Helambu Circuit Trek

Helambu Circuit is a short cultural trek near Kathmandu Valley is quite popular among cultural travelers. This trek is culturally as well as naturally rich and is one of the most rewarding treks near Kathmandu Valley. This beautiful trek lies inside the Langtang region. This trek allows you to get insight into the unique Buddhist culture along with Hyolmo culture. Throughout this Helambu Cultural trek, you will enjoy incredible landscapes and views of stunning snow-capped peaks such as Gauri Shanker (7,145m), Langtang Lirung (7,345m), Ganesh Himal (7,406m), Mt. Everest (8848 m) and lush green hills. This trek allows you to know about the beautiful tradition along with mesmerizing natures. The natural trail leads to villages and vantage viewpoints that grant a view out of the world. 

This trek is a whole package full of adventure and first-hand travel experience. You will not only experience raw nature but also explore the city area and its century-old historical monument and arts. Nepal offers its visitors several experiences that are quite limitless. You get to see the hustling and bustling city area before you get soaked into the peaceful nature and isolated paradise. Your city tour includes some of the famous UNESCO World Heritage Sites such as Kathmandu Durbar Square, Pashupatinath temple, Swayambhunath, and Boudhanath Stupa. You will get to see different cultural lifestyles and environments on this trek as you continue your journey toward the highlands of Nepal. 

As you start your exciting journey toward Helambu you will see cultures that are different than what you see in the city area. The peaceful path with marvelous mountain views and a wonderful Rhododendron forest is the major attraction of this trek. People consider the Helambu circuit trek a Holy trek as well and thousands of natives visit Helambu for spiritual and religious purposes. This trek opens the opportunity to explore the Buddhist culture by visiting ancient Tibaten Buddhist monasteries, Shrains, and stupas. During the trek, you will come across a Nepalese indigenous community called the Hyolmo which is quite popular. 

If you are looking for a short and less challenging trip/trek that you can enjoy without going to an extreme level then Helambu circuit trek is the one for you. This trek is comparatively easy and shorter than other treks in Nepal. Despite this trek being short and easy the view and experience are not compromised. The rewards are equally satisfying and worthwhile. As this is one of the easy treks, any age group can participate. This trek is also ideal for family, friends and loved ones.

Best time to visit Helambu circuit trek

Autumn (Mid-September to mid-December) are the best times to visit Nepal for Helambu Circuit Trek. During these months of the year, the sky is clear and with the minimum chance of rainfall amazing views of the mountain ranges and landscape can be seen throughout the trek. During the clear weather, you can witness the jaw-dropping views of Mt. Everest, Jugal, Manaslu, Langtang, and Annapurna ranges during the trek.

Meanwhile, during the Spring season of the year, you can witness the blooming rhododendron in most parts of the trekking route with moderate temperature. During monsoons, the trails may be difficult to walk with unpredictable weather, poor visibility and slippery trails.

What is Helambu Circuit Trek?

Helambu Circuit Trek starts after sightseeing some of the UNESCO World Heritage sites inside the Kathmandu valley. During this day you will also get time for shopping for the trek. The trek starts after an hour of drive from Kathmandu to Sundarijal. Chisapani lies at an altitude of 2,215 meters above sea level and is one the most popular overnight stay places near Kathmandu Valley.

Gul Bhanjyang lies at an altitude of 2,140 meters above sea level and you will pass through Pati Bhanjyang, Thakuni Bhanjyang, Chibling, and Jhogin Danda before reaching this village. During your walk towards Thare Pati, you can have fascinating views of the mountain ranges of the Helambu region. You will pass through the beautiful rhododendron forest before reaching Thare Pati. 

One of the most significant and vintage monasteries dwells at Tarke Ghyang which lies at an elevation of 2,560 meters above sea level. Tarke Ghyang got its name from the Tarke Ghyang Monastery and along with this monastery Chiri Monastery is also one of the important monasteries of Tarke Ghyang. The walk to Ama Yangri is the most challenging part of the whole trek but you will get the reward upon reaching the peak. Jaw-dropping views of Everest, Langtang, Annapurna, and Makalu along with other mountain ranges can be seen from the peak. 

You will pass through a beautiful rhododendron forest before reaching Shermathang village situated at an altitude of 2,621 meters above sea level. One of the important monasteries dwells at Shermathang Village also and it is also one of the most developed villages of the Helambu Circuit. During the last day of the trek, you will walk to Melamchi Pul Bazar before getting a ride to Kathmandu.

Helambu Circuit

Helambu Circuit is one of the shortest trekking trails near Kathmandu valley. You will witness the amazing mountain ranges as well as the holy Gosainkunda Lake during your trek. The Sherpa and Tamang settlements with different cultures and traditions than that of the Khumbu and Rolwaling regions are also the main highlights of this trek. You will also get a chance to witness various monasteries carrying a lot of history within them. Starting from Kathmandu the highest point of this trek is Aama Yangri. It lies at an elevation of 3,771 meters above sea level. Despite its low altitude, you can still witness the 8000 meter peaks such as Mt. Everest, Annapurna Ranges, and Manaslu ranges. The locals of the Helambu area are called Hyalmo and are renowned indigenous people. They follow Tibetan Buddhist culture which is quite a unique tradition. 

Aama Yangri - a vantage viewpoint

With less crowded hiking trails, Aama Yangri is one of the hidden gems of the Helambu region. With an altitude of 3,771 meters above sea level, it offers an amazing view of peaks above 8000m in Nepal. Mt. Everest, Langtang, Annapurna, and Makalu are the main mountain ranges that can be seen from the top of the hill. Besides a mountain viewpoint, Aama Yangri is a religious site for the local Tamang and Sherpas communities of the Helambu area. The meaning Ama Yangri means the mother who protects or saviors the entire Helambu region. With its long history, the locals of the Helambu region still visit Aama Yangri on the full moon of Chaitra. Not only from the Helambu but also the Hyalmos living in other parts of Nepal as well as foreign also visit this holy place on this auspicious occasion.

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