Makalu Base Camp Trekking
Trek follows the trial in Makalu Region. Makalu, the world's thirth highest peak, is situated in the high heart of the eastern Himalayas which radiate seven valleys. The Barun Valley treasures some of the last remaining pristine forests and alpine meadows of Nepal. From its bottom the Himalaya rise to the snow capped tip of the Makalu peak which is 8,463 m high within a 40 km distance. Within this wide range of altitude it contains one of the most diverse packets of the plants and animals.
Apart from this The Makalu-Barun National park and Conservation Area also lies in the foothills of the Makalu peak where different ethnic groups such as Rai, Sherpa and Shingsawa farmers live there and preserve the unique biodiversity of the place. The Makalu-Barun area is little known to most tourists due to its relative inaccessibility. But those few hundred trekkers and mountaineers who visit each year come away with an unforgettable experience.
Highlights
Duration: 21 days
Starting from: Tumlingtar
Ending at: Tumlingtar
Grade: Moderate and difficult
Highest access of the trek: Larke la pass 5213 meters
Culture: Newar, Chettries, Tamang, Gurung, Tibetan
Mode of trekking : Camping trek only but this is special permitted trekking route
Himalayan sights: Manaslu, Ganesh himal
Most attraction of the trek: Most challenging special recognized trek of the Government
Outline itinerary
Day 01 :Arrival kathmandu airport and transfer to hotel.
Day 02 : Kathmandu – Tumlingtar by plane and walk up to Khandbari
Day 03 : Khandbari – Chichira
Day 04 : Chichira – Num
Day 05 : Num – Seduwa
Day 06 : Seduwa – Tashi Gaon
Day 07 : Tashi Gaon – Kauma
Day 08 : Kauma rest.
Day 09 : Kauma – Mumbuk
Day 10 : Mumbuk – Ripock Kharka
Day 11 : Ripock Kharka – Shersang
Day 12 : Shersang – Makalu base camp
Day 13 : Makalu base camp Excursion
Day 14 : Base camp – Back to Ripock Kharka
Day 15 : Ripock Kharka – Mumbuk
Day 16 : Mumbuk – Kauma
Day 17 : Kauma – Tashi Gaon
Day 18 : Tashi Gaon – Num
Day 19 : Num – Chichira
Day 20 : Chichira – Khandbari
Day 21 : Khandbari – Tumlingtar
Day 22 : Tumlingtar – By plane to Kathmandu
Day 23 :departure to your onward destination.
Service Includes: Pick up and drop from airport,Kathmandu accommodation (as per your request),All land transfer as per given itinerary,Round fly ticket KTM-TUMLINGTAR-KTM,National Park Conservation entry permit fees,Accommodation during trekCamping (twin sharing two men tent) / dining tent, toilet tent.3 meals everyday while on the trek,Experienced English speaking guide / leader, necessary experience local helpersAll program according to itineraries on full board,Wages, food, accommodation during the trek in Tea house or camp, equipment, insurance and other facilities to staffs, Farewell dinner at Nepali typical cultural restaurant, Company T-shirt.
Service Excludes: Nepal entry visa.Travel insurance,Medical evacuation in case of emergency,Domestic airfare,Personal expenses,All bar bill,Expenses of personal nature i.e. soft/hard drinks, tips etc,International airport tax,any other unforeseen expenses are not included.Emergency rescue if required.
Note: The departure schedule can be change on any unavoidable circumstances such as weather hazards, natural changes of walking track, road slides, avalanches and public strikes.Price subjected to change if there are more or less than 2 people in a group. |
