Helambu
Melamchi Ghyang
sep 2025Helambu Circuit
Trip Summary Grade: Easy- Moderate
Maximum Altitude: 3650 m
Start/ End : Kathmandu
Best Season: Mar-May, Sept-Nov
Trip Over View:
A gentle ridge-line trek through oak and rhododendron forests and the heart of Hyolmo (Yolmo) country—Melamchi Ghyang, Tarke Ghyang, and Sermathang—framed by views of Dorje Lakpa and the Jugal Himal. Ideal for culture lovers and first-time trekkers who want authentic monasteries, sacred sites, and comfortable teahouses without extreme 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)
Experience Details
Trip Duration
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
$0.000
Pricing
Tour Itinerary
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Day One: Arrival in Kathmandu (1300m)
Our team meets you at Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) and transfers you to your hotel. Freshen up and, time permitting, enjoy a short orientation walk in Thamel. In the evening, a welcome dinner of authentic Nepali cuisine with your trip leader.
Included meals: Dinner
Day Two: Kathmandu Heritage Tour & Trek Briefing
Guided visits to UNESCO sites: Kathmandu Durbar Square, Pashupatinath Temple, Swayambhunath (Monkey Temple), Boudhanath Stupa. In the afternoon, finalize permits, gear check, and pre-trip briefing with your guide and support team. Last-minute shopping as needed.
Included meals: Breakfast
Day Three: Chisapani- Kutumsang (2446m)| 7-8 hrs
Undulating ridge-line walking with wide Langtang views. Pass Pathi Bhanjyang, climb via Thakani and Chipling, descend to Gul Bhanjyang, then a final rise and gentle sections into Kutumsang.
Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day Four: Kutumsang-Thadepati (3650m)| 7hrs
A steady climb through fir, pine, and rhododendron forests with long quiet stretches (few settlements). Lunch near Magen/Mangengoth, then continue to the open ridge of Thadepati (3,650 m) for big Jugal–Dorje Lakpa panoramas.
Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
[ the journey ]A pure alpine ascent free of car traffic and cinematic views
Inclusions
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Your Guide
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Laurie Payton
It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.
Don’t worry about sounding professional. Sound like you. There are over 1.5 billion websites out there, but your story is what’s going to separate this one from the rest. If you read the words back and don’t hear your own voice in your head, that’s a good sign you still have more work to do.
Be clear, be confident, and don’t overthink it. The beauty of your story is that it’s going to continue to evolve and your site can evolve with it. Your goal should be to make it feel right for right now. The latter will take care of itself. It always does.
