The Salpa Pass trail links the Khumbu (Everest) region with the unique ecosystem of the Arun Valley. This trek begins in Tumlingtar and follows the Arun River until we turn into the Irkhu Khola valley which is renowned for its natural paper products. This valley takes us to the Salpa Pass and the holy lake Salpa Pokhari. Friendly villagers and beautiful waterfalls bring us to the second pass of the trek - the Surkie La. This area is renowned for its Tungba - a Sherpa alcoholic drink, and is the entry to the Makalu-Barun National Park. Spectacular views of Mera Peak, Everest, Makalu, Cho-Oyu and many others in the Khumbu region are spread before you. We then descend to Lukla to return to Kathmandu.

Highlight: This comparatively easy trek offers excellent views of Everest, Makalu and other peaks, the handmade paper factory and great Tungba!

Trek type: Camping
Trek Grade: Introductory
Activities: trekking, Camping, Sightseeing
Best Time: September through to April (Dec/Jan can be very hazy)

ITINERARY

Day 01 Arrive at Kathmandu
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Height: 1300 m
Transfer to Hotel

Day 02: Kathmandu
Duration: 4 hrs
Height: 1300 m
Half day Sightseeing

Day 03: Kathmandu- Hile
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Day 04: Hile- Mongmaya
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Day 05: Mongmaya- Domkot
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Day 06 Domkot- Tumlintar
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Day 07: Tumlintar- Chymbesi
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Day 10: Phedi- Jaubari-Via the Salpa pass
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Day 13: Bung- Najing
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Day 14: Najing - Pangum
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Day 15 Pangum- Pangum
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Day 16: Pangum- Puiyan
Duration: 5 hours
Height: 3000
It is a small village we can find on the way from Pangum to reach up to Puiyan. On the way we can find different beautiful and magnificent sceneries of the jungle and Himalayas. We can find is the cows, buffaloes, goats and many other animals on the way to Puiyan.

Day 17: Puiyan – Lukla
Duration: 4 ½ hours
Walk the ascent from Puiyan to reach up to the Lukla.

Day 18: Lukla - Kathmandu
Take a flight from Lukla to Kathmandu