Arun Valley Trek is a 10-day exciting journey of the Makalu Barun National Park in eastern Nepal. The park covers 1500 sq km of land that ranges 435 m to 8463 meters above the sea in the Sankhuwasava and Solukhumbu district. Tourists enjoy the view of the fifth world highest peak Mt. Makalu (8463 m). The trip starts at Tumlingtar Airport (460 m) ends at Lukla Airport (2860 m).
Arun valley trek suggests for nature lovers. Arun said the deepest valley (8391 m deep) in the world. Makalu Barun National Park is the home of 440 types of birds include 14 extinct species, two endemic species, as spiny babbler and olive ground babblers. There are 150 species of butterflies, four species of fishes, 3000 flowering plants, including 32 types of rhododendron and 47 species of orchids. Endangered species of mammal are listed, snow leopard, musk deer, and red panda. The rivers and rivulets 12 different villages are situated in the park.
Arun Valley Trek is popular with a tranquil and non-touristic area. The ethnic group Sherpa, Rai, Limbu, Brahmin, and Chhetri inhabit with agriculture profession. We explore the culture, dress, house pattern, tradition, and custom of the locals. There are uphill, downhill with mountain passes to the destination. Contact Yeti Trail Adventure for the trip experience. Read further information with the day-to-day itinerary below.
Day 01: Kathmandu to Kartike (310 m) via Tumlingtar (460 m) flight - 2/3 hours
Day 02: Kartike to Gothey Bazaar (775 m) - 5/6 hours
Day 03: Gothey to Salpa Phedi (1680 m) - 5/6 hours
Day 04: Salpa Phedi to Sanam (2850 m) via Salpa Pass (3350 m) - 7/8 hours
Day 05: Sanam to Bung (1900 m) - 6/7 hours
Day 06: Bung to Najingdingma (2650 m) 5/6 hours
Day 07: Najingdingma to Pangum (2850 m) - 6/7 hours
Day 08: Pangum to Puiyan (2800 m) - 5/6 hours
Day 09: Puiyan to Lukla (2860 m) - 3/4 hours
Day 10: Lukla to Kathmandu (1350 m) - 30 minutes flight
Day 11: Airport Departure
Day 01: Kathmandu to Kartike (310 m) via Tumlingtar (460 m) flight - 2/3 hours
Day 02: Kartike to Gothey Bazaar (775 m) - 5/6 hours
Day 03: Gothey to Salpa Phedi (1680 m) - 5/6 hours
Day 04: Salpa Phedi to Sanam (2850 m) via Salpa Pass (3350 m) - 7/8 hours
Day 05: Sanam to Bung (1900 m) - 6/7 hours
Day 06: Bung to Najingdingma (2650 m) 5/6 hours
Day 07: Najingdingma to Pangum (2850 m) - 6/7 hours
Day 08: Pangum to Puiyan (2800 m) - 5/6 hours
Day 09: Puiyan to Lukla (2860 m) - 3/4 hours
Day 10: Lukla to Kathmandu (1350 m) - 30 minutes flight
Day 11: Airport Departure