Eastern Nepal Region

Eastern Nepal region includes Kanchanjunga, Arun Valley and Makalu trek. Kanchanjunga is the second tallest mountain in Nepal after Mount Everest and third tallest mountain in the world. The Arun valley is one of the most beautiful regions to trek in Nepal. The eastern region of Nepal is remote. So, it is not so popular like other parts but this region have endless variety of places to explore, hiking climbing and village excursion tour. This area is also famous for tea growing area, Ilam tea is famous in Nepal and India belongs to this region. To make trips to eastern mountains, either domestic flight or long journey by bus is necessary. The main domestic airports are Tumlingtar, Lamidada and Taplejung which have direct connection with Kathmandu. Kanchenjunga at 8598 m is the world's third-highest mountain lies on the border of Sikkim and Nepal. The main attraction of this area are panoramic views of eastern mountains, Kumbakarna,Jannu Peak, Tent Peak, Givigela Chule, Chang Himal, Pathibhara, Olangchumgola (Newly opened), pumori, Arun valley etc. This area has numbers of flora and fauna. The trekking starting points are Taplejung, Basantapur, Hile, Chatra, Lukla and Lamidada. If a person want to visit on low altitude Mayam dada trek will be suitable for those persons.