Milke Danda is a 25 km long ridge lying in between the
altitudes of 2580 m and 3580m - described as an eastern
counterpart of Khaptad Plateau of Far Western Nepal. The
ridge has great ecological variation ranging from the
Sal Forests of the Tamur and Arun river valleys to alpine
vegetation at its highest point. Milke Danda is renowned
for for having the highest diversity of Nepalese Rhododendron
species (29 out of 32 species reported from Nepal). It
has beautiful Midhills forest landscapes including the
sacred lakes of Gufa Pokhari and Lam Pokhari. It also
has a rich ethnic diversity. The area is notable for its
core area of dense virgin Rhododendron forest
There is a long, high forested ridge that divides the
Arun & Tamur Valleys, We start trek from Basantapur
(see the Kanchenjunga North trek) and make a trek of several
days up this ridge that offers views of Makalu to the
west and Kanchenjunga to the east. The Milke Danda ridge
eventually ends in some high peaks, so you must retrace
your route back down, perhaps dropping off the west side
through Chainpur and ending the trek at Tumlingtar. There
are huge forests of rhododendrons along the ridge, making
a spring trek an attractive prospect. You may have seen
mountain views if we schedule to trek in April to see
the rhododendrons in bloom.
MIlke Danda Trekking Itinerary
Day
01:
Arrive
Kathmandu & Transfer to Hotel.
Day
02:
Full day guided
sightseeing around of the Kathmandu
valley (B)
Day 03:
Kathmandu –
Tumlingtar by flight and trek to Hokse.
(B, L, D)
Day 04
Hokse – Chainpur (B, L, D)
Day
05:
Chainpur –
Jaljala (B, L, D)
Day
06:
Jaljala – Bhalukhop (B, L, D)
Day
07:
Bhalukhop – Milke Danda (B, L,
D)
Day
08:
Milke Danda excursion
and to see the beautiful views of Mt.
Kanchanjung and Mt. Makalu. (B, L, D)
Note: The
above itinerary can be customized according to your duration
of holidays. .Group leader's travel free
for groups of 12 or more.... (Domestic Flight ticket and
Government fees not include).
