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Makalu Trekking.

Trekking to Makalu base camp is considered as virgin wilderness. The trek starts from Tumlingtar and ends also at Tumlingtar. This remote terrain elongates east from Sagarmatha National Park, connecting to the high plateau of Tibet and the vast subtropical gorge engraved by the Arun River. The brilliant views of craggy Himalayan peaks, comprises Mt. Makalu (8463m), fifth highest in the world, Mt. Chamlang (7200 m) and Mt. Baruntse (7168m) within the remoteness of 40 kms. The Makalu-Barun Valley affords dazzling disparity, where high waterfall pour into deep gorges, craggy rocks go up from lush emerald forests, and multi-colored vegetations bloom beneath the pallid snow crests. The trail goes along the Arun, Kosi and Barun Valley escorts past yak grazing land and glaciers to the Makalu base camp from where the fantastic views of Everest, Makalu and Lhotse seems outstanding.Ê The trek to Makalu base camp visits one of the most inaccessible and isolated areas of Nepal. This area is blessed with diversity of natural vegetation, culture and life style of local people.

Trip Facts

Country: Nepal

Grade: Hard

Area: Makalu Region

Group Size: 1/ 20 pax

Activities: Trekking

Total Duration: 23 days

Season: Mar - May, Sep - Dec

Altitudes: 5000m

Detail Itinerary
Include & Exclude

Day 01. Arrival & transfer to hotel
Day 02. Sight seeing Kathmandu
Day 03. Fly to Tumlingtar & trek to Khandbari (1040 m)
Day 04. Trek to Chichira (1980 m)
Day 05. Trek to Num (1560 m)
Day 06. Trek to Sheduwa (1500 m)
Day 07. Trek to Tashigaon (2100 m)
Day 08. Trek to Kauma (3760 m)
Day 09. Trek to Mumbuk (3520 m)
Day 10. Trek to Yangri Kharka (4274 m)
Day 11. Trek to Sherson (4630 m)
Day 12. Trek to Makalu Base Camp (4870 m)
Day 13. Rest day
Day 14. Trek back to Ripok Kharka (4000 m)
Day 15. Trek to Mumbuk (3520 m)
Day 16. Trek to Kauma (3760 m)
Day 17. Trek to Sheduwa (1500 m)
Day 18. Trek to Mure (1943 m)
Day 19. Trek to Bhote Bash (1730 m)
Day 20. Trek to Tumlingtar (410 m)
Day 21. Fly back to Kathmandu
Day 22. Rest day in Kathmandu
Day 23. Final departure

Note: The itinerary can be customized according to your duration of holiday. Similarly hotel can be upgraded or downgraded depending on your requirement.

Cost Include

Pick & Drop to Airport / Hotel in Kathmandu
2 Nights hotel accommodation in Kathmandu
Kathmandu Valley Sightseeing with Tour guide
Special Trekking Permit for Makalu Base Camp
3 meals a day (Breakfasts, Lunch and Dinners with tea or coffee) during the trek
Accommodation of Lodges, tented camp in Twin Sharing Bases during the trek
Trekking Guides, crew members and Porters
Facility of Food, accommodation, salary, insurance, equipment and medicine for all trekking staff.
Group medical supplies (First Aid medical kit will be available)
All ground transportation

Cost Exclude

Any Meals in Kathmandu & other area
Airfare domestic / international flights
Nepal entry visa fee, Visa issuance is easy at the arrival of Tribhuwan International Airport.
Airport tax required for the Domestic / International flights All alcoholic, mineral water, laundry, phone calls, internets.
Personal Trekking Equipment, medical and travel insurance
Entrance fees for Sightseeing/Monument Any kind of personal expenses / Helicopter rescue

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