Helambuकुटुमसाङ
A ridge village on the Helambu trek, a day below the high point at Tharepati.
Kutumsang is a small village on the long ridge that carries the Helambu trail north from Chisapani towards Tharepati. It is the usual second night of the trek, after a day of ups and downs through Pati Bhanjyang, Chipling and Gul Bhanjyang.
Lodges sit along the ridge with views east over the Melamchi valley and, in clear weather, north to the Jugal and Langtang ranges. Above the village the trail enters the forest of Langtang National Park and climbs towards Mangengoth and Tharepati.
The village lies in Dupcheshwar Rural Municipality of Nuwakot district and is home to Tamang and Hyolmo families who combine farming with running lodges. Small chortens and prayer flags mark the trail. The Hyolmo people of Helambu follow Tibetan Buddhism and speak the Yolmo language.
Climb to Tharepati
About 5-6 hours through forest, climbing roughly 1,200 m via Mangengoth.
Watch the sunset
The ridge faces west and east, with open views in clear weather.
Forecast for 2,470 m. Conditions change fast in the mountains.
Weather data: MET Norway, licensed CC BY 4.0. A forecast, not a guarantee.
Mar-Apr, Oct-Dec
A few family lodges along the ridge.
No partner stays are listed here yet. List a property.
On foot from Chisapani in about 6-7 hours; a rough road also reaches the area from the south.
Nearest hub: Kathmandu
Nearest hub: Kathmandu. Times are typical ranges, not schedules, and vary with roadworks, weather and the season.
On footfrom Chisapaniabout 6-7 hAbout 6-7 h from Chisapani with several climbs and descents
On foot along the ridge via Pati Bhanjyang and Gul Bhanjyang, roughly 16 km.
When to set off: Leave Chisapani early: the ridge has several climbs and descents and water is limited between villages.
Permit required
The Helambu trek crosses Shivapuri Nagarjun National Park near Sundarijal and Langtang National Park on the higher ridge; both charge entry. The route is on the Nepal Tourism Board's list of treks requiring a licensed guide and an agency-issued TIMS card.
Verify before travel: permit rules and fees change. Checked 2026-10-06 against Nepal Tourism Board: Park entry fees.
On the Helambu Trek.
What this place is typically exposed to, and when. These are seasonal patterns, not a report on conditions now.
Landslidesmoderate in a typical yearJun-Sep
Steep forested hillsides on these ridges shed small slides and washed-out trail sections during monsoon rain; rocky trails stay slippery after rain or frost.
Othermoderate in a typical yearJun-Sep
From June to August the forest trails are slippery after rain, leeches are common and the mountains are usually hidden by cloud.
Snowmoderate in a typical yearJan-Mar
The upper part of the Helambu ridge, around Tharepati, takes snow in late winter and early spring, which can make the high traverse slow or impractical.
Coldmoderate in a typical yearDec-Feb
December to February nights are near or below freezing at these altitudes and lodges are lightly heated; bring a warm sleeping bag and down layers.
Check current conditions before you travel
Roads, trails, passes and flights change with the weather and with roadworks, and nothing on this page describes conditions today. Before you set off, check the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology for weather and flood warnings, the Nepal Disaster Risk Reduction Portal for incidents, and the local authority, police or your licensed operator for road, trail and flight status.
A short trek that starts on the edge of Kathmandu at Sundarijal and follows forested ridges to Tharepati (about 3,650 m), then visits the Hyolmo villages of Melamchi Gaon, Tarkeghyang and Sermathang before a drive back.
On the Helambu ridge in Nuwakot district, about a day's walk north of Chisapani.
About 5-6 hours, climbing roughly 1,200 m through forest.
A Langtang National Park check is reported here; keep your permit ready.
Trek stop · 2,215 m
A ridge-top lodge village above Kathmandu, the first night of the Helambu trek.
Trek stop · 2,590 m
A Hyolmo village with a gompa below Tharepati on the Helambu trek.
Trek stop · 2,625 m
A Hyolmo village at the southern end of the Helambu trek, linked by road to Melamchi.
Trek stop · 2,600 m
The largest Hyolmo village in Helambu, with closely built stone houses and a gompa.
Trek stop · 3,650 m
A high ridge stop at about 3,650 m where the Helambu and Gosaikunda trails meet.
