Langtang Helambu Trek

Generally, this trek spans about 14 to 17 days. Our proposed itinerary is a short one for those with limited time.

The villages are pretty remote and far from the network range, making it impossible to get cell phone reception.

You can not trek alone on this Langtang Helambu Trek 10 Days; you will be joined by others.

Yes, a permit is needed for trekking in Shivapuri-Nagarjun National Park. The trek guide will handle it for you.

Yes, you can stay in Kathmandu before and after the trek as long as you like, but after Day 10, we will not arrange accommodations for you. If you want us to, we can arrange an extended itinerary.

Some light inner wear, with a weatherproof jacket and a warm insulating layer, should be enough to handle the temperature difference.

You do not have to be exceptionally physically fit for this; you can just have an average physique.

Standard cardio exercises should be enough of a preparation for the ascents and descents.

You should work out at least 2 hours a day, 4 to 5 days a week. The intensity of the workout must be greater than walking.

No, you do not need to have prior trekking experience since this is a moderate trekking destination.

Yes, trekking poles are absolutely handy on this trek since they support your tired bodies on rugged trails.

For the Langtang Helambu Trek 10 Days, you can choose the 15-day visa option.

The insurance coverage should cover medical expenses in case of emergencies in remote villages.

Yes, we require you to give us a copy of your insurance information.

Yes, visa-on-arrival is a great policy for tourists since it takes away the hassle of pre-applying for a visa.

Morning Star can not help you much with visa extension since it is a simple forward process; you can just visit their website or visit the Tourism Board Office in Kathmandu or Pokhara.

Yes, the guides are fluent in English, and they know a lot about the local Tamang and Sherpa culture.

Every 6 trekkers in a group have a single guide; additional trekkers call for assistant guides.

Whatever you put in your luggage for trekking, it must be under 12 kg, if there are two people sharing one porter.

Yes, Morning Star’s porters and guides are equipped with all the proper gear and insurance required for the Langtang Trek in Nepal.

The guide’s primary duty is to show you the path all the way to the end of the trek; they do not separate at certain points.

Yes, you can request a female guide or porter if you prefer, but there are only a couple of female guides who are constantly busy.

Yes, private rooms are available in those villages, but they come at a price, and you must request them while you book the trek.

The guest houses provide beds, but you must also have a sleeping bag just in case the blankets are not enough to block the cold.

Yes, dietary restrictions can be managed, but you must let us know about them at the booking phase.

You will mostly find freshly harvested ingredients and locally sourced meals at tea houses; they are highly unlikely to be pre-packaged in remote areas.

Yes, even though the villages are remote and small, they have set up tea houses along the way to facilitate trekkers.

March to April is the spring season in Nepal, and the Langtang region will offer great weather conditions.

The nights are not extremely cold in Tharepati; it is very tolerable, however, we recommend bringing a sleeping bag for it.

No, autumn offers the least chances of rainfall next to winter; you are highly unlikely to encounter rain or snow.

The weather can sometimes turn gloomy or rainy all of a sudden, which can block the beautiful views of the hills and mountains.

No, there are no chances of fog or low visibility, but the afternoon winds can bring in clouds from the west, which might block your views.

The risks of altitude sickness at Tharepati (3,690m) are actually very low since it is just above the 3500-meter mark, which is the starting elevation of altitude sickness.

The porters are usually the ones who carry first aid boxes. The guide will carry a blood oxygen measuring device.

You can simply use water purification tablets every time you fill your bottle from a local water source. Although the natural spring water is free of germs, it can be contaminated while being transported.

The trekking trail within the Shivapuri-Nagarjun National Park is very safe, and wildlife encounters are not a concern.

If someone gets injured at any point during the trek, we can call the emergency evacuation services to transport you to the nearest hospital for treatment.

You can just give us a call or contact us via email to have your trek booked. Before you do so, make sure that you have listed all your preferences and changes so that we can work them out as far as possible.

The Langtang Helambu Trek 10 Days package does not cover visa fees, extra meals, entrance fees during sightseeing days, emergency rescue expenses, and more.

We follow the standard refund practice and hold a certain percentage of the initial deposit in case the trek has to be cancelled.

Yes, you can modify the itinerary after booking, but the later you are, the lower the chances of the changes being successful. Also, this will cost you extra.

Yes, we require a deposit to start working on preparing your trek, so we will confirm the booking only after receiving the deposit. It is refundable, but only to some extent, depending on the time of cancellation.

You will be emailed all the details of the trek after a successful booking.

We will preferably use a jeep to transport to Sundarijal, while Jeeps are not the most comfortable vehicles, they are necessary for the rugged and bumpy trails.

From Melamchi Bazaar, we will use a 4WD jeep to get to Kathmandu, as the trails are not very suitable for large vehicles.

No, there are no other options other than walking through an alternative route. However, it is rare for landslides to occur in peak trekking seasons.

The roads are wide enough, and there are no high cliffs on any side. You can rest assured.

Yes, we can store your extra luggage in Kathmandu, and we will help you manage it without any cost.

No, the drive from Melamchi Bazaar to Kathmandu is just 2.5 hours, so we will preferably not stop anywhere en route unless it is for bathroom breaks.

To arrive in Kathmandu by afternoon, we must leave Melamchi Bazaar by around 10 or 11 in the morning.