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Helambu Trek-Reviewed February 15, 2018 Our trek to the Langtang region of Nepal was an amazing experience. From the moment we met Bikal in Kathmandu, we knew we were in safe hands. He was incredibly sensitive to the needs of our small group, recognising when individuals needed to rest or eat, and always encouraging us with his gentle humour when spirits were flagging. The trek included gorgeous scenery and the opportunity to meet local people. I am looking forward to returning to Nepal to do a different trek with Bikal, and recommend him to anyone seeking a well-organised, warm and friendly guide to Jazzy040763 Australia Helambu Langtang Trek - Reviewed February 13, 2018 Nepal is one of the world's great adventure travel destinations. With such a wonderful depth and range of culture, history and geography, it is a place that someone with an open heart and mind cannot help but fall in love with. mwraight Are you planning to spend your vacation in Nepal? Are you wondering about the suitable place to visit in a short time available? Aiming Adventure here provides you the best option to resolve your confusion. Our 10 days Helambu Trek package is designed especially for those trekkers who want a light yet fun-filled journey and that too within limited time available. Helambu lies on the northern side of Kathmandu and is largely populated by Hyolmo Sherpa people of Mongolian tribe. We can also find Tamang population in quite a number of few Brahmin and Chhetri inhabitants at some villages around lowland area. This trek is comparatively quite easier than other treks around the region. Mostly the walk will be through the flat area around the Sherpa villages with some not so tough uphill and downhill walks as we move ahead. You will have a serene and peaceful walk through the villages as they are mostly situated in the pastoral setting. You will also get to explore rich cultural practices of Sherpa people who majorly follow Buddhist religion. You will find beautifully built Gompas at several places during the trek. The trek commences through the entrance to Shivapuri National Park area. The hike ahead will be accompanied by the walk through beautiful forests of rhododendron, pine, bamboo and many others. The beauty of rivers, waterfalls, brooks, streams, hills, and valleys keep you feeling rejuvenated throughout the journey. The highest altitude you will reach in this trek is at Tharepati (3,690m/12,106ft) from where the excellent view of eastern Himalayan range from Jugal Himal to Gauri Shankar can be observed. As this trek does not require strenuous walks, travelers from any age group can embark on this trek. Come join us and spend your time trekking through Helambu trail and get the best trekking experience filled with fun and excitement. Trip Highlights We acknowledge that you are joining us for the adventure trip in Himalayan region of Nepal, where weather conditions, health, and fitness of the member or unexpected natural disaster can compel us to change the itinerary and if so you have to understand it but we would try our best to keep the suggested itinerary as per the original schedule. Your safety and satisfaction of the trip is our paramount concern while traveling with Aiming Adventure and we ensure you our best team, logistics, professional services to make sure that you would have an amazing trip of the lifetime with us. Also note that our trip leader deserved the final decision if the trip has to amend, change the route or cancel due to the extreme conditions for the safety precaution. However, he will try his best to ensure that the trip runs according to the stated plan but be prepared for flexibility if necessary. Aiming Adventure suggests you get travel insurance that covers all the added expenses that might result due to various health issues, injuries or accidents (together with the air ambulance, helicopter rescue, and other treatment costs). Also, make sure that your insurance policy covers all the extra activities that you are planning to accomplish throughout your stay in Nepal. In addition to this, the policy should also cover death, misplaced luggage, theft and liability, cancellations, medical treatment (counting hospital charges, cost of the medicine, doctor’s fees) as well as repatriation cost. Most of the days while trekking in Nepal takes you above an altitude of 3000m, it is kindly requested to ensure that your insurance policy covers treks that go over 4000m. Buying insurance is highly recommended. Trekking in Nepal is physically tougher in some of the regions. However, no previous trekking experienced is required but if you have, it is a great plus point. Trekking in Nepal is a non-technical walk. The highest height you would reach on your trip is 3,690m from the sea level. The walk involves lots of ups and downhill takes you through local villages, farming lands, terraces, and riverside but as long as you have a strength of walking for 4 to 6 hours a day, you are qualified for the trek. However, you should be having moderate health and fitness. We strongly suggest travelers consult with your medical doctor before traveling and do the regular checkup of your health and report us while booking a trip with us. AMS (acute mountain sickness) is a serious issue. It is the result of the failure of the body to adapt to high altitudes and can affect anyone, regardless of age or fitness. It usually occurs above 2,500m and the likelihood of being affected increases as you ascend. The way to reduce the effects of altitude is to ascend slowly, 300 meters per day above 3,000 meters until you have acclimatized. Poor acclimatization results in a headache, nausea, sleeplessness, difficulty breathing and swelling of fingers and glands. The only cure for AMS is to descend to a lower altitude and your guide’s decision on this matter is final. Although our routes are carefully planned to allow for proper acclimatization you may feel some effects of altitude for the first few days or at higher altitudes. Breathlessness, lethargy and mild headaches are not uncommon and generally decrease as your body adjusts. Maintaining adequate fluid intake is essential. Please advise your guide if you feel more severe symptoms and do not medicate yourself without discussing it with them first. Aiming Adventure offers a wonderful opportunity to help you visit those areas, cultures, and traditions of Nepal that have never been explored before. Your trip itineraries are fully customized in order to meet the individual needs and interests of each traveler. We also partner with local people and Leaders to help you get the maximum out of the trip. We are highly dedicated and offer years of experience to plan an outstanding adventure trip for you. Customer service is our top priority; therefore, we cater to every possible need of yours during your stay in Nepal, be it the food, accommodation, varied destination or your communication needs. Despite all these facilities, our best packages are offered at a very competitive rate. Nepal visa is the easiest visa to obtain; you may buy your Nepal visa at your nearest Nepalese Embassy/ Consulate or Mission offices abroad or buy this upon on arrival to Kathmandu international airport upon your arrival. You have to have 2 passport size photographs, Visa fees in USD cash & valid passport at least for 6 months valid at the starting of the trip. By Air: Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu is the only international airport in Nepal if you are coming by any international flights. By Overland: Tourist Visa Fees: 3 days transit visa - Free of Cost In this Helambu trek, the minimum group size would be two and the maximum group size is ten or more on request. We can also organize a private trip to a solo person with a single supplement cost. Else, join our estimated group departure dates available online or ask us with your personal dates, we will open group date on the same date. Most of these hikes take you on the remote Himalayan region, it is very essential that you are accompanied by the very experienced and qualified & equipped leader for a safe and successful trip. We Aiming Adventure employee the local trek guide and staff who are trained and qualified on the trip we worked on. Our guides are trained and licensed from Nepal Gov., certify from TAAN & Nepal Mountaineering Association. All of our leading Trekking and Climbing Guides are experienced more than 10 years. We have trained them especially for your trip, to cater the flexible needs of our peoples in the group joining from different countries, this double assure you that your trip is at the right and professional hands. While in Kathmandu, your accommodation is at standard hotels (Attached Bath, A/C, 24 hours running hot/cold shower) similar of 2 to 3-star standard hotel and while in the trek, your accommodation is at Mt. Lodge/local tea houses, they are clean and comfortable. Our entire accommodation is at twin share unless stated but single supplement accommodation is also available on personal request with the additional cost. We do have two best seasons to attempt this in Nepal. As this trip is a big trip for you, we always suggest you come at the right time of the year as far as possible. Along with warm clothes, you will also need other equipment for the sufficient protection of your body. Below is the list of necessary items that you need to pack before commencing your trek. Head- Hat (with a wide brim), Sunglasses (with UV protection), Sunscreen lotion and Lip balm Upper body- T-shirts (3), light and expedition weight thermal tops, Fleece jacket and pullover, Fleece wind-stopper jacket (Optional), waterproof (preferably breathable fabric) shell jacket, down vest/jacket (included) Hands - Lightweight gloves, heavy-weight gloves/mittens with a waterproof outer shell Lower body - Underwear (4), hiking shorts (2), lightweight cotton long pants, light and expedition weight thermal bottoms, Fleece or wool pants, waterproof (preferably breathable fabric) shell pants Feet - Thin, light-wear inner socks (4), thick, warm wool hiking socks (4), hiking boots with spare laces, camp shoes (sneakers and/or sandals), gaiters. Accessories - Sleeping bag rated to zero degrees F (included), headlamp with spare bulb and batteries, small padlock or combination lock, basic first aid kit, large plastic bags (for keeping items dry inside trek bag), day pack, water bottles (2), hiking pole/walking sticks, small ear plugs Toiletries -Soap, shampoo, toothbrush, small wash towel Extras - Cameras with extra batteries and cards, binoculars, light balaclava or warm fleece hat, reading books, trip map/guidebook, journal & pen, iPod & travel games (like cards, chess, and backgammon) Vaccination is required to plan your trip to Nepal but it is not a must to have the thing to come, but highly suggested. Your doctor will have the information of the vaccination you would require to the country you will be traveling. Hepatitis B, Japanese Encephalitis, Polio, Rabies, Tetanus, Typhoid, and Malaria, etc. are the recommended vaccination for travel Nepal. Our porters are fully equipped and insured for each trip they are undertaking with us. As you know that we are very sincere with the porter issues and their situation while on trek thus we make sure that our porters are fully prepared for the trip. We are closely working with the International Porter Progress Association for the welfare and be fit for the touristic porters. The maximum load carried by our porter is 20 to 40 KG maximum. These days, there are enough communication facilities on this trek, most of the local villages have local telephone booth phones thus if required, you can easily communicate with your friends and family, however, the cost is slightly expensive, 1-2 $ per minute. Nowadays, during the clear days, reception of Nepalese cell phones is on throughout the trail, your guide will have the cell phone on the trip. And most of the teahouses in the mountain has WI-FI facility with the cost 1-5 Dollar. However, sometimes cell phones or the internet may not work for a few days to be prepared for that. Once you would choose which trip you would like to book with us, write to us with the information or phone us on our phone number for the trip booking confirmation. We have an online trip booking option, you may go to that link, choose your trip and date and follow the instruction with the information required and submit us. You could also drop your message at your online chat section or email us at [email protected] also can make a call us on Cell/Viber/WhatsApp +977 9849211457. Aiming Adventure provides you the facility to pick you up from the airport. Upon your arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport, one of our team members will be there to receive you. You will then be driven to the hotel. A tourist standard hotel will be managed for you at Thamel. At the hotel, you will have some time to take rest and get freshened up. After that, you will get to meet the team of Aiming Adventure and other trekkers. You might spend rest of the time around the Thamel area. In the evening we offer you grand welcome dinner with Nepalese music and dance and authentic Nepalese cuisine. Night at the hotel. Today we will go on a short tour around Kathmandu valley. We will be visiting major tourist destinations: Pashupatinath temple, Swayambunath (Monkey Temple), Kathmandu valley Durbar Square and Boudhanath Stupa. We will observe around the temples and stupas and explore the carvings and inscriptions. We will take pictures and enjoy our time together. We will then get back to the hotel and prepare for the trek tomorrow. We will get to the bus station early and catch the bus to Sundarijal. The bus leaves Kathmandu through Bouddha, and heads towards Gokarna. The settlement areas get thinner on our way ahead. After few hours’ drive, we reach Sundarijal. Then we start climbing through the stone steps with the river flowing by on our right. We then reach the entrance to Shivapuri National Park. We get our entrance tickets and commence our trek ahead. A little ahead there is a huge water reservoir that supplies water to the Kathmandu valley. We walk further uphill through the dense forest area. We then reach a hilltop and again walk downhill where the trail will bring us across Mulkharka village. We can get a wide picture of Kathmandu valley on the way. There are traditionally built houses around the village. We will then walk past the farmland and after few hours walk we reach Borlan Bhanjyang Pass. We walk, through the downhill trail for some time and exit the Shivapuri National Park boundary. We then shortly reach Chisopani. From there a great view of Jugal Himal range can be viewed. We will spend our night at Chisopani. Today we will be walking a long way from Chisopani to Kutumsang. We will be walking through several villages on our way. The walk today might get somewhat tough than yesterday’s as there will be mostly uphill and downhill trails. But the walk through the villages gives us the pleasurable feeling and keeps us feeling excited throughout the walk. Mostly Brahmins and Chhetris live around this lowland region and we find some Hindu temples along the village area. We take sort rest at various stops like Thotung, Golphu Bhanjyang, and Pati Bhanjyang. The view of green valley and farmland is simply amazing to look at. The walk continues and we shortly reach Thankuni Bhanjyang. Here, majority of people follow Buddhist religion. We then cross forests and grasslands before reaching Chipling. There are the number of hills surrounding the village. We then walk ahead through steep uphill trail towards Lapchu Danda. We cross Golphu Bhanjyang and few rivers and finally reach Kutumgsang. From the village, we can get the amazing view of Gauri Shankar, Dorje Lakpa, and Langtang Lirung range. We will spend our night at Kutumsang. From Kutumgsang we will start our trek for the day through the uphill climb. There are beautifully clustered small houses in the village area. We then pass through farmland at Bolamshi and head ahead through the dense forest area. In a short while we reach vast pastureland and from there after a short walk reach Sanu Ghopte. We stop for some at the teahouse and walk ahead through the forest trail. We then walk through the flat trail leading to Magengoth. Near the forest, there are few clustered lodges and huge mountains in the background. We continue our walk through the flat land toward Dobate. We cross Saunegoth and finally reach Tharepati. It is situated at the nice height from where the grand beauty of Jugal Himal range with Dorje Lakpa can be seen from close in 360. We will prepare for our night’s stay at Tharepati. From Tharepati we walk ahead through the downhill trail alongside the forest area. After a short while we reach the flat land and from continuing with our walk, come across a stream. Passing the stream and the dense rhododendron forest we arrive at Phortsang. The surrounding view with villages and valleys seen from up above is quite splendid. We continue our walk through the forest and hills. During the descend walk we can have wide view of Melamchi Gaon far ahead. We then come across the bridge over Chayadi Khola and crossing the bridge we head towards Melamchigaon. The village has neatly built attractive houses and the vast cultivation farm nearby. There is also the famous Melamchi Gompa built in Buddhist style and has statues of Buddha named as Padmasambhava and Vajrapani. The wall inside the Gompa is really interesting to watch. After spending some time exploring around and we will prepare for our night stay at Melamchi Gaon. We leave Melamchi Gaon and walk downhill walking past the Gompa and farmland area. We will also pass few Chortens on our descending walk. We reach Tarkado on the way and we enjoy the surrounding view of valley, farmland and Melamchi River. We walk further down and come across the suspension bridge. We cross the bridge over the Melamchi River and continue our walk ahead. We pass Nakote, a school and a gompa on the way. We then cross the stream and reach Chautara. We then walk along the gentle trail that will lead us to the beautiful village of Chiri. We then walk uphill for a while and reach Tarkegyang. Further ahead, we pass few villages like Gochiling, Ghang Yul, and Chimi before reaching Sermathang. The walk through the villages is easy and pleasing. The view of grassland and terraced farmland gives the beautiful picture. We will also be visiting the Ghang Yul Gompa on the way. Upon reaching Sermathang we walk around the village for some time enjoying the grand beauty of Dorje Lakpa and Gauri Shankar in the background and get ready for the night’s stay. From Sermathang we walk through the descend trail passing through few Chortens on the way down. Further ahead, we can see a giant statue of Guru Padmasambhawa near the village of Ningale. We again pass through few Chortens, mani walls and teahouses alongside the trail. We can enjoy the nice view of Dorje Lakpa and Jugal Himal range during the walk ahead. We can also see Melamchi River flowing down below. The trail then takes us to Raithane Ghyang and then to Pokhari Mang. We pass through several Chortens near the forest and continue the walk. In a short while, we reach Kakani. From Kakani, we walk along the hillside and down towards the settlement area. The trail then takes us to the valley and then to the village of Durbachok. There is vast terraced field nearby the village. We then finally reach Melamchi Pull and will be spending the night there. We will catch a bus early from Melamchi Pul to Kathmandu. The drive passes along the Indrawati river and then through the valleys. We enjoy the scenic beauty and beautiful landscape during the journey. We then reach Lamidanda from where we follow the Arniko Highway that leads to Kathmandu. We drive past Banepa and enter the Kathamandu Valley. Upon reaching Kathmandu you will be escorted to the hotel where you will get to take a good rest. In the evening we offer you grand farewell dinner with Nepalese music and dance and celebrate the success of the trek. Today is your last day in Nepal and you will be flying back to your destination. Aiming Adventure also offers to drop you the Tribhuvan International Airport. We exchange wishes and final greetings and depart. If your flight is scheduled in the evening, you can spend the day walking around the city and buy some souvenirs. You might as well extend your trip if you would like. Aiming Adventure will manage your trips accordingly.
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My 15 year old son and I joined a small group trek lead by Mr Bikal (Biki) Dumadi of Aiming Adventure. We wanted to use a local company rather than an international one, partly to ensure the funds stayed in Nepal which is still recovering from the 2015 earthquake, and partly because local experience should be the best. Our leap of faith in using Biki's company was returned many fold. It was quite simply one of the best travel experiences of my life.
Our trek started on the very edge of Kathmandu, through the Shivapuri Nagarjun National Park, north through Helambu, across the south of the Langtang National Park and return via the river valley. While rated as a easy/moderate trek climbing to 3900m, it was a satisfying physical challenge. The high mountain views were spectacular. Morning and evening summit walks to witness sunrises and sunsets were absolute highlights.
Biki chose the route and the teahouses where we ate and stayed with care. We witnessed people living and working in those mountains and were treated with such friendliness and hospitality.
There is no doubt that before too long I will return to Nepal to trek again. And I will definitely be using Aiming Adventure.
Warrnambool, Australia
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Why to Trek with Aiming Adventure?
Passport & Visa Information:
Nationals of SAARC countries and China do not need a visa when visiting Nepal. As per this rule, Indian nationals do not require the visa. A transit visa is provided for foreign nationality for 3 days. Visa must be obtained for staying over the initial period of three days.How to get into Nepal and get Visa:
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Our Guides, Trip, and Safety:
On every trip, there would be our one Trek guide and one porter. But if you are traveling with the more numbers there would be one trek leader and assistant guide (depend upon the group size). Also, we assign with every two trekkers would have one Sherpa helper for carrying your trekking bags.
Meals and Accommodation
In the city, only breakfast is included on the offered trip itinerary but while in trek full board of meals is included (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner, and Tea- Coffee). We provide you food from the local tea- house/ Mt. Lodge from en route. Breakfast and dinner are to be provided from the same tea- house/ guest house we would overnight but lunch would be en route in between.
Foods provided depend on the availability of the Mt. lodges we would be staying but in general, you can have Nepalese cuisine (Dal Bhat), Tibetan fried bread, various soups, Mo Mo’s (steamed dumplings), potatoes, pasta and even a version of pizza! So, overall, you have a different choice of food on the trek. You can pick up from the menu whatever you would like to have.Best Trekking Seasons:
Spring: - (March, April, May) - Best warmest time to trek. Rhododendron flowers in bloom- excellent trails and clear skies, best visibility. Good Temperature, warmest weather of the year.
Autumn: - (Mid-September, October, and November) - Excellent trails, clear blue skies, best visibility, neither too hot nor too cold time. This is another best time to trek.
Winter Months: - (December, January, and February) are also good, but it’s obviously colder than other times. You have to be prepared for this. It is up to you to plan this trek at this cold time or not.
Summer: - Monsoon, so rain and visibility can be a big issue (from Mid-June, July, and August). We do not suggest you this time for the trek.What to bring?
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How to Book:
Once your trip booking request would be received, we would suggest the final trip booking procedure with advance payment of the trip. The non-refundable deposit of 20% (per person) is required to confirm a place on your selected adventure.
PACKAGE DETAILS
Day: 01 - Welcome day in Kathmandu - (1,300m/4,264 ft) -
Day: 02 - City tour and trek preparation day - (1,300m/4,264 ft) -
Day: 03 - Drive to Sundarijal and hike to Chisopani - Drive to Sundarijal and hike to Chisopani -
Day: 04 - Trek to Kutumsang - (2,470m/8,103ft) -
Day: 05 - Trek to Tharepati - (3,690m/12,106ft) -
Day: 06 - Trek to Melamchi Gaon - (2,530m/8,300ft) -
Day: 07 - Trek to Sermathang - (2,590m/8,497ft) -
Day: 08 - Trek to Malemchi Pul - (870m/2,858ft) -
Day: 09 - Drive to Kathmandu - (1,300m/4,264 ft) -
Day: 10 - Departure day to the Destination - -
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