Fly to Biratnager and take bus to Dhankutta and walk to Hille, a small town north of Dhankutta. You follow the main trail to Tumlingtar and from Khare the trail gradually ascend to chainpur. Cross Milke danda and descend to Dhoban. Follow the Tamur river towards northeast to Gunsa; Near Lelep village you turn north towards the source of Tamur river and reach Walungchung–gola (or Olangchunggola). Christoph Von Furer-Haimendorf in his book Himalayan Traders noted “Walongchung bears all the outward sign of flourishing center of Buddhist. There is a large and lavishly furnished gompa (monastery) and the village is studded with chorten (stupa), mani walls and prayer wheels. He further noted that the Bhutias of Upper Tamur practice much more orthodox pattern of Buddhist culture than any of the Lhomi communities of Arun valley. The people of Olangchung have had far more impact of Tibetan culture across the border than other areas. Explore the upper reach of Tamur and cross Nangola (4802m) to reach Gunsa. Travel further on rugged trail to the glacier at Pangpema (5150m). Retrace the trail to Gunsa and travel south towards the eastern bank of Tamur River. From Chirwa ascend the steep trail to Pathivara (3700m). Make final descent to Taplejung to take bus to Ilam and to Biratnagar for flight back to Kathmandu.
Tour Itinerary: Day 1: Arrive Kathmandu, tranfer to Hotel Day 2: In Kathmandu- free day to explore Kathmandu own Day 3: Fly to Biratnagar, Drive to Dhankuta. Trek to Hile (3hr) Day 4: Mangmaya (1649m) Day 5: Khare (2490m) Day 6: Chainpur (1600m) Day 7: Nundhaki (2340m) Day 8: MilkeDhanda (3500m) Day 9: Dhoban Day 19: Thuma Day 11: Chirwa Day 12: Tortang Day 13: Walungchung Gola Day 14: Walangchung Gola Day 15: Nango Khola Day 16: Croos Nango La (4820m) to Gunsa Day 17: Ghunsa-acclimatize (3340m) Day 18: Kambachen-acclimatize (4040m) Day 19: Lhonak (4560m) Day 20: North Base-camp Day 21: Spare day (4940m) Day 22: Ghunsa (3340m) Day 23: Amjillassa Day 24: Chirwa Day 25: Pathibhara Day 26: Taplejung (1798m) Day 27: Bus to Ilam. Overnight in Ilam Day 28: Bus to Biratnagar. (174km). Fly to Kathmandu, transfer to Hotel Day 29: Transfer to airport, depart Kathmandu. Notes: Price Includes:
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