Family Helambu Circuit Trek (13193)

Tour itinerary: Kathmandu

Embark on a family-friendly trek to Helambu Circuit with Children, a short trek near the Kathmandu valley. Enjoy a low altitude trek with moderate difficulty, and explore the Buddhist monasteries and traditional villages of the Hyolmo communities on this trek to Hyolmo land. Start with your arrival in Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu, after which you drive to Sundarijal and start the trek. The trek takes you through Shivapuri Nagarjun National Park, a flora and fauna paradise, to reach Chisapani village for a surreal view of the Langtang and Ganesh Himal ranges. The trail takes through rhododendron and pine forests, waterfalls, and farming lands. En route, you cross many streams and pass through the traditional villages of the Hyolmo people, including Kutumsang, Melamchi Gaon, Tarkeghyang, and Sermathang. There are many Buddhist monasteries on this route, including the centuries-old Gekye Gompa of Tarkeghyang, which provide you an insight of the Tibetan Buddhist culture practiced by the indigenous people. Moreover, you get to be a witness to the simple lifestyle and fascinating culture of the Hyolmo people. Throughout the trek, your children can mingle with the local children and make new friends in the quaint villages of the Helambu valley. Itinerary Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu (1338m) Day 02: Drive from Kathmandu to Sundarijal and trek to Chisapani (2300m, 5 hours) Day 03: Trek from Chisapani to Gul Bhanjyang (2140m, 5 hours) Day 04: Trek from Gul Bhanjyang to Mangengoth (3285m, 5 hours) Day 05: Trek from Mangengoth to Melamchi Gaon (2530m, 6 hours) Day 06: Trek from Melamchi Gaon to Tarkeghyang (2600m, 4 hours) Day 07: Trek from Tarkeghyang to Sermathang (2590m, 5 hours) Day 08: Trek from Sermathang to Kakani (1996m, 3 hours) and drive back to Kathmandu (1338m) Day 09: Final Departure from Kathmandu