This is the most easily accessible of all areas
from Kathmandu. It lies about 70k.m north of Kathmandu valley, it
is an area inhabited by sherpas, Tamags and Chetrries. The language
, culture and dress of the Helambu sherpas are very different from
those who live in Solu khumbu and Rollwaling area and it is famous
place for arts( Thanka).
Flora and Fauna
The forests of Helambhu region and Langtang area prime example of
temperate and sub alpine vegetation. The dense oak and pine forests
on the trail of particular interest. As usual , the rhododendrons
from a spectacular display during the spring.
People and culture
The people here are of Tibetan origin and call themselves sherpa
although they are quite distinct from the sherpas of Everest region
both in language and customs. Also found in large numbers here are
the Tamang people who also originated in Tibet but settled in Nepal
considerably earlier than Sherpas.
|
| Starting
from: |
Kathmandu |
| Ending
at: |
Melamchi Bazar |
| Grade: |
Moderate-Medium |
| Highest access
of the trek: |
3000m |
| Culture:
|
Tamang, Sherpa, Chetri, Braman |
| Mode
of trekking tour: |
Tehouse |
| Himalayan
sights: |
Lantang, Dhorje Lakpa, Gauri
Sankar |
| Most Attraction
of the trek: |
Close Landscapes, Villages and
culture |
|
| Day
to Day Itinerary |
| Day
01 |
Arrival
in Kathmandu and transfer to Hotel. |
| Day 02 |
Free day in Kathmandu |
| Day
03 |
Kathmandu
to Chisopani(2150m) |
| Day
04 |
Chisopani
to Gulbhanjang(2142m) |
| Day
05 |
Gul
Bhanjang to Tharepati(3597m) |
| Day
06 |
Tharepati
to Melamchigaon(2560m) |
| Day
07 |
Melamchigaon
to Tarkheghang(2560m)
Trail drops down to cross Melamchi Khola . than climb all the
way to opposite ridge of Tarkhegang which is exactly same altitude.
This village is slightly larger and more commercial and its
inhabitants are famous for selling Thangkas . |
| Day
08 |
Takheghang
to Kakani( via Shermathang) 2000m |
| Day
09 |
Kakani
to Melamchipul to Kathmandu |
| Day
10 |
Free
day in Kathmandu |
| Day
11 |
Tour
ends |
|
|
Per
Person |
Price (US) |
(€) EURO |
| |
170 |
138 |
Note
: We Need |
Minimun
|
2 Pax |
| |
Maximum |
16 Pax |
Booking
Open : |
March
12 , 2005 |
| Booking Close
: |
March 12, 2006 |
|
Includes on the trekking price:
-
Airport Pickup
and Drop
-
All the ground
Transportation by bus
-
4 night hotel
in Kathmandu (Tourist Standard)
-
7 night 8 days trekking with lodge
-
Trek leader for
entire tour
-
Trek permit and National Park Fee
-
An experience
guide, porter and their meal/accommodation/transportation/salary/insurance/equipments.
Excludes on the trekking
price:
- Personal bar bill, travel insurance/International
airfare/Domestic airfare.
- Items of personal expenses
such as alcoholic drinks, cold drinks, laundry, tips
etc.
- Nepal entry visa fee US$ 30
(duration 60 days from date of issue)- Available at
Royal Nepalese Embassies and Royal Nepalese Consulates
abroad or on arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport
in Kathmandu.
- All the entrance fee of temple
in Kathmandu
Note:-
We will offer special rates for Tour Operater and Wholesaler
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