Arun Valley Trek (Eastern Himalaya)
Kanchenjunga (8586 m) third highest in the world and second highest mountain of Nepal and Makalu (8.463 m) lies in the eastern part of Nepal. On the lap those Himalayan range different ethnic groups inhabited. More development efforts take place in the hills. Generally the eastern parts receive more rainfalls and hence increase agricultural productivity. The rhododendron forests and the spectacular mountain scenarios form the main attraction. Since tourists least visit the area then other popular trekking trails, a traveler must be self-sufficient or be able to live in a modified Nepalese style teahouses as lodges and inns are only very primitive available in lower area no lodge and teahouse are in high elevation. High mountain regions are pretty uninhabited; those venturing there must remain entirely self-sufficient.
Arun Valley
Starting from Nepal's lowland in east Nepal, the trek heads op toward Mt. Everest with lots of breathtaking Himalayan views of Eastern Himalayan ranges including Kanchenjungha & Makalu. Walking through the beautiful forest of mostly rhododendrons and mixed cultural villages are the fantastic part of the trek.
Fact of the trip
| Trip Duration: |
16 Days |
| Starting from: |
Tumlingtar after a flight from Kathmandu |
| Ending at: |
Lukla - either walk back to Jiri or walk for Everest Base Camp or fly to Kathmandu |
| Best Time: |
Oct /Nov/March-May |
| Grade: |
Moderate |
| Highest access of the trek: |
Lukla |
| Culture: |
Mixed with typical western Nepalese and Tibetans. |
| Mode of trekking tour: |
Camping only, Equipment and clothing Checklist |
| Himalayan sights: |
Kanchenjunga, Makalu and Barunje Himal, Gauri Shankar etc. Weather in Nepal |
| Most Attraction of the trek: |
Exciting off touristy area trekking Cost includes / excludes |
| Trip Cost: |
advnepal@wlink.com.np |
Itinerary
Day 01: Arrival Kathmandu .
Day 02: Half day guided city tour PM free.
Day 03: Kathmandu to Tumlingtar fly - Khandbari
Day 04: Khandbari - Chichila
Day 05: Chichila - Num
Day 06: Num - Sedua
Day 07: Sedua - Tashigaoun
Day 08: Tashigaoun - Khongma
Day 09: Khonpma - Mumbuk
Day 10: Mumbuk - Yangle Kharka
Day 11: Yangle Kharka - Merek
Day 12: Merek - Shersong
Day 13: Day trip to Makalu Base Camp
Day 14: Rest day
Day 15: Shersong - Yangle Kharka
Day 16: Yangle Kharka - Mumbuk
Day 17: Mumbuk - Khongma
Day 18: Khongma - Tashigaoun
Day 19: Tashigaoun - Num
Day 20: Num - Chichila
Day 21: Chichila - Mani Bhanjyang
Day 22: Mani Bhanjyang - Tumlingtar
Day 23: Tumlingtar - Kathmandu by flight
Day 24: In Kathmandu .
Day 25: Trip ends ! fly back home, taking with you the memory of a life time.
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Nepal Trekking Region and Information
