This region is blessed with an incredible diversity of natural beauty and culture. The Arun valley trek takes you between two of the highest mountains in the world, Mount Everest and Makalu. From here you can see significant views of Mt. Everest, Makalu and numerous other mountains. Sherpa, Rai and Limbus are the main inhabitants of this region. You will walk north of the Arun river to Sedua and Num, then cross Barun La (4110m) to the upper Barun khola valley for a close-up look at Makalu. You can also 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 from there you can also visit a Hindu holy lake named Salpa Lake (3414m.).
Trip
Hightlights:
Duration:
12
Days
Type of Trek :
Camping
Max Altitude:
2880 m.
Minimum Pax:
1 +
Mode of travel:
Flight/Land Transportation
Grade:
Strenous
Arun Valley Trekking detailed Itinerary
Day
1
Fly from Kathmandu to Tumlingtar (937m.) and walk up to Kartike ghat then camp at Kartike ghat.
Day
2
Trek from Kartike to Gothey. You camp for the night.
Day
3
Trek from Gothey to Phedi (1680m). You camp for the night.
Day
4
Trek from Phedi to Gurase (2880m). You camp for the night.
Day
5
Trek from Gurase to Sanam. You camp for the night.
Day
6
Trek from Sanam to Bung (1900m). You camp for the night.
Day
7
Trek from Bung to Gaikharka. You camp for the night.
Day
8
Trek from Gaikharka to Vasme. You camp for the night.
Day
9
Trek from Vasme to Pangum (2850m). You camp for the night.
Day
10
Trek from Pangum to Painya (2730m). You camp for the night.
Day
11
Trek from Painya to Lukla (2840m). You camp for the night.
Day
12
Fly from Lukla to Kathmandu.
The price includes
the following services:
Airport pick-up and drop off services
Trekking permit
Entry permit fee
Trekking guide
A cook
Necessary porters
Necessary kitchen helpers
Necessary sherpas
All surface transportation to the starting
point and from the ending point of the
trek
All meals three times a day (breakfast,
lunch, dinner, juice, tea, coffee, hot
chocolate, fruits etc.)
Necessary Camping equipment such as
tents, kitchen tent, dining tent, toilet
tent, mattresses, down sleeping bag, down
jacket, cooking utensils, fuel etc.
Camping charges
Necessary insurance for trekking stuff
First Aid and kits
Rescue assistance
The price does
not include:
Personal nature expenses such as all kinds
of drinks, beverages, etc.
This region is blessed with an incredible diversity of natural beauty and culture. The Arun valley trek takes you between two of the highest mountains in the world, Mount Everest and Makalu. From here you can see significant views of Mt. Everest, Makalu and numerous other mountains. Sherpa, Rai and Limbus are the main inhabitants of this region. You will walk north of the Arun river to Sedua and Num, then cross Barun La (4110m) to the upper Barun khola valley for a close-up look at Makalu. You can also 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 from there you can also visit a Hindu holy lake named Salpa Lake (3414m.).
