Makalu Trekking
This is an outstanding trekking area in the eastern region of Nepal which offers a combination of rich cultural heritage, unsurpassed beauty and ecological diveristy. The trail takes you from the lowlands of Tumlingtar on the Arun River, through one of the least frequented areas of Nepal, to the base camp of Makalu (8475 m). The trail follows the beautiful Barun river valley in the Makalu Base Camp (5000m), from here views of the south face of Makalu, as well as Everest and Lhotse are truly spectacular. The Arun valley is also a home of rare species of various birds which are now only found in Nepal.
Trek profile:
Length of trip: 25 days
Grade: Challenging
Highest Alt: 6135 m
Type of trek: Camping
Best season: Mar- Nov
Group size: Min. 2 people
Itinerary:
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu & transfer to hotel.
Day 02: Fly from Kathmandu to Tumlingtar-510m.
Day 03: Trek to Mani Bhanjyang-1180m
Day 04: Trek to Churchila-1910m
Day 05: Trek to Num-1560m
Day 06: Trek to Nayagaon-2140m
Day 07: Trek to Tashi Gaon-2250m
Day 08: Rest at Tashi Gaon
Day 09: Trek to Kauma-3510m
Day 10: Trek to Mumbuk-3615m crossing over Shipton-La-4127m & Tutu La-4075m
Day 11: Trek to Nehe Kharka-3620
Day 12: Trek to Mera-4500m
Day 13: Trek to Makalu Base camp- 4880m
Day 14: Rest at Makalu base camp
Day 15: Trek to Sherpani Col. (East Col-6100m) phedi-5800m
Day 16: Trek to West Col base camp-5900m crossing over Sherpani Col-6100m
Day 17: Trek to West Col phedi-approx.5500m crossing over West Col-6135m
Day 18: Trek to Panch pokhari-5414m
Day 19: Trek to Amphu Lapcha base camp-5500m
Day 20: Trek to Amphu Lapcha phedi-4600m
Day 21: Trek to Dingboche-4300m
Day 22: Trek to Tyangboche-3867m
Day 23: Trek to Jorsalle-2900m
Day 24: Trek to Lukla-2866m
Day 25: Flight from Lukla to Kathmandu
Note: The itinerary may be flexible during the trek depending upon the client’s requirements and fitness.
Service Includes:
- Airport Pickup and Drop by car/ van/ bus
- All the ground Transportation by private Car/Van/Hiece/Toyota
- Special trekking permit
- 1 Night Hotel in Kathmandu with breakfast (tourist standard hotel in Kathmandu).
- All applicable Government taxes
- Trekking route permit (TIMS)
- 3 meals a day during the camping trek (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
- An experienced trekking guide (trained by Ministry of tourism), necessary porters, cook, kitchen helpers, sirdar & their meals/accommodation/transportation/salary/insurance/equipments.
- Tourist service charge, Vat.
- Tents, toilet tents, table, chairs & kitchen equipments etc.
- Emergency first aid kit.
- Office Service charge.
Service Excludes:
- Lunch & Dinner in Kathmandu
- Personal bar bill, travel insurance/International airfare/Domestic airfare.
- Items of personal expenses such as alcoholic drinks, cold drinks, laundry, etc.
- Medical & travel insurance
- Airport departure tax
- Personal trekking Equipment.
- Tips for trekking crew
