Trip Facts
Duration
13 Nights 14 Days
Group Size
1 - 16
Max Altitude
Best Season
March-May/Sep.-Dec.
Trip Level
Easy
Accommodation
Hotel/Teahouse/Camping
Transportation
Road/Flight
Starts from
Kathmandu
End at
Kathmandu
Activity
Trekking
Milke Danda Trek also called Rhododendron Trek is the is an elevated forest trek in Tamur Valley and Arun in the eastern part of Nepal. You will be amazed to wander into the dense forest and hills into the Himalayas. This is comparatively an easy trek that passes through the beautiful green valley and remote settlements of Nepal. Trekking to Mike Danda illustrates the mesmerizing outlook of numerous peaks including Kanchenjunga, Makalu, and many more. This trial has attributes of attracting visitors with beautiful landscapes and many diverse rhododendron trees. Exploring the lifestyles of local people and the village where they live is an indispensable role of this trek.
Milke Danda Trek is heaven for those tourists who are nature and flower enthusiastic. This trek is one of the most underrated treks which is also called Rhododendron Trek or Lali Gurash Trek located in the Makalu Region. You will be thrilled to know that, this alone trek has around 29 species of rhododendron and 26 species of orchids. If you visit this region in spring (March-May), then you will witness rhododendron, natural hills, and other diverse vegetation.
This is an easy trek with the hills ranging from 2500 m to 3600 m altitude from sea level. Milke Ridge Trek is a Himalayan wilderness walk through the natural trials inside the forests. This trek has ecological variations from subtropical to alpine vegetation. This trek offers Himalayan panorama views including Mt Everest (8848. 86 m), Makalu (8463 m), Mt. Kanchenjunga (8586 m), Mt. Kumbhakarna (7710 m), Mt. Lhotse (8516 m), and many more.
This trek also gives you the best cultural experience of different ethnic peoples. Mainly. You will see Sherpa, Gurung, and Rai peoples during the trek. Milke Danda is also somehow good for those looking to see the culture and lifestyle of indigenous. You will experience small settlements of local people, lifestyles, and warm hospitality.
Milke Danda Trek 14 days Itinerary starts with the scenic fly to Biratnagar and then drives 5-6 hours to Basantapur. The next day, you will trek to Chauki which may take around 5-6 hours. As you descend gradually, the forest reveals a stunning view of mighty mountains. Continuing to walk, you will reach Bhaisi Kharka and then to Gupha Pokhari. You will be amazed to see the distant mountains and crustal clear water lake on the top of the hill. Furthermore, you will escort towards Milke Danda which is the final destination of your trek. After some best time at Milke Danda, you will start to descend to Bhalukhop, Jaljala, and then Chainpur. The trail gets easier as you descend through the beautiful trail to the charming village. As you descend lower, you will pass through Phapung and then Tumlingtar. You will end the trek as you fly to Kathmandu via Tumlingtar.
Milke Danda is an easy trek, which is best for the family or old aged people. This trek is also best for first-time trekkers and ideal for nature admirers. The highest elevation of this adventure is 3,690 meters above sea level at Milke Danda. The normal trekking hours for Mohare Danda is about 5-6 hours. Since it is a lower altitude trek, anyone with no high-altitude trekking activity can begin on this trek.
Spring is considered one of the best seasons to trek and climb in Nepal which falls between March to May. This season is not only best because of the weather but because of the gorgeous growing landscape and of course the rhododendron. As this is Rhododendron Trek, you will be able to see rhododendron full of forest.
Hiking Nepal in the spring comes with the rewards of any springtime activity. You will be amazed to see beautiful, blooming flowers and mild temperatures. But you may experience the chilly day early on. You can expect mild temperatures are the norm in lower elevation, making trekking in Mohare Danda very pleasant. Elevations above 4000m normally have moderate temperatures, making way for cloudless skies and warm weather.
The monsoon season runs from June until August, so your standard summer vacation may not apply in Nepal. Trekking during this time of year is dangerous and discouraged. Monsoon season in Mohare Danda also means warm, humid conditions that would make for uncomfortable trekking weather. The lower part is completely soaked with rain, mud, and even leeches.
But this by no means indicates this season is totally off-limits for Makalu Region. You will still get to enjoy the rain-washed environment and diverse wildflowers. Because of its offseason in Nepal, this time of year is mostly to be low crowded in the trial.
Autumn is considered the best trekking season in Nepal which runs from September to November. Spring may have the risk of some cooler afternoons, you can almost guarantee sunshine and cloudless skies all day long. Autumn in Nepal means moderate temperatures and pretty excellent trekking topped with incredible views. You will be able to see a far distance because the dust and pollution are cleared from the atmosphere by the monsoon. It is always safe to begin the trek around the middle of September. On the opposite end, beware once you hit December, the temperatures can fall.
For the many travelers, those December to February could mean a miserable trek Mohare Danda. Winter climate ranges from 9 to 12 degrees Celsius during the daytime, to below zero at night. The Makalu region, in particular, is far less crowded than in the Autumn.
Day 01: Arrival Transfer
Day 02:Trip Preparation
Day 03: Drive to Basantapur 2200m via Dharan
Day 04: Trek to Chauki 2700m 5/6 hrs stay at Lodge.
Day 05: Trek to Ghupha Pokhari 2930m 5/6 hrs stay at Lodge.
Day 06: Trek to Milke Danda 6/7 hrs stays at the tent.
Day 07: Exploration
Day 08: Trek to Bhalukhop 5/6 hrs stays at the tent.
Day 09: Trek to Jaljala 5/6 hrs stays at the tent.
Day 10: Trek to Chainpur 5/6 hrs stays at Lodge.
Day 11: Trek to Phapung 5/6 hrs stay at Lodge
Day 12: Trek to Tumlingtar 3/4 hrs stay at Lodge
Day 13: Flight to Kathmandu from Tumlingtar
Day 14: Departure from Kathmandu to your onward destination.
Our Nepalese support team will take you to the airport for your flight home. (Or stay longer for short tours such as a game drive at National parks, do some wild-water rafting, mountain flight, a Tibet tour, or even mountain biking).
NOTE: This is not a fixed itinerary therefore can be always changed and modified to our client's wishes and needs. For further information and suitable offer kindly contact us at buddirajrai@gmail.com OR simply click on the inquiry or booking button on this page.
Before commencing the trekking we should know that what we should carry with us for trekking. This is the most important thing to know, it makes our trekking or traveling massively better. Travel is joining with life however life joins with safety. Every step must be safe that's why safety first then action. some of the checking lists are mentioned below.
Airport/Hotel/Airport pick up and drop off via private vehicle
Standard twin-sharing hotel accommodation in Kathmandu including breakfast.
All the standard meals during the trek (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner, and tea coffee )
Guesthouse and lodge accommodation during the trek – mostly on twin sharing basis
English speaking experienced and government certified trek guide
All the Necessary Government paperwork.
Experienced porter (2trekkers: 1 porter) and assistant guide (4 trekkers: 1 assistant guide)
Food, accommodation, salary, insurance, equipment, medicine, and transportation for all trekking crew All the governmental, official, and local taxes.
All the ground transportations as per itinerary
Farewell dinner in a traditional Nepali restaurant with cultural shows
in case of helicopter charter on request ( cost will be an extra charge )
the domestic flight on Request ( cost will be an extra charge )
All the nessesory pepar work.
Day 01: Arrival Transfer
Day 02:Trip Preparation
Day 03: Drive to Basantapur 2200m via Dharan
Day 04: Trek to Chauki 2700m 5/6 hrs stay at Lodge.
Day 05: Trek to Ghupha Pokhari 2930m 5/6 hrs stay at Lodge.
Day 06: Trek to Milke Danda 6/7 hrs stays at the tent.
Day 07: Exploration
Day 08: Trek to Bhalukhop 5/6 hrs stays at the tent.
Day 09: Trek to Jaljala 5/6 hrs stays at the tent.
Day 10: Trek to Chainpur 5/6 hrs stays at Lodge.
Day 11: Trek to Phapung 5/6 hrs stay at Lodge
Day 12: Trek to Tumlingtar 3/4 hrs stay at Lodge
Day 13: Flight to Kathmandu from Tumlingtar
Day 14: Departure from Kathmandu to your onward destination.
Our Nepalese support team will take you to the airport for your flight home. (Or stay longer for short tours such as a game drive at National parks, do some wild-water rafting, mountain flight, a Tibet tour, or even mountain biking).
NOTE: This is not a fixed itinerary therefore can be always changed and modified to our client's wishes and needs. For further information and suitable offer kindly contact us at buddirajrai@gmail.com OR simply click on the inquiry or booking button on this page.
Once you arrive at the Tribhuvan International Airport, our airport representative will receive you outside the terminal hall and transfer you to the designated hotel. You will see our company signboard or a placard with your name printed on it.
After hotel check-in and refreshments, you can stroll around the street of Thamel to get acquainted with local culture and lifestyle.
Note: If you happen to arrive in Kathmandu in the evening, we will make the trip briefing will be held the next day. But if you arrive earlier than 4:00, your pre-trip meeting will be organized the very day of your arrival.
After breakfast, you will proceed for a sightseeing tour around the UNESCO world heritage sites of Kathmandu. We will provide a private vehicle and a tour guide at your disposal. Today we will explore some world heritage sites in Kathmandu like Pashupatinath Temple, Boudhanath stupa, Swayambhunath Temple, Kathmandu Durbar Square, Bhaktapur Durbar Square, Changunarayan, Durbar Square Patan, in the evening we discuss and prepare for the trekking program.
Today early in the morning we move towards the Eastern part of Nepal to the Basantapur by jeep. It will be the longest drive about 10-11 hours while it can be an enjoyable journey. We will have our breakfast around 7-8 am on the way and Lunch will be middle of the day. Today we start our journey from the hilly region and enter the Terrain region where we can find flat farmland. We will cross the Biggest river of Nepal named called Sapta Khosi and then we reach Itahari city then we move towards North. From Dharan, we left the Terrain region and enter the Hilly region. Stay overnight at Basantapur.
Accommodation: Lodge
Included Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
In the morning we will have our breakfast and then we start our trek to Chauki. We follow the wide and easy trail and walk through the greenery forest. Today we can able to observe the local lifestyle and culture. Chauki is a small village with a stunning viewpoint. Stay overnight at Chauki.
Accommodation: Lodge
Included Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
Today will not be a hard day for trekking. Initially, we gradually ascend uphill way and walk on the soft land trails. We can admire the beautiful rhododendron forest with different landscapes. After 5-6 hours of steps takes us to Gupha Pokhari. From Gupha Pokhari we can able to see the Mt. Kanchenjunga range and Mt Makalu ranges. We stay nearby the small lake at Guphapokhari.
Accommodation: Lodge
After breakfast, we start our journey to the Milke Danda. Today we walk on the top of ridges we can observe the beautiful and panoramic views of The Himalayas. Today is easier trails among the total trails during the MIlke danda trekking. We ascend uphill for 30 minutes and we land on the top of the Milke Danda. Milke Danda is flat and grassland is covered by full of rhododendron forest. Stay overnight at Milke Danda.
Accommodation: Tent Camp
Included Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
Today we will wake up early in the morning to admire the beautiful sunrise on top of Mt. Kanchenjunga. We explore the Milkedanda and rhododendron forest. We will enjoy and feel nature. Here we find many types of rhododendron and different type of biodiversity and landscape that makes such a meaningful journey in your lifetime experience. Stay overnight at Milke Danda.
Accommodation: Tent Camp
Included Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
Today we are moving our next destination towards Bhalukhop by following the rhododendron trail and admiring a glimpse of beautiful landscapes. Stay overnight at Bhalukhop.
Accommodation: Tent Camp
Included Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
Early in the morning, we will wake up and have breakfast, and then start trek to Jaljala. Jaljala is the best stunning viewpoint of The high Himalayas and ridge with the green forest. From here we can able to see Mt.Annapurna, Mt.Dhaulagiri, Mt.Putha, and Mt.Sisne. Stay overnight at Jaljala.
Accommodation: Tent Camp
Included Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
Today we will be reaching Chainpur village for the first time. We can observe the local lifestyle and cultures. On the way, we walk through the beautiful village that is covered by forest and cross some streams to reach Chainpur. Stay overnight at Chainpur.
Accommodation: Lodge
Included Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
We follow the gradually up and downhill trails that lead us to Phapung village. A journey from Chainpur to Phapung is amazing. Phapung is surrounded by beautiful hills and lays down the lap of mountains. Stay overnight at Phapung.
Accommodation: Lodge
Included Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
In the morning, We will have our breakfast and then start the trek
to Tumlingtar, today will not be a hard day of trekking and it is not so long trail however it is amazing and beautiful. We can get an opportunity to learn about different ethnic groups and religions that they are living from long years ago. Tumlingtar is a very beautiful and flat village locked by two big River names called Arun and Tamor. Stay overnight at Tumlingtar.
Accommodation: Lodge
Included Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
Early in the morning, we will have our breakfast or depend on our flight schedule otherwise we will have it at Kathmandu. We move to the airport an hour before the flight time, we will fly with good vibes of trekking. After an adventure and a memorable flight of the Himalayas we land in Kathmandu, and then we will drive to Hotel by our private vehicle, at night we will have our final dinner and farewell at Kathmandu.
Our adventure holiday in Nepal concludes today. Our company customer representative will drive you to the Tribhuvan international airport right before 3 hours of your flight scheduled time.
Airport/Hotel/Airport pick up and drop off via private vehicle
Standard twin-sharing hotel accommodation in Kathmandu including breakfast.
All the standard meals during the trek (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner, and tea coffee )
Guesthouse and lodge accommodation during the trek – mostly on twin sharing basis
English speaking experienced and government certified trek guide
All the Necessary Government paperwork.
Experienced porter (2trekkers: 1 porter) and assistant guide (4 trekkers: 1 assistant guide)
Food, accommodation, salary, insurance, equipment, medicine, and transportation for all trekking crew All the governmental, official, and local taxes.
All the ground transportations as per itinerary
Farewell dinner in a traditional Nepali restaurant with cultural shows
in case of helicopter charter on request ( cost will be an extra charge )
the domestic flight on Request ( cost will be an extra charge )
All the nessesory pepar work.
Milke Danda is located in Shankhuwasabha district,eastern part of Nepal.
you can drive to Basantapur from Kathmandu and after three days trekking to get there. and also you can fly from Kathmandu to Tumlingtar(alternative)
The highest elevation of Milke danda is 3124m from the sea level.
Spring(March -june)and Autumn( September to November) is the best time to trek Milke Danda.
1.National park area permits.
2.Trekker Information management system(TIMS) card are the most important for Milke danda trekking.
it is better to do with guide,for safety,effective and meaningfull trekking.
First day you will gain altitude of 2200meters above sea level and 2700meters,2900meters are 2nd and 3rd day respectively. finally 4th day you will reach in 3124meter.
it takes about 14 days 13 night.
You can get all kinds of meais as per your order and local foods are available.
Yes, any age of people can do Milke Danda trek.
Road are access to milke danda trail or if in seriouce case you can fly by Helicopter back to Kathmandu Hospital.
Yes, just you should mentally prepaired.
yes,you can bring additional medicine for first aid.
not necessary about previous trekking experience for Milke Danda trekking. biginners can do this easily.
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