Details Itinerary Photos Tour Overview Arun valley is off beaten trek destination between Mt. Everest and Makalu- Barun National park. Arun valley is a home of 650 different species of bird, 800 species of butterfly and many rare and endangered animals including Panda. The dense forest is surrounded by beautiful flowers like Rhododendron orchids. Trailing to Arun valley, fitness and stamina are appreciate. Arun valley trek needs stamina and fitness to totally appreciate the wonder of the region, that provides some outstanding mountain views. Commencing to the flight to Tumlingtar to the east of Everest and ending the trek in Lukla. During the trekking, we pass through various villages where an ethnic group of Sherpa, Limbu, And Rai people is settled in this region. Also, we pass through some beautiful view of Mt. Makalu, Ama Dablam, Thamserku, Mt. Everest and other peaks surrounded to this valley. Trekkers can trek Solukhubu Jiri trekking route who doesn't like to take the flight of Lukla to come back to Kathmandu. We Great Vision Treks & Expedition prepare Arun valley trekking in line with trekkers /visitors vacation schedule and need. Great Vision provides required Arun valley trek itinerary. We also manage the best hotel in Arun valley for the trekkers. Itinerary Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu and Transfer to the hotel. Day 02: Kathmandu city tour and trek preparation. Day 03: Flight to Tumlingtar about 1 hour. Day 04: Trekking from Tumlingtar to Chyawabesi (280m): 5-6 hours Day 05: Trekking from Chyawabesi to Kothe: 5-6 hours Day 06: Trekking from Kothe to Salpa Phedi (1680m): 5-6 hours Day 07: Trek from Salpa Phedi to Sanam (2850m) 5-6 hours Day 08: Trek from Sanam to Bung (1900m) 5-6 hours Day 09: Trek from Bung to Gai Kharka (2300m) 5-6 hours Day 10: Trek from Gai Kharka to Puiyan (2230m) 5-6 hours Day 11: Trek from Puiyan to Phakding (2830m) 5-6 hours Day 12: Trek from Phakding to Namche Bazar (3480m) Day 13: Acclimatization and rest day Day 14: Trek from Namche Bazar to Phortse Village (3890m) 5-6 hours Day 15: Trek from Phortse Village to Pheriche (4250m) 5 hours Day 16: Trek from Pheriche to Louboche (4910m) 5-6 hours Day 17: Trek from Louboche to Gorakshep (5180m) 5-6 hours Day 18: Trek from Gorakshep to Dengboche (4345m) via Kalapatthar (5545m) at early morning 7-8 hours Day 19: Trekking from Dengboche to Tengboche (3890m) 5-6 hours Day 20: Trekking from Tengboche to Namche Bazar (3480m) 6-7 hours Day 21: Trekking from Namche Bazar to Lukla (2830m) 6-7 hours Day 22: Flight to Kathmandu from Lukla and Transfer to the hotel Day 23: Final Departure Includes Airport pick up and transfer to hotel Kathmandu to Tumlingtar and Lukla to Kathmandu flight tickets 3 nights accommodation in Kathmandu with breakfast Three meals during the trek Airport pick up and transfer to hotel 2 nights accommodation in Kathmandu with breakfast Three meals in mountain-like breakfast, lunch & dinner Sagarmatha National Park entry permit All accommodations in lodges/tea houses during the trek. Trekking TIMS (trekker's information management system card) An experienced, helpful, friendly and English speaking trekking Guide Necessary porters (1 porter for 2 people) Salary, Food, Drinks, Accommodation & Insurance of our trekking guide Salary, Food, Drinks, Accommodation, and Insurance for porters from Lukla Medical supplies (first aid kit will be available). All government and local taxes All necessary paper works and permits All accommodations in lodges/tea houses during the trek. Trekking TIMS (Trekkers Information Management System card An experienced, helpful, friendly and English speaking trekking Guide Necessary porters (1 porter for 2 people) Salary, Food, Drinks, Accommodation, domestic flight & Insurance of our trekking staffs Medical supplies (first aid kit will be available). All Government and local taxes Farewell dinner at last night in Kathmandu Not Included International airfare and airport tax. Nepal entry visa fees. Your Travel/Medical insurance Lunch & dinner in Kathmandu and Pokhara Hot shower while on the trek. Optional trips not specified in the itinerary Tipping to guide and porter Battery Charges (Available during the trek with Extra cost) Personal trekking equipment Drinks (including tea) and Bar Bill (beverage) Laundry service Helicopter evacuation/rescue in case of emergency Tips & Gratuities for trekking guide & porter (s) Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu and Transfer to the hotelOur tour guide or any representative team from Great Vision Trek and Expedition will pick you up and drop to your hotel. You have to book a hotel before your arrival. Day 02: Kathmandu city tour and trek preparationFor sightseeing we guide you to UNESCO world heritage site includes the Pashupatinath temple, Buddhist holy pilgrimage (Buddha and Shyambhu), Kathmandu durbar square, Bhaktapur Durbar square and Patan Durbar square. After took we drop you back to your hotel room through our private vehicle. Day 03: Fly to Tumlingtar 1 hourAfter breakfast, we head to the airport where we have a flight to Tumlingtar. It takes 1 hour from Kathmandu to Tumlingtar. During the flight, passengers can explore the beautiful valley, mountains, etc. Day 04: Trek from Tumlingtar to Chyawabesi (280m) 5-6 hoursAfter we land at Tumlingtar, we head to hotels and have lunch. We will have porters to carry your bags then our trek begins towards Chyawabesi (280m) which takes about 5 to 6 hours. We stay overnight here. Day 05: Trek from Chyawabesi to Kothe 5-6 BasecampOur today’s destination is Kothe. After breakfast, we walk for 5 to 6 hours till we reach Kothe. We stay overnight here and have dinner. Day 06: Trek from Kothe to Salpa Phedi (1680m) 5-6 hoursOur today’s destination is Salpa Phedi (1680m). After breakfast, we walk through the forest and valley for about 5 to 6 hours till we reach Salpa Phedi. We stay overnight here and have dinner. Day 07: Trek from Salpa Phedi to Sanam (2850m) 5-6 hoursOur today’s destination is Sanam (2850m). After breakfast, we walk across the Salpa phedi for about 5 to 6 hours and head towards Sanam(2850m). We stay overnight here. Day 08: Trek from Sanam to Bung (1900m) 5-6 hoursOur today’s destination is Bung. After breakfast, crossing the Sanam valley, we walk for about 5 to 6 hours and head towards Bung (1900m). We stay overnight here. Day 09: Trek from Bung to Gai Kharka (2300m) 5-6 hoursOur today’s destination is Gai Kharka (2300m). After breakfast, we walk across Bung and head towards Gai Kharka (2300m) which takes about 5 to 6 hours to reach. We stay overnight here. Day 10: Trek from Gai Kharka to Puiyan (2230m) 5-6 hoursOur today’s destination is Puiyan (2230m). After breakfast, we walk across the Gai Kharka through the village and reach Puiyan (2230m) which is about 5 to 6 hours of walk. We stay overnight. Day 11: Trek from Puiyan to Phakding (2830m) 5-6 hoursOur today’s destination is Phakding (2830m). After breakfast, we head towards Phakding (2830m) which is 5 to 6 hours walk from Puiyan. We stay overnight here. Day 12: Trek from Phakding to Namche Bazar (3480m)From Phakding trail leads to Dudh Koshi River and valley lying to its west bank. Climbing steeply towards Benkar through a rocky ridge, we head to the magnificent forests of magnolia, giant firs, and rhododendron which make the trail beautiful to walk in. We climb up to Monjo (2840m) across the kyashar and enter the Sagarmatha National Park lying beyond Monjo. Way to entrance station makes a steep rocky descent where we cross Dudh Koshi River leading us to Namche Bazaar (3420m). Day 13: Acclimatization and rest dayAfter a hectic day, you need to take rest and prepare for the further higher trek. This day will be a hiking day for you where we hike to the villages of Khumjung and Khunde. Our hike starts from Shyanboche airstrip via climbing one hour and lead to Khunde where we pass through numerous stone Buddhist monuments. After Khunde, we head east to the large Khumjung village lying at the foot of the sacred mountain Khumbila. We then have lunch and rest for a while then follow to Chhorkung (3540m) and back to Namche Bazaar. Day 14: Trek from Namche Bazar to Phortse Village (3890m) 5-6 hoursOur destination set for today is Phortse Village (3890m). After Breakfast, we head towards Phortse village, a beautiful Sherpa village which takes 5 to 6 hours of walk through Namche Bazaar. We stay overnight. Day 15: Trek from Phortse Village to Pheriche (4250m) 5 hoursOur destination set for today is Pheriche (4250m). After Breakfast, we head towards Pheriche experiencing beautiful peaks which takes approx 5 hours walk through Phortse village. We stay overnight. Day 16: Trek from Pheriche to Louboche (4910m) 5-6 hoursOur destination set for today is Louche (4910m). After Breakfast, we head towards Louboche experiencing beautiful Mt. Louboche, forest and high hills which is 5 to 6 hours walk through Pheriche. We stay overnight and take rest. Day 17: Trek from Louboche to Gorakshep (5180m) 5-6 hoursWe take the path to Mount Everest Base Camp through the once huge Gorak Shep Lake. Continuing straight ahead, we tend to come upon the Indian army mountaineers' memorials. The path from here is misleading; thus, it's necessary that we follow our lead Sherpa diligently. The walk is exhausting as a result of thin air within the high altitude. Before we reach the Basecamp, we walk through moraine, streams and rocky dunes. After we reach base camp, we can see many tents of mountaineers standing out in bright colors. We can also view other peaks such as Pumori, Nuptse, and Khumbuste. After experiencing outstanding trip we head back to Gorak Shep. We stay overnight and get good rest. Day 18: Trek from Gorakshep to Dengboche (4345m) via Kalapatthar (5545m) at early morning 7-8 hoursAfter we departed from Gorak Shep, we head to Kala Patthar. If we departure early morning, the climate will be cold due to chilly winds. On our way, we will experience peaks such as Everest, Khumbutse, Changtse tower and Listen. We can enjoy the magnificent Himalaya Panorama and return to Dengboche have dinner and rest at night. Day 19: Trek from Dengboche to Tengboche (3890m) 5-6 hoursOur destination set for today is Tengboche (3890m). After breakfast, we return back to Tengboche (3890m) which is 5 to 6 hours of walk through Dingboche. We stay overnight here. Day 20: Trek from Tengboche to Namche Bazar (3480m) 6-7 hoursOur destination set for today is Namche Bazaar (3480m). After breakfast, we return back to Namche Bazaar (3480m) leaving mountains behind which is 6 to 7 hours of walk from Tengboche. We stay overnight here, relax and celebrate our success. Day 21: Trek from Namche Bazar to Lukla (2830m) 6-7 hoursAs the trail steps down steeply so we need to walk very carefully as our legs are shaky and frequently get and fight in the rocky terrain. After we cross the bridge over the Dudh Koshi River, the trail becomes natural and easy and we arrive in Lukla. We take a good rest, relax and celebrate and stay overnight. Day 22: Fly to Kathmandu from Lukla and Transfer to the hotelIn this day, we will have a flight to Kathmandu before that you can have shopping, collect souvenirs as per your wish and head to Kathmandu. Day 23: Final DepartureThis is the day of your departure so you can have shopping and celebrate your successful trekking journey. Our representative with driver will take you to an airport on time.
