Time and wheather
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helambu trekking
in nepal ethnic village of helambu
HELAMBU
Village and Ethnic Village Trek
Trekking
ethnic village of Helambu, Max alt: 2750m |
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Trek
in lodge with full board, including all trekking permits |
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6 days lodge trek, Ref:HELB9-S |
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Hotels
in Kathmandu not include |
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This trek unfolds in a superb region,
very rich in cultural diversity varying according to the altitudes.
With terraced fields (of rice, wheat) on the way, you will pass
through numerous ethnically different villages ( Tamangs, Sherpas,
Tibetans, Brahmins ) always accompanied by the ever-smiling &
welcoming villagers. Immense rhododendrons forests (from 2000m
onwards) with 10m high trees blossoming in March/April, and many
orchids hanging on the mosses of the trees. An authentic region
less touched by tourism. Panoramic views over the majestic Himalayan
summits, especially from Tarkhegyang and Sarmathang. The trekkers
needs little walking experience and a fair physical condition.
(1000m of uphill walk on the 1st, 3rd and 4th day). ALTITUDE
MAXIMUM. 3490M |
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Trekking Programme |
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D.1 Arrival in Kathmandu. Reception &
transfer to hotel
D.2. Free day in Kathmandu. Hotel included.
D.3. Kathmandu for SUNDARIJAL by local bus,
a village at 1500m, and the beginning of the trek. A steep climb
up to the pass of LEKH (2438m) and a descent toward CHISOPANI
(2190m)
D.4. Leaving CHISOPANI for TALAMARANG/ GYALTHUM
(1400m), ascending/ descending for 7 or 8 hours.
D.5. Leaving GYALTHUM for TIMBU following
the river MELAMCHI, slopes and descents alternatively, crossing
all the villages and terraced fields. Around 5 hours of walking
without difficulties. TIMBU (1400m) is a Brahmin village.
D.6. Leaving TIMBU for TARKHEGAYANG, with
two and a half hours climbing, quite difficult up to KAKANI (2100m)
where you will take lunch before taking the path for TARKHEGAYANG
(2650m). About three and a half hours walking. First views of
rhododendrons in spring season.
D.7. TARKHEGAYANG - Rest day- visit of the
very interesting village with a Buddhist temples and a monastery.
For those who want an optional hike, an excursion climbing to
a beautiful point (3600) to view the surrounding glaciers. [steep
climb & rapid descent, 6/7 hrs]
D.8. Leaving TARKEGAYANG along the crests
bordered with rhododendrons and the amazing forests. Wild orchids
on the trees. Breathtaking landscapes and views over the glaciers.
Arrival at SERMATHANG (2600m), the last Sherpa village in the
region.
D.9. SERMATHANG to GYALTHUM ( 1500M), night
in " 2 RIVERS LODGE" where our free health post and
school is situated. Beautifully terraced fields.
D.10.
Departure from GYALTHUM
for to return back Kathmandu by local bus, 7 hours. Hotel included
D.11. Free day in Kathmandu. Hotel included.
D.12. Transfer to airport 3h before your plane
leaving time. |
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Trek
referance: HELB9-S |
Price of
trek : Please contact us,
indicate the number of participants and choise of trek.
We will reply as soon as
possible
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NEPAL ECOLOGY TREKS |
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Trek in camping (under tent):
price on demande |
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PRICE INCLUDED:.
Treks
in lodge:
Welcome at the airport,
transfer to hotel/airport. Comfortable 2 stars hotel (near center
of Thamel) with breakfast, rooms with double bed/shower. All
treks are in full board. Accommodation and meals in the Lodges
(good quality locale food, the meals are not order by each
client in every lodge, but following the menu proposed by the
guide). All the transports (go/back on the places of trek
and during the trek).Accompany by a professional Guide and one
porter for 2 persons to carry your bags (maximum 20 kg for 2
persons). Trekking permit and reconfirmation of your return plane
ticket.
Treks
under tent:
Trekking equipments,
professional Guide, kitchen boy and porters. Lodging under tent,
meals are prepared by cook. |
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PRICE NOT INCLUDED:
Lunch and Dinner in Kathmandu
(except breakfast), drinks during all stay or trek, (except tea
or coffee in breakfast). Entrances fee of monuments, cities and
museums, your insurance, Nepalese visa (40 dollars cash), Plane
ticket from your country and airport taxes |
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TREK UNDER TENT: Camping trek includes a team of guide,
assistant, cook & porters to accompany you. Porters carry
all trekking gears, food, fuel, & personal belongings, and
cook and assistants prepares hot meals. Trekkers carry only small
bag or what they might need during the day. we provide dining
tents, sleeping tents, mattress and toilet tents. |
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TREK IN LODGE. The lodges are simple mountain shelters,
providing meals (very good local food) and simple rooms with
2 or 4 beds (Only in Ledhar and Phedi, it is a common dormitory).
In each lodge, you find a room with water (same as shower) for
bath. The treks in lodge pass in a very convivial atmosphere
permitting to have a closer look of Nepalese mountain life and
to encounter new person every day. It also permits to be in warm
room (kitchen and restaurant room) in cold season… |
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FOOD DURING
TREK: Base of meals during
the trek are, rice, noodles, potatoes, (porridge for breakfast).
all are slow-sugar, its the best food for well walking. In lodge-trek
the lunch is taken in lodges on the way ( hot meal). The guide
order the food |
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Note: All participants have to give a copy
of their insurance, with the address, tel and fax number of insurance
company. This insurance has to cover the helicopter rescue in
case of accident or sickness. In case of your insurance don't
cover helicopter rescue, you have to fill a form in Kathmandu
and make agreement that you will pay yourself the amount of expenses
paid by Nepal Ecology Treks for your helicopter rescue or research.
Without this agreement, you cannot participate in trek.
** In
trek the guide is allowed
to change the itinerary, depending of the weather, climate and
the physical condition of participants. Each participant who
stop his trek or make this trek more-fast cannot ask any money
compensation to the agency. |
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WALK
AND HELP ! All
the profits earned by our agency are used entirely for operating
a free dispensary in the mountains of Helambu in Nepal, and for
providing scholarships for the poor childrens. You can see our
action near Gyalthum village in Nepal, in Helembu. information:
http://www.tibet-nepal.org/human/ |
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NEPAL ECOLOGY TREKS
Tibet Nepal Ladakh
13
years old trekking agency
licence Nbr
No:2957/051/52
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Tel (
977 1 ) 4430665 & 4430664 . Fax. ( 977 1) 4439783.
Office Address:
Post Box N: 12441
Lazimpat, Dhobichaur, Kathmandu (back of King Palace). NEPAL.
E-mail: ecotrek@mos.com.np |
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