15 Days Arun Valley Trekking Tour Nepal

• Day 01: Kathmandu to hotel
  Complete custom formalities at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu. Our staff will pick you and drop you at the hotel. The rest of the day is free which you can utilize as you want. In the evening you’ll get welcome dinner.
  Accommodation: Overnight in Kathmandu
  Meals: Dinner
• Day 02: Kathmandu to Tumlingtar
  Take a plane to Tumlingtar, and it’ll take less than half an hour. As flights are not regular, alternately, you’ll take a flight to Biratnagar and then a jeep or bus to Tumlingtar.
  Accommodation: Guest House
• Day 03: Tumlingtar to Chiyabesi
  Today you’ll take a short descend from Tumlingtar to reach the banks of Arun. Jeep trek trail passes through traditional houses. Giddhe is one village with basic lodges. Satighat is the main place en route. Many inhabitants live on the upper side, where heat is less oppressive. Most trekkers prefer staying at Chiyabesi.
  Accommodation: Guest House
• Day 04: Chiyabesi to Tabular
  The trail continues through hot and humid Arun valley before climbing to the west. After reaching Kkattike, you’ll cross through Majhuwaand after that Likhuwa side valley. Cross through the small settlement of Chalise. Enjoy a homestay in Chalise. Later across the river is Tabular with lodges. You may pass through it in a day.
  Accommodation: Guest House
• Day 05: Tabular to Dobhane
  The route continues along Likhuwa Khola and heads towards Gothe Bazaar. Near the bazaar, you’ll cross a bridge on Benkhuwa River. Negdaha has possible homestay for overnight stay. Further Dobhan has a few basic lodging.
  Accommodation: Guest House
• Day 06: Dobhan to Salpa Phedi
  Route follows the great Himalaya cultural trail. The path starts climbing from Dongbhae and generally keeps above the river to Tendo. Stay overnight at Salpa Phedi. It lies below the Salpa Bhanjyang pass. Here lodging facility is just fine.
  Accommodation: Guest House
• Day 07: Salpa Phedi to Guranse
  The trail will start getting slightly more troublesome as you start gaining altitude from Phedi to the pass. The trail will take 3 hours. It is a steep climb that passes through bamboo, oak, and rhododendron forests. Guranse is 1 hour before the pass.
   Accommodation: Guest House
• Day 08: Guranse to Sanam
  You’ll get the first sight of Buddhist territory as chortan marks the Salpa Pass. As you head up from Guranse, you’ll reach Salpa Pass. At first, the descent is gentle as you start climbing you’ll experience that this is a wild country and prolific in dense forests. You may encounter black bears and red pandas. After crossing Salpa Pokhari Lake, the toute continues its momentum via Dhaka. The village is clean and there is an old monastery and a newer one. There is a lodge nearby Gompa.
  Accommodation: Guest House
• Day 09: Sangam to Bung
  This is a tough day. You will have to climb a lot. You’ll find the first Sherpa settlement en route. Nichola and Tiu have a couple of Gompas and some confusing trails. You’ll cross through Guidel and descend through the forest to reach Honda Khola. Climb through cloudy forest to reach Bung a large spread out the place, and there is another village Rai.
  Accommodation: Guest House
• Day 10: Bung to Gaikharka
  The trail to Bung is a steady climb around Khiraule. There is a locally framed monastery under the rings of trees and good lodges making tourists stop here. Hereafter crossing Surkhe La, you can enjoy the views of Inkhu valley. After passing through Inkhu downhill, you’ll reach Gaikharka.
  Accommodation: Guest House
• Day 11: Gaikharka to Pangom
  Today the route will drop at Inkhu Khola. This is severe with climbing trail making for Sibue and Sibu has a few lodges and a homestay. The path will make a short descent to Pangom. It is a pleasant place for overnight stay. This place boasts about Hillary school.
  Accommodation: Guest House
• Day 12: Pangom to Puiyan
  After leaving the sunny Pangom route, the trail will drop around the hillside and ridges to join the classic Everest route. En route Kharte is above Kharikhola - a simple lunch spot. This higher trail will take you to Arun valley to Puritan and after that, a regular trek to Namche.
  Accommodation: Guest House
• Day 13: Puiyan to Lukla
  The trek will involve a lot of ascents and usually takes around 4 hours. You’ll stay overnight at Lukla.
  Accommodation: Guest House
• Day 14: Lukla to Kathmandu
  You’ll catch an early morning flight for Kathmandu. After reaching Kathmandu, you’ll take some rest and go for souvenir shopping. You’ll explore some areas of Kathmandu. Our guide will help you with it. In the evening, you’ll get a farewell dinner. Stay overnight in Kathmandu.
  Accommodation: 3-star hotel
  Meals: Breakfast and dinner
• Day 15: Kathmandu to Tribhuvan Airport
  Your adventure trip to Nepal will come to an end today. A representative will drop you at the international airport 3 hours before your scheduled flight.

• Pick up and drop off service from airport to hotel and back
• Accommodation in Kathmandu in 3-star hotel
• All accommodation during the trek in tea house/lodge
• All the meals during the trek
• Professional Sherpa guide with government license
• Sherpa porter (1 porter for 2 people)
• Flight from Kathmandu to Tumilngtar and back to Lukla from Kathmandu 
• All the essential trekking permits/national park permits
• TIMS card
• Essential equipment like a down jacket and sleeping bag
• Transport, food, salary for guide and porter
• First aid kit
• Insurance for porter and guide
• Rescue Help in case of emergency (paid by travel insurance)
• All the program as per itinerary
• Trips briefing with complete information and reconfirmation of international tickets

• Any kind of hard or soft drink
• International flight tickets and visa fare
• Personnel nature expenses
• Tips for staff
• Evacuation and rescue cost
• Medical and travel insurance (compulsory)
• Wi-Fi and battery charge

Food

You’ll get breakfast in Kathmandu at the hotel and welcome dinner and farewell dinner. During the trek, you’ll get freshly cooked food three times a day. Food is hygienic and freshly cooked.

Accommodation

Accommodation in 3 start hotel in Kathmandu. During the trek, you’ll stay in lodges/homestay. Rooms will be comfortable and available on twin sharing basis. Attached washroom facility will be available.

Trekking essentials

Here is the list of some trekking essential to help you during the trek

• Sleeping bag (optional)
• Duffel or Rucksack bag to keep gear (a porter will carry this bag)
• Day bag pack for yourself
• Down jacket
• Shade hat
• Woolen cap
• Lightweight warm gloves
• T-shirts (2 to 3)
• Torchlight
• Thermal tops (lightweight)
• Fleece jacket
• A pair of nylon shorts
• Underwear and two pair of long underwear
• Trekking pants
• Warm socks
• Medium weight hiking/trekking boots (waterproof)
• Water bottle