Arun Valley Trek

Once you arrive at Tribhuvan International Airport of Kathmandu, you need to go through custom formalities. You will find our representative waiting for you with a placard displaying your name. You will be transferred to the three-star category hotel in a private vehicle for a comfortable stay.

You will be taken to our office on the next day for documentation work. You will be introduced to your guide and fellow trekking members. The guide will give you a briefing regarding the Mardi Himal Trek itinerary. Enjoy Full Day Guided Kathmandu Sightseeing Tour. The tour begins with a visit to Nepal’s holiest Hindu temple of Pashupatinath and continues with a visit to Nepal’s largest Buddhist Stupa at Bouddhanath. We will also stop by Nepal’s oldest Swayambhunath Stupa. Our day Tour concludes with a visit to Kathmandu Durbar Square.

Early in the morning, we will drive to Kathmandu Airport, the domestic terminal for Kathmandu to Lukla flight. 40 minutes of pleasant flight through one of the world’s most scenic air routes with plenty of aerial views of mountains and peaks will take us to Tenzing Hilary Airport in Lukla. The porters will arrange their luggage and then we will proceed toward Phakding. Walking through the stone path, we will reach Ghat village and continue walking towards Phakding where we will stay overnight.

From Phakding, the trail continues through the Khumbu valley to Chauri Kharka. Passing through the waterfall area, we will reach Chauri Kharka village. From Chaurikharka, the path crisscrosses through dispersed settlements to Surkhe. The trail winds up from Surkhe to Pakhapani from where the trail continues to Puiyan. Stay overnight in Puiyan.

Leaving Puiyan early in the morning, we will lower down to a wooden bridge. We need to cross the Puiyan River over the bridge before continuing our journey to Kari La Pass. We will enjoy the spectacular views of the surrounding mountains and valleys before lowering down from Kari La Pass to the rhododendron forest. Following the pleasant trail with a pretty view of Dudh Kunda Mountain, we will follow Dudh Koshi River Valley to Pangom village where we will stay overnight.

From Pangom, we will descend to Bhasme. Following the least walked trail in the northern direction, we will climb uphill to the Sherpa village of Chereme. Moving further through ridges, we will reach Hongu valley. Walking further through the scenic path, we will reach Boksom from where our journey continues to Na Dingma. Stay overnight in Na Dingma.

Crossing small from Na Dingma, we will climb uphill to Surki La which is also popular as Sipki La. We need to follow the rock-strewn path to Sipki La Pass. Climbing the pass, we will enjoy the close-up view of Khumbu Mountain. Walking along Inukhu valley with a pretty view of Mere peak, we will turn left to Cheskam and follow leveled path to Bung where we will stay overnight.

Early in the morning after tea, we will follow a bit difficult path to Hongu. From Hongu, we will climb uphill to Salpa Bhanjyang. The bit slippery path takes us to Sherpa village. We will walk along the waterfall and forest to the bridge over the Hongu River. Walking further, we will reach Gudel from where the trail continues to Nimstola Gomba before taking us to Sanam where we will stay overnight.

After breakfast, we will leave Sanam and follow the lowering trail to Irkhuwa Valley which is the tributary of the Arun basin. Heading north from Irkhuwa Valley, we will head north across the Lidung River. Walking through the meadow, we will reach a few tea houses run by Rai and Limbus before arriving at Salpha Phedi where we will stay overnight.

This is going to be a bit challenging day. From Salpa Phedi, we will climb uphill via the forest to the top of Salpa La. Time permitting, we will visit Salpa Pokhari Lake which is located near the pass. Walking along the Irkhuwa River locates to the east of Dudh Koshi, we can get a close-up view of the Arun River. We will lower down to Balawa Besi and head towards Kartike Pul. From Kartike Pul, we will reach Chyawanbesi which is a Chhetri village. Stay overnight at Chyawanbensi.

After an early breakfast, we will leave Chyawanbesi village and walk through Arun Valley. The trail continues through a dense forest. A short trek from Chyawanbesi will take us to Tumlingtar where we will stay overnight.

Tumlingtar Airport is located at the eastern edge of the Arun River. We will take an early morning flight from Tumlingtar to Kathmandu. You will be transferred to the hotel. Enjoy your free day. You can go shopping in Thamel. Stay overnight at a hotel in Kathmandu.

You will be transferred to Airport three hours before your scheduled flight. Safe journey.