Salpa High Passes Trek

Trip Fact

Trip Duration 13 Days

Destination Nepal

Trip Grade Moderate

Activity Trekking

Max. Altitude 3,414m.

Accomodation Hotel + Tea-house Lodges

Transportation By Air

Meals Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner

Best Season Spring, Autumn, Winter & Summer

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The highest trekking peak in Nepal and views of four of the world’s five highest mountains with Salpa pass, This "backdoor" to Everest from Tumlingtar to Lukla takes at least nine or ten days.

Salpa High Passes and Everest trek is superb trek takes us away from the more frequented trails, begins with a mountain views flight, take us always exciting to Tumlingar before heading into the beautiful and remote Arun Valley in the eastern Everest region. An area astoundingly rich in flora and fauna, with numerous species of birds and animals found no where else in the country. From the fertile tropical valleys inhabited by Rai peoples cross the Salpa Bhanjyang pass and alpine ridges to reach the Dudh Kosi Valley, home land of Sherpa people.

This trip is more convenient to do trekking in the season spring (March to May) and autumn (September to December). Beginners or inexperienced climbers can take this trek, but this trek requires one to be moderately fit. Considering the snow conditions over Salpa Pass, the trek is advisable even during winter (January/February) and the monsoon season (July/August).

Detail Itinerary

Tea-house Lodge/Camping Trek Cost Includes:

All land transportation by Car, Van, Hiace or, tourist Bus. (Airport/Hotel/Airport, trekking pick up and drop).
4 Night’s hotel accommodation in Kathmandu at Bed & Breakfast basis. Itinerary A
3 Night’s hotel accommodation in Kathmandu at Bed & Breakfast basis. Itinerary B
3 Major meals; B/L/D (by Lodge menu) and accommodation at best available teahouse lodge during the trek en-route.
1 professional English speaking trekking guide, necessary Sherpa and Porter.
Life insurance for all support crews and their daily wages.
Per member 10 Kg. luggage allow while in the trekking
Special Trekking Permit, Khumbu Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality, Makalu Barun and Sagarmatha National Park entrance fees.
Air Ticket: Kthmandu/Tumlingtar/Lukla/Kathmandu with airport tax. Itinerary A
Air Ticket: Kathmandu/Lukla/Tumlingtar/Kathmandu with airport tax. Itinerary B
Medical Kit Box for Nepali support crews.
All official taxes and service charge.

Trek Cost Doesn’t Include:

Personal transportation except above programs.
Major meals lunch and dinner during your stay in Kathmandu.
Personal trekking gears as well as sleeping bags.
Personal Nature expenses.
Emergency evacuation (If incase).
Drinks except tea and coffee.
Airfare: to & from your country.
Nepal entry, re-entry visa fees.
International airport departure taxes.
Personal travel insurance.
Tips for trekking crews.

Spring Itinerary

Hotels/Lodge
9 Days Trek
Grade: Moderate plus
Food: Included except main meals in Kathmandu
Accommodation: 4 Nights Kathmandu and 8 Nights Lodges
Best Season: Winter, Spring & Autumn

Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu airport (1,350m.), meet our staff then transfers to Hotel.
Day 02: Kathmandu free.
Day 03: Fly to Tumlingtar (900m.) and transfer to guest house.
Day 04: Trek to Majwa Danda (800m.)
Day 05: Majwa Danda – Salpa Phedi (1,530m.)
Day 06: Salpa Phedi – Salpa Pass (3,414m. Bhanjyang) - Sanam (2,834m.)
Day 07: Sanam – Kiraunle (2,535m.)
Day 08: Trek to Surke-la (3,085m.), Pankongma-La (3,178m.)- Pangum (2,850m.).
Day 09: Pangum – Puiyan (2,730m.)
Day 10: Puiyan – Lukla (2,800m.) then transfer to Hotel.
Day 11: Lukla – Kathmandu by flight then transfer to Hotel.
Day 12: Kathmandu Free.
Day 13: Last minute, transfers to airport for your onward journey.

Optional – Trekking Itinerary: B
Hotels/Lodge
10 Days Trek
Grade: Moderate plus
Food: Included except main meals in Kathmandu
Accommodation: 3 Nights Kathmandu and 9 Nights Lodges
Best Season: Winter, Spring & Autumn

Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu airport (1,350m.), meet our staff & transfers to Hotel.
Day 02: Fly to Lukla (2,800m.) and trek to Puiyan (2,730m.)
Day 03: Puiyan – Pangum (2,850m.)
Day 04: Pangum – Naji Dingma (2,650m.) - Splendid views of Mera Peak from Pangum pass (3,178m.).
Day 05: Naji Dingma – Bung (1,710m.)
Day 06: Bung – Sanam (2,834m.)
Day 07: Sanam – Salpa Pass- 3,414m.) - Salpa Phedi (1,530m.)
Day 08: Salpa Phedi – Gothe Bazar (1,128m.)
Day 09: Gothe Bazar – Kattiki Ghat (4,57m.)
Day 10: Kattiki Ghat – Tumlingtar (900m.) and overnight at tea-house.
Day 11: Tumlingtar – Kathmandu by flight then transfer to Hotel.
Day 12: Kathmandu Free.
Day 13: Last minute, transfer to airport for your onward journey.

Autumn Itinerary

Hotels/Lodge
9 Days Trek
Grade: Moderate plus
Food: Included except main meals in Kathmandu
Accommodation: 4 Nights Kathmandu and 8 Nights Lodges
Best Season: Winter, Spring & Autumn

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Hotels/Lodge
9 Days Trek
Grade: Moderate plus
Food: Included except main meals in Kathmandu
Accommodation: 4 Nights Kathmandu and 8 Nights Lodges
Best Season: Winter, Spring & Autumn

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