Where is Helambu located?

Helambu is located in Sindhupalchowk District, Bagmati Province, Nepal.

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Helambu

हेलम्बू

Region of villages in Nepal

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Helambu is a region of highland villages in Nepal, about 80 km from Kathmandu. It is the home of the Hyolmo people. The word Yolmo derives from the word Helambu. The Helambu region begins at the Lauribina La pass and descends to the Melamchi valley. Helambu is famous for its sweet apples and artistic Buddhist monasteries and it is a Buddhist pilgrimage site.

Quick facts

Type: region, mountain pass wd
Located in: Sindhupalchowk District (district of Nepal) › Bagmati Province (province of Nepal) wd
Coordinates: 28.0188° N, 85.5253° E wd

About

Several trekking routes visit Helambu, one of them being known as Helambu Trek.

Nearby places

Helumbu — 4 km
Khokana — 7 km
Baruwa — 7 km
Ghyangphedi — 7 km
Thai Airways International Flight 311 — 8 km
Ichok — 11 km

Questions

Where is Helambu located?: Helambu is located in Sindhupalchowk District, Bagmati Province, Nepal.

Sources

Last updated 31 October 2026 · facts checked 3 November 2026

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"Helambu". DigiNepal. Last updated 31 October 2026. https://diginpl.com/places/helambu. Retrieved 3 November 2026.

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