mani walls. There are also viewpoints
that afford great views of the snowcapped peaks of the Annapurnas,
Everest, and of course, Langtang & Gosainkund regions. The highest
village is Tharepati at 3490m and further on at Tarke Gyang (2600m),
trekkers have the option of up trekking up the nearby peak (3771m)
for superb views of the mountains to the north. |
| Day 11 |
Kathmandu - free day to unwind & discover its charm |
| Day 12 |
Kathmandu - Singapore |
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Helambu is a good trekking destination throughout the
Oct - May trekking season. Its relatively low altitude means that treks
in this area is feasible even during the coldest month of winter ( January
) and there's little chance of attitude problems although one still
needs to be prepared for cold and possible snow at the highest reaches
of the trek.
NOTE: This trek can be combined with any of
the Langtang treks for a longer and more challenging trek. For a short
trek of the Langtang region, the 15-day
Langtang Valley Trek is ideal. Side trips of additional days
can be made to high altitude alpine lakes not visited by many trekkers.
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