TUMLINGTAR TO EVEREST BASE CAMP TREKKING
This challenging trek starts with a flight to Tumlingtar (to the east of Everest). The first week is spent trekking through a variety of hill and mountain terrain that sees few visitors, before heading onto the main
Everest trail to Kallapattar. Here, there are classic and spectacular close-ups of Everest, Nuptse, and Lhotse. Culturally, the Arun Valley Trek is very interesting, moving from Sherpa through to Rai villages, then
down to Chhetri and Brahmin villages. This trek follows an ancient route that takes you through farming villages, across valleys, through high mountain settlements and past monasteries. The views grow even
more spectacular as you venture up the Dudh Kosi River to Namche Bazaar, the gateway to the Khumbu region. The trail then leads to Pangboche via Khumjung, where you will be rewarded with spectacular views of Ama Dablam, Everest, Lhotse, Thamserku, Kwangde, and Tawache. The route follows the Imja Valley to Dingboche and up to the outstanding viewpoint of Kala Patthar and Everest Base Camp. The trail then returns to Lukla, via the more frequented Everest Base Camp route. Part of this trek passes
through the Sagarmatha National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Himalayan wildlife commonly seen are musk deer, mountain goats, colorful pheasants, rare Red Pandas and even Snow Leopards. Pine, juniper and birch trees are common here, as well as colorful rhododendron flowers in spring.
Overview
TUMLINGTAR TO EVEREST BASE CAMP TREKKING
This challenging trek starts with a flight to Tumlingtar (to the east of Everest). The first week is spent trekking through a variety of hill and mountain terrain that sees few visitors, before heading onto the main
Everest trail to Kallapattar. Here, there are classic and spectacular close-ups of Everest, Nuptse, and Lhotse. Culturally, the Arun Valley Trek is very interesting, moving from Sherpa through to Rai villages, then
down to Chhetri and Brahmin villages. This trek follows an ancient route that takes you through farming villages, across valleys, through high mountain settlements and past monasteries. The views grow even
more spectacular as you venture up the Dudh Kosi River to Namche Bazaar, the gateway to the Khumbu region. The trail then leads to Pangboche via Khumjung, where you will be rewarded with spectacular views of Ama Dablam, Everest, Lhotse, Thamserku, Kwangde, and Tawache. The route follows the Imja Valley to Dingboche and up to the outstanding viewpoint of Kala Patthar and Everest Base Camp. The trail then returns to Lukla, via the more frequented Everest Base Camp route. Part of this trek passes
through the Sagarmatha National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Himalayan wildlife commonly seen are musk deer, mountain goats, colorful pheasants, rare Red Pandas and even Snow Leopards. Pine, juniper and birch trees are common here, as well as colorful rhododendron flowers in spring.
