Buddha Air offers daily 30-minute flights from Kathmandu to Tumlingtar airport. Welcome at the airport by MAST personnel. Take an auto rickshaw to the Tumlingtar hotel that we have reserved in advance.Meet and be introduced with your porter guide. Overnight stay at the hotel there.
Tumlingtar Lukla Trek .
12
Days
Tumlingtar Lukla Trek Overview
Tumlingtar Lukla Trek is one of moderate off-the beaten path trek which connects Makalu Region with Everest region. In Nepal the route offers magnificent views of Mt. Makalu (8463m), Mt. Everest (8,848m) and other peaks of Mahalangur Himalayan range. This route passes through two of Nepal’s most beautiful landscapes, Sagarmatha and Makalu Barun National Park and reaches Salpa Bhanjyang (3350m) the highest point of the trek
With the convenience of teahouses available along the hiking, light weight teahouse trek has become possible now a days.
With the help of a local porter guide who can carry your 15-20 kg weight you can enjoy this trek happily and return home with a long-lasting travel experience.
Enjoy Tumlingtar Lukla Trek with us. Contact us for more details detail trekking plan.
Tumlingtar Lukla Trek Higglights
- Scenic flight from Kathmandu to Tumlingtar, providing fantastic views of the Himalayas
- Trekking thru various landscapes, along with lush forests, picturesque valleys.
- Views of iconic peaks which includes Mt. Everest (8848m), Lhotse, Makalu (8463m) , and Chamlang (7319m).
- Cultural encounters with Sherpa and Rai groups, providing insights into their traditions and way of lifestyles.
- Exploration of the Makalu Barun National Park, famend for its wealthy biodiversity and particular ecosystems
Tumlingtar Lukla Trek Detail Itinerary
Day 1 :
Tumlingtar (457m)
After breakfast at around 8 am, begin your trek for the day. Follow the trail along the side of the Arun River, passing through Chewa Besi and crossing a suspension bridge over the Arun River at Katike (300m). Overnight Stay at a Teahouse there.
We will then continue walking and make our way through Baluwa Besi (320m) and Majuwa Besi before reaching Gothe Bazar (775m), where we will spend the night at a teahouse there.
Tooday the trekking trail goes through villages and rice. After you cross a long suspension bridge over Irkhuwa Khola you will get Phedi. Your overnight is at a teahouse at Phedi.
Day 5 :
Trek from Phedi to Sanam (2880)
After having your morning meal, start your trek for the day. Walk and pass Jaubari, Thulo Phokte (2140m), Bilbate (2800m, Gurase (2600m), Sapla Pokhari, Salpa Pass (3350m) and Get Sanam (2850m) for your overnight stay a teahouse there.
Day 6 :
Trek from Sanam to Bung (2750m)
After having your breakfast at around 8 am, begin your trek for the day. Pass through the village of Tiu (2470m) and continue on to Share, Gudel, and get Bung. Your overnight stay at a teahouse there. At the National Park Site office pay the MBNP entrance fee of Rs. 3000
After your breakfast begin your trek for the day. Walk and Pass through Khiraula, Charakot, and continue until you reach Surke La (3085m), where you trek up and make our way to Najingdingma for overnight stay there.
Day 8 :
Trek Najing to Pangum (2850m)
After enjoying your breakfast at around 8 am,begin your trek, pass through Gai Kharka (2300m) and Gompa, before making your way up to Kharka and eventually Pangam La (3173m) for your overnight stay there
After breakfast at around 8 am, start your trek for the day continue walking pass pass through Kharte and make our way up to Khari La (3145m), before continuing on until you reach Paiya for your overnight stay at a teahouse there.
Day 10 :
Trek from Puiya to Lukla (2730m)
After enjoying your breakfast at around 8 am, commence your trek up to Lukla. You make your way through the final stretch of the trail, taking in the beautiful scenery as you walk
Day 11 :
Lukla (2730m)
This day is a well-deserved rest day for you at Lukla. Take this opportunity to rest and recharge after your trek, and to enjoy some of the sights and sounds of this beautiful place. Also say goodbye to your porter guide.
Day 12 :
Flight from Lukla to Kathmandu
.It’s time to prepare for your flight back to Kathmandu. We hope you had a wonderful time on your trek and enjoyed the beautiful scenery and culture of Nepal. We wish you a safe and comfortable journey home and hope that you will carry with you memories that will last a lifetime. Thank you for choosing us as your guide and we hope to see you again in the future.
The price you pay us includes:
- A porter guide daily salary including his food and accommodation.
- A Porter guide insurance.
- Trekker's Information Management System (TIMS) card
- Makalu Barun National Park Entrance Fee
- Tumlintar Hotel room booking.
- Support for Social MAST community Projects
- Company service charge cost including government Tax, VAT as well as miscellaneous cost.
The price you pay us includes:
- Nepal entry visa fees are USD 30 for 15 days and USD 50 for 30 days
- Kathmandu hotel room charge including breakfast, lunch dinner.
- Kathmandu -Tumlingtar -Kathmandu Airfare cost
- Tumlingtar Hotel breakfast, Lunch, Dinner charge.
- Alcoholic, hot and cold drinks.
- Personal expenses include laundry, telephone calls, sweets, snacks, beverages, bar bills, and camera battery charging
- Personal trekking gear and equipment cost like a robust sleeping bag, trekking pole, headlight, eyeglasses, medical kits etc
- Tips for a porter guide.
- Travel and medical insurance for the guest.
- Emergency rescue for the guest.
- Other personal expenditure like laundry, alcoholic cold drinks, hot showers, etc.
- Other unforeseeable expenses incurred due to accidents, strikes, natural calamities, political unrest, etc.
Trekking Map
FAQs
Question 01: Can I customize this trek program as per my requirement?
Yes. You can if you need. No problem. For your customization facilitation we send you a spreadsheet file to your mail id. There you add or remove some days or your activities or more service you need and send us for our information. After we finalize the detail itinerary, we calculate the total cost you need to pay us and send you for your consideration.
Question 02: How long do we walk every day when doing Tumlingtar Lukla Trek?
On average, you walk about 4 to 6 hours per day. One or two days can be as less as 3hrs and one or two days can be as long as 7hrs.
Question 03:What is the highest altitude reached in this trek?
The highest altitude reached is Salpa Pass (3350m). This is the elevation of Tumlingtar Lukla Trek .
Question 04: What about battery charging and hot shower facilities?
Yes, you can charge batteries along this trekking route. Charger should be brought. There are no hot shower facilities. You may have to pay a certain amount for both ($1-$2).
Question 05: Are there ATMs on the way toTumlingtar Lukla Trek ?
No. There are no ATMs on this trek route away from Tumlingtar area. You will have to draw enough cash in Tumlingtar or in Kathmandu. Everything is paid in Nepali rupees.
Question 06: What about internet access?
The Internet can be accessed along this trekking route. Mobile Data can work. Sometimes, there might be some technical problems.
Question 06: Why has food and accommodation cost not been included in Makalu Arun Social Trek's trekking package cost?
At Makalu Arun Social Trek’s total trekking packages cost food and accommodation cost for the guest along any trekking routes has not been included.
We would like to provide you freedom to choose whatever food and drink and accommodation you like to have and pay yourself directly to your service providers. Your porter guide pays for his own food and accommodation, and you pay for your part.
Although we offer all-inclusive packages, we think it is cheaper and better for you to pay for your own food and accommodation along the trekking route.
Question 07: My flight from Kathmandu to Tumlingtar cancelled because of bad weather. And I could not find a flight ticket for the next day. What Can I do to travel from Kathmandu to Khandbari?
Fly to Biratnagar from Kathmandu at 7am, 11 am, 12 pm, or 2 pm (a 30-40 minute flight). Upon landing at Biratnagar airport, head to the main road and take an express bus to Dharan (fare of Rs.120 per person, 1 hour of travel time). From the Dharan bus station, go to the Dharan-Khandbari jeep counter. You can call us from there if necessary, but keep in mind that a jeep will only leave Dharan once it is fully loaded with 10 passengers. To ensure your travel, consider reserving a jeep to Khandbari (Rs.10000). Otherwise, you will have to spend the night at a hotel in Dharan and take a bus or jeep to Khandbari the next day (6-8 hours of travel time, Rs. 1000 for jeep/bus fare).
Question 08: What will happen if I add some extra day in my itinerary?
If you are interested to enjoy adding some more days in the itinerary, we welcome you to do it. But you will have to pay us for the additional days salary for the porter guide after you come back from your trek.
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What Do We Offer?
- Off-the-Beaten-Path trekking in Nepal
- Customized Travel Itineraries.
- Teahouse Accommodation
- Service based Pricing
- Book Now pay later.
- Safety and Small Groups size.
- Support for Local Community
- Sustainable Tourism Practices
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