DAY 01: Arrival in Kathmandu [1345m] | Welcoming the guests is our passion

Embarking on our Arun Valley Trek journey begins in Kathmandu, the city with the remarkable architecture dating back to the 16th Century. Our team representative will welcome you at the Tribhuwan International Airport and escort you to your designated hotel. Our representative from NTB Treks and Expeditions will help you check into the hotel. You will be welcomed, facilitated, and served with a beautiful hotel room. The first arrival day is entirely a break day. In the evening, you can walk around nearby touristic hubs like Thamel and Basantapur Durbar Square.

DAY 02: Sightseeing in Kathmandu [1345m] | The city of arts and architecture

Kathmandu Valley is the historical and cultural heart of Nepal and has been a popular destination for tourists ever since Nepal opened its doors to visitors. The valley offers a wonderful mix of Hinduism and Buddhism. After breakfast, we visit UNESCO world heritage sites as one of the largest Hindu temples, Pashupatinath Temple, Bouddha Stupa, and Swoyambhunath Stupa, followed by sightseeing at Kathmandu Durbar Square. Overnight stay at the hotel and ending the second day of Arun Valley Trek.

DAY 03: Fly To Tumlingtar and [1hr] | Trek to Kartikighat | Flying over the mountains | 3-4hrs |

After breakfast, we board a flight to Tumlingtar in the eastern region of Nepal. This is the place from where our Arun Valley trek begins. Landing on a steep mountain runway brings us the excitement for the trek in Tumlingtar Village. Even during the entire flight, we can enjoy the panoramic sights of great Himalayas of Nepal including Mt. Everest (8,848m), Mt. Makalu (8,463m), Mt. Cho Oyu (8153m), Mt. Lhotse (8,501m), Mt. Lhotse Shar (8,393m), Kanchenjunga, Gaurishankar, Ganesh, Langtang etc. After reaching Tumlingtar, we trek ahead towards Kartikighat. Overnight stay at camp/ tea house lodge.

DAY 04: Kartikighat to Gothe Bazaar [775m] | The heart of Benkhuwa Khola (River) | 6-7hrs |

We start our trek via BalwaBesi village, where we cross Arun and few other rivers and lush tropical forests. The route further takes us towards Marduwa, a small hamlet village where we walk through terraced fields and clusters of ochre and cream mud-brick houses built in a typical local style. We get to Gothe bazaar after some walks via Nepali Danda (hill) and Irkhuwa River. The settlement is inhabited by Gurung and Rai communities. Overnight stay at camp/ tea house lodge.

DAY 05: Gothe Bazaar to Salpa Phedi [1680m] | The garden of rice terrace field | 5- 6 hrs |

En-route to SalpaPhedi, we pass through some beautiful villages such as Lankuwa and Dhobani. Dhobani is renowned as a village of paper makers. Crossing Lankuwa village, we continue hiking uphill for a few more hours, accompanied by undulating grasses, rocks and fruit trees until you reach the sprawling settlement of SalpaPhedi. Overnight stay at camp/ tea house lodge.

DAY 06: Salpa Phedi to Guranse [2880m] | Amazing view of Stone houses and rhododendron Village | 5 hrs |

The trek will continue further uphill through many dwellings of upper SalpaPhedi facing amazing views down the valley. It takes us several hours of scaling to reach Jau Bari, a village where the best barley in the entire region can be seen. It also offers a Sherpa Gompa (monastery) just below a lovely Sherpa-run campsite. Moving ahead, we walk across the terraced fields and rhododendron forests to Salpa Lake and to Gurasne or Chayaksila, where our day ends. Overnight stay at camp/ tea house lodge.

DAY 07: Guranse to Sanam [2850m] | One of the fascinating Sherpa Villages | 5 hrs |

After leaving Guranse we follow the trail to Sanam. On the way we come across the SalpaBhanjyang, which is the border of Solukhumbu and the Sherpa region. In addition, we also witness the wonderful views of snow-capped Karylung Peak, LidungKhola and the traditional Sherpa villages. Overnight stay at camp/ tea house lodge.

DAY 08: Sanam to Gudel [1965m] | Let’s peep at the Mera peak out | 5- 6 hrs |

Leaving pleasant en route destination, Sanam, we continue our trek along with the broad views of Duire (Tiu) – a group of simple lodges, Rustic Gompa. En route, we also encounter a beautiful place, Rai village at Gudel, which is a big and also very interesting bustling traditional village. Overnight stay at camp/ tea house lodge.

DAY 09: Gudel to Kiraunle Gompa [2540m] | Adventurous off-trail climbing | 6- 7 hrs |

Today, we trek for a longer time in comparison to other days, but the effort does not go to waste. Beautiful forests and terraced land fields, Rai villages, and schools make the entire journey very interesting. We stayed overnight in Kiraunle, where Chamaling Gompa is located. Overnight stay at camp/ tea house lodge.

DAY 10: Kiraunle Gompa to Sibuje [2950m] |Outstanding views of great mountains | 5- 6 hrs |

Surkie La Pass is our en route point, which needs to be crossed just after some walks through the ancient moss-covered chortens and mani walls on the ridge and beautiful rhododendron forest. Incredible views of Karylung, Khatang, and Numbur mountains can be witnessed as soon as we move up through the narrow pass ridge. Overnight stay at camp/ tea house lodge.

DAY 11: Sibuje to Pangom (2850m) | Steep down even monkey falls off | 4- 5 hrs |

Yet another fantastic day begins with the climbing of NajinaDingma. The path further makes us descend through GaiKharka, several villages and ImjaKhola. On the way to Pangum we can also see Mera Peak looming in front of us. Pangum has few nice lodges, Hillary school, fields marked by wooden fences and a Tibetan Buddhist Gompa off to the northern side of the village. Incredible view of sunset is visible over the wide-open valley with Karylung rising majestically across the DudhKoshi River. Overnight stay at camp/ tea house lodge.

DAY 12: Pangom to Puiyan [2730m] | Beautiful rows of old Mani walls and amazing hilltop villages | 5-6hrs |

On the route we come across long rows of old Mani walls, hilltop villages of Buspa, Kari khola and Khari la pass. It takes us another good hour and a half of contouring and climbing to the crest of 3,075m but the views are amazing from the top. We also have the first view of the sacred Sherpa peak, KhumbuYulLha (Khumbila), Gyachen Kang and KusumKangaru just around the corner. Overnight stay at camp/ tea house lodge.

DAY 13: Puiyan to Lukla | Tenzing Hilary Airport | [4-5hrs]

After breakfast we follow the trail to Lukla where we cross the suspension bridge over Dudh Koshi River and descend through rhododendron and pine forests to reach Lukla. We encounter many Buddhist villages and their prayer flags on the way to Lukla. The route keeps us engaged with beautiful scenery of mountains, hills, forests, rivers, traditional villages etc. Overnight stay at camp/ tea house lodge.

DAY 14: Fly from Lukla to Kathmandu | Flying over the mountains | 25 mins |

We walk a little more down for our flight to Kathmandu. Upon reaching the Kathmandu airport, a guide or team representative will transfer you to the designated hotel. In the evening, you have free time for refreshments and shopping. Evening farewell dinner will be organized at a Nepali restaurant with a cultural program. Overnight stay at a hotel.

DAY 15: Final Departure | Knowing how satisfied our guests are measured not only by how tight the goodbye hugs are but by staying in touch with us forever.

This is the last day of your visit. You can enjoy shopping and buying souvenirs for friends and relatives. We will drop you off at the airport 3 hours before the departure time. The memories that you have shared with us matter a lot. Waving hands and goodbye hugs are just not enough; we tell our beloved guests to stay in touch with us, and this is how we feel satisfied by our services.