Trek to Arun Valley one of really a non touristic area but we can see significant views of Mt. Everest, Makalu, and hundreds of other mountains just on your eye. Sherpa, Rai and Limbus are the main inhabitants of this region. The Arun Valley, east of Everest, leading to Makalu Base Camp is least visited by tourists like Nepal’s far west. Trek to Makalu can be cut short by taking direct flight to Tumlingtar, a small village located on a plateau. The trek from Tumlingtar at barely 390m to Makalu Base Camp at 4,800m is a long and arduous as vast range in temperatures is confronted, from steamy in the lowlands to snow storms at high altitude.Walking north up the Arun river to Sedua and Num, then crossing Barun La(4110m.)into the upper Barun khola valley for a close look at Makalu. You can put together an even wilder trek by crossing Sherpani Col and west Col into the upper Hongu valley. The highest point of this trek is Salpa Bhanjyang and also we can visit Hindu holy call Lake Salpa holy Lake(3414 m.). This is a marvelous and easy trek for trekkers who do not want to encounter a mass influx of tourists on the trail but equally enjoy beautiful scenarios of valleys, splendid views of silvery mountains. The tempting views of Arun river and valleys can be seen on the way of trekking terrain. This region is blessed with an incredible diversity of natural beauty and culture. Due to its isolation and lack of tea houses this area still receives few trekkers. Sherpa, Rai and Limbus are main habitants in this area. Walking north up the Arun river to Sedua and Num, then crossing Barun La (4110m) into the upper Barun Khola valley for a close look at Makalu (8463m).
Itinerary in Details:
Day 01:Arrive in Kathmandu
Arrive in Kathmandu meet assist and transfer to hotel and brifing about the trek evening dinner greeting with Nepali culture programmes. O/n at Hotel,
Arrive in Kathmandu meet assist and transfer to hotel and brifing about the trek evening dinner greeting with Nepali culture programmes. O/n at Hotel,
Day 02:Free Day/ Kathmandu Sightseeing
After breakfast at Hotel start to visit Kathmandu Swayambhunath(monkey temple), and Boudhanath afternoon meeting with guide check the trekking gears. O/n Hotel in Kathmandu
After breakfast at Hotel start to visit Kathmandu Swayambhunath(monkey temple), and Boudhanath afternoon meeting with guide check the trekking gears. O/n Hotel in Kathmandu
Day 3:Flight to Tumlingtar, trek to Khadbari (1036m/4hrs).
The trail ascends all the way through forest of rhododendrons and sal trees along the Arun River. En route, we pass few villages. Khandbari is administrative down for shankuwashava district of Nepal, it’s good place to see local people activities
The trail ascends all the way through forest of rhododendrons and sal trees along the Arun River. En route, we pass few villages. Khandbari is administrative down for shankuwashava district of Nepal, it’s good place to see local people activities
Day 4:Trek Khadbari to Chichila (1,830 m) (5/ hrs).
Today we walk five hours we still follow the arun river, after some ascend we reach Maney Bhanjyang which is a ridge inhabited by some people in a quite surrounded by forest and this is grazing filed for local people, we launch here then head to Bhotebase another big village where Tibetan travelers pass nights so that the named is Bhotebase, Bhote in Nepal means Tibetan and BASE means to accommodate, we then walk final hour to Chichilla, This is a small village mainly inhabited by Gurungs and other communities as well. There is a government school where locals send their children.
Today we walk five hours we still follow the arun river, after some ascend we reach Maney Bhanjyang which is a ridge inhabited by some people in a quite surrounded by forest and this is grazing filed for local people, we launch here then head to Bhotebase another big village where Tibetan travelers pass nights so that the named is Bhotebase, Bhote in Nepal means Tibetan and BASE means to accommodate, we then walk final hour to Chichilla, This is a small village mainly inhabited by Gurungs and other communities as well. There is a government school where locals send their children.
Day 5:Trek Chichila to Num (1490m/4hrs).
The trail ascends for about 2 hours and then descends by a small perennial river and the walk on a flat trail for about 1 hour and reach Num. Num is a beautiful village, which is enriched with many teahouses and telephone facilities, here we left Arun river which comes from Kimathanka the Tibet border.
The trail ascends for about 2 hours and then descends by a small perennial river and the walk on a flat trail for about 1 hour and reach Num. Num is a beautiful village, which is enriched with many teahouses and telephone facilities, here we left Arun river which comes from Kimathanka the Tibet border.
Day 6:Trek Num to sedua (1460m.5hrs).
The trail descends steeply for about 2 and half hours till a big river named Neguwa Khola. The trail passes through the suspension bridge and the trail ascends through forest and few traditional villages. People of this area are mainly engaged in agriculture and the crops grown here are paddy, millet, potatoes and vegetables depending upon season. There is a check post and local office of Makalu Conservation Area.
The trail descends steeply for about 2 and half hours till a big river named Neguwa Khola. The trail passes through the suspension bridge and the trail ascends through forest and few traditional villages. People of this area are mainly engaged in agriculture and the crops grown here are paddy, millet, potatoes and vegetables depending upon season. There is a check post and local office of Makalu Conservation Area.
Day 7:Trek Sedua to Tashigaon (2200m/5hrs).
The trail slightly ascends but major part of the trail is flat and easy through the bushes. While walking, we can villages at far distance. Tashigaon, surrounded by verdant forest is a big Sherpa village. We find prayer flags fluttering in sky in and around village. The camping spot in this village is really praiseworthy.
The trail slightly ascends but major part of the trail is flat and easy through the bushes. While walking, we can villages at far distance. Tashigaon, surrounded by verdant forest is a big Sherpa village. We find prayer flags fluttering in sky in and around village. The camping spot in this village is really praiseworthy.
Day 8:Trek Tashigaon to Unshisa (2770m/4hrs).
The trail ascends throughout the day and we will walk through forest of Rhododendrons and Sal trees, We launch at Dhara Kharka, an animal grazing field, we lodge at Unshisa, after 2hour from here.
The trail ascends throughout the day and we will walk through forest of Rhododendrons and Sal trees, We launch at Dhara Kharka, an animal grazing field, we lodge at Unshisa, after 2hour from here.
Day 9:Trek Unshisa to Thulo pokhari (3570m/4hrs).
Today we cross small pass at Kongma la (3560m), before doing pass we launch at Kauma, a single teahouse to have meals, the walk gives magnificent view of Arun river, the vegetations are rich enough to explore throughout the walk.
Today we cross small pass at Kongma la (3560m), before doing pass we launch at Kauma, a single teahouse to have meals, the walk gives magnificent view of Arun river, the vegetations are rich enough to explore throughout the walk.
Day 10:Trek ThuloPokhari to Mumbuk (3570m, via pass of 3890m/ 5hrs).
We again have to go through another pass but not too difficult, The trail ascends and then following a trail which brings us to the beautiful lake named “Kalo Pokhari” at the height of (4004 m). Leaving this lake, we go downhill until we reach Mumbuk. It is a camping spot surrounded by green forests but we have a small lodge for overnight
We again have to go through another pass but not too difficult, The trail ascends and then following a trail which brings us to the beautiful lake named “Kalo Pokhari” at the height of (4004 m). Leaving this lake, we go downhill until we reach Mumbuk. It is a camping spot surrounded by green forests but we have a small lodge for overnight
Day 11:Trek Mumbuk to Yanger Kharkha (3200m/4 hrs).
The trail today is bit adventurous and strenuous. The trail passes for about 3 hours through a landscape, which is very prone to landslides. The Barun River through the trail adds more dimensions to the trail with its spectacular views of Mt. Tutse (Peak 6 6739 m, & Peak 7 (6185 m).
The trail today is bit adventurous and strenuous. The trail passes for about 3 hours through a landscape, which is very prone to landslides. The Barun River through the trail adds more dimensions to the trail with its spectacular views of Mt. Tutse (Peak 6 6739 m, & Peak 7 (6185 m).
Day 12:Trek Yanger Kharkha to Nhe Kharkha (3665m/ 4 hrs).
The trail ascends through the grassland and forest. We can enjoy the majestic peaks such as the Mt. Tutse (Peak 6) 6739 m, Peak 7 (6185 m), Isuwa La (5340 m) and many unnamed mountains and peaks. Yak Kharka is a grazing field for Yak, and we lodge here for overnight. The area has plenty of vegetation to explore.
The trail ascends through the grassland and forest. We can enjoy the majestic peaks such as the Mt. Tutse (Peak 6) 6739 m, Peak 7 (6185 m), Isuwa La (5340 m) and many unnamed mountains and peaks. Yak Kharka is a grazing field for Yak, and we lodge here for overnight. The area has plenty of vegetation to explore.
Day 13:Trek Nhe Kharkha to Jark Kharkha (4213mm /5 hrs).
This is a core areas to explore arun valley bio-perversity and plants, This place gives us an opportunity to experience rich flora of the Himalayas with diverse plants that available in Arun valley, hundreds of photographer, scientist, botanist make visit to this place with great interests. The walk may be hard due to altitude but not too long.
This is a core areas to explore arun valley bio-perversity and plants, This place gives us an opportunity to experience rich flora of the Himalayas with diverse plants that available in Arun valley, hundreds of photographer, scientist, botanist make visit to this place with great interests. The walk may be hard due to altitude but not too long.
Day 14:Trek Jark Kharkha to Sherson (4615m/3 hrs).
We explore further higher to Sherson today, we walk to Ramara before launch, after launch we walk towards Sherson then back to Ramara for overnight, the areas gives great interest for alpine botanist, we may pass hours on exploring plants. The place gives close view of Mt Makalu, the 4th highest in Nepal and the 5th in the world.
We explore further higher to Sherson today, we walk to Ramara before launch, after launch we walk towards Sherson then back to Ramara for overnight, the areas gives great interest for alpine botanist, we may pass hours on exploring plants. The place gives close view of Mt Makalu, the 4th highest in Nepal and the 5th in the world.
Day 15:Trek Sherson to Nhe Kharkha (36 65m/5 hrs).
We now return the same path that we ascended before, the places are still interesting to explore but we need to come down little faster, on the walk we pass Mera, Ramara and Jark Kharak all of these are high Himalayan pasture land full of high altitude flora.
We now return the same path that we ascended before, the places are still interesting to explore but we need to come down little faster, on the walk we pass Mera, Ramara and Jark Kharak all of these are high Himalayan pasture land full of high altitude flora.
Day 16:Trek Nhe Kharkha to Mumbuk (3570m/5hrs).
We descend to Mumbuk via Yangre Kharkha and Tematan Kharkha, both of them also grazing field of the yaks having fertile atmosphere to grow plants. We launch at Tematan Kharkah then another 2hours brings us to Mumbuk
We descend to Mumbuk via Yangre Kharkha and Tematan Kharkha, both of them also grazing field of the yaks having fertile atmosphere to grow plants. We launch at Tematan Kharkah then another 2hours brings us to Mumbuk
Day 17:Trek Mumbuk to Kauma (3470m/ 5hrs).
Today we will cross 2 passes, shipton and Kongma both over 3500m, the walk is adventurous and it provides eye-catching view over Mt makalu and other lesser peak and a view of Barun river way down is magnificent.
Today we will cross 2 passes, shipton and Kongma both over 3500m, the walk is adventurous and it provides eye-catching view over Mt makalu and other lesser peak and a view of Barun river way down is magnificent.
Day 18:Trek Kauma to Tashigaon (2200m/ 5hrs).
We ascend for sometimes in the beginning then descend to Unshisa in about 3 hrs, we launch here then do our final ups and downs trail till Tashigaon via green forest of sal pine and rhododendrons. Tashigaon, surrounded by verdant forest is a big Sharpe village.
We ascend for sometimes in the beginning then descend to Unshisa in about 3 hrs, we launch here then do our final ups and downs trail till Tashigaon via green forest of sal pine and rhododendrons. Tashigaon, surrounded by verdant forest is a big Sharpe village.
Day 19:Trek Tashigaon to Sedua (1460m/5hrs).
Once we depart from this Sherpa village, the trail slightly descends but major part of the trail is flat and easy through the bushes. People of this area are mainly engaged in agriculture and the crops grown here are paddy, millet, potatoes and vegetables depending upon season. There is a check post and local office of Makalu Conservation Area
Once we depart from this Sherpa village, the trail slightly descends but major part of the trail is flat and easy through the bushes. People of this area are mainly engaged in agriculture and the crops grown here are paddy, millet, potatoes and vegetables depending upon season. There is a check post and local office of Makalu Conservation Area
Day 20:Trek Seduwa to Num (1490m/5hrs).
We begins to walk on flat trail for one hour then descend for 2 hours via a small perennial river to reach Num. We continue another 2 hours via Runbaun; Num is a beautiful village, which is enriched with many teahouses and telephone facilities. At Num we join the Arun River, which runs down from Kimathanka, the Tibet border.
We begins to walk on flat trail for one hour then descend for 2 hours via a small perennial river to reach Num. We continue another 2 hours via Runbaun; Num is a beautiful village, which is enriched with many teahouses and telephone facilities. At Num we join the Arun River, which runs down from Kimathanka, the Tibet border.
Day 21:Trek Num to Bhotebase (1200m/ 5hrs).
Today we follow the Arun river the whole day pass by small settlement fururu & Chichila, on this walk we will see many tropical and sub tropical plants, rice filed and other domestic plants.
Today we follow the Arun river the whole day pass by small settlement fururu & Chichila, on this walk we will see many tropical and sub tropical plants, rice filed and other domestic plants.
Day 22:Trek Bhotebase to Tumlingtar (1038m/ 5hrs).
It takes about 5 hrs to reach Tumlingtar, we follow the arun rives as usual then reach Kahndbari in 2 hrs, we launch here then descends another 3 hrs following arun river then finally reach Tumlingtar, This is a small town with an airstrip. There is a market and you find some government administrative offices and some teahouses.
It takes about 5 hrs to reach Tumlingtar, we follow the arun rives as usual then reach Kahndbari in 2 hrs, we launch here then descends another 3 hrs following arun river then finally reach Tumlingtar, This is a small town with an airstrip. There is a market and you find some government administrative offices and some teahouses.
Day 23:After breakfast fly back to Kathmandu.
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