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Arun Valley-Salpa-Panch Pokhari Trek

Arun Valley Salpa Panch Pokhari Trek is a newly explored trekking trail in Eastern Nepal. It covers Sankuwasabha, Bhojpur, and Solukhumbu districts in Makalu Region. Arun Valley to Panch Pokhari Trek is one of the best trekking trails for your village trek and to enjoy the great view of mountains and beautiful Lakes. It is a peaceful trekking trail in Makalu and the lower Solukhumbu region.

Arun Valley Salpa Panch Pokhari Trek starts from Tumlingtar, after 35 to 40 minutes of scenic flights from Kathmandu. Then our trek begins from Tumlingtar and follows the popular Arun River valley until we turn into the Irkhu River Valley. Our journey continues passing through beautiful villages, Rivers, and waterfalls. As well as Arun Valley is also famous for Bird watching so our trekking makes it more attractive to see many different types of birds. Then we finally reach the Salpa Bhanjyang 3,350m and the holy Lake Salpa Pokhari. We will hike to Silichung Peak 4,156m which is the second-highest destination on this trek.

Arun Valley Salp Silicho Peak

Silicho Peak 4,156m offers a clear view of Mt Everest at 8,848m, Mt Lhotse at 8,516m, Mt Makalu at 8,463m, Kanchenjunga Himalayan range at 8,586m, Nuptse at 7,861m. Continuing to Mera Peak 6,476m (A famous climbing peak), Chamlang 7,319m, Number Himal 6,958m, Chalachuli 3,636, and more than 20 other beautiful peaks. Both Salpa Lake and Silichho Peak are known for their religious significance as they are believed to be holy in Kirat Community.

After that, we will continue our trekking to Panch Pokhari 4,345m (5 glacial lakes) which is the highest destination for your Panch Pokhari Trek. After enjoying the view of the beautiful 5 Lakes, our trek continues to descend Sotang Rural Municipality via Hurhure La Pass 4,274m. From Sontag, we will drive to Phaplu. Phaplu is the ending point of our Arun Valley Panch Pokhari Trek. We will have to fly towards Kathmandu. 

 Arun Silicho Panch Pokhari Trek Highlights

Scenic flights from Kathmandu to Tumlingtar. Trekking through Arun Valley (The deepest valley in the world). Wilderness and natural beauty. Salpa Lake, Silichung Peak summit. Enjoying the great Himalayan Panorama Including Mt Everest at 8,848m, Mt Makalu at 8,463m, and Mt Kanchenjunga at 8,586m. Trekking to beautiful Sherpa and Kulung/Kirat village, enjoying their unique culture. Explore to beautiful 5 glacial lakes (Panch Pokhari). Rivers, Waterfalls, Flora, and fauna.

We design Arun Valley Salpa Panch Pokhari Trek Itinerary according to your holiday time and interest. We highly recommend this Virgin Trekking route. Feel free to contact us.