Arun Valley Makalu Trek

The Arun valley provides really superb views of both Mt Everest and Mount Makalu. It is located between the Sagarmatha and Makalu-Barun National Parks. Trekking in this 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 revisit Everest Base Camp (Kalapattar) via a less traveled route. The trek requires stamina and fitness to fully appreciate the beauty of the region, which provides some outstanding mountain views.

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 Kallapattar for tremendous close ups of Everest Nuptse and Lhotse along with many others before a journey back to Lukla and a flight to Kathmandu. An Arun valley trek is still remote but there are available teahouse facilities for a small group and it is easy trekking routes follow to the Arun River. It will be nice to arrange camping (tents camp) Trekking on this trails.

This region is also blessed with an incredible diversity of natural beauty and culture. Due to its isolation and lack of tea houses this area still receives few trekers. 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). 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.

• DAY 1

  ARRIVE IN KATHMANDU

  When you arrive in Kathmandu, you'll be taken to your hotel. While in Kathmandu you will have time fascinating Buddhist and Hindu temples and shrines reflecting ancient local traditions are highlighted on our guided tour. There's time to explore the city's many charms on your own too. In the evening delicious traditional Nepali well come dinner await for you. O/N in Kathmandu. (Welcome-Dinner)

• DAY 2

  KATHMANDU CITY TOUR

  After breakfast, we'll visit Swoyambhunath temple, and said to be 2000 years stupa on a hillock offers breath-taking view of Kathmandu City. We will then processed to Visit Pasupatinath and Bouddhanath. After lunch we'll visit Kathmandu Durbar Square, Patan (Lalitpur) - which is the oldest of the three major cities in Kathmandu Valley - famous for its Buddhist monuments and Hindu temples, and you can catch the traditional artisans working with wood, stones and metals. O/N in Kathmandu. (B/L/D)

• DAY 3

  KATHMANDU / KHANDBARI

  After flying to Tumlingtar we walk north to Khandbari. The trail crosses a plateau (45 minutes) then climbs gradually for about 3 hours. We camp above the village on large grassy fields. O/N in Khandbari at Tented Camp. (B/L/D)

• DAY 4

  KHANDBARI / CHICHIRA

  We walk through many small picturesque villages, occasionally on steep trails for 3 hours to reach Goure. Chichira is 3 hours further, still uphill. O/N in Chichira at Tented Camp. (B/L/D)

• DAY 5

  CHICHIRA / NUM

  The morning starts with wonderful views of Makalu and the surrounding snow-capped peaks. The path, an ancient trading route, after a few up and downs, descends through forest to Num. O/N in Num at Tented Camp. (B/L/D)

• DAY 6

  NUM / NAVAGAON

  We descend steeply for 1. 1/2 hours to the suspension bridge across the Arun river. It is a 2 hour ascent to Kerabari. We then continue upwards for 2 more hours to Navagoan (Shidda) and the police check post. O/N in Navagaon at Tented Camp. (B/L/D)

• DAY 7

  NAVAGAON / TASHIGOAN

  Ascending through forest we pass the picturesque Sherpa village of Tashigoan, the last village en route to the base camp. O/N in Tashigaon at Tented Camp. (B/L/D)

• DAY 8

  TASHIGOAN / KHONPMA

  We climb out of the forest to the grazing area of Khonpma, 5 1/2 hours away. We have a packed lunch because of the lack of the water in between Tashigoan and Khonpma. O/N in Khonpma at Tented Camp. (B/L/D)

• DAY 9

  KHONPMA / MUMBUK

  Above Khonpma we occasionally walk on snow (depending on the season) to Changse Danda. Two hours further on is Magar Chanse Danda. Makalu and the surrounding Himalaya is spectacular. We camp just over the Barun Pass. O/N in Mumbuk at Tented Camp. (B/L/D)

• DAY 10

  MUMBUK / NEHEKHARKA

  Starting early we take about an hour to cross some land slides. 4 hours further on over the higher river plains is Nahekharka. O/N in Nehekharka at Tented Camp. (B/L/D)

• DAY 11

  NEHKHARKA / MERA

  After crossing the wooden bridge over the Barun river we trek beside the river on grasslands to Mera . The mountain peaks here are inspiring. O/N in Mera at Tented Camp. (B/L/D)

• DAY 12

  MERA / MAKALU BASE CAMP

  We pass a small glacier with spectacular alpine scenery before reaching the base camp. O/N in Makalu Base Camp. (B/L/D)

• DAY 13

  MAKALU BASE CAMP / BARUN PASS

  Trek return to Barun pass. O/N in Barun Pass at Tented Camp. (B/L/D)

• DAY 14

  BARUN PASS / KHONGMA

  Trek retrace to camp at Khongma. O/N in Khongma at Tented Camp. (B/L/D)

• DAY 15

  KHONGMA / NAVAGOAN

  Trek return to Navagoan. O/N in Navagoan at Tented Camp. (B/L/D)

• DAY 16

  NAVAGOAN / NUM-VILLAGE

  Trek return to Num Village. O/N in Num Village at Tented Camp. (B/L/D)

• DAY 17

  NUM VILLAGE / BHOTE BASS

  Trek return to Bhote bass. O/N in Bhote Bass at Tented Camp. (B/L/D)

• DAY 18

  BHOTE BASS / TUMLINGTAR

  Trek return to Tumlingtar. O/N in Tumlingtar at Tented Camp. (B/L/D)

• DAY 19

  TUMLINGTAR / KATHMANDU

  Fly to Kathmandu & transfer to hotel. O/N in Kathmandu (B/L/D)

• DAY 20

  KATHMANDU

  Free day on your own Kathmandu. O/N in Kathmandu (B/L/D)

• DAY 21

  DEPARTURE

  After breakfast, you're free as your own before drop to airport for your final destination. (B)