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Arun valley and Everest trek


This challenging trek starts with a flight to Tumlingtar (to the east of Everest). The first week is spent trekking through a variety of hill and mountain terrain that sees few visitors, before heading onto the main Everest trail to Kallapattar. Here, there are classic and spectacular close-ups of Everest, Nuptse, and Lhotse.

Culturally, the Arun Trek is very interesting, moving from Sherpa through to Rai villages, then down to Chhetri and Brahmin villages. This trek follows an ancient route that takes you through farming villages, across valleys, through high mountain settlements and past monasteries. The views grow even more spectacular as you venture up the Dudh Kosi River to Namche Bazaar, the gateway to the Khumbu region.

The trail then leads to Pangboche via Khumjung, where you will be rewarded with spectacular views of Ama Dablam, Everest, Lhotse, Thamserku, Kwangde, and Tawachi. The route follows the Imja Valley to Dingboche and up to the outstanding viewpoint of Kala Patthar and base camp.

The trail then returns to Lukla, via the more frequented Everest Base Camp route. Part of this trek passes through the Sagarmatha National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Himalayan wildlife commonly seen are musk deer, mountain goats, colorful pheasants, rare Red Pandas and even Snow Leopards. Pine, juniper and birch trees are common here, as well as colorful rhododendron flowers in spring.

 

 

Trip Facts

  • Accomodiation

  • Duration

    23 days

  • Difficulty

    Moderate

  • Group

    pax

  • Best Season

    Autumn

Trip Highlights

Group Size :            min 2 pax max 16

Min. duration:      23 days

Max. Elevation:     5550 m kalapathar

Start/finish:          Tumlingtar/Lukla

Difficulty:              Challenging

Trek style:             Camping trek and teahouse

For 02 pax USD 2750 per-person.
For 06 pax USD 2600 per-person.
For 08 pax USD 2450 per-person.
For 12 pax USD 2300 per-person.
For 16 pax USD 2150 per-person

Itinerary

Day 1: Fly Kathmandu to Tumlingtar (422 m./ 1,386 ft.); trek to Kartiki Ghat (315 m./ 1,033 ft.)
Day 2: Trek to Gothe Bazaar (685 m./ 2,247 ft.)
Day 3: Trek to Salpa Phedi (1,520 m./ 4,986 ft.)
Day 4: Trek to Guranse (Chayaksila) (3000 m./ 9,842 ft.)
Day 5: Trek to Sanam (2,840 m./ 9,317 ft.)
Day 6: Trek to Gudel (1,965 m./ 6,446 ft.)
Day 7: Trek to Kiraunle Gompa (2,540 m./ 8,333 ft.)
Day 8: Trek to Najing Dingma, via Surkie Pass (3,070 m./ 10,072 ft.)
Day 9: Trek to Pangom (2,850 m./ 9,350 ft.)
Day 10: Trek to Puiyan (2,730 m./ 8,956 ft.)
Day 11: Trek to Phakding (2,656 m./ 8,713 ft.)
Day 12: Trek to Namche Bazaar (3,450 m./ 11,318 ft.)
Day 13: Rest day in Namche
Day 14: Trek to Tengboche (3,867 m./ 12,687 ft.)
Day 15: Trek to Dingboche (4,360 m./ 14,304 ft.)
Day 16: Rest day in Dingboche
Day 17: Trek to Lobuche (4,930 m./ 16,174 ft.)
Day 18: Trek to Gorak Shep (5,184 m./ 17,007 ft.)
Day 19: Trek to Everest Base Camp (5,357 m./ 17,575 ft.)
Day 20: Trek to Pangboche (3,985 m./ 13,074 ft.)
Day 21: Trek to Namche
Day 22: Trek to Lukla (2,800 m./ 9,186 ft.)
Day 23: Fly to Kathmandu

Include/Exclude

Included in the Cost

  • Full board lodge and camping service for whole trekking period.
  • Trekker Nepal trekking bag/duffle bag, t-shirt and trekking map,
  • Guide and camping staff.
  • Cook and kitchen staffs.
  • Domestic flights.
  • Porters with best possible equipments.
  • All staff and porters’ insurance.
  • Trekking permit and national park fees
  • All necessary ground transportation.
  • One tent between two members.
  • All possible food items will be purchased en route.
  • Airport pickup and drop.
  • Welcome and farewell dinner.
  • Helicopter rescue service.
  • First aid kit.

Not Included

  • Hotel in Kathmandu.
  • All kind of beverages.
  • Personal trekking gears.
  • Staff tips.
  • Helicopter rescue cost.

Accomodation

There’s a bit of everything on this trek! The Arun Valley trek is still remote, but there are teahouse facilities available for small groups. Impromptu lodgings can also be found in some places, with local villagers. Many people are very generous and hospitable towards travelers. In other places, camping will be necessary. Once the classic Everest Base Camp route has been joined, the quality (and price) of the lodges increases, as this is a popular area. There are even options to stay in quite luxurious accommodation in Namche Bazaar and other places along the EBC route if you would prefer.

Meal

Our staffs will prepare authentic Nepalese food as well the more common international cuisine (Tibetan, Continental, Italian, Indian, etc.) during the trekking duration.

Best Season

The best time to trek are Autumn (Sept. to Dec.) and Spring (March to May). The treks during Winter and Summer (monsoon) aren’t impossible but just quite challenging. For the best experience, the early and late Spring and Autumn would be preferable due to less tourist traffic.

During the early Spring, the vegetations look fresh with early flowers starting to bloom in several kinds of plants. The villages are full of activity in preparation of family farms for planting the crops. The days are generally sunny due to which they offer good scenery.

The early Autumn is fresh green after a period of warm rainy days from summer monsoon. The month long Nepali festivals of Dasain and Tihar can also coincide and the harvest time also starts in many of the villages.

The early Winter (late Autumn) is also a very good time if one prefers lower elevations in the Himalayas.

 

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