As an alternative to Jiri or Lukla the Everest trek can be started or ended by trekking across to the valley in the eastern side of Nepal. The starting point can be Hile if traveling by road or Tumlingtar if a flight is preferred. Getting to or from Hile involves a lengthy bus journey from Kathmandu of around fourteen hours. If this route is taken an entry permit for Makalu Barun National Park is required.
If using the Arun valley as an alternative exit, the route leaves the main Everest trail at Kharte, the village above Khari Khola. It generally travels south east crossing the major rivers in the area, the Hindu Khola and the Hongu Khola, and two high passes, the Pangkoma la (3350 meters) and the Salpa La (3350 meters). Both of these passes give good views of the mountains to the north. The scenery along the trail ranges from mixed farming land and scattered Sherpa and Rai villages to stands of forest including rhododendron and oak. After trekking for five days from where several flights a week connect with Kathmandu and Biratnagar. A further two days trek to the south is Hille from where daily buses operate to Kathmandu. Tour Itinerary: Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu & Transfer to hotel. Includes: (A). Day 2: Sight seeing in Kathmandu valley. Includes: (A), (B). Day 3: Kathmandu to Tumlingtar By plane and walk up to Kartike ghat then camp at Kartiki ghat. Includes: (A), (B), (L), (D). Day 4: Kartike – Gothey. Includes: (A), (B), (L), (D). Day 5: Gothey – Phedi. Includes: (A), (B), (L), (D). Day 6: Phedi – Gurase. Includes: (A), (B), (L), (D). Day 7: Gurase – Sanam. Includes: (A), (B), (L), (D). Day 8: Sanam – Bung. Includes: (A), (B), (L), (D). Day 9: Bung – Gaikharka. Includes: (A), (B), (L), (D). Day 10: Gaikharka – Vasme. Includes: (A), (B), (L), (D). Day 11: Vasme – PangumGokyo – Luza. Includes: (A), (B), (L), (D). Day 12: Pagum – PainyaLuza – Khumjung. Includes: (A), (B), (L), (D). Day 13: Painya – Lukla. Includes: (A), (B), (L), (D). Day 14: Lukla – Kathmandu. Includes: (A), (B), (L). Day 15: Rest in Kathmandu. Includes: (A), (B)). Day 16: Departure day. Includes: (B). Note: Abbreviation: A - Accommodation, B - Breakfast, L - Lunch, D - Dinner. Member discount: Notes: Price Includes:
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