time/wheather
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HELAMBU VILLAGE
& ETHNIC GROUP
9 days trekking in
the Helambu village trekking, Max alt: 2750m
Reference
trek: HELB9/12-S |
9 days trekking
and 12 days in Nepal
Including
all trekking permits,Trek in lodge.
Including
4 nights standard hotel in Kathmandu with breakfast. |
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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. Demands a little walking experience a fair physical
condition. (1000m of uphill walk on the 1st, 3rd and 4th day).
ALTITUDE MAXIMUM. 3490M AT THE |
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Trekking Program |
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D.1 Arrival in Kathmandu. Reception &
transfer to 4 stars hotel inThamel, (hotel included)
D.2. Free day in Kathmandu. Hotel included.
D.3 Local bus and ** Visit of Bhaktapur,
a city of middle ages and, starting a hike of 5/6 hours from
there to the Hindu temple of CHANGUNARAYAN and to the TIBETAN
BUDDHIST stupa of BODNATH. Night in Kathmandu. Hotel included.
D.4 Departure in bus for SUNDARIJAL, 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.5 Leaving CHISOPANI for TALAMARANG/ GYALTHUM
(1400m), ascending/ descending for 7 or 8 hours.
D.6 Leaving TALAMARANG 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.7 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.8 TARKHEGAYANG - day of respite - visit
of the very interesting village with a Buddhist temple 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.9 Leaving TARKHEGAYANG along the crests
bordered with rhododendrons and the amazing forests. Wild orchids
on the trees. Breathtaking landscapes and views over the glaciers.
Arrival at SARMATHANG (2600m), the last Sherpa village in the
region.
D.10 SARMATHANG to TALAMARANG ( 1500M), NIGHT
IN " 2 RIVERS LODGE" Beautifully terraced fields.
D.11 Leaving TALAMARANG . Beautiful landscapes.
3 hours. By a easy path, arrival at MELAMCHI PUL BAZAAR and return
to KTM by a local bus, 5 hours. Hotel included
D.12.
Free day in Kathmandu.
Hotel included. Transfer to airport, day you are leaving. |
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Trek referance: HELB9/12-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 with standard hotel:
welcome at airport,transfer
hotel / airport. standard hotel with breakfast inclusive rooms
with shower, hot water near the center of Thamel. 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 GREEN TREKS
Nepal Tibet Ladakh
12
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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