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The Ascent

Helambu Cultural Trek

Days
8
Highest
3,600m
Total climb
2,416m
Grade
2/5

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Day 1

Arrival in Kathmandu 1,327 m and transfer to hotel.

1,327m same altitude

Day 2

Scenic drive to Sundarijal 1,463m 1 hr and trek to Chisapani 2,194m - 04 hrs.

1,463m ▲ 136m

Day 3

Trek from Chisapani to Kutumsang 2,141m - 6-7 hrs.

2,141m ▲ 678m

Day 4

Trek from Kutumsang to Tharepati 3,600m | 11,811ft - 06 hrs.

3,600m ▲ 1,459m Highest point

Day 5

Trek from Tharepati to Tarkeghyang 2,550m - 06 hrs.

2,550m ▼ 1,050m

Day 6

Trek from Tarkeghyang to Sermathang 2,693m -04 hrs walk

2,693m ▲ 143m

Day 7

Drive from Sermathang to Kathmandu 6 hours

2,693m same altitude

Day 8

Final departure to Home country

2,693m same altitude

That is the whole climb.

8 days, 2,416 metres of ascent, topping out at 3,600 m on day 4.

Altitudes are read from this trip's own itinerary — 6 of 8 days state one, and a day that does not is shown at the altitude of the day before, which is what an acclimatisation day is.