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Arun Valley Camping Trekking
"16 nights 17 day"
Itinerary
Day 01
Kathmandu-Khandbari
After flying to Tumlingtar we walk north to Khandbari. The trail crosses a plateau (45 minutes) then climbs gradually for about 3 hours. We camp above the village on large grassy fields.
Day 02
Khandbari-Chichira
We walk through many small picturesque villages, occasionally on steep trails for 3 hours to reach Goure. Chichira is 3 hours further, still uphill.
Day 03
Chichira-Num
The morning starts with wonderful views of Makalu and the surrounding snow-capped peaks. The path, an ancient trading route, after a few up and downs, descends through forest to Num.
Day 04
Num-Navagoan
We descend steeply for 1. 1/2 hours to the suspension bridge across the Arun river. It is a 2 hour ascent to Kerabari. We then continue upwards for 2 more hours to Navagoan (Shidda) and the police check post.
Day 05
Navagoan - Tashigoan
Ascending through forest we pass the picturesque Sherpa village of Tashigoan, the last village en route to the base camp.
Day 06
Tashigoan - Khonpma
We climb out of the forest to the grazing area of Khonpma, 5 1/2 hours away. We have a packed lunch because of the lack of the water in between Tashigoan and Khonpma.
Day 07
Khonpma - Mumbuk
Above Khonpma we occasionally walk on snow (depending on the season) to Changse Danda. Two hours further on is Magar Chanse Danda. Makalu and the surrounding Himalaya is spectacular. We camp just over the Barun Pass.
Day 08
Mumbuk - Nehekharka
Starting early we take about an hour to cross some land slides. 4 hours further on over the higher river plains is Nahekharka.
Day 09
Nehkharka-Mera
After crossing the wooden bridge over the Barun river we trek beside the river on grasslands to Mera . The mountain peaks here are inspiring.
Day 10
Mera-Makalu Base Camp
We pass a small glacier with spectacular alpine scenery before reaching the base camp.
Day 11
Makalu Base Camp-Barun Pass
Trek return to Barun pass.
Day 12
Barun Pass-Khongma
Trek retrace to camp at Khongma.
Day 13
Khongma-Navagoan
Trek return to Navagoan.
Day 14
Navagoan-Num Village
Trek return to Num Village.
Day 15
Num Village-Bhote Bass
Trek return to Bhote bass.
Day 16
Bhote Bass-Tumlingtar
Trek return to Tumlingtar.
Day 17
Tumlingtar-Kathmandu
Fly to Kathmandu & transfer to hotel.
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