Helambu
Melamchi Ghyang
sep 2025Helambu Circuit
Trip Overview: Grade: Easy- Moderate
Maximum Altitude: 3650 m
Start/ End : Kathmandu
Best Season: Mar-May, Sept-Nov
Trip Over View: A gentle ridge-line walk through pine and rhododendron forests leading into the heart of Hyolmo culture—Melamchi Ghyang, Tarke Ghyang, and Sermathang. With peaceful villages, ancient monasteries, and views of Dorje Lakpa and the Jugal Himal, this trek blends nature, tradition, and comfort without high altitude.
Highlights:
Classic Helambu terrace walks and forest trails inside Shivapuri Nagarjun National Park
Hyolmo heritage villages: Melamchi Ghyang, Tarke Ghyang, Sermathang
Sunrise viewpoints around Thadepati / Soli Danda with Dorje Lakpa & Jugal ranges
Visits to monasteries, mani walls, sacred caves, and the renowned Melamchi Ghyang School
Optional extension to Aama Yangri viewpoint (add 1 day)
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Trip Duration
Pricing
$0.000
9 Days 8 Night
Trip Duration
Day 1: Arrive Kathmandu (1,300 m). Airport pickup, hotel, welcome dinner.
Day 2: Kathmandu Heritage Tour & trek briefing (UNESCO sites).
Day 3: Drive Sundarijal → trek to Chisapani (2,300 m), ~4 h.
Day 4: Chisapani → Kutumsang (2,446 m), 7–8 h.
Day 5: Kutumsang → Thadepati (3,650 m), ~7 h; Jugal–Dorje Lakpa views.
Day 6: Thadepati → Melamchi Ghyang (2,560 m), ~4 h; pilgrim sites.
Day 7: Melamchi Ghyang → Tarke Ghyang (2,610 m), 3–4 h; old monastery.
Day 8: Tarke Ghyang → Sermathang; drive to Kathmandu.
Day 9: Farewell/airport transfer
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