then wife and I took about a week to get to Tarkye Ghyang (new spelling) since 1986) and stayed with our guide Tenzing's Aunt in her house then at about 9000 or 10,000 feet in elevation. It snowed on us while we were there by the way but luckily it all melted off fairly soon so we could hike back to Melamchi (which by the way then had no road but only a trail at that time.
My now ex-wife was exhausted from trekking about 50 miles total during our trek with Back packs on and couldn't go on a step further. So, a little Taxi from Kathmandu drove up a trail (a Trail!) so I sent my 14 year old stepson to run down to see if would drive us all back to Kathmandu to Bodhanauth were we were staying near the huge Temple there. He said yes and was very happy to get a return faire to Kathmandu. We made his day! So, instead of having to trek 2 more days and bus a day into Kathmandu we were back in a few hours staying at our hotel which was the Snow Lion Hotel then in Boudanath then (which is a section of Kathmandu, Nepal.
AI Overview
Typical 11-Day Itinerary Overview
- Day 01: Arrival at Kathmandu Airport and transfer to hotel.
- Day 02: Sightseeing and cultural exploration of the Kathmandu Valley.
- Day 03: Drive to Sundarijal, then trek up to Chisapani.
- Day 04: Trek from Chisapani to Kutumsang.
- Day 05: Trek from Kutumsang to Magen Goth or Tharepati.
- Day 06: Reach Tharepati (the high point around 3,650m) or explore local ridges.
- Day 07: Trek from Tharepati down to the scenic Sherpa/Hyolmo village of Tarke Ghyang.
- Day 08: Explore Tarke Ghyang and hike over to Sermathang.
- Day 09: Trek from Sermathang down to Melamchi Pul Bazaar.
- Day 10: Scenic return drive from Melamchi back to Kathmandu.
Trek Fast Facts
- Highest Altitude: Tharepati Pass at roughly 3,650 meters (11,975 feet).
- Difficulty: Easy to moderate; suited for beginners as it stays at lower elevations than major high-pass treks.
- Best Seasons: Spring (March to May) and autumn (September to November) for clear mountain views and mild weather.
- Read a complete breakdown of costs, difficulty levels, and planning tips in the Spade Himalaya Helambu Guide.
- Check out a detailed day-by-day path and highlights via Holiday Tours Nepal.
- Review a classic itinerary layout with Adventure White Himalaya.
If you are planning this trip, let me know:
- What month or season you plan to go
- If you prefer a fully guided package or independent trekking with a porter/guide
I can help you estimate costs or prepare a packing list.
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