Makalu Base Camp Trekking
- Grade: Challenging/Moderate
- Max Altitude: Sherpini Col 6,100m or makalu BC 5,000m.
- Accommodation: Hotels/Lodges/Camping
- Trip Duration: 31/28 Days
- Food: Included except main meals in Kathmandu
- Transport: Car /Van/Bus/Flight
- Season: Spring and Autumn
Makalu Base Camp Trekking is choice
for those trekkers who want to explore most amazing and unseen scenery of
eastern Himalayas. This trek takes one right up close to the high mountain,
through the villages, forests of rhododendrons, orchids, magnolia and
sub-tropical pine forest. The region is still very untouched and an irregular
trekking area and it is very close to the Everest region. The trek foolows
along the Arun River, so it is also known as Arun Valley trek too. The Arun
Valley is an unimaginable area and it is famous for both the culture and
nature.People living in this remote place are depend on cattle herds, farming
and small - time trade. There can meet various castes and ethnic groups of
people like as Sherpa in the higher elevation, Rai, Limbu, Gurung, Tamang,
Magar, Newar, Brahmins and Chhetris in the rest low land.
The trek starts from Tumlingtar, which is Kanchenjunga and Makalu Trekking
starting point and trail towards the north along the Arun river, Sedwa and Num,
crossing Shipton La (4127m) into upper Barun Khola valley. Makalu region is one
of the best kept secrets in the Himalayas and is an adventure trek that
requires us to be very isolated from any sort of modern facilities. The trek
reaches high elevations and has the opportunity to view rocky and mountainous
landscapes and aqua blue-green glacier lakes.
Glimpse Of Trip Itinerary 01:
Day 01. Arrive in Kathmandu transfer hotel
Day 02. Free day in Kathmandu
Day 03. Fly Biratnagar & drive to Hille – 5 hours approx.
Day 04. Hille – Hillepani – 5 hours approx.
Day 05. Hillepani – Tumlingtar 100m. - 5.5 hours approx.
Day 06. Tumlingtar – Kuwapani - 5.5 hours approx.
Day 07. Kuwapani – Chichila – 6 hours approx.
Day 08. Chichila – Num – 5.5 hors approx.
Day 09. Num- Seduwa – 5 hors approx.
Day 10. Seduwa – Tashigaun 2200m. – 6 hours approx.
Day 11. Tashigaun – Khongmadanda – 6 hours approx.
Day 12. Khongmadanda – Mumfuk – 5.5 hours approx.
Day 13. Mumfuk -Yangre Kharak - 6 hours approx.
Day 14. Yangle Khark –Mera – 6 hours approx.
Day 15. Mera -Sersung (half day rest) for Acclimatize
Day 16. Sersung - Makalu Base camp 5000m. – 4 hours approx.
Day 17. Makalu Base Camp - Glacier camp 5500m. – 6 hours
Day 18. Glacier - Trek to High glacier Camp 5700m. – 5.5 hours approx.
Day 19. Climb to Sherpini Pass West Col 6100m, descent to Baruntse Base camp 5200m. – 6.5 hours approx.
Day 20. Rest day
Day 21.Baruntse Base camp - Panch Pokhori 5000m – 5 hours approx.
Day 22. Panch Pokari - cross to Amphu lapsa pass 5780, decent Chukkung – 7 hours approx.
Day 23. Chhukung 4730m - Thyanboche 3800m. – 4 hours approx.
Day 24. Thyangboche – Namche Bazaar 3440m – Jorsalle 2800m. – 5 hours approx.
Day 25. Jorsalle – Lukla 2800m. – Approx. 5.5 hours
Day 26. Lukla - Kathmandu
Day 27: Kathmandu
Day 28. Final departure
Itinerary 02:
Day 01. Arrive in Kathmandu transfer hotel
Day 02. Free day in Kathmandu
Day 03. Fly Biratnagar & drive to Hille
Day 04. Hille - Hillepani
Day 05. Hillepani - Tumlingtar
Day 06. Tumlingtar - Kuwapani
Day 07. Kuwapani - Chichila
Day 08. Chichila - Num
Day 09. Num- Seduwa
Day 10. Seduwa - Tashigaun
Day 11. Tashigaun - Khongmadanda
Day 12. Khongmadanda - Mumfuk
Day 13. Mumfuk -Yangle Kharak
Day 14. Yangle Khark -Merak
Day 15. Merak -Sersung (1/2 day acclimatize)
Day 16. Sersung - Makalu BC
Day 17: Makalu BC - Mumbuk
Day 18: Mumbuk - Khongmadanda
Day 19: Khongmadanda - Tashigaun
Day 20: Tashi - Walung
Day 21: Walung - Khempalung
Day 22: Khempalung - Tamku
Day 23:Tamku - Chitre
Day 24: Chitre - Bakang
Day 25: Bakang - Boksuwa
Day 26: Boksuwa - Gaikhark
Day 27: Gaikhark - Pagoma
Day 28: Pagoma - Lukla
Day 29: Lukla - Kathmandu
Day 30: Katmandu
Day 31: final departure
Itinerary 03: (Easy Trek)
Day 01. Arrive in Kathmandu transfer hotel
Day 02. Free day in Kathmandu
Day 03. Fly Biratnagar & drive to Hille
Day 04. Hille - Hillepani
Day 05. Hillepani - Tumlingtar
Day 06. Tumlingtar - Kuwapani
Day 07. Kuwapani - Chichila
Day 08. Chichila - Num
Day 09. Num- Seduwa
Day 10. Seduwa - Tashigaun
Day 11. Tashigaun - Khongmadanda
Day 12. Khongmadanda - Mumfuk
Day 13. Mumfuk -Yangle Kharak
Day 14. Yangle Khark -Merak
Day 15. Merak -Sersung (1/2 day acclimatize)
Day 16. Sersung - Makalu BC
Day 17: Makalu BC - Mumbuk
Day 18: Mumbuk - Khongmadanda
Day 19: Khongmadanda - Tashigaun
Day 20: Tashi - Walung
Day 21: Walung - Khempalung
Day 22: Khempalung - Tamku
Day 23: Tamku - Bhumling
Day 24: Bhumling - Sewabeshi
Day 25: Sewabeshi - Tumlingtar
Day 26: Tumlingtar - Kathmandu
Day 27: Kathmandu
Day 28: Final Departure
NEPAL EXTENSIONS
There are varieties of interesting extensions you might choose to add on either before or after your trek.
*Rafting in Nepal *Wildlife Safari *Canyoning
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Expenses For Makalu Trekking: The cost for Makalu region adventure treks will depend on several different factors. The types of accommodation you prefer in Kathmandu and during the trek will make a difference to the overall cost (Budget to 5 star accommodations). The mode of transport you prefer will also affect the cost of your package trip, for example prices vary greatly between flying versus private car/van, tourist or local buses. The camping trek and teahouse trek made a difference in the cost. The number of guide, assistant guides and porters required will also affect the total cost of the trek. For these reasons on the same Nepal trek/tour can vary in price quite substantially. |
Makalu Camping Trek Cost Includes:
- All land transportation by Car, Van, Hiace or reserve Bus. (Airport/Hotel/Airport & trekking pick up & drop).
- 4 Night’s hotel accommodation in Kathmandu at Bed & Breakfast basis.
- One night at Biratnagar at full board basis.
- All three major meals B/L/D (provide continental food) & accommodation in tented camp (twin sharing North Face tent or, normal trekking tent, dining tent, toilet tent, Kitchen tent, staff tent, Table, chairs and Kitchen utensil etc.).
- One professional English speaking trekking guide/Sirdar, 1 Cook, Kitchen boys, necessary Sherpa & Porters.
- Life insurance for all support crews and their daily wages.
- Per member 25 Kg. luggage allow while in the trekking.
- Trekking Permit & National Park permits Fees.
- Air Ticket: KTM/Biratnagar/Tumlingtar/Kathmandu & Airport taxes.
- Medical Kit Box for Nepali support crews.
- All official taxes and service charge.
The Cost Doesn’t Include:
- Personal transportation except above programs.
- Major meals lunch and dinner during your stay in Kathmandu.
- Personal trekking gears as well as sleeping bags.
- Personal Nature expenses.
- Emergency evacuation (If incase).
- Drinks except tea and coffee.
- Airfare: to & from your country.
- Nepal entry visa fees & airport departure taxes.
- Personal travel insurance.
- Tips for trekking crews.
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