Shiva Dhara Trek, one of the most interesting, but most difficult to do, among the trekking routes in the Makalu Arun Valley. Now one of the leading pilgrimage sites, Shiva Dhara (4310 m) is located at the foot of the towering Makalu Mountain (8463 m) in eastern Nepal. The sacred site is located at an altitude of 4,310 m above sea level in the rural village of Makalu and lies within the Makalu Barun National Park along the hiking trial leading to Makalu Base Camp. One of the main attractions of Shiva Dhara is the waterfall considered to be the most sacred tap (fountain) of Lord Shiva. A massive stone cliff with a hole in its face serves as a channel for a majestic 500-foot waterfall. Shiva Dhara is believed to have been a playful bathing place for Lord Shiva and Parbati during spring. Pilgrims make an annual pilgrimage to this place and seek to be freed from sins throughout their lives by bathing in the holy water tap. The place is covered with snow from October to March. The Shiva Dhara Trek, though among the most demanding, promises an adventurous and spiritually enriching experience. Access to this sacred site requires a daunting four to five hour climb up an extremely dangerous cliff. However, with the assistance of an experienced local guide, the ascent becomes feasible Outline of the Trek Details Total Program Days: 15 Days Total trekking Days: 14 Days Trekking Grade :Fairly Strenuous Maximum Altitude: Shiva Dhara (4310m) Accommodation: Hotel , Tea House/ Home Stays. Best Trekking Time: September to October. Permits: TIMS card MBNP Entrance Fees Transportation: Reserved Jeep, Regular Jeep, Flight, public Bus, Auto rickshaw Activity:: Having a screed bath, Trekking adventure , Volunteering, Sight seeing Photo capturing Total Trekking Hours Per Day : 4-8 hours. Major Highlights of the Shiva Dhara Trek Trek Piritual importance of the Shiva Dhara area, regarded for its historic Hindu and Buddhist pilgrimage web sites. Natural splendor of the Shiva Dhara vicinity, characterized with the aid of its picturesque landscapes, cascading waterfalls,lush greenery Breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding Himalayan mountain variety, along with snow-capped peaks, deep valleys, and rolling hills. Unique and off-the-overwhelmed-route revel in, far from the extra famous tourist destination. Stunning Shiva Dhara Waterfall, renowned for its scenic splendor and cultural importance. Shiva Dhara Trek Cost Includes One (1) porter guide daily salary including his food and accommodation for 14 days. One (1) Porter guide insurance cost . Trekker's Information Management System (TIMS) card cost for 1 persons Makalu Barun National Park Entrance Fee for 1 guests. Jeep Reservation from Tumlingtar – Khandbari-Num – Chamla Kharka and from Chamla Kharka – Num – Khardbari – Tumlingtar Two-night Khandbari Hotel room booking cost for 1 people. Support for MAST local community Projects Total Company service charge cost including government Tax, VAT as well as miscellaneous cost