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Makalu Salpa Pass trek begins in Tumlingtar and follows the Arun River before turning into the Irkhu Khola Valley, an area renowned for its traditional natural paper products. The Salpa Pass trail offers a marvelous way to enter the Everest region, following the unique ecosystem of the Arun Valley. This trekking route was once an ancient trade path used by local people to transport agricultural goods to Namche Bazar and even to Tibet via the Nangpa La. The trail leads us through the Arun Valley to the Salpa Pass and the sacred Salpa Pokhari Lake. Along the way, friendly villagers and beautiful waterfalls guide us toward the second pass of the trek — Surkie La. The region is mainly inhabited by the Rai people, while Sherpa communities have settled in remote, picturesque villages.
The highest point of the trek is Salpa Bhanjyang at 3,800 meters, with the highest campsite located at Salpa Kharka at 3,600 meters. This trek is relatively easy and offers breathtaking views of Makalu, Mera Peak, the Everest range, and many other high peaks rising above rice paddies and lush forests. Anyone in good physical condition with previous trekking experience can undertake this moderately challenging journey. The best seasons for the trek are from March to May and from September to early December.
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu airport (1350m), 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.
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu airport (1,350m), meet our staff then transfers to Hotel.
Day 02: Flight to Tumlingtar (518m) – Kattike Ghat (Kartiki - 523m). O/N at Teahouse Lodge/Camping.
Day 03: Kattike Ghat – Ghote Bazar (1,225m). O/N at Teahouse Lodge/Camping.
Day 04: Ghote Bazar – Salpa Phedi (1,685m). O/N at Teahouse Lodge/Camping.
Day 05: Salpa Phedi- Salpa Pass (3,414m) – Guranse Village (2,881m). O/N at Teahouse 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 – Paiya Village (Chutok - 2,860m) and transfer to Hotel/Teahouse Lodge.
Day 12: Puiyan Village – Lukla Bazar (2,860m). O/N at Teahouse Lodge.
Day 13: Lukla Bazar – Phakding Village (2,640m). O/N at Teahouse Lodge.
Day 14: Phakding Village – Namche Bazar (3,440m). O/N at Teahouse Lodge.
Day 15: Namche Bazar day for Hiking to Hotel Everest View (3,880m) exploration of the surrounding.
Day 16: Namche Bazar – Lukla (2,860m) and transfer to teahouse-lodge.
Day 17: Lukla – Kathmandu by flight then transfer to Hotel.
Day 18: Free day in Kathmandu for rest or shopping, with a farewell dinner in the evening.
Day 19: Last minute, transfers to airport for your onward journey. Final Departure.
