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Arun Valley trekking

Mission: Trekking Arun Valley
Location: Arun Valley
Date: 2th Oct. 2007
Organiser: everestjourney.com

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This trek takes you to Makalu Base Camp (5250 m), now designated as Makalu Barun National Park and Conservation Area. The Makalu Base camp trek is a true adventure with scenery so beautiful that it will never tire you. The trek starts with a flight to Tumlingtar and heads up the Arun River valley to Sedua and Num, then crossing Shipton La Pass (4210 m) into the upper Barun river valley for a close look at Makalu and Chamlang Himal. This trek visits one of the most remote and unfrequented areas of Nepal. The Barun valley is a part of a huge international protected area under the agreement between the governments of Nepal and China, which comprises of 2330 sq. km of National Park and 830 sq. km of conservation area in Nepal alone. The Arun Valley, east of Everest, leading to Makalu Base Camp is least visited by tourists like Nepal’s far west. Trek to Makalu can be cut short by taking direct flight to Tumlingtar, a small village located on a plateau. The trek from Tumlingtar at barely 390m to Makalu Base Camp at 4,800m is a long and arduous as vast range in temperatures is confronted, from steamy in the lowlands to snow storms at high altitude. The trek begins from Tumlingtar following the trails parallel to Arun River passing through Brahman, Chhetri, Rai, Limbu, Gurung and Tamang villages to Num. Oak, chestnut and rhododendron forests are aflutter with birds and animals. From Num, the trail crisscrosses the Arun and starts up the Kasuwa Khola turning westward to cross the Shipton Pass (4,500m), which actually consists of two passes, Keke La (4,127m) and Tutu La (4,075m) into the upper Barun Khola valley. From high points panoramic views of eastern Himalayas; Chamlang (7,319m), Peak 6 (6,739m), Peak 7 (6,105m) and long-awaited Makalu (8,463m) all from Everest to Kanchenjungha are open to reward the steadfast trekker. Campsite in alpine meadows and at the base of Mt. Makalu as it reflects dusk’s light off the neighboring peaks are spectacular. The way down from the higher region of ice and rocks to lower Barun Khola valley of rhododendron and oak trees is of as much interest and contrast.

Day 1	Meeting upon arrival at Kathmandu Internationa Airport by our representative, transfer to hotel.
Day 2	Sightseeing around Kathmandu valley. Your sightseeing trip will start at 9AM in the morning after breakfast. We will provide a private vehicle and professional tour guide. We visit Pasupatinath temple, Buddhanath, Monkey temple, Bhaktpur durbar square and Kathmandu durbar square. The afternoon includes a final briefing and preparations for the trek. Overnight at hotel with breakfast included.
Day 3	Trek to Soti Khola (775 meters) 6 hours. Follow the Budhi Gandaki River toward its point of origin. We pass the village of Morder and Simre to reach Arkhat River. After Arkhat we ascend slowly toward Kyoropani. Camp today nears the confluence of Seti River - an ideal place to take a fresh water bath. Overnight at Tented Camp with breakfast, Lunch, Dinner included with hot drinks.
Day 4	Drive to Chautara and start trek to Syaule Bazaar, overnight at tented camp.
Day 5	Trek to Orkheni, overnigt at tented camp.
Day 6	Trek to Ngyak (2310 meters) 6 hours. After ascending to a terraced hill of Saguleri and view of Sringi Himal (7177 meters) we continue toward Sirish Gaon, Gandaki valley narrows from herewith soaring precipitous walls. Overnight at Tented Camp with breakfast, Lunch, Dinner included with hot drinks.)
Day 7	Trek to Kamikharka, overnight at tented camp.
Day 8	Trek to Choche Danda, overnight at tented camp.
Day 9	Trek to Mesher Pokhari, overnight at tented camp.
Day 10	Trek to Hile after crossing Chang Samrphu Pass, overnight at tented camp
Day 11	Trek to Nosam Pati (3810meter), overnight at tented camp.
Day 12	Trek to Panch Pokhari (4200meter), overnight at tented camp.
Day 13	Excursion around Panch Pokhari (4200m) in the morning and back to Nosam Pati, overnight at tented camp.
Day 14	Trek to Myu Gaon, overnight at tented camp.
Day 15	Trek to Melamchi Pul (870m), overnight at tented camp.

How to prepare ?
What you should pack for the trip: Warm jacket ,Pull over,Trek suite, Raincoat, trekking shoes, Sneakers for river crossing, Camp shoes, Gloves, Minimum 2 pairs of warm socks + normal socks, Gaiters (to avoid the snow to enter in shoes) Sunglasses / Spare glasses or contact lenses, Sun hat, Shirts- Loose trousers, Washing kit, toilet kit, A small sewing kit, Safety pins, torch or flash light with spare batteries, Camera with spare films and batteries, day sac, water bottle, If it is early and late season required the pair of gaitters to walk on the soft snow over the passes (in case of bad weather) and walking sticks if one required.

Clothing and the necessary items: Due to wide range of temperature and climate conditions, it is advisable to bring appropriate clothing. For protection against cold a layered clothing is better than a few thick ones, so choose your cloths accordingly. Cloths should be preferable be made from natural materials which allow the body to breath better. You will be offending people if you walk around in skimpy or tight fitting clothes. Although there are normally opportunities to wear shorts, it is strictly forbidden to be with short in any religious places as monasteries and temples. We would advise women to wear shirts or loose trousers, men should not wear singlet.

Fitness and acclimatization: For all adventure trips at least light physical exercise is required however no exercise is necessary for Jeep Safaris and cultural tours in the mountains. As we gain altitude slowly on most of our treks, safaris and tours, acclimatization occurs naturally and for most people the slow ascent to higher altitudes produces negligible effects.

First aid kit: Preparation of relief of sun burn, Lip salve, Anti septic cream, Antihistamine cream (for relief of insect bites), Anti diarrhea (flagyl or any other), Anti headach (diamox, aspirin, paracitamol, zimalgin), Anti vomiting (avomin), For stomachach (baralgan,trigan or other diagnose) Dettol, washproof dettol plaster, Bandage and cotton, Balm, Anti cramp spray, Pills to purify the water, Scisor and knife are must in the medical kit. According to your physical condition you are requested to consult your doctor to complete your medical kit. Apart from that HIMALAYAN FRONTIER also provides an additional medical kit including oxygen cylinder with each group.

Flexibility required: Adventure is an unpredictable activity due to a variety of reasons. So when on your adventure or culture we would request you to be flexible and accommodating in the event of landslides, road blocks, vehicle breakdown, inclement weather and any other unexpected causes. However we always strive to overcome any kind of obstacles and provide the very best of services to the best of our ability and seek immediate alternatives. So when booking a trek or a tour with Himalayan Frontiers we urge you to possess a spirit of adventure, a lot of patience and the capacity for tolerance.

For all treks

Clothing

Down- or fibre-filled jacket for cold seasons (winter treks)

Pile jacket or jumper (sweater)

Hiking shorts (for men) or skirt

Waterproof jacket, poncho or umbrella

Hiking pants

T-shirts or blouses

Underwear

Sun hat

Swimwear (optional)

Footwear

Trekking or running shoes

Camp shoes or thongs

Socks (polypropylene)

Other equipment

Backpack or daypack

Sleeping bag (optional)

Maps, compass & guidebook (optional)

Water bottle

Torch (flashlight) and batteries

Miscellaneous items

Toiletries

Towel

Laundry soap

Toilet paper & cigarette lighter

Pre-moistened towelettes

Sunscreen (SPF 15+)

Small knife

Sewing kit

Iodine, water purification tablets or filter

Medical & first-aid kit *

Duffel bag (if you have a porter)

For treks with longer stay above 4000m

Clothing

Insulated pants

Nylon windbreaker

Nylon wind pants

Long underwear

Woolen hat (or balaclava)

Gloves

Gaiters

Footwear

Mountain trekking boots

Socks (wool) to wear with boots

Socks (light cotton) to wear under wool socks

Down booties (optional)

Miscellaneous items

Goggles or sunglasses

Sunscreen for lips

Optional equipment

Photographic Gear

Camera & lenses

Lens cleaning equipment

Film (about 20 rolls)

Navigation Aids

GPS unit

Altimeter

Thermometer

Miscellaneous Items

Binoculars

Books/magazines

Small duffel bag or suitcase (to leave behind in Kathmandu)

Padlock

Stuff sacks & plastic bags

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