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Moderate Culture Trek - Highest altitude 3500 meters
descriptionDESCRIPTION This trek makes a perfect circuit around the famous Helambu valley giving us fantastic views from all around the valley. This is an ideal trek for those without much time but who wish to experience Nepal’s unique combination of cultures and landscapes while avoiding gruelling bus journeys before reaching the beautiful sights of the Nepalese trekking trails. No previous trekking experience is essential. ItineraryITINERARY
Day2: Heritage sightseeing of Kathmandu valley. o/n at Hotel in kathmandu Day 3: Drive from Kathmandu to Sundarijal(1350m.) (1hrs) and trek to Chisapani (2141m.) Overnight at Chisapani. Day 5: Trek from Kutumsang to Thadepati (3510m.) - 5 hrs Overnight at Thadepati. Day 6: Trek from Thadepati to Melamchigaon (2630m.)- 4 hrs and overnight at Melamchigaon. Day 7: Trek from Melamchigaon to Tarkeghyang (2740m.) - 5 hrs and overnight at Tarkeghyang. Day 8: Trek from Tarkeghayang to Shermathang (2590m.) - 5 hrs and overnight at Shermathang. Day 9: Rest day in Shermathang. Visit local monasteries, local shamans. Dinner with the local farm house. Overnight at Shermathang. Day 10: Trek from Shermathang to Melamchi Pul Bazaar (870m.) and drive back to Kathmandu. Overnight at Hotel in kathmandu. Day 11: Free till the departure for shopping or leisure. Transferred to the Airport.
fixed departureFIXED DEPARTURE
Mar: (5 mar-15 mar),(18 mar-28 mar) Apr: (1 apr-11 apr), (15 apr-25 apr) May: (4 may-14 may) Sept: ( 2 sept-12 sept), (16 sept-26 sept) Oct: (7 oct-17 oct), (21 oct-31 oct) Nov:(11 nov-21 nov) this type of tripTHIS TYPE OF TRIP We have also put in place a development support system whereby 10% of its profits go to charities like the Joy Foundation Nepal who conduct free cataract eye camps in rural areas of Nepal and Antardristi Nepal, which is developing a fund to start a incest and rape care centre for minors. 10% of the company's profits also goes directly into employee benefits. In the field, guides, porters and clients are all oriented in responsible travel. A zero litter policy is in place so that it minimises wastage in the region. socialtours.com also only takes out very small groups with a maximum of twelve participants per group. All trips also focus on culture. |
This cultural trek begins and ends at, Sundarijal which is only an hour’s drive from Kathmandu. This tour will bring us through the Langtang National Park which inhabits a wealth of rare birds, wildlife and unique plants and flowers. We will pass through spectacular villages of Kutumsang, Chisapani and Sermathang with their stunning panoramic views. The villages of Melamchigoan and Tarkeghyang, which we will pass through, provide the cultural riches which will take us into the heart of Nepal. We will also have the opportunity to visit the famous Milarepa cave near Tarkeghyang.