Arun Valley Trek is among the best Makalu region trekking packages showing you two regions: Makalu region and Everest region. Arun Valley having historical importance for studying human civilization in Nepal, lies between the Everest trekking region and Makalu trekking areas. Arun Valley hiking lets you enjoy the stunning view of the snowcapped peaks including Mt. Everest and Mt. Makalu. Arun River Valley trekking is full of the wonderful experience of natural splendor and cultural variation that entertains Makalu region trekkers.
Arun Valley hiking starts from either Hile Dhankuta or Tumlingtar, a small hilly town occupied by multiple ethnic communities. To begin trekking to Arun Valley from Hile Dhankuta, you need to fly to Biratnagar and drive by bus. But to start it from Tumlingtar, you can take a direct flight from Kathmandu Airport experiencing snowy peaks and wonderful landscapes.
The smiling snowy peaks like Mt. AmaDablam, Mt. Thamserku, Mt. Nuptse, Mt. Chamlang, and Mt. Baruntse welcome you there. Makalu Barun National Park and Conservation Area hosting varieties of flora and fauna, is the most distinguished attraction of Makalu region trekking. The park contains 3,000 flowering plant species, 440 species of birds, and 75 mammal classes including red panda and snow leopard. The trail passes along Buddhist monasteries, rustic villages, and dense forests of rhododendron, fir, and pine giving you the best scene.
Shipton’s Pass (4,200m) covered by the swirling prayer flags makes you forget the tiredness of off-the-beaten-path trekking. Although Arun Valley settlers are from all ethnic communities, Sherpa, Rai, and Limbu are the majority in the Arun Valley region. Arun Valley, which is one of the largest valleys in the world, has justified the religious and ethnic tolerance in Nepal. The archetypal Sherpa villages exposing their unique culture and tradition are the most spectacular factor of trekking to Arun Valley.
The highest point during Arun Valley Lukla trekking is SalpaLa Pass (3,358m) where you find a high-altitude Salpa Lake (3,458m). The panoramic view of Mt. Baruntse, Mt. Makalu, and Mt. Chamlang from SalpaBhanjyang is outstandingly magnificent. Among many striking sites of Arun Valley Lukla trekking is Hungku Valley which gives you access to Sagarmatha National Park. Sagarmatha National Park, one of the highest-altitude national parks in the world is a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Nepal.
Arun Valley trek can be extended further to the Everest Base Camp trek following the route from Lukla Airport. Arun Valley Everest region trekking package can be customized to feel the beauty to the vicinity of Mount Everest, the world’s highest peak. Arun Valley trek itinerary can be customized from 14 days to 26 days or even longer depending on your choice. However, Orbit Alpine Adventure offers you an Arun Valley trek 18-day itinerary to relish the natural beauty and cultural variety of the Makalu region. To get overall information about Arun Valley Lukla trekking package cost, you can contact Orbit Alpine Adventure via ICT.
Highlights
- Exploration of beautiful Arun valley in Makalu region
- Many ethnic villages en route Arun valley trekking
- Stunning view of the snowcapped peaks in the Everest region and Makalu region from Salpa La Pass, the highest point of Arun valley trek
- Observation of SalpaPokhari, a sacred Hindu pilgrim site which is crowded with Hindus on moon day of October
- Varieties of flora and fauna of Makalu Barun National Park and Conservation Area
- Knowledge about Kuman ethnic community, the indigenous to Makalu region
- Hidden valleys and lush rhododendron forests