Helambu Trek

Trek through the villages and forests of Helambu while witnessing the towering 8,000-meter peaks of the Everest region to the east.

Highlights

• Airport to airport itinerary
• Stay at Ethico Retreat
• Sunrise views of Everest
• Hiking through picturesque Nepali villages
• Going off the beaten path to experience village life and homestays
• Volunteering in community development projects

What travellers say

1. Day 1Arrive in Kathmandu

   Our team meets you at Kathmandu airport and drives you to Ethico Retreat, where you settle in, get a short welcome and rest.

2. Day 2Orientation and city tour

   Breakfast at the café, then trek preparation with your guide: local customs, the route on a map and a simple packing list. The rest of the day is a tour of Kathmandu to understand its culture, faith and the social issues behind our work.

3. Day 3Travel to Sundarijal and hike to Chisapani (2222 m / 7215 ft) 5 hr hike
4. Day 4Hike to Chipling (2210 m / 7250 ft) 3 hr hike
5. Day 5Hike to Kutumsang (2436 m / 7992 ft) 4 hr walk
6. Day 6Hike to Mogingoth (3340 m / 10958 ft) 4hr walk
7. Day 7Hike to Kaseri (2230 m / 7545 ft) 6 hr walk
8. Day 8Hike to GP (1600 m / 5249 ft) 4 hr hike down
9. Day 9Stay in GP
10. Day 10Back to KTM (1400 m / 4600 ft) 5 hr drive
11. Day 11Rest and debrief

    Breakfast at the café and a chat with the team about your trip, then a free day: mountain biking, bungee jumping or shopping for gifts are all options nearby.

12. Day 12Depart

    A driver takes you to the airport a few hours before your flight, after your last goodbyes.

Sindhupalchok
District

Nuwakot
District

Kathmandu
District

Langtang National Park

Shivapuri Nagarjuna National Park

Trail map

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1KathmanduDays 1–2, 10–12 · 1,400 m

2SundarijalDay 3 · 1,460 m

3ChisapaniDay 3 · 2,222 m

4ChiplingDay 4 · 2,210 m

5KutumsangDay 5 · 2,436 m

6MangengothDay 6 · 3,340 m

7KaseriDay 7 · 2,230 m

8GyangphediDays 8–9 · 1,600 m

5 km

1. 1KathmanduDays 1–2, 10–12 · Ethico Retreat, Patan · 1,400 m
2. 2SundarijalDay 3 · 1,460 m
3. 3ChisapaniDay 3 · 2,222 m
4. 4ChiplingDay 4 · 2,210 m
5. 5KutumsangDay 5 · 2,436 m
6. 6MangengothDay 6 · 3,340 m
7. 7KaseriDay 7 · 2,230 m
8. 8GyangphediDays 8–9 · 1,600 m

The route follows the itinerary day by day. Flights are dotted lines. Contours every 250 m, traced from real elevation data (Terrain Tiles on AWS: SRTM and others). Roads, places, districts, water and landmarks © OpenStreetMap contributors.