Friday, December 24, 2010

Helambu Trek


Helambu trek is also another popular trekking area of Nepal. Its favourable climate and beautiful scenario attracts all the people.It is Located about 72K.M northeast of Kathmandu.It extends from north of Taramarang to the tree limit of the Gosainkunda Lake and lower slopes of Jugal Himal.Here one can view Tamang and Sherpa villages, scattered on both sides of the Malemchi Khola.
The Langtang valley is  called " the valley of glaciers". The valley offers pine forest, slow moving rivers and swift mountain streams, rugged rock and snow-capped peaks, grassy downs etc.In the upper part of the valley one can view  snow bridges spanning angry torrents, high passes enveloped in mist, tiny lakes with icebergs floating on them and waters of crystalline brightness.

This trek is comparatively easier one due to low altitude ranging between 800m. and 3600m, offering less climbing as well as warmer temperatures.This area is less crowded & free from noise in comparison to the other treks. Besides this, this trek also offers a wide range of cultures and spectacular scenery.
Itinerary:-
Day 1   :- Sundarijal to Chisopani (2,300m)
Day 02 :- Chisopani to Khutumsang (2,470m)
Day 03  :- Khutumsang to Tharepati (3490m)
Day  04 :- Tharepati to Tarke Gyang (2620m).
Day 05  :- Tarke Ghyang to Sermathang (2620m).    
Day 06  :- Sermathang
Day 07  :- Sermathang to Malemchi Pul Bazar (846m) and drive back to Kathmandu.



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