Itinerary
- Day 1
Kathmandu to Tumlingtar to Chichili
After breakfast, you'll fly to Tumlingtar then drive north through a plateau toward Khandbari. Meeting your crew happens here before packing bags and heading to Chichili, a small Gurung settlement. The drive takes roughly 3 to 4 hours from Tumlingtar.
- Start point
- Kathmandu, Bagmati, Nepal (Thamel, 06:00)
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- One hour morning flight to Tumlingtar
- Drive to Chichili
- Day 2
Chichili to Num
Trekking from Chichili takes you through forests and past a Mani wall to Mure village at 1980m, where Sherpas and Rais live. From there, a steep descent drops you to Num at 1490m, sitting on a ridge above an S-shaped bend in the River Arun.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Chichili to Mure village
- Trek from Mure to Num
Landmarks River Arun - Day 3
Num to Sedua
After a warm breakfast, you cross the River Arun via bridge then tackle a steep climb to a primitive tea shop. Walking through corn and buckwheat fields comes next, followed by rocky paths and terraced fields leading to Sedua at 1460m.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Warm breakfast), Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Cross River Arun bridge
- Trek to Sedua
Landmarks River Arun - Day 4
Sedua to Tashi Gaon
From Sedua, you trek along the River Rasuwa, passing through Gyang at 1770m, Hindrungma village, and Rupisa. After lunch, the trail continues toward Tashi Gaon, a 6-hour walk that winds through terraced fields and forested areas.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek along River Rasuwa
- Trek to Tashi Gaon
Landmarks River Rasuwa - Day 5
Tashi Gaon to Kauma
This day involves trekking upward through forests to Chipla shepherd's hut, then over ridges while crossing small streams. Stone stairs switch back through moss-covered terrain to Dhara Kharka meadow, and later you descend to reach Kauma at 3500m.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek to Chipla
- Trek through Kharka at 2900 meters
- Trek to Dhara Kharka
- Trek to Kauma
- Day 6
Kauma (Rest Day)
You'll stay at the camping site to rest and recover. Washing clothes, cleaning up, and exploring the surrounding natural beauty at this high altitude location fills the day.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Rest and acclimatization day
- Explore surrounding areas
- Day 7
Kauma to Mumbuk
Trekking from Kauma gives you views of the twin peaks Chamlang, Peak 6, and Peak 7. Stone stairs lead up to Kike La at 4127m, then you pass Tutu La and descend through Rhododendron forests to reach Mumbuk village.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek through ridge to Kike La
- Trek to Mumbuk
Landmarks Chamlang Kike La - Day 8
Mumbuk to Nhe Kharka
You trek along the stream following the Barun River through Birch and Rhododendron forests to Yangle Kharka. Climbing up and crossing to the north side of Barun Khola brings you to Nhe Kharka at 3000m, where a small Gompa provides panoramic mountain views.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek along Barun River to Yangle Kharka
- Trek to Nhe Kharka
- Visit Gompa (Monastery)
Landmarks Barun River Nhe Kharka Gompa - Day 9
Nhe Kharka to Sherson
This is a long 8-hour trek day. Walking along the northern bank of Barun Khola shows you vertical walls rising 1500 to 2000m as the valley curves dramatically. The trail eases near Ripok Kharka where you'll see Pyramid Peak, Chamlang Peaks 3 to 5, glimpses of Makalu, before arriving at Sherson at 4615m.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek along Barun Khola
- Trek through Ripok Kharka to Sherson
Landmarks Barun Khola Pyramid Peak Chamlang Makalu - Day 10
Sherson to Makalu Base Camp
Trekking from Sherson takes you to Makalu Base Camp, the highest base camp on Earth. You'll climb down to a minor pass, cross boulders to reach the base camp on the west bank of the river, then view the southern face of Makalu with glimpses of Everest, Baruntse, Peaks 6 and 7, and Lhotse.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek to Makalu Base Camp
- Explore base camp and surrounding views
Landmarks Makalu Base Camp Makalu Mount Everest Baruntse Lhotse - Day 11
Makalu Base Camp
Resting at Makalu Base Camp gives you time to acclimatize and explore. You can view the south face of Makalu, the Barun Glacier, and views of Everest and Lhotse. Exploring surrounding lakes and glaciers plus photography fill the day.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Explore Makalu Base Camp
- View Makalu south face
- Explore surrounding lakes and glaciers
- Photography
Landmarks Makalu Barun Glacier Mount Everest Lhotse - Day 12
Makalu Base Camp to Nhe Kharka
Trekking back down from Makalu Base Camp to Nhe Kharka follows the same trail you took heading up the mountain.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek to Nhe Kharka
Landmarks Barun River - Day 13
Nhe Kharka to Mumbuk
After a hearty breakfast, you trek back to Mumbuk, traversing through Pine and Rhododendron forests. Arriving in the late afternoon lets you catch the beautiful sunset over the landscape.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Hearty and warm breakfast), Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek through Pine and Rhododendron forests
- Trek to Mumbuk
- Day 14
Mumbuk to Kauma
Leaving Mumbuk, you trek across the Shipton La pass and begin the descent back toward Kauma.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek across Shipton La pass
- Trek to Kauma
Landmarks Shipton La - Day 15
Kauma to Tashi Gaon
Climbing all the way down to Tashi Gaon takes the morning and early afternoon. The rest of the day allows time for relaxing and recovering from the high altitude trekking.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek to Tashi Gaon
- Day 16
Tashi Gaon to Balung
Trekking from Tashi Gaon to Sedua continues down through Mulgaon and steep rocky trails through corn and barley fields. The Ipsuwa Khola suspension bridge offers a lunch stop before continuing to Balung at 760m, the entry point to the Arun Valley.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek to Sedua
- Trek to Mulgaon
- Trek through fields to Ipsuwa Khola
- Cross suspension bridge
- Trek to Balung
Landmarks Ipsuwa Khola Arun Valley - Day 17
Balung to Pukuwa
This is a short trekking day starting late. You'll walk past Walung village, cross the Apsawa Khola, reach Chhayang village where Rais settle, then continue through forests and streams to Parangbu camping spot among rice fields on the Arun River banks, finishing at Pukuwa village.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek through Walung village
- Cross Apsawa Khola
- Trek through Chhayang village
- Trek to Pukuwa
Landmarks Apsawa Khola Arun River - Day 18
Pukuwa to Bumling
Trekking through rocky terrain and green fields brings you to Tome village as the Arun Valley widens into a U-shape. You'll ascend over a ridge via steep stone stairway cut into rocks, then descend to a camping spot on the banks of the Sankhuwa Khola, across from the Chhetri village of Bumling.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek to Tome village
- Trek over ridge
- Trek to Bumling
Landmarks Arun Valley Sankhuwa Khola - Day 19
Bumling to Tumlingtar
Your final trekking day has you walking downstream along the Sankhuwa Khola to its confluence with the Arun River. Crossing the Arun and walking on the east bank past Chyawabesi village, you make a short climb back to the Tumlingtar plateau, then walk on flat land to the hotel near the airport.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek along Sankhuwa Khola
- Cross Arun River
- Trek to Tumlingtar
- Walk to hotel near airport
Landmarks Arun River - Day 20
Tumlingtar to Kathmandu
Flying back to Kathmandu takes one hour. You can extend your trip exploring the natural and cultural sights of Kathmandu or rest for the remainder of the day.
- End point
- Kathmandu, Bagmati, Nepal (Thamel, 05:00)
Included Activities
- One hour return flight to Kathmandu
Optional Activities
- Explore natural and cultural beauty of Kathmandu
