Arun Valley Trek

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Trek Region
Arun Valley
Trip Grade
Moderate/Challenging
Highest Elevation
Sep-Dec & Feb-June
Meal
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation
Tea-House / Homestay
Trek Duration
14 Nights 15 Days
Best Time
Sep-Dec & Feb-June
Start/End Point
Tumlingtar to Lukla

Arun Valley Trek is in one of the deepest valleys in the world.  It is one of the least touristy trekking trails in Nepal located between Sagarmatha (Mt. Everest) and Makalu-Barun National Parks. This valley provides an alternative approach to the Khumbu region. It is also abundantly rich in natural vegetation and wildlife with more than 650 species of birds and over 800 species of butterflies, the shelter of the rare and endangered Panda can be found on this trekking trail. The eastern part of the Kanchenchunga base Camp trek with more interesting in tropical Rai, Sherpa, Tamang, and Chhetri villages.

Arun Valley Trek is for the trekker who loves to walk through isolated and hidden valleys. Walking through the picturesque Sherpa villages is the main attraction of this region. Their unique culture and traditions will make your journey memorable. The route is extremely panoramic, providing us with outstanding mountain views, the natural jewel of lush hills, and rhododendron forests. We can see many Orchids and other flowers along a faint jungle trail with swirling prayer flags at Shipton La. You will experience the wonderful hospitality of the Sherpa people. The valley trek offers amazing trekking experiences showcasing the beauty of the natural paradise of Eastern Nepal.

Trip Itinerary

Outline Itinerary

  • DAY 01: ARRIVAL IN KATHMANDU (1,400M)
  • DAY 02: KATHMANDU TO TUMLINGTAR (518M)
  • DAY 03: TREK TO MARDUNA (1200M,) 6 HOURS
  • DAY 04: TREK TO DOBANI (975M) 5 HOURS
  • DAY 05: TREK TO SALPA PHEDI (1700M) 4 HOURS
  • DAY 06: TREK TO GURANSE (2920M) 5 HOURS
  • DAY 07: TREK TO SANAM (2650M) 5 HOURS
  • DAY 08: TREK TO BUNG (1700M) 5 HOURS
  • DAY 09: TREK TO BOSKAM GOMPA (4 HOURS)
  • DAY 10: TREK TO VASME (ABOUT 6 HOURS)
  • DAY 11: TREK TO PANGUM (3140M) 5 HOUR
  • DAY 12: TREK TO PAINYA (2800M.) 5/6 HOURS
  • DAY 13: TREK TO LUKLA (2850M,) 4/5 HOURS
  • DAY 14: FLY TO KATHMANDU
  • DAY 15: FINAL DEPARTURE

Details Itinerary

DAY 01: ARRIVAL IN KATHMANDU (1,400M)

After arriving in Kathmandu, a delegate from Everest Trekking Routes will meet you at the airport and transfer you to your hotel. In the afternoon, you may take a rest or visit the Everest Trekking Routes office. In the evening there will be a welcome dinner given by Everest Trekking Routes where you will be served Nepalese food which will introduce you to the country’s food culture.

Accommodation: Hotel in Kathmandu

DAY 02: KATHMANDU TO TUMLINGTAR (518M)

From Kathmandu to Tumlingtar it takes about 1 hr flight. During the time of trekking, we will spend the full day today at Tumlingtar. Tumlingtar is the main gateway to the Makalu region that would descend onward to Tumlingtar. We will spend one night at Tumlingtar.

Accommodation: Stay Overnight at Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

DAY 03: TREK TO MARDUNA (1200M,) 6 HOURS

After a hot breakfast trek to Marduan, we follow the Arun River north. We stop at Balwa Besi for lunch. During the time trekking, we will pass through many beautiful villages, landscapes, and the wonderful view of the mountain. We will have our Lunch on the way and we will take some rest in the hotel and we will slowly start our trekking towards Madonna. Then we started quite a long climb through the forest to Marduna where we will spend one night in this beautiful village.

Accommodation: Stay Overnight at Homestay
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

DAY 04: TREK TO DOBANI (975M) 5 HOURS

We trek to Dobani, we get uphill then downhill until Chikhuwa Khola after having breakfast early in the morning. During the time trekking, we will pass through many beautiful villages, and landscapes and we will walk on the way through the lush forest of Rhododendron, pine, and oak. We will have our lunch at Ghote Bazaar then after we will take some rest and move towards Dobani where we will spend one night in these beautiful villages.

Accommodation: Stay Overnight at Homestay
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

DAY 05: TREK TO SALPA PHEDI (1700M) 4 HOURS

After a hot breakfast trek to Salpa Phedi, This day all the way is uphill; Tallo Phedi will be our lunch stop. Then step to Salpa Phedi. It is a pretty tough day for us to climb up to the top of the hill through the rocky and tough trail. We will have our lunch on the way and take some rest then after we will move towards Salpa Phedi. After reaching Salpa Phedi we will explore all around this beautiful village. There is a local base beautiful tea house where we will stay overnight at the lodge.

Accommodation: Stay Overnight at Homestay
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

DAY 06: TREK TO GURANSE (2920M) 5 HOURS

Early in the morning, we start our trek to Guranse, thus you get at least so far up before the sun gets hot. On the way, you meet some small villages where you can have light basic lunch. During the time of trekking, we will pass through the many beautiful villages, landscapes, and wonderful views of the mountain and we will also pass through the lush forest of rhododendron, oak, and pine on the way. We will cross many suspension bridges before reaching Guranse where we will spend one night.

Accommodation: Stay Overnight at Homestay
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

DAY 07: TREK TO SANAM (2650M) 5 HOURS

Today after having breakfast, we will move towards Sanam. We are dealing with a tough trail and should cross a pass named Salpa La. During the time trekking, we will pass through the lush forest of Rhododendron, pine, and oak tree. We will have our lunch on the way then after we will take some rest and move towards Sanam. After reaching Sanam, first of all, we will check out the hotel then after we will explore all around the Sanam village and come back hotel and spend one night

Accommodation: Stay Overnight at Homestay
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

DAY 08: TREK TO BUNG (1700M) 5 HOURS

In the morning time, we will start our trekking towards Bung after having breakfast. The first part of the day is a gentle but sustained descent through a forest of Rhododendron, pine, and oka. we get a chance to see the wonderful views of Everest, Makalu, and other mountains. We will have our lunch on the way then after we will take some rest and move towards our Destination. After reaching Bung we will explore all the Bung village and spend one night.

Accommodation: Stay Overnight at Homestay
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

DAY 09: TREK TO BOSKAM GOMPA (4 HOURS)

This morning we will move towards Boskam Gompa after having breakfast. We are tired enough after several days’ walks so a relatively shorter walk today is really appreciable. You will have soaring views over the surrounding valley passing through the scrubby, burnt forest with the clear hillside. We will have our lunch on the way then after we will move towards Boskam Gompa. Before reaching Boskam Gompa we have to cross many suspension bridges then after we will reach Boskam Gompa where we will spend one night.

Accommodation: Stay Overnight at Homestay
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

DAY 10: TREK TO VASME (ABOUT 6 HOURS)

Having breakfast trek to Vasme via Gaikharka. We pass via a moist, ferny jungle and then the path moves across the Hinku Khola through a 62m-long, steel bridge. You will look at two stunning waterfalls and the trail begins to ascend vertically to the valley of Sibuje (2500m), also recognized as Vasme and Chatuk. During the time trekking, we will pass through the lush forest of Rhododendron, pine, and oak tree. We will have our lunch on the way then after we will take some rest and move towards Vasme where we will spend one night.

Accommodation: Stay Overnight at Homestay
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

DAY 11: TREK TO PANGUM (3140M) 5 HOUR

After breakfast trek to Pangum is mostly uphill and ninny village and gompa. The trail to join Mera peak and Ampu Lapcha junction where wild part of thick forest Oak and Rhododendron. Walking forward to Amazing views from on the trail and forward Gairikharka where we pass the moist camp, the path of the Henku hola through a 62m long ferny jungle. Excellent stunning waterfalls and the trail begins to ascend vertically to the Sibuje (2500m.) then after we will reach Pangum where we will spend overnight.

Accommodation: Stay Overnight at Homestay
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

DAY 12: TREK TO PAINYA (2800M.) 5/6 HOURS

Leaving Pangum for Painya after having breakfast early in the morning. We are going to meet on the Everest region trail today. We will walk trek downhill at first and then up and over Kari La. It is a small Sherpa settlement, settled against the tall mountain. During the time trekking, we will pass through many beautiful villages, and landscapes and we will walk on the way through the lush forest of Rhododendron, pine, and oak. We will have our lunch on the way then after we will move towards Painya where we will spend one night.

Accommodation: Stay Overnight at Guest House
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

DAY 13: TREK TO LUKLA (2850M,) 4/5 HOURS

This is the last day of walking trekking. After having breakfast we will move toward Lukla. We leave beautiful Painya for Lukla. During the time trekking, we will pass through the lush forest of Rhododendron, pine, and oak tree. We will have our lunch on the way then after we will take some rest and move towards Lukla. Today is a short and easy day trek and also a rest day in the Lukla. In the evening time, we will go to explore all around Lukla then after we come back to the hotel and spend the overnight in Lukla.

Accommodation: Stay Overnight at Guest House
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

DAY 14: FLY TO KATHMANDU 30 MINUTES

Early in the morning, we will move towards the local airport of Lukla to fly towards Kathmandu valley. We short walk to the airport and waited for the flight. Because some time very hard to get a flight and lots of people waiting. We must reserve for flight before our trip. When we arrived in Kathmandu first of all we will check out the hotel then after we will move towards Thamel Bazaar and buy something. In the evening time, we will have our farewell dinner. Then after we will come back to the hotel and we will spend one night in this beautiful city.

Accommodation: Hotel in Kathmandu
Meals: Breakfast

DAY 15: FINAL DEPARTURE

We will drop you at the International Airport with our vehicle for your departure and we will see you off.

Meals: Breakfast

Cost Details

Cost Includes

  • Airport / Hotel / Airport pick up and Drop by private car/van/bus.
  • Hotel In Kathmandu: 2 Nights standard accommodation in Katmandu BB Plan
  • You’re meals during the Trekking as Your standard meals (3 times a day Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner).
  • All Trekking Permit and Paperwork as National Park and Trekkers’ Information Management System (TIMS) Permit.
  • All Ground transportation and Local Domestic Air Flight both way
  • Accommodation in Trekking: All accommodations in lodge/tea houses during the treks.
  • Trekking Guide: Government License Holder Trekking Guide An experienced, helpful, friendly, and English-speaking Trekking Guide. His well-paid salary, meals, accommodation, insurance, Flight ticket, etc.
  • Trekking Porter: porters (1 porter for 2 people). Salary, Food, Drinks, Accommodation, Transportation.
  • After the successful trip, Everest Trekking Routes will Provide an Adventure Certificate.
  • Arrangement of Emergency Helicopter service which will be paid for by your Travel insurance company.
  • All government taxes and Services are charged.

Cost Includes

  • Meals and Extra Accommodation in Kathmandu
  • Private Car, Jeep, Van, or Helicopter
  • personal expenses (bar bills, beer, coke, a bottle of water, hot water, phone call, laundry service, Helicopter rescue, Electronic device recharge such as Mobile, Camera, etc.)
  • Tips for guide, porters, and driver.

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