Arun Valley Trek is a rewarding but crowd less trekking trail as the site offers panoramic views of at least eight mountains namely, Mount Makalu, Mount Baruntse, Mount Lhotse,Mount Nuptse, Mount Amadablam, Mount Thamserku and yes, Mount Everest—highest mountain of the world.
The journey to Biratnagar, the beginning site of the Arun Valley Trek, begins with a flight from Kathmandu. The hike passes through dense, varied forests and leads to the stunning Rai and Sherpa settlements in the Arun Valley. The sacred pond known as Salpa Pokhari, which attracts Hindu pilgrims from all over the world in October, is one of the trek's key attractions.
Highlights
- Rarely seen treks of mountain villages.
- Hospitality and warm welcome of locals.
- Rare wildlife- Red pandas and snow leopards found at Sagarmatha National Park.
- Beautiful rivers, breathing views of Lhotse, Nuptse, and Everest.
The view of Chamlang (7321m) and Makalu (8463m) from the summit of Salpa Bhanjyang is another highlight of the hike. The journey passes through the small Sherpa settlements and wide pasturelands of Makalu Barun Conservation Area before continuing on beside Hinku Valley to Sagarmatha National Park. The journey also passes through Namche Bazaar, the commercial center of Khumbu, and other Sherpa settlements in the upper and lower Khumbu regions. The Arun Valley Trek offers hikers an unparalleled opportunity to learn about the Rai and Sherpa cultures by visiting the numerous temples and monasteries along the way, from the serene paths of the Arun valley to the busy settlements of the Dudh Koshi valley.
To completely appreciate the splendor of the Arun valley region, trekking in the Arun Valley requires fitness and stamina. Strolling north along the Arun River to Sedua and Num, and then entering the upper Barun Khola Valley by crossing the Barun La 4110m pass to get a close-up view of Makalu. To properly enjoy the stunning mountain vistas of the Arun Valley Trek, one must possess endurance and physical fitness. After taking a flight to Biratnagar, which is east of Everest, trekkers spend the first week trekking through uncharted territory into the Solu Khumbu region. From there, they push up on the main Everest trail to Kala Pattar, where they can get amazing close-ups of Everest, Nuptse, and Lhotse, among many other peaks. Finally, they return to Lukla and take a flight to Kathmandu, or they can take the Solu Khmbu Jiri trekking route to return to Kathmandu. Trekkers' and visitors' holiday schedules and preferences are taken into consideration when Regulus Treks and Expedition plans an Arun Valley trek.
Besides, Arun Valley inhabits more than 650 species of birds and 8oo species of butterflies and this make the trail more special than other trekking routes. The Valley is located in between Mount Everest and Makalu- Barun National Park. The trail gives you an opportunity to understand several cultures of different ethnic group like: Sherpa, Rai and Limbu. The trek follows the same ancient trading course which people used to trace for their business to Tibet then.
