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Arun Valley Trek

Recommended by 99% of travelers
Duration19 Days
CountryNepal
Trip GradeModerate
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Maximum Altitude5,000m
Group SizeMin 2 Pax
StartsHile
EndsLukla
Travel StyleTreklking
Best TimeFebruary to May and September to December

Arun Valley Trek is a rewarding but crowd less trekking trail as the site offers panoramic views of at least eight mountains namely, Mount Makalu, Mount Baruntse, Mount Lhotse,Mount Nuptse, Mount Amadablam, Mount Thamserku and yes, Mount Everest—highest mountain of the world.

The journey to Biratnagar, the beginning site of the Arun Valley Trek, begins with a flight from Kathmandu. The hike passes through dense, varied forests and leads to the stunning Rai and Sherpa settlements in the Arun Valley. The sacred pond known as Salpa Pokhari, which attracts Hindu pilgrims from all over the world in October, is one of the trek's key attractions.

Highlights

  • Rarely seen treks of mountain villages.
  • Hospitality and warm welcome of locals.
  • Rare wildlife- Red pandas and snow leopards found at Sagarmatha National Park.
  • Beautiful rivers, breathing views of Lhotse, Nuptse, and Everest.

The view of Chamlang (7321m) and Makalu (8463m) from the summit of Salpa Bhanjyang is another highlight of the hike. The journey passes through the small Sherpa settlements and wide pasturelands of Makalu Barun Conservation Area before continuing on beside Hinku Valley to Sagarmatha National Park. The journey also passes through Namche Bazaar, the commercial center of Khumbu, and other Sherpa settlements in the upper and lower Khumbu regions. The Arun Valley Trek offers hikers an unparalleled opportunity to learn about the Rai and Sherpa cultures by visiting the numerous temples and monasteries along the way, from the serene paths of the Arun valley to the busy settlements of the Dudh Koshi valley.

To completely appreciate the splendor of the Arun valley region, trekking in the Arun Valley requires fitness and stamina. Strolling north along the Arun River to Sedua and Num, and then entering the upper Barun Khola Valley by crossing the Barun La 4110m pass to get a close-up view of Makalu. To properly enjoy the stunning mountain vistas of the Arun Valley Trek, one must possess endurance and physical fitness. After taking a flight to Biratnagar, which is east of Everest, trekkers spend the first week trekking through uncharted territory into the Solu Khumbu region. From there, they push up on the main Everest trail to Kala Pattar, where they can get amazing close-ups of Everest, Nuptse, and Lhotse, among many other peaks. Finally, they return to Lukla and take a flight to Kathmandu, or they can take the Solu Khmbu Jiri trekking route to return to Kathmandu. Trekkers' and visitors' holiday schedules and preferences are taken into consideration when Regulus Treks and Expedition plans an Arun Valley trek.

Besides, Arun Valley inhabits more than 650 species of birds and 8oo species of butterflies and this make the trail more special than other trekking routes. The Valley is located in between Mount Everest and Makalu- Barun National Park. The trail gives you an opportunity to understand several cultures of different ethnic group like: Sherpa, Rai and Limbu. The trek follows the same ancient trading course which people used to trace for their business to Tibet then.

Itinerary
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01Day

Welcome to Nepal! Upon your arrival in Kathmandu Regulus Treks & Expedition receives you at Tribhunvan International Airport and drive you to hotel. If your arrival is at appropriate time then you can enjoy leisurely walk in the streets of Thamel. It is a prime destination for foreigners. It is said that Kathmandu visit is incomplete without strolling in this part of the city. Overnight in a hotel.

02Day

From the second day of your arrival starts our trip mission. Today you visit Kathmandu, also known as city of temples with our guide. Basically there are four major touring sites in Kathmandu. They are: Kathmandu Durbar Square, Pashupatinath Temple, Swoyambhunath Stupa and and Bouddhanath Stupa. And the main part is these all four sites are listed in World Heritage Site by UNESCO. You will be introduced to your guide by Regulus. You can have good conversation with him regarding the upcoming trip. You can enjoy the night life of Thamel which completely depends on your wish. Overnight in Thamel.

03Day

Today we catch flight to Biratnagar. It is around 50 minute flight from Kathmandu. Biratnagar is second largest town of the country. From Biratnagar we drive north to reach Hile. It is around two hour drive. Here we stay at night.

04Day

Our trekking actually begins from today. From Hile we head towards Pakhribas. We go through rice fields and arrive at Mongmaya Khola (River). In the meadow of Mongmaya Khola we will arrange camp to stay overnight.

05Day

It is a gentle walk of around six hour today. We walk along the bank of river to arrive at Surtibari. There are few houses here. We stay overnight at Surtibari.

06Day

Tumlingtar is around seven hours walk from Surtibari. We cross hanging ropeways over the river. It is quite challenging. We descend before arriving at Tumlingtar. T Here we halt at night.

07Day

We follow terrace farm lands and ascend to reach loosely settled villages. The houses here are built by using local materials especially, bamboos. We cross Arun River and arrive at Kartikeghat where we put off at night.

08Day

 It is uphill walk till Chalise. A gradual ascend will take us to Gothey Bazaar and here we stay at night.

09Day

After breakfast we begin our trail. We arrive at Irkhu River. Further walk will take us to Dhobane Danphe. Phedi is our next on the way destination. Here we will spend our night.

10Day

Today we have to climb and it is a bit challenging. We climb till Jaubari. We cross rhododendron forests and arrive at Gurase where we will halt at night. The meaning of Gurase is rhododendron

11Day

Salpa Phedi is our first destination today. Now we follow steep climb to reach Sherpa village called Sanam. You will get chance to know about Sherpa people and their culture. They are mountain people who are natural climbers. We spend overnight at Sanam.

12Day

It takes around seven hours to reach Bung from Sanam. The village is at an altitude of 1900m. It is ascending trail. We rest at Bung.

13Day

The meaning of Gaikharka is—cow grazing field. It is tough climbing today as the route is full of steep climb. It is at an altitude of 2,300m. we set our camp here.

14Day

Vase is at around five hours walk distance from Gaikharka. It is arduous walk. We stay overnight at Vasme.

15Day

As usual our trail begins after breakfast. Pangum is a High Pass. The Pangum village is at around couple of hours away from Pangum. Here we will spend night enjoying local culture and food.

16Day

It is a downhill walk. Before arriving at Puyan the trail passes through ridge to meet Jiri route. The route to Puyan from here is relatively easy.we put off at Puyan.

17Day

We pass through forests and loose settlements to arrive at Lukla. It is a popular destination among Everest Base Camp trekkers. Many tourists dwell here enjoying local culture and wine. Here we stay overnight.

18Day

We take early flight to Kathmandu from Lukla. It is around half an hour scenic flight. We have entire day to roam around Kathmandu. Here you can purchase souvenirs for your friends and family. In the evening Regulus will offer farewell dinner. We put off at a hotel.

19Day

Your trekking ends here today. We will drop you at airport three hours earlier to schedule flight. We are thankful to you as you gave us opportunity to serve. See you soon!

Route Map
Map of Arun Valley Trek route in Nepal highlighting major stops and scenic points
Cost Details
Included
  • 2 nights of standard accommodation in Kathmandu.(BB plan).
  • 15 nightsof accommodation in a basic lodge/tea house or provided tents during the trek in twin sharing basis, includes 3 meals a day ( B L D ).
  • Hot drinks (Tea / Coffee).
  • An experienced, licensed, English speaking guide for sightseeing in Kathmandu.
  • A government registered trekking guide (English speaking with license) & a local porter (1 porter with 2 trekkers).
  • Fooding, lodging ,Salaries & insurance of  the staffs.
  • Domestic flight (Ktm-Biratnagar & Lukla-Ktm).
  • Transportation fees during ground-travel (airport pick up & drop).
  • Government-trained guides and required porters with their insurance, salary and meals.
  • Government taxes, entry fees and TIMS (Trekkers’ Information Management System) permit &, 
  • All applicable fees.
  • One cultural show and farewell dinner.
  • Trip Completion Certificate.
  •  First Aid Kit.         
Excluded
  • International flights.
  • Nepal entry visa.
  • Airport departure tax.
  • Entrance fees to monuments.
  • Extra showers, Battery recharge costs, laundry, etc.
  • Personal clothing and gears.
  • Food in Kathmandu ( also if earlier return to Kathmandu from Mountains due to any reason  than the scheduled Itinerary).
  • Unforeseen cost due to flight cancellation, weather conditions etc.
  • Tips to guide and porter.                                                  
  • Cancellation fees, if any from your side.
  • Hot shower.
  • Boiled water.
  • Wi -Fi.
  • Costs raised by conditions that are not under our control such as landslides, weather conditions, political unrest, illness, etc.
Dates & Availability

Regulus Nepal ensures the security, contentment, and safety of our valued clientele. Our top priority is keeping you secure. Here are a few methods by which we protect your safety.

  • We have all the tools, supplies, and first aid kits we need.
  • Our trip leaders have received in-depth first-aid training.
  • Our trek leaders are fully authorized to halt the journey or continue if someone becomes ill.
  • In an emergency, we'll dispatch a helicopter for evacuation (insurance-covered).
  • The entire group will trek together.

Below is our trek cancellation/refund policy:

  • If we have to cancel the trek, we will return the money after deducting the expenses already incurred (hotel reservations, tea house reservations, transportation, permits, etc.).
  • The cancellation charge depends on the time you cancel the trek. The closer you cancel the trek to the day it is supposed to start, the higher the cancellation charge will be.
  • We wait 48 hours after the trip starts for guests to contact us if they do not join. After that, we assume the trip is canceled, and we, Regulus, will not refund the sum you had deposited.
Additional Info

What is the best time to do the Arun Valley trek?

The best time to do the Arun Valley  trek is March to May and late September to November. You can also do this trek in early December and late February. These months have fairly stable weather conditions in the Himalayas, which makes trekking fantastic. The long daylight hours allow you to take your time and enjoy views to the fullest.

The mornings and nights are comparatively colder than the daytime. Still, the climate remains moderate. The trail is much more crowded in April, May, and October, so if you would like an empty trail trek in late February, March, late September, November, and early December,

Arun Valley trek guide and porter

Trekking with a guide and a porter offers a holistic experience in the Himalayas. You do not have to worry about anything, as they will take care of all the elements of the trip. You can definitely do the Arun Valley trek without a guide, but the journey will not be that immersive and happening.

A guide and porter not only make the trek to Arun valley much easier but they also present you with insight into the region, help you better understand the locals and their way of life, and assure your safety. We provide a native guide and porter for the Arun Valley trek.

You will trek with an English-speaking, certified mountain guide and a porter who will carry your duffel bag. You can trust them with their judgment. Our on-field crew is friendly, reliable, and trustworthy.

Trial to Arun Valley Trek 

The highlights of the Arun Valley region include strolling through this charming Sherpa settlement, seeing spinning prayer banners at Shipton La, and seeing orchids and other blooms along a thin jungle route. Heading north up the Arun River to Sedua and Num, then entering the upper Barun Khola valley via Barun La (4110m) to get a close-up view of Makalu (8463m). Similar to this, the trekking trail gives breathtaking vistas of the surrounding terrain and the towering Himalayan peaks.

While walking, one can take in views of several mountains, including Mt. Everest, Mt. Makalu, Mt. Baruntse, Mt. Lhotse, Mt. Nuptse, Mt. Amadablam, Mt. Thamaserku, etc. Highlights for visitors include the ancient culture of the Nepalese hill country and mind-blowing music.

Arun valley trek travel insurance

Travel insurance is a necessary document if you want to do the Arun Valley trek in Nepal. It must include helicopter evacuation and medical bill coverage. Trekkers are advised to do proper research and get well-covered travel insurance for the Nepal trek. Travel insurance is not available for foreign trekkers to buy in Nepal.

The trekking regions in Nepal does not have a road network and good health infrastructure, so helicopter evacuation remains a last resort in case you have to get out of the region immediately. You can travel freely with peace of mind if you have travel insurance, and it allows us to assure you a safe trekking expedition.

Trekking Equipments For Arun Valley Trek

  • Trekking Bag pack, day bag
  • Trekking shoes, sports shoes or sandal
  • Trekking stick., trekking hat, woollen cap
  • Trekking jacket Gore tax/ flees jacket, pullover or warm sweeter
  • Raincoat.
  • 4/5 pairs of good qualities shock, hand gloves
  • Pairs of Trekking trouser, trekking shirts 
  • Pairs of Underwear
  • Sunglass
  • Water bottle.
  • Sleeping bag.
  • Flash or Torch light.
  • Camera and batteries.
  • Sun cream, moisturiser
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Emma Johansson
26 Sep, 2023
Thrilling Experience

I travel to Nepal after my visit to India. Nepal is a beautiful country where the local people have friendly nature with the traveler. My trip in Nepal was arun valley trek of 19 days where I get to learn the traditions and culture of the native people residing in...

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