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.

Makalu Base Camp Trek Highlights

Makalu Base Camp Trek Highlights

Mt.Makalu 8,463m from Makalu base camp

Mt Makalu is 8,463m 5^th highest mountain in the world. It is a famous trekking destination for adventure trekking. Makalu Region is very rich in nature and culture. Makalu Base Camp Trek Highlights are Scenic flights from Kathmandu to Tumlingtar inner Terai. Makalu Base Camp 4870m, is the base camp of the 5^th highest mountain in the world. Makalu Barun National Park (Natural Paradise). Stunning views of Mt Makalu 8463m, Mt.Everest 8848m, as well as Mt Kanchenjunga 8586m, Chamlang Himal, and many other beautiful snow-capped Mountain peaks. 

Pregnancy Rock/Hill

Barun Valley, Barun glaciers, and High altitude Lakes. Beautiful Jungle- walking through Rhododendron forest. Wildlife such as Red pandas, Rivers, and Georges a green valley. Walking through beautiful Rai and Sherpa villages. Opportunity to visit lower altitude Tumlingtar 4,00m to High Himalayan altitude Makalu Viewpoint 5,265m.People and culture of the high Himalayan region. Explore the remote valley and rural area of eastern Nepal.

Makalu Base Camp Trek Itinerary

The Makalu Base Camp Trek Itinerary is possible to modify and change. It depends on your holiday time in Makalu Base Camp Trekking.

Makalu Base Camp 4,878m

1, Arrival at Kathmandu International Airport and transfer to hotel.

2, Flight from Kathmandu to Tumlingtar 400m, lunch at Tumlingtar then drive to Num (1,505m) by private jeep, stay at tea house.

3, Trek to Seduwa (1,530m) (National park office, entry point), stay at tea house.

4, Trek to Tashigaon (2,065m), stay at tea house.

5, Trek to Khongma/Kauma (3,562m), and stay at a tea house.

6, Acclimatization day, after breakfast hiking to Khongma La top (3,873m), Enjoy the incredible Mountain View, Kanchenjunga Himalayan Range, and many more.

7, Trek to Debate (3,850m), (Via Khongma la pass (3,873m), TuTu la pass (4,055m), Shipton la pass (4,220m), and Keke la pass (4,152m), long and hard day but beautiful day if clear the weather), stay at tea house.

8, Trek to Yangri/Yangle Kharka (3,610m), and stay at the tea house, (The trail from Dobate to Yalgle kharka, is hard and difficult).

9, Trek to Langmale kharka (4,278m), stay at tea house.

10, Trek to Makalu Base Camp (4,878m), stay at tea house.

11, Early morning hiking to Makalu viewpoint (5,264m), enjoy amazing views of Mt Makalu (8,463m), Mt Everest (8,848m), Mt Lhotse (8,516m), (Mt Everest and Lhotse are only possible to see if clear the weather), Peak 7, Peak 3, Chamlang Himal, Peak 5 and much other beautiful snow-capped mountain peaks.

12, Trek back to Yangle kharka (3,610m), and stay at the tea house.

13, Trek back to Dobate (3,850m), and stay at the tea house.

14, Trek back to Khongma (3,562m), (via high pass) and stay at the tea house.

15, Trek back to Seduwa (1,530m), and stay at the tea house.

16, Trek back to Num (1,505m), and stay at the tea house.

17, Drive to Tumlingtar (400m) and stay at the lodge.

18, Flight from Tumlingtar to Kathmandu transfer to Hotel.