Next to Solu and Khumbu, another hub of Sherpa community is Helambu. The quick and best way to witness Sherpa culture is to trek in Helambu region. The villages like Tarke Ghyang and Sermathang are excellent places where one can see Sherpa life up close and personal. This easy and enjoyable trek starts with a scenic half an hour drive from Kathmandu to Sundarijal and provides an instant Himalayan journey for those who have limited time and want to combine other activities within Nepal, like City tours, White water rafting, Wildlife safari, etc. This trip concludes with a drive down via Panchkhal after overnight camp at Melamche Pool.

Grade: "Easy"

Main Attraction: Buddhist cultural experience, beautiful Helambu village which is inhabited by Sherpas, beautiful mountain views, a lot photographic opportunities, ecologically well managed bio-diversity.

Maximum Altitude:3597m

Average walking per day: 5 to 6 hous.

Best Season: Sept. to Dec. and March to May.

Duration: 12 days

Itinerary
Day 01	Arrival Kathmandu, receive and transfer to hotel.
Day 02	Full day KTM city tour. O/N hotel.
Day 03	Drive to Sundarijal, trek to Chisapani. O/N Lodge.
Day 04	Trek to Kutumsang.
Day 05	Trek to Thadepati (3510 m.).
Day 06	Trek to Tarkeygyang.
Day 07	Rest day at Tarkeygyang.
Days 08	Trek to Sarmathang.
Day 09	Trek to Melamche Pool. O/N Lodge.
Day 10	Drive to Ktm. O/N Hotel.
Days 11	Kathmandu. O/N hotel.
Day 12	Transfer to airport for Final departure.

Cost is nett US$ 722 per person on twin sharing basis.