Helambu Trek trail lies to the north-east of Kathmandu valley. Helambu Trek is a short trek and can be completed quite easily. Wildlife such as Himalayan Thar, black bear, Ghoral and musk deer can be found in this region. The trek has low elevation compared to other treks ranging from 800m to 3600m. Even though it is quite close to Kathmandu the trek brings trekkers towards bamboo forests, green rhododendron forests, snow-capped Himalayas and magnificent waterfalls. The people of this region are mostly Tibetans who came from Kerung in Tibet across the border and settled in Nepal. The region is home to many snow-capped mountains such as Doraje Lakpa, Ganesh Himal, Gauri Shankar and Annapurna Himalayan range. Many old monasteries and Tibetan culture is found here followed by the Tamangs.

Along the journey the great Himalayan range scenery near the Tibet border and monasteries can be seen. The trek begins from Sundari jal which is an hour’s drive away from Kathmandu. From there we enter Shivapuri National Park after a bit of a hike. Continuing along the trail we pass through Chisopani, Kutumsang, Thadepati and Sermanthang to finally reach Melamchi Pul Bazar. The trek passes through Wide Mountain forests providing snow-capped mountains views and at the end of the trail are some beautiful rice terraces and spectacular Buddhist monasteries.