Itinerary
- Day 1
Kathmandu to Phungling Bazar
Start early with a drive to Kathmandu airport for your domestic flight to Bhadrapur. Once you land, a jeep takes you through the lush tea gardens of Jhapa and Illam regions. The drive winds through terraced plantations before you reach Phungling Bazar in Taplejung, where you'll settle in for the night.
- Start point
- Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, Kathmandu, Bagmati, Nepal (Puck up, 09:00 - 23:00)
Landmarks/POIs Kathmandu Airport Bhadrapur Airport 
- Day 2
Phungling Bazar to Lelep
Your trekking begins along the Tamor River, passing through tea and cardamom gardens with views of traditional villages. You'll come across religious stones carved into the landscape and navigate a landslide area. The path takes you through settled communities before reaching Lelep at 1687m/5,535ft, home to the KCAP headquarters.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek along Tamor River
- Walk through tea and cardamom gardens
- Cross landslide area
- Visit KCAP checkpoint at Tapethok
Landmarks/POIs Tamor River Tapethok Lelep - Day 3
Lelep to Ela Danda
Trek along the Tamor River through dense forest where wildlife spotting is possible. A suspension bridge crossing adds some excitement to the day, and you'll have the chance to visit a monastery. By afternoon, you reach Ela Danda at 2051m/6,729ft with panoramic views across snowcapped peaks in the distance.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek along Tamor River bank
- Cross suspension bridge
- Visit monastery
- View waterfalls (approximately 100 meters tall)
Landmarks/POIs Tamor River Gowatar Ela Danda Kasturi Peak 
- Day 4
Ela Danda to Olangchung Gola
The trek continues through rhododendron forests along the Tamor River toward Jongim. From there, you'll walk through mixed forest with Deodar and rhododendron trees where red pandas occasionally appear. This long day ends at Olangchung Gola, a Sherpa village at 3208m/10,525ft with a 465-year-old monastery.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek along Tamor River
- Walk through rhododendron and Deodar forest
- View waterfall
- Reach Olangchung Gola Sherpa village
Optional Activities
- Red panda spotting (wildlife viewing dependent on luck)
Landmarks/POIs Jongim Ramite Olangchung Gola Monastery Olangchung Gola - Day 5
Olangchung Gola
You're staying put today to explore Olangchung Gola village and its ancient monastery. The panoramic views of Kanchenjunga and Makalu are on display, and you can walk through stupas, mani walls, and past prayer wheels to experience local Buddhist culture.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Explore Olangchung Gola village
- Visit gompa (monastery)
- View stupas and mani walls
Optional Activities
- Prayer wheel viewing and cultural observation
Landmarks/POIs Olangchung Gola Monastery Kanchenjunga Makalu - Day 6
Olangchung Gola to Yak Kharka Pass Camp
Trek through rhododendron forest where snow leopards have been spotted (though sightings are rare). You'll reach Tangchetar at 4203m/13,789ft for lunch, then push on to Yak Kharka Pass Camp at 4747m/15,571ft where you'll spend the night at higher altitude.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek through rhododendron forest
- Walk to Tangchetar
Optional Activities
- Snow leopard spotting (wildlife viewing dependent on luck)
Landmarks/POIs Tangchetar Yak Kharka Pass Camp - Day 7
Yak Kharka Pass Camp to Chaurikharka
This is the most difficult day of your trek. You'll pass Lumba Sumpa Peak at 5200m/17,060ft, which involves both climbing and descending. The trek brings you back down to Chaurikharka at 4595m/15,075ft, and you'll carry a packed lunch since no suitable camping spots exist along the route.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Packed lunch), Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek over Lumba Sumpa Peak (5200m)
Landmarks/POIs Lumba Sumpa Peak Yak Kharka Chaurikharka - Day 8
Chaurikharka to Thudam
You're heading downhill from Chaurikharka as you begin your return toward lower elevations. The trail passes a junction with roads to Lybia in Tibet and Thudam. By evening, you reach Thudam, a small Sherpa village at 3500m/11,483ft.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Downhill trek from high altitude
Landmarks/POIs Thudam - Day 9
Thudam to Kharka
Trek along Chujung Khola with sweeping views of the Makalu range. Bamboo groves and low bushes make up much of the landscape, and this environment attracts red pandas. Bring a packed lunch since water sources are sparse along this section of trail.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Packed lunch), Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek along Chujung Khola
- Walk through bamboo groves and bushes
Optional Activities
- Red panda spotting (wildlife viewing dependent on luck)
Landmarks/POIs Chujung Khola Makalu Range Kharka - Day 10
Kharka to Chyamthang
You'll walk through dense rhododendron forest with various side trails branching off. Reach Chaurikharka for lunch, then head downhill following the Arun River. A suspension bridge crossing leads to an uphill climb finishing at Chyamthang at 2229m/7,313ft.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek through rhododendron forest
- Cross suspension bridge over Arun River
Landmarks/POIs Chaurikharka Arun River Ridha Village Kimathanka Chyamthang - Day 11
Chyamthang to Hatiya
Trek through rhododendron forest while keeping an eye out for birds in the Arun Valley. Pass through Glimber Village with views toward the Makalu range, then continue to Hatiya, which marks your entry point into Makalu National Park.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek through rhododendron forest
- Walk through Arun Valley
Optional Activities
- Birdwatching along the trail
Landmarks/POIs Glimber Village Arun Valley Hatiya Makalu National Park - Day 12
Hatiya to Gola
Follow the Arun River to where it meets the Barun River. Stop here for lunch at the confluence, then trek onward to Gola, a very small village with basic lodging options for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Near river confluence), Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek along Arun River
- Visit river confluence of Arun and Barun
Landmarks/POIs Arun River Barun River Gola - Day 13
Gola to Gadhi
The trail goes through paddy fields at lower elevations with a mix of gentle descents and climbs. You'll reach Pathibhara Gurung village for lunch, then walk through agricultural land to Gadhi, a village with historical military importance.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek through paddy fields
- Walk through agricultural land
Landmarks/POIs Pathibhara Gadhi - Day 14
Gadhi to Num
On your final trekking day, walk to Num village at 1572m/5,157ft, which has road access. From there, a 4 to 5 hour drive on dirt road gets you to Tumlingtar where you'll stay at a guesthouse.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Gadhi to Arun River
- Trek from Arun River to Num village
Landmarks/POIs Num Arun River Tumlingtar - Day 15
Tumlingtar to Kathmandu
After breakfast, you fly from Tumlingtar back to Kathmandu. Tour staff meet you at the airport and drive you to your hotel for overnight accommodation with bed and breakfast included.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Flight to Kathmandu
Landmarks/POIs Tumlingtar Airport Kathmandu Airport
