Arun is one of the famous rivers in eastern part of Nepal. Arun river is 300meters, between two High mountains Makalu 8463meters and Kanchanjunga 8586 meters. You will take flight kathmandu to Tumlingtar and trek though to Everest region and you will pass many hill, valley and villages. Also you will pass pach pokhari Lake and you will arrive Mera valley. Mera peak is one of the famous trekking peak in Nepal, you will have best view of Kanchajunga, Makalu, Barunse, Lhotse, Everest, Choyo etc. than you pass though the over Zatre-La to Lukla and from Lukla flight back to Kathmandu.
Highlights
Duration: 13 Days
Grade: Moderate
Type: Camping
Max Height: 3800m Salpa La
Outline itinerary
Day 01: Arrive Kathmandu airport and Transfer to Hotel
Day 02: Kathmandu, preparing and briefing
Day 03: Kathmandu – Tumlingtar fly and camping at Tumlingtar
Day 04: Tumlingtar (487m) to Gothebazaar. We follow the upstream trail of Arun river towards north through the sub tropical forest around Baluwabesi, crossing Brahman, Chettri and Rai villages.
Day 05: Gothebazaar to Tala / Upper Phedi. We pass through terrace land with rice paddies, Citrus fruits, Banana groves etc. sparsely populated by Rai and Sherpa people. We also can see Nepali paper production from Lokta.
Day 06: Tala / Upper Phedi to Guranse / Salpa Pokhari. We leave the forest with deciduous trees and start with the forest of Rhododendron trees. We can know about local people, their culture and visit the holy lakes.
Day 07: Guranse / Salpa Pokhari to Tue / Sonam. We cross the Salpa La and continue on in a forest of fir and rhododendron.
Day 08: Tue / Sonam to Cheskam. We visit Rai and Limbu community. These people are mostly chosen for Gorkha soldiers and they are popular for their bravery.
Day 09: Cheskam to Bung / Kiraule. We can visit Kiraule monastery and Sherpa people.
Day 10: Bung / Kiraule to Najing. Near Kiraule, above Bung there is an important trail junction headed towards Panch Pokhari and the route to the Mera La from Lukla. To the Northwest a large path leads over Sipki La and crosses the Inkhu Khola.
Day 11: Najing to Pangom. We climb again to the Satu La and finally join main Everest Highway at Kharikhola.
Day 12: Pangom to Lukla. We descend towards Lukla after passing Surke, overnight Lukla
Day 13: Lukla - Kathmandu. We reach Kathmandu after 35 minutes flight
Day 14: Departure to your onward destination.
Service Includes: Pick up and drop from airport,Kathmandu accommodation (as per your request),All land transfer as per given itinerary,Round fly ticket KTM-TUMLINGTAR-KTM,National Park Conservation entry permit fees,Accommodation during trek Camping (twin sharing two men tent) / dining tent, toilet tent.3 meals everyday while on the trek,Experienced English speaking guide / leader, necessary experience local helpersAll program according to itineraries on full board,Wages, food, accommodation during the trek in Tea house or camp, equipment, insurance and other facilities to staffs, Farewell dinner at Nepali typical cultural restaurant, Company T-shirt.
Service Excludes: Nepal entry visa.Travel insurance,Medical evacuation in case of emergency,Domestic airfare,Personal expenses,All bar bill,Expenses of personal nature i.e. soft/hard drinks, tips etc,International airport tax,any other unforeseen expenses are not included.Emergency rescue if required.
Note: The departure schedule can be change on any unavoidable circumstances such as weather hazards, natural changes of walking track, road slides, avalanches and public strikes.Price subjected to change if there are more or less than 2 people in a group. |