| Makalu
Base Camp Trekking |
 Makalu
Base Camp is well know as ideal trekking trials in the
Eastern part of Nepal for those; who wish to trek for
long days in the typical and natural challenges areas.
Trekker will explore the beautiful views of world 5th
highest Mountain. That is Mount Makalu 8,476 m (27,790
ft) high, lies in the Himalaya Mountains of northeast
Nepal near by world highest Mt. Everest (8,848 M.). Makalu
region is blessed with an incredible diversity of natural
beauty and culture and as well as life-style of various
ethnic people; they are Tamang, Rai, Limbhu, Sherpa, Gurung,
Brahman, Chhetri etc. Oak, chestnut and rhododendron forests
are aflutter with birds and animals. The Makalu Barun
National Park was established in 1992 as Nepal's eight
National parks. This park is of 2330sq.km. and is
bounded by the Arun River in the east and the Sagarmatha
National Park in the west. Barun Valley is a sanctuary
for wild animals such as wolves, lynx, fox and the elusive
snow leopard. The trek begins from Tumlingtar by walking
north, up the Arun River, Sedwa and Num, crossing Shipton
La (4127m) into upper Barun Khola valley for a close look
at Makalu (8475 m) and chamlang (7290 m). The trek to
Makalu base camp visits one of the most remote and unfrequented
areas of Nepal. The Barun Valley is part of huge international
protected area under an agreement between China and Nepal.
Our descent into the pine and rhododendron forest from
the Barun Valley takes us past the lower Barun Glacier,
into the Makalu basin, and to Tumlingtar to catch the
flight back to Kathmandu. |
| Day to Day Makalu Base Camp Trekking
Itinerary: |
Day 01 Arrival Kathmandu transfer to hotel
Day 02 Sightseeing historical places and overnight at
hotel
Day 03 Flight from Kathmandu to Tumlingtar
Day 04 Tumlingtar to Khadbari
Day 05 Khadbari to Bhotebas
Day 06 Bhotebas to Fururu
Day 07 Fururu to Num
Day 08 Num to Tashi Gaon
Day 09 Tashi Gaon to Col Khongma
Day 10 Col Khongma to Numbuck
Day 11 Numbuck to Sarsung
Day 12 Sarsung
to Makalu BC
Day 13 Makalu BC to Numbuck
Day 14 Numbuck to Khongma
Day 15 Khongma to Seduwa
Day 16 Seduwa to Chichela
Day 17 Chichela to Tumlingtar
Day 18 Flight from Tumlingtar
to Kathmandu
Day 19 Rest day at Kathmandu
Day 20 Departure to next destination
Cost Includes:
- 4 nights at Hotel in Kathmandu in B/B basis
- 1 Sirdar, 1 cook and kitchen Boy & helper
- 1 Sherpa every 4 members
- 2 porters per member
- Porters equipment & sleeping tent
- Food during the trek 3 meals a day
- 2 Men tent, Mattress
- Dining tent, kitchen tent, toilets tent
- All necessary kitchen utensils
- National Park fee
- TIMS Permit fee (Trekkers' Information Management
System)
- Insurance for Nepalese staff
- Airport/Hotel/Airport transfer (International +
Domestic)
- Flight to KTM-Tumlingtar-KTM
Cost Excludes:
- Accommodation and meals whilst in Kathmandu
- Any activities in Kathmandu
- High risk medical insurance and Personal Travel
insurance
- International air ticket and Tax
- All domestic airfare and airport taxes (If program
require the flight to use)
- Alcoholic beverages, telephone calls and all types
of Drinks
- Nepal entry visa fee US$ 30 (duration 60 days from
date of issue)
- Tips and Personal expenses
- Personal Trekking Equipments
- Rescue Helicopter charge (Only if your Condition
requires the rescue)
- If extra porters requires
- Any other things not mentioned
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