Trip Overview

Salpa High Passes and Everest trek is superb trek takes us away from the more frequented trails, begins with a mountain views flight, take us always exciting to Tumlingar before heading into the beautiful and remote Arun Valley in the eastern Everest region. An area astoundingly rich in flora and fauna, with numerous species of birds and animals found no where else in the country. From the fertile tropical valleys inhabited by Rai peoples cross the Salpa Bhanjyang pass and alpine ridges to reach the Dudh Kosi Valley, home land of Sherpa people.

This trip is more convenient to do trekking in the season spring (March to May) and autumn (September to December). Beginners or inexperienced climbers can take this trek, but this trek requires one to be moderately fit. Considering the snow conditions over Salpa Pass, the trek is advisable even during winter (January/February) and the monsoon season (July/August).

Outline Trek Itinerary: A via Tumlingtar

Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu airport (1,350m), meet our staff then transfers to Hotel.
Day 02: Flight to Tumlingtar (518m) then transfer to Teahouse Lodge/Camping.
Day 03: Tumlingtar – Ghote Bazar (1,225m). O/N at Teahouse Lodge/Camping.
Day 04: Ghote Bazar – Salpa Phedi (Upper Phedi - 1,685m). O/N at Teahouse Lodge/Camping.
Day 05: Salpa Phedi- Salpa Pass (3,414m) – Guranse Village (2,881m). O/N at T. Lodge/Camping.
Day 06: Guranse Village – Salpa Pokhari (Lake - 3,443m) – Sanam Village (1,900m). O/N at T. Lodge/Camping.
Day 07: Sanam Village – Chheskam Village (2,515m). O/N at Teahouse Lodge/Camping.
Day 08: Chheskam – Bung Village (1,800m). O/N at Teahouse Lodge/Camping.
Day 09: Bung Village – Surkie La (3,085m) - Naji Dingma Village (2,650m). O/N at T. Lodge/Camping.
Day 10: Naji Dingma – Pankongma La (3,216m) - Pangum Village (2,850m).  O/N at T. Lodge/Camping.
Day 11: Pangum Village – Lukla Bazar (2,860m)  and transfer to Hotel/Teahouse Lodge.                       
Day 12: Lukla Bazar – Kathmandu by flight then transfer to Hotel.
Day 13: Free day in Kathmandu for rest or shopping, with a farewell dinner in the evening.
Day 14: Last minute, transfers to airport for your onward journey. Final Departure.

Option for drive back to Kathmandu:
Day 11: Pangum – Khari Khola Village (2,220m), drive to Salleri (2,390m) transfer to Hotel/Teahouse Lodge.
Day 12: From Salleri Bazar to Kathmandu by drive then transfer to Hotel.
Day 13: Free day in Kathmandu for rest or shopping, with a farewell dinner in the evening.
Day 14: Last minute, transfers to airport for your onward journey. Final Departure.

Outline Trekking Itinerary: B via Lukla

Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu airport (1,350m), meet our staff then transfers to Hotel.
Day 02: Free day in Kathmandu, preparation and briefing about trekking at evening.
Day 03: Flight from Kathmandu/Ramechhap to Lukla (2,860m) then trek to Puiyan (2,730m) T. Lodge.
Day 04: Puiyan Village – Pangum Village (2,850m). O/N at Teahouse Lodge/Camping.
Day 05: Pangum – Pankongma La Pass (3,216m) - Naji Dingma Village (2,650m). O/N at T. Lodge/Camping.
Day 06: Naji Dingma Village – Bung Village (1,710m). O/N at Teahouse Lodge/Camping.
Day 07: Bung Village – Sanam Village (1,900m). O/N at Teahouse Lodge/Camping.
Day 08: Sanam – Salpa Pass - 3,414m) - Salpa Phedi (Upper Phedi -1,685m). O/N at T. Lodge/Camping.
Day 09: Salpa Phedi – Ghote Bazar (1,225m). O/N at Teahouse Lodge/Camping.
Day 10: Ghote Bazar – Kattike Ghat (4,57m). O/N at Teahouse Lodge/Camping.
Day 11: Kattike Ghat – Tumlingtar (518m) and overnight at Hotel or, Tea-house Lodge.
Day 12: Flight from Tumlingtar – Kathmandu then transfer to Hotel.
Day 13: Free day in Kathmandu for rest or shopping, with a farewell dinner in the evening.
Day 14: Last minute, transfers to airport for your onward journey. Final Departure.

Cost Includes

  • All land transportation by Car, Jeep, Toyota Hiace or, tourist Bus. (Airport/Hotel/Airport, trekking pick up and drop).
  • 3 Night’s hotel accommodation in Kathmandu at Bed & Breakfast basis. Itinerary A
  • 4 Night’s hotel accommodation in Kathmandu at Bed & Breakfast basis. Itinerary B
  • 3 Major meals; B/L/D (by Lodge menu) and accommodation at best available teahouse lodge during the trek en-route.
  • 1 professional English speaking trekking guide, necessary Sherpa and Porter.
  • Life insurance for all support crews and their daily wages.
  • Per member 10 Kg. luggage allow while in the trekking
  • Special Trekking Permit, Khumbu Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality, Makalu Barun and Sagarmatha National Park entrance fees.
  • Air Ticket: Kthmandu/Tumlingtar/Lukla/Kathmandu with airport tax. Itinerary A
  • Air Ticket: Kathmandu/Lukla/Tumlingtar/Kathmandu with airport tax. Itinerary B
  • Medical Kit Box for Nepali support crews.
  • All official taxes and service charge.

Cost Excludes

  • Personal transportation except above programs.
  • Major meals lunch and dinner during your stay in Kathmandu.
  • Personal trekking gears as well as sleeping bags.
  • Personal Nature expenses.
  • Emergency evacuation (If incase).
  • Drinks except tea and coffee.
  • Airfare: to & from your country.
  • Nepal entry, re-entry visa fees.
  • International airport departure taxes.
  • Personal travel insurance.
  • Tips for trekking crews.

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