Helambu Eco Tour

Overview

Helambu lies 80km north of the capital metropolis of Nepal, Kathmandu. Inhabited by the Hyolmos, this region emplifies a wide portray of cultural variation and a peculiar way of life of Hyolmo people who are native to the region. Brack dropped by the Himalayan belt of the north, there are plenty of engagements that awaits for your arrival. Immerse in typical hyolmo culture, find spirituality and geographical amusement in one single package. 

Yangrima Eco Lodge which will be your accommodation during your stay has a significance of its own. This lodge is built using sustainable materials including Hemp, Lime and Bamboo. It uses passive solar heating like double-glazed windows, solar for electricity and water heater. With its amazing location right nearby the  Sermathang viewpoint which overlooks an enigmatic views of Jugal, Rolwaling, Langtang and other ranges of Himalayan Mountain.

Furthermore, its an organic and sustainability concept of the lodge that fascinates people even more. The lodge makes use of rainwater in the monsoon for its consumption and recycles grey water which in turn reduces consumption of ground water. The veggies, chicken and fruits served by the lodge is grown locally within their own farm contributing to the local economy.

The property is designed to support such spiritual, educational and meditative practices. The tranquil location along with private forest with the best view point in Helambu is what makes this a unique property. As you have noted its also exclusive but at the same time very accessible and open for the resident at the Ecolodge.

Itinerary

• Day 1

  Arrival in Kathmandu

  On arrival at Kathmandu Tribhuvan International Airport, you will be greeted by our staff, who will escort you to the hotel, where our Sherpa guide or the office staff will give you a brief orientation about the hotel, Kathmandu itself, trekking, and the do's and don’ts of the area. They will also review any additional information that you might require while in Nepal, including an overview of the next day's sightseeing tour. In the evening, you will enjoy a complimentary welcome dinner at one of the finest traditional Nepalese restaurants in Kathmandu, with the necessary transfer to and from the hotel by taxi, bus. Overnight in Hotel
  

• Day 2

  Guided Sightseeing of Kathmandu

  After your breakfast, you will precede to Kathmandu Durbar Square, where you will tour the ancient palace, the temple of Kumari, hailed as the living goddess of Nepal, Hanuman Dhoka and Kasthamandav Temple with a guide knowledgeable about Nepalese history, architecture, and religion. From there, you will proceed by taxi, bus to the Buddhist site, Swoyambhunath Stupa, also known as the "Monkey Temple" because of its lively troops of resident monkeys. You will then visit Pashupatinath Temple, the holiest shrine for Hindus, situated on the banks of the holy Bagmati River, a popular cremation site. Before returning to the hotel, you will visit Boudhnath Stupa, a Buddhist pilgrimage center and home to many colorful gompas, or monasteries. Once back at the hotel, you will receive a briefing about the trek and have a chance to meet your guides and ask any last minute questions before tomorrow morning's departure. Overnight in Hotel
  

• Day 3

  Drive to Sermathang

• Day 4

  Guided Trek to Ama Yangri Peak

• Day 5

  Bremag/ Khesar Village Tour

• Day 6

  Trek to Takeghyang

• Day 7

  Return Back to Kathmandu

  Today you'll take a morning drive back to Kathmandu after breakfast. The drive takes on an average of 4 hrs via Melamchi bazaar to Zero Kilo. You will drive through national Araniko Highway via Dhulikhel until you reach Kathmandu.

• Day 8

  International Departure

  Keep you departure flight time in mind and make sure to keep your confirmed air ticket and passport handy. You will be transferred to the airport from your hotel by our staff.

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