Day 1
Sundarijal to Chisapani
5 hrs / 10 km / sleep 2,140 m
Trek from Sundarijal through Shivapuri National Park, climbing to Chisapani for sunset views.
Langtang
Helambu Trek
The closest Himalayan trek to Kathmandu, passing through Tamang and Hyolmo villages with views of Langtang, Ganesh Himal, and Jugal ranges. A cultural immersion trek.
Easy5 days3,640 mMar–May, Sep–Nov, Dec–Feb
Photo: Wikimedia CommonsOverview
Trek overview
Long-form route context for planning, pacing, and realistic expectations.
The closest Himalayan trek to Kathmandu, passing through Tamang and Hyolmo villages with views of Langtang, Ganesh Himal, and Jugal ranges. A cultural immersion trek.
This itinerary is synced from TrekGuard mobile app data and includes 5 planned days, 40 km of walking, and 2,200 m of total elevation gain.
Highlights include Hyolmo village culture, Langtang & Ganesh Himal views, Close to Kathmandu, Rhododendron & oak forests.
Itinerary
Daily route plan
Day 2
Chisapani to Kutumsang
6 hrs / 12 km / sleep 2,470 m
Walk through rhododendron and oak forests with views of Langtang range.
Day 3
Kutumsang to Tharepati
5 hrs / 9 km / sleep 3,640 m
Ascend through alpine forests to Tharepati pass, the highest point of the trek.
Day 4
Tharepati to Tarkeghyang
5 hrs / 8 km / sleep 2,560 m
Descend through forests to the Hyolmo village of Tarkeghyang with its ancient monastery.
Day 5
Tarkeghyang to Melamchi Pul
5 hrs / 12 km / sleep 870 m
Descend through Sermathang to Melamchi Pul Bazaar. Bus back to Kathmandu.
Altitude profile
How high you sleep, night by night
The single biggest safety factor on a high trek is how fast your sleeping altitude rises. Here's the shape of this itinerary.
1,460 m
Start
3,640 m
Highest sleep
3,640 m
Max altitude
5
Nights
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- Duration
- 5 days
- Altitude
- 3,640 m
- Updated
- 2026
Route files are planning references only. Always follow current trail conditions, local notices, and guide advice.
Packing checklist
Use a mobile-friendly checklist for clothing, electronics, medicine, documents, and trail gear.
Altitude and safety
Prepare before pushing higher.
Climb gradually and take acclimatization seriously.
Check weather, wind, and daylight before long days.
Descend and seek help if altitude symptoms worsen.
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