Milke Danda Trekking

Difficulty:

Easy to moderate trekking to altitudes between 2000m/6500 ft and 3500m/11500 ft. Grade 2 tours involve some longer walks. Some previous hill-walking experience is desirable. They may best be described as mild. Up to 6.5 hours / 15 miles per day.

Altitude:

3500 m.

Duration:

9 Nights/ 10 Days

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  • Departure Dates
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Milke Danda trek is located in the far east of Nepal. This is long and high forest ridge that divides the Arun and Tamur valley in the eastern Nepal. We start trek from Basantapur and make a trek of several days up this ridge that offers views of Makalu to the west and Kanchenjunga to the east. Westerners less frequent Milke Danda area, the region are densely vegetated with rare alpine flora and the beautiful rhododendron forest. It is renowned for having the highest diversity of Nepalese Rhododendron species (29 out of 32 species reported from Nepal), With trek follows through small isolated farm villages after the major village town of Tumlingtar and Khandbari, the trail gradually continues towards higher hills, offering impressive view of the mountains all the way to Milke Danda area. Especially Milke Danda is more popular area for different kind of flowers including the Nepal’s national flower rhododendron.

Day 01 - Arrive in Kathmandu. Transfer to hotel. Alt. 1,350m / 4,428ft.
Day 02 - Fly to Tumling Tar Alt. 937m / 3,073ft. (1hr)
Day 03 - Trek to Chainpur Alt. 1,350m / 4,428ft. (4 1/2 hrs)
Day 04 - Trek to Chitlang Alt. 1,570m / 5,149ft. (4hrs)
Day 05 - Trek to Milke Danda Alt. 1,800m / 5,904ft. (5 1/2 hrs)
Day 06 - Trek to Gupha Pokhari Alt. 2,870m / 9,413ft. (5 1/2 hrs)
Day 07 - Trek to Chauki Alt. 2,660m / 8,724ft. (5 1/2 hrs)
Day 08 - Trek to Basantapur Alt. 2,310m / 7,576ft. (6hrs)
Day 09 - Drive to Biratnagar Alt. 200m / 656ft. (3 1/2 hrs)
Day 10 - Fly back to Kathmandu (45mins)
Trip Starts Trip Ends  
March 1, 2012 March 11, 2012
March 16, 2012 March 26, 2012
March 31, 2012 April 10, 2012
April 15, 2012 April 25, 2012
April 30, 2012 May 10, 2012
May 15, 2012 May 25, 2012
May 30, 2012 June 9, 2012
September 1, 2012 September 11, 2012
September 16, 2012 October 26, 2012
October 1, 2012 October 11, 2012
October 16, 2012 November 26, 2012
October 31, 2012 November 10, 2012
November 15, 2012 December 25, 2012
November 30, 2012 December 10, 2012
December 15, 2012 December 25, 2012
December 30, 2012 January 9, 2013

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Cost Includes:

  • International & domestic airport transfers as per the itinerary.
  • Internal transport and flight within Nepal as per the itinerary.
  • 3 meals a day while trekking (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner) as indicated by the itinerary.
  • Accommodation while trekking in twin sharing basis tents or local lodges / guesthouses.
  • All trekking and climbing related permit & fees.
  • English speaking, professional guides and porters.

Cost Excludes:

  • International air fare to/ from Nepal.
  • Lunch and dinner prior to the trek, please allow US$ 20 per day.
  • Meals at airports and whilst in Kathmandu/ Pokhara - allow $20 per day.
  • Entry Visa fees - at present $25 for 15 day & US$ 40 for 30 day visa on entry in Nepal.
  • Insurance which covers, medical, emergency evacuation, lost, theft expenses.
  • Drinks; both alcoholic and bottled other than sterilized drinking water.
  • Laundry fee.
  • All the foods and beverages other than the itinerary. 
  • Personal gears and expenses.
  • Tips and gratitude provided to staffs.


    Note:  Airfare is not included in the tour price.

Trip Facts

Region:
Kanchanjunga Region
Activities:
Wilderness Camping Trek
Type:
Fixed Departure
Seasons:
Mar - May , Sep - Dec
Group size:
2 - 6 pax
Transportation:
Fly in / Fly Out
Trip Start/End:
Kathmandu / Kathmandu

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