Arun Valley trekking – Arun valley trek information

Arun Valley trekking The Arun valley provides really superb views of both Mt Everest and Makalu. Arun valley is located between the Sagarmatha and Makalu-Barun National Parks. Trekking in Arun valley provides an alternative approach to the Khumbu region. We recommend this approach to those people who have already been in the Everest region and want to revisit Everest Base Camp (Kala Pattar) via a less traveled route. Arun valley region is blessed with an incredible diversity of natural beauty and culture. 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). You can put together even wilder trek by crossing Sherpani Col and west Col into the upper Hongu valley. The second part of the trek is very difficult and almost impossible without previous experience.

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.). HJT professional trekking operator will arrange the Arun valley treks according to trekkers/ adventure seekers holiday duration and wish. Commencing with a flight to Tumlingtar to the East of Everest, the first week is spent trekking through virgin territory into the Solu Khumbu region before a push up on the main Everest trail to Kala Pattar for tremendous close ups of Everest, Nuptse and Lhotse along with many others before a journey back to Lukla and a flight to Kathmandu.

Trip Fact Box

Trekking duration: 24 days

Starting from: Kathmandu- Tumlingtar(by Flight/Bus)

Ending at: Lukla /Jiri- Kathmandu

Grade: Moderate.

Highest access of the trek: Kala pattar 5545m.

Culture: Mixed

Mode of trekking tour: Camping only

Himalayan sights: Mt. Makalu, Mt. Everest, Mt.Lhotse, Mt.Nuptse, Mt.Amadablam, Mt. Thamserku etc.

Splendid breathtaking place : Mt. Everest,Mount Makalu ,Barun national park & Non Touristy trekking trail.

Arun valley Trekking Itinerary

Day 01: Arrival in kathmandu 1334m, Himalaya Journey Treks & Expedition’s representative will transfer to hotel , Arun valley trekking briefing with officially arrangements. overnight at Kathmandu.
Day 02: Kathmandu valley sightseeing and preparation for Arun valley trekking.
Day 03: Kathmandu by flight to Tumlingtar.
Day 04: Tumlingtar trek to Chyawabesi (280m).
Day 05: Chyawabesi trek to Kothe.
Day 06: Kothe trek to Salpa Phedi (1680m).
Day 07: Salpa Phedi trke to Sanam (2850m) via Guranse (2880m).
Day 08: Sanam trke to Bung. (1900m)
Day 09: Bung trek to Gai kharka (2300m).
Day 10: Gai kharka trke to Puiyan (2230m).
Day 11: Puiyan trek to Phakding (2830m).
Day 12: Phakding trek to Namche Bazaar (3480m).
Day 13: Namche Bazaar acclimatization day.( During the day , you can hike to Thame for beautiful Himalayan views, wild animals and Tibetan Monastery or hike to Everest view hotel for superb views of Mt. Everest( 8848m) , Mt.Lhotse, (8516n) Mt. Nuptse, (7855m), Mt.Amadablam (6856m), Mt. Thamserku ( 6723m) , Mt. Kantega (6979m), Mt. Kusum Khangaru ( 6367m) , Mt.Kongde (6011m), Mt. Tawache peak ( 6367 m) , Mt. Cholaste (6335m) ,island peak (6179m), Khumbila (God of Khumbu) 5761m etc , overnight at Namche Bazaar.
Day 14: Namche Bazaar trek to Phortse village (3890m)
Day 15: Phortse village trek to Pheriche (4250m)
Day 16: Pheriche trek to Lobuche (4910m)
Day 17: Lobuche trek to Gorakshep (5180m) ,after lunch continue to Everest base camp
(5500m) and overnight at Gorakshep.
Day 18: Gorakshep early in the morning hike to kala pattar (5545m) for superb Himalayan views including the Mt. Everest 8848m, Mt Lhotse 8516m, Mt. Nuptse 7855m, Mt. Pumori 7161m, Mt. Changaste 7550m, Mt.Lingterin 6679m, Mt. Amadablam 6856m, Mt. Thamserku 6723m, Mt. Kantega 6685m, Mt.Kusum Khagaru 6367m,Mt.Kongde 6011m,Mt. Khumbila 5761m(God of the Khumbu),Mt.Twache peak 6367m, Mt. Cholaste 6335m ,Island peak 6179m, Lobuche peak 6145m,Pokalde peak 5806m, Honku south peak 6119m and lunch at Lobuche and overnight at Dingboche (4345m)
Day 19: Dingboche trek to Tyangboche (3890m)
Day 20: Tyangboche trke to Namche Bazaar
Day 21: Namche Bazaar trek to Lukla(2830m)
Day 22: Lukla by flight Kathmandu.
Day 23: After breakfast, our tour guide will take to for historical monuments sightseing in kathmandu valley such as Bhaktapur, Pasupatinath, Boudhhanath, Kathmandu durbar square and Monkey temple(swyambhunath) and in the evening farewell dinner in Restaurant, overnight at Kathmandu in Hotel.
Day 24: After breakfast, Relaxing/shopping with own activities, Himalaya Journey Treks & Expedition’s representative will drop to Kathmandu international airport for onward destination.