Makalu Trekking

Grade: Moderate Plus
Max Altitude: Sherpini Col 6,100m.
Accommodation: Hotels/Camping
Trip Duration: 28 Days
Food: Included except main meals in Kathmandu
Transport: Car /Van/Flight
Season: Spring and Autumn

Makalu Trekking is choice for those adventurous lover who want to explore most amazing and unseen scenery of eastern Nepal Himalayas. The marvelous, still very untouched and an irregular trekking area of Makalu region is very close to the Everest region. The trek follows Arun River and it is known as Arun Valley too. Arun Valley is an unimaginable area and it is famous for both the culture and nature.This area is a naturalist's paradise and it is teeming with many precious plants, animals (such as wolves, lynx, fox and the elusive snow leopard) and birds are the significant part of Himalayan environment and ecosystem.

The trek starts with a flight from Kathmandu to Biratnagar and drive to Hile. 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(8475m.) and chamlang (7290m.). The trek to Makalu base camp visits one of the most remote and unfrequented areas of Nepal.

Glimpse Of Trek Itinerary:

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. Sherpini Col 6100m. - Baruntse BC 5200m. – 6.5 hours approx.
Day 20. Rest day
Day 21.Baruntse Base camp - Panch Pokhori 5000m – 5 hours approx.
Day 22. Panch Pokari - Amphu lapsa pass 5780m. - Chukkung – 7 hours approx.
Day 23. Chhukung 4730m - Thyanboche 3800m. – 4 hours approx.
Day 24. Thyangboche – Namche 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

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

Expenses For The Trip: The cost for the trek or tour you decide you want to do 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 trek/tour can vary in price quite substantially.

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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