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YOLMO (HELAMBU)

The Valley Of Yolmo people or Yolmopa are ethnically Tibetan, Buddhist people whose ancestors migrated in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries from the Kyirong region of Tibet to the forested foothills of the Yolmo Valley. Yolmo is almost directly north of the Kathmandu Valley, just inside Nepal but bordering on Tibet. In Nepal the region is called Helambu(in Tibetan it's called "Beyul", Hidden Valley). This Nepali name is derived from two famous staple foods which are grown in abundance in Yolmo: Hey is the term for the Yolmo potato and Labu is the word for large white radishes. They speak a Tibetan-derived language called Yolmo language as well as Nepali. Yolmo is famous for innumerable holy and sacred sites. Among the famous caves there are Takphug Senge Dzong (The Tiger Cave Lion Fortress) just below the village of Tarkye Gyang, where Milarepa sang his "Song of a Yogi's Joys", Yangdak Chokgi Trakpuk (Completely Pure Supreme Cave) which is locally known as "Druphug" (Cave of Accomplishment) at an altitude of 14,000 feet, where Guru Rinpoche stayed. Nearby there is a small cave called "Khandro Sangphug" (The Dakini's Secret Cave) where his consort Shakya Denma (Shakya Devi) stayed. Another cave of Guru Rinpoche is found in Pemthang (Tibetan: Chema Thang--Sandy Flats) a small hidden valley within Yolmo. There is another cave of Guru Rinpoche in Yolmo, re-discovered by Chatral Sangye Dorje Rinpoche in 1984, which is called Yanglesho (not to be confused with a renowned cave of the same name in Pharping, Nepal). Near the village of Sermathang is yet another cave which Padmasambhava stayed in which is called "Nyida Rangchung" (Naturally Appearing Sun and Moon). The Yolmo dialect belongs to the Tibeto-Burman language group and uses the same script as the Tibetan people, which is widely used in their religious books. Although Yolmopa are sometimes called Sherpas and they occasionally did refer to themselves as Sherpas, there is no common ancestry. The Sherpas live about 50 miles east of the valley in Nepal's Solu Khumbu region, near Mt. Everest. The Sherpas migrated from Tibet, too, but they came earlier and they speak a different Tibetan dialect. The people of Yolmo celebrate Tibetan losar and maintain many holidays and customs similar to Tibetan Buddhists.

Helambu Heritage Circuit Lodge Trek, 11 Days

Easy and short Trekking in Nepal is designed for those without any experiences of Trekking before and those who have little time to experience the mountains of Majestic Himalayan country. Each programmed provides great opportunity to experience Nepalese Villages, Green Landscapes, Himalayan Snowcapped Mountains, Himalayan White Water Rivers and many more. This trek is a relatively low altitude one and because it is close to Kathmandu. ... [ Read more ]

Going to 'Yolmoland' with Children Lodge Trek, 10 Days

Itinerary in detail Day 1; Arrival in Kathmandu International Airport and meet with our airport representative at the airport and transfer to Hotel by private car. Welcome drink and refreshment, relax. Stay Overnight in Hotel. Day 2; We were 3 families going together on a trek to "Yolmo" country, Helambu. We had 2 vehicles and we started our drive at 8 o'clock. 4 adults and 8 children, will ... [ Read more ]

Helambhu Family Trek with Children 10 Days

Introduction to Helambhu Family Trek This is a one of the popular and short family trek in Langtang Helambhu region. The trek is easy walking and provides the spectacular view of Langtang Himal, Ganesh Himal, Dorje Lakpa and other small peaks. The warm and friendly peoples of Helambhu are mostly Buddhist. This trek also offers to the visitors who want to explore in a short time for cultures trip and Himalayan scenery. This trek ... [ Read more ]

Meditation Trek to Helambhu (Yolmo Land), Lodge 11 Days

Trekking and Meditation in Helambhu (Yolmo Land), Lodge 11 Days Helambhu or Yolmo is situated north of Kathmandu, close to the border to Tibet. In ancient times it was occasionally part of South-Tibet and shares therefore the Tibetan culture. It is famous for its scenic beauty and is an unbelievably sacred site. Also known as Kerung, it is a treasure of Buddhist Dharma, but a quite unknown destination on the tourist map of Nepal ... [ Read more ]

Bhairav Kund (Non Tourist Area) Camping Trek 14 Days

Introduction to Bhairav Kund Trek Bhairav Kund Trek is one of the recently opened and finest short camping treks with pristine mountain views, rich culture, art and genuine adventure, unsurpassed natural beauty, endangers wild lives, untouched traditional villages, landscapes and biological diversity. Bhairav Kund is named after the destructive aspect of Lord Shiva and is one of the sacred pilgrimage sites for Shamans pilgrimage ... [ Read more ]

Panch Pokhari Exploration (Non Tourist Area) Camping Trek 17 Days

Introduction to Panch Pokhari Exploration Trek This trek is the recently opened non tourist trekking destination in Nepal. The Panch Pokhari trek is through untouched traditional village in stunning Himalayan Range and beautiful landscapes. This trek offers pristine mountains views, rich culture, genuine adventure, bio diversity, natural beauty. The high altitude holy lakes are secret to Buddhist and Hindu peoples. You have great ... [ Read more ]

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