Makalu Base Camp Trek - 22 Days

Makalu Base Camp Trek

View from Makalu base camp

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TRIP HIGHLIGHTS

Route Kathmandu to Makalu base camp to Tumlingtar
Duration 22 Days
Grade Moderate to Adventurous
Max Elevation 4,812 meters at Makalu base camp
Trekking-Style Camping basis
Meal Full board on trek, Breakfast in city
Accomodation Tent on trek, deluxe hotel in city
Best Month Sept - Nov & Mar - May
Group Size Any to join
Cost USD USD 2,700.00 P/P

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Trip Introduction

Makalu-Barun National Park a virtually uninhabited 1500-km2 area of Eastern Nepal is very close to virgin wilderness. This remote terrain stretches east from Sagarmatha (Mt. Everest) National Park between the high plateau of Tibet and the deep subtropical gorge carved by the Arun River. There are spectacular views of rugged Himalayan peaks including Mt. Makalu (8463m) fifth highest in the world, Mt. Chamlang (7319 m) and Mt. Baruntse (7129m). Within 40 km these high peaks descend to the Arun River at 670m. The Makalu-Barun Valley provides stunning contrasts where high waterfalls cascade into deep gorges, craggy rocks rise from lush green forests and colorful flowers bloom beneath white snow peaks. This unique landscape shelters some of the last pristine mountain ecosystems on earth. Rare species of animals and plants flourish in diverse climates and habitats relatively undisturbed by mankind. Over 3000 species of flowering plants, 440 species of birds and 75 species of mammals including the endangered Clouded Leopard, Red Panda and Musk Deer have been recorded. This remarkable biodiversity is considered to be of global significance and provides a living laboratory for international scientific research.

The Barun Valley is part of a huge international protected area under an agreement between Nepal and China. The trek crosses several high passes as it climbs into the remote Barun Valley at the foot of Makalu, the world's fifth highest mountain providing a splendid venue for more adventurous nature lovers. If you are looking to combine some serious flora and fauna with some strenuous hiking are also available in this area.
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Outline Itinerary

    • Day 01: Arrival day in Kathmandu
    • Day 02: A Guided sightseeing in Kathmandu Valley
    • Day 03: Fly to Tumlingtar and Trek to Khandbari
    • Day 04: Khandbari to Sakurate
    • Day 05: Sakurate to Num
    • Day 06: Num to sedua
    • Day 07: Sedua to Tashigaon
    • Day 08: Tashigaon to Kauma
    • Day 09: Kauma to Mumbuk
    • Day 10: Mumbuk to Yangle Kharka
    • Day 11: Yangle Kharka to Yak Kharka
    • Day 12: Yak Kharka to Makalu Base Camp
    • Day 13: Explore day at Makalu Base Camp
    • Day 14: Makalu Base Camp to Yangle Kharka
    • Day 15: Yangle Kharka to Dobato
    • Day 16: Dobato to Tashigaon
    • Day 17: Tashigaon to Num
    • Day 18: Num to Maney Bhanjyang
    • Day 19: Maney Bhanjyang to Tumlingtar
    • Day 20: Tumlingtar to Kathmandu by flight
    • Day 21: Leisure at Kathmandu
    • Day 22: Departure from Kathmandu
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Service Includes

·   4 Night’s Deluxe twin sharing accommodation in Kathmandu in 4 star hotel

·   All local transportation by suitable vehicle(car, van, bus) in Kathmandu

·   Complementary welcome and farewell dinner in Kathmandu

·   A day Kathmandu sightseeing as per itinerary with tour guide, vehicle & entry fees

·   Kathmandu to Tumlingtar to Kathmandu both way by flight

·   Meals on full board (breakfast, lunch, dinner, tea & coffee) basis during the trek as per itinerary

·   Accommodation on tented camp during the trek

·   Makalu base camp trek leader (English speaking, First Aid and eco trained), camping chef, assistant guide (in a group), Sherpa and porters, all payments with insurance

·   Makalu national park entry fee and TIMS permit/ all require permit

·   Safe drinking water

·   Exclusive medical kit bag

·   Himalayan Planet exclusive medical kit bag

·   Himalayan Planet T-Shirt & trek duffel bag (No need to bring from your country, come with suitcase)

·   Four seasonal sleeping bag and down jacket for Makalu trek

·   All government and local taxes

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Service Excludes

·   Nepal arrival visa fees, intl. airfare

·   Excess baggage charges (15 kg allow in dom. plane)

·   Lunch & dinner in city

·   Travel and rescue insurance

·   Personal expenses e.g. phone calls, laundry, bar bills

·   Tips for crews

·   Any extending trips besides

·   Services doesn’t includes in service inclusive column

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Detail Itinerary

Day 01: Arrival day in Kathmandu (1,300m/4,264 ft)
Namaste & welcome to Himalayan Planet of Nepal. While you landed at the Tribhuvan intl. airport Himalayan Planet Adventures representative welcomes you with your name and assists to transfer in your hotel in Kathmandu. After time to get refreshed, bring you at head office and briefing about the program and evening we’ll pick up you for welcome dinner in one of the typical Nepalese restaurant with cultural program in the heart of Kathmandu and overnight at Hotel.
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