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As an
alternative to Jiri or Lukla the Everest trek can be
started or ended by trekking across to the Arun Valley in
the eastern side of Nepal. THe starting point can be Hille
if travelling by road or Tumlingtar if a flight is
preferred. Getting to or from Hille involves a lengthy bus
journey from Kathmandu of around fourteen hours. If this
route is taken an entry permit for Makalu Barun National
Park is required.
If using the Arun valley as an alternative exit, the route
leaves the main Everest trail at Kharte, the village above
Kharte Khola. It generally travels South ease crossing the
major rivers in the area, the Hinkhu Khola and the Hongu
Khola, and the Hongu Khola, and two high passes, the
Pangkoma La (3173m) and the Salpa La (3350m) Both of these
passes give good views of the mountains to the north.
The scenery along the trail ranges from mixed
farming land and scattered Sherpa and Rai village to
stands of forest including rhododendron and Oak. After
trekking for five days from Kharte the airstrip at
tumlingtar is reached from where several flights a week
connect with Kathmandu and Biratnagar, A further two days
trek to the south is Hille from where daily buses operate
to Kathmandu. |
