Days: 1 Arrival in Kathmandu 1,350 m / 4,430 ft and transfer to Hotel
After arriving in Kathmandu, a representative from Nepal New Generation will pick us up from the airport and take us to our hotel. In the afternoon, we may take a rest or visit Nepal New Generation’s office. In the evening, there will be a welcome dinner hosted by Nepal New Generation. For dinner, you will be served authentic Nepalese cuisine which will introduce you to the country’s food culture. Overnight in Kathmandu. Included meals:Dinner
Days: 2 Guided Sightseeing in the Kathmandu Valley
After a hearty breakfast, at 8.30 am your sightseeing trip will start. You will have a private vehicle and a professional tour guide at your disposal. Today we will visit some heritages listed below: Boudhanath Stupa: Boudhananath is one of the holiest Buddhist sites in Kathmandu. It was built in the 5th century with four pairs of eyes of Lord Buddha in four cardinal directions keeping an eternal watch over the people and their doings. You will find Buddhist pilgrims from Tibet going round the stupa spinning the prayer wheels.
Days: 3 Fly to Bhadrapur . Drive to Ilam. (45m fly and 4 hours drive)
We take you to the domestic airport to get an internal flight across the country to the southeastern part of Nepal. Bhadrapur is located in the tropical Terai region of Nepal. From Bhadrapur, We will get our vehicles for a two day journey into the mountains. We drive for approximately 5 - 6 hours through a fascinating landscape of rural fields and small towns which quickly becomes turns into hills as we head north. The temperature becomes a little cooler as we climb into the foothills and arriving at the town of Illam. (Overnight at Hotel - Dinner and Breakfast Includes.
Days: 4 Drive to Lelep (1687 meters) via Taplejung about 8 hours by Jeep.
The drive continues along with the beautiful landscape and river belt of the Himalayan foothills. With every turn, there are magnificent sights of white snow-capped mountains. At the end of the road, we get town of Taplejung (1820m) After late lunch continues the drive to Lelep elevation of 1687 meters where we meet our crew stay overnight at Camp about an 8-hour drive. Altitude 1687 m Meals Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Accommodation Camp
Days: 5 Trek to Ela Danda (2051m) (5-6 hours)
Once again we continue to follow the Tamor River upstream through dense forest. We cross the river on a suspension bridge and gradually climb through the pine forest for about 45 minutes to a small old monastery (Sango Chhyolling Gompa). From here we descend gradually to Gowatar (1800m) where we stop for lunch. Afterward, we pass two beautiful waterfalls crossing the Phedi Khola and then make a final climb of around an hour to our camp at Ela Danda (2051m). This offers a magnificent view of Kasturi peaks and down to the Tamor River. At Ila Danda, there is a lack of camp side so we may sleep at a local guest house. (Overnight at Camp or Local House Breakfast, Lunch, and dinner included). Altitude 2051 m Meals Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Accommodation Camp
Days: 6 Trek to Jongim Kharka (2635m) (7-8 hours)
Starts Walking through an Alnus and rhododendron forest until we reach the suspension bridge. After crossing the river we enter an extensive area of bamboo forest and some other trees, inhabited by the endangered red panda. If we are lucky we may have the opportunity to catch sight of one of these intangible creatures as we walk through the bamboo forest to the Maguwa Kharka where the lunches spot for today. Beyond Maguwa Kharka there is more mixture of forest with rhododendron, oak, chestnut, Alnus, maple, etc, abundant with a different variety of birdlife. We have to cross a large landslip area before Selep Kharka (2525m) and we continue another hour to get to our night's stop at Jongim Kharka (2635m). Where we can explore a nice view of the snow-capped peak to the north. (Overnight at Camp Breakfast, Lunch, and dinner included). Altitude 2635 m Meals Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Accommodation Camp
Days: 7 Trek to Olanchung Gola (3208m). (3 hours)
After crossing the suspension bridge we enter into the rhododendron forest and climb for an hour to Ramite (2685m) there is more opportunity to spot red pandas as well on and we pass another beautiful waterfall created by the Tamor River. Then we reach the Sherpa settlement named Olangchun Gola (3208m) for lunch. After lunch, we have a free day to explore the village and monastery. Olangchung Gola is one of the attractive villages with around 50 wooden houses and a 470-year-old monastery located at the top of the village. Olangchng Gola is pretty much the last civilization we will see until we reach the Arun Valley. (Overnight at Camp Breakfast, Lunch, and dinner included). Altitude 3208 m Meals Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Accommodation Camp
Days: 8 Acclimatization day at Olangchung Gola.
Side trip around Olangchung Gola, visit monastery and Around stay over night at Camp. Altitude 3208 m Meals Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Accommodation Camp
Days: 9 Trek to Sanjung Kharka Camp' (3910m) 6-7 hours
After breakfast, we set off following the trails used by Tibetan traders walking beside the Tamor to its convergence with Dinsamba Khola. Following the river belt we will have a Lunch and then crossing the river we reach a place named Langmale and continue to our overnight stop at the place known as Sanjung Kharka. It is one of the nice camping spots for trekkers where you can discover the beautiful mountain surrounding. (Overnight at Camp Breakfast, Lunch, and dinner included). Altitude 3910 m Meals Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Accommodation Camp
Days: 10 Trek to Pass Camp (4700m 4 -5 Hours)
we Continue along the route of the Great Himalayan Trail towards the Lumba Sumba Himal. It is good to keep an eye out for snow leopards which have been sighted on the next section of the trek we also pass little yak pasture and beautiful landscape and a few foothills to climb. Now we are in a totally wild country, the habitat of the snow leopard. Very few trekkers come this way to sense the remoteness themselves. Finally, we are at pass camp and we are above the green visitation and playing with the mountain. (Overnight at Camp Breakfast, Lunch, and dinner included). Altitude 4700 m Meals Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Accommodation Camp
Days: 11 Trek to Yak Kharka via Lumba Sumba Pass (5177m 8-9 Hours)
From our last camp before the pass, we climb the sharp ridge beyond to a prominent saddle toward the pass and we may encounter snow on this section of the trek. We reach a first pass adorned with prayer flags but this is not the top and it is necessary to cross below a peak to reach a slightly higher pass which is the actual Lumba Sumba La (5177m). The views are breathtaking, extending eastwards to Kangchenjunga and Jannu Himalaya range and westwards to Makalu Region. This is a very special place and weather consent, we may have longer broken here if the weather is stable and perhaps eat our packed lunches. Now we have a descent of about 600 meters on a trail which is steep downhill at first, into a large valley and we stop at the first suitable camping spot at Yak Kharka around 4595 meters. (Overnight at Camp Breakfast, Lunch, and dinner included). Altitude 5177 m Meals Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Accommodation Camp
Days: 12 Trek to Jungle Camp (3350m). 6-7 hours
From our overnight stop, we set off again, passing by many yak kharkas with excellent views of Makalu ahead with the varieties of Rhododendrons trees. Then the trail bring together coming from the Umbak La, a 5200-meter pass by which means goods are traded with Tibet and Nepal, a 2-day journey from here. Reaching a village named Thudam (3500m) a Sherpa village of around 30 wooden houses that are linked with villages in Tibet, Where we plan to have Lunch and head west through a steep-sided valley, having several landslip areas before climbing steadily to pass (3370m). And finally get to our Camp (Overnight at Camp Breakfast, Lunch, and dinner included). Altitude 3350 m Meals Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Accommodation Camp
Days: 13 Trek to Yak Kharka (2877m). 5-6 hours
We head west through a steep-sided landslide before climbing steadily and passing through a cavernous bamboo forest. The views of Makalu and its satellites are simply eye-catching. We continue descending to a small clearing at 2877 meters, where we make camp this day also requires pack lunch (Overnight at Camp Breakfast, Lunch, and dinner included). Altitude 2877 m Meals Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Accommodation Camp
Days: 14 Trek to Lingam School (2320m). 5-6 hours
We continue descending through dense rhododendron forest and then climb to a place called Yak Kharka on a ridge overlooking the Arun Valley. We can see the river below and in the distance, our overnight stop at the Lingam School (2320m). After continuing downhill we will get to the Arun River where we crossed the suspension bridge and steadily uphill to Chyamtang where we plan to have lunch. After Lunch, we pass by Chyamtang and get to the Lingam School. (Overnight at Camp Breakfast, Lunch, and dinner included). Altitude 2320 m Meals Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Accommodation Camp
Days: 15 Trek to Hatiya (1595m). 5-6 hours
We are already decent at the altitude and back to a warmer climate. Today we pass a few villages among trails with the songs of birds. At our lunch stop in the village of Gimber, we have more stunning views of the Makalu Himalayan Range. The afternoon's walk is relatively easy along a good trail to the Tibetan tribe village of Hatiya (1595m). This is the entry point to the Makalu-Barun National Park. (Overnight at Camp Breakfast, Lunch, and dinner included). Altitude 1595 m Meals Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Accommodation Camp
Days: 16 Drive to Tumlingtar (450m) about 8 hours by Jeep.
After breakfast, we drive to Tumlingtar's recently build dirt road via Gola and Hedanga Gadi along the Arun Nadi (Arun River Valley) to Num and continue to Tumlingtar. It takes about 7 - 8 hours to drive to stay overnight at Tumlingtar Hotel. Altitude 450 m Meals Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Accommodation Hotel.
Days: 17 Fly to Kathmandu
We take a morning flight from Tumlingtar, to Kathmandu. Once in Kathmandu, we check in to our hotel and the rest of the day is free. On the last night of our trek, we will certainly have a farewell dinner at the boutique restaurant Overnight at the hotel. Altitude 1350 m Meals Breakfast Accommodation Hotel
Days: 18 Reserve day in Kathmandu
On this day, you can proceed to relax and can have another tour of the city or go shopping at the hub of “all things-tourist” at Thamel. Overnight stay at the Hotel. Meals: Breakfast included.
Days: 19 Farewell
The airport representative from Nepal New Generation Family will transport you to Kathmandu International Airport around 3 hours before your scheduled flight from where you will depart. Meals: Breakfast included.
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