Makalu Base Camp Trek

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Duration: 18 Days
Best Time: April/May/October/November
Max Elevation: 4,820
Group Size: Min 2-12
Trip Grade: challenging
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Trip Highlights:

The vision of the Everest from a unique angle
Outlooks of eastern Nepal
Travel through green terraced farmland to icebergs and waterfalls
Explore the remote area life of Nepal’s specific ethnic group culture
Destination of some of the unique wildlife in Nepal, involving the Red Panda

Journey to the Makalu Base Camp Trek

Least visited trekking that lies within the waylay part of Nepal known as Barun vallley ranging from Arun vallley. Makalu is one among the 8000-meter peaks that have been tried to climb by Sir Edmund Hillary but couldn’t the success.

This region is that the land of Rai, Limbu and a few Sherpa wherever you may be exploring native culture, a nice scenery of the inexperienced hills and therefore the White Mountains step by step.

Thus, having a wide variety of attitudinal and environmental condition variations, the Makalu Base Camp Trek offers an interesting and various home ground for a rich sort of flora and fauna. Plants of all major ecological zones: tropical, sub-tropical, alpine, sub-alpine, and temperate are found here and Makalu Barun national park is that the home to a rich sort of life.

The Makalu Base Camp Trek may be a physically difficult trek requiring trekkers to be work and face the challenges of mounting hills, crossing rivers and appreciating the wonder of 1 of the remotest corners of the Himalayas. Makalu Base Camp offers very good and spectacular views of Mt. Everest, Lhotse, Chamlang, Makalu, and Baruntse among others. The walking journey is quiet, tranquil and journey

Physical Conditions and Experience Required:

Every Peak Climbing is a high-tech adventure action in Nepal which needs prior trekking involvement and technical knowledge about peak climbing equipment to have the successful summit.

Walking in higher altitudes is a lot of physically exacting than walking within the lower altitudes, however, if we are in perfect health with average shape, have a positive perspective, self-worth and powerful determination, we are able to accomplish the trek with success.

Exercise and jogging frequently for a few weeks before the trip is a nice plan to boost strength and stability. Past hiking expertise would be a quality, however, no technical ability is needed for this trip. It’s vital that we have consulted with our doctor before decide and discovered for the mountain peak Makalu Base Camp Trek.

Best Season for Makalu Base Camp Trek:

Basically, April, May, October, and November are the right time for this Makalu Base Camp Trek Ascent.

During the time, the weather would be clear, sunny and heat within the mountain chain.

Therefore, we are able to have nice views of the encircling mountains. However, some adventure-seeking purchasers who don’t like packed surroundings can also select December, January, and February months for this trip. During the 3 months 3 months (June, July, and August) of monsoon the whole journey will be derelict by rains.

Itinerary

1

Day 1 Ariive in Kathmandu airport and transfer to Hotel.

You will be met at the airport by our Him Ganga Treks representative and transferred to your hotel in Kathmandu. Rest at the hotel and briefing about the trip. There should be time to explore the city’s many charms on your own too. Overnight (O/N) in Kathmandu (breakfast included).

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Day 2 Fly to Tumlingtar and drive on a jeep to the spectacularly located village of Num (1,500m).

3

Day 3 Trek to Seduwa trek down to the Arun River. Cross it and ascend via Runruma to the village of Sedua (1,493m).

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Day 4 Trek to Tashi gaon a shorter day, trekking through terraced fields and contouring around to (2,057m).

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Day 5 Trek to Kauma KharkaTrek through cloud forest and more open country to the ridge-top pasture (3,500m).

6

Day 6 Trek to Dobato Cross the Shipton La (4,229m) with views of Kangchenjunga and Makalu.(3,700m).

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Day 7 Trek to Yangri Kharka descend to the Barun River and follow this upstream to the grazing area.(3,620m).

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Day 8 Trek to Langmale Kharka continue up the valley of the upper Barun River to the grazing area(4,400m).

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Day 9 Trek to Makalu base camp short final approach to Sherson (4,500m).

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Day 10 A day for exploring above Sherson, with the option to hike up to one of two excellent viewpoints.

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Day 11 Trek to Yangri Karka trek out to. An opportunity to spot things missed on the walk-in to the mountain.

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Day 12 Trek to Kauma Kharka descend beside the Barun Khola, then trek up to cross the Shipton La.

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Day 13 Trek to Seduwa trek through forest to Tashigaon and continue to an overnight stop at Sedua.

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Day 14 Trek to Num descend to the Arun River and trek steeply back up to Num. A veritable ‘sting in the tail’.

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Day 15 Trek to Tumlingtar a long and scenic day of driving back along the ridge via Chichila to Tumlingtar.

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Day 16 Fly to Kathmandu. Free time in the afternoon and celebratory dinner at a local restaurant.

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Day 17 Free day for buying suvenir.

Free time to discover the capital and its surroundings. The guide stays with the group (but can not divide if everyone goes on his side …). We recommend the Bodnath stupa early in the morning (to enjoy the pilgrims’ ambience), as well as visits to the ancient royal cities of Bhaktapur (a true living museum of the valley) and Patan . Capitals of small kingdoms in the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries, both cities are renowned for their beautiful Newar-style architecture with beautifully carved brick and wooden temples and their multi-storey pagoda roofs.

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Day 18 Depature international flight.

Free morning in Kathmandu . Like the day before, the guide stays with the group to help you, if you want to make visits in the valley. Depending on the schedule of the flight back , we still take a little time to hang out in the afternoon or we leave directly for the airport to take our flight home.

Includes Section Head:
Accessories:
Sun hat
Fleece/Wool hat (to cover ears)
Sunglasses & reading glasses
Scarf to cover face (dust/wind)
Watch with light & alarm
Headlamp & spare batteries
Hand touch & spare batteries

Dry packs:
Open neck water bottles x2
Pack no heavier than 15kg fully packed
Pack cover
Day pack 35litre with waist strap
Money belt

Lower Body:
Under garments
Hiking shorts
Lightweight walking pants
Light weight thermal leggings
Fleece or tracksuit pants
Waterproof shell pants
Shampoo & Conditioner (biodegradable)

Toiletries & Personal Hygiene:
1x quick dry towel & face cloth
Toothbrush & paste (biodegradable)
Multipurpose wipes (face & body)
Deodorant
Face & Body Moisturizer
Nail clippers/file
Small comb/brush
Small mirror
Toilet paper (you can buy more on trek)
Anti-Bacterial Wipes (4x packs)
Hand sanitizer (small bottle)
Sun block face/body high UV protection
Lip block with UV protection
Feminine hygiene products

Feet:
3x thin cotton inner soaks
3x thick warm wool hiking socks
Hiking boots (with spare laces)
Walking sneakers
Scandals
Walking poles
Clothes washing soap (biodegradable)

Upper Body:
3x T-shirts
2x lightweight thermal tops
2x Merino/Fleece long shelve tops
Waterproof shell jacket
Down vest/jacket*
Poncho rain cover

Hands:
Lightweight fleece gloves
Heavyweight gloves
Or waterproof/wind fleece gloves
Playing cards
Trail map & guide book

Extra Items:
Camera & extra batteries
Binoculars
Reading books
Journal & pen
Photo’s of home/family
Energy/protein bars (optional)

Sleeping:
Sleeping bag*
Sleeping bag liner
Pillow slip/case

Medical Kit:
See your Doctor for compete medical kit
including Dimox

Trip Includes

The transferts mention in program airport-hotel-airport.
3 nights’ hotel accommodation in Kathmandu with breakfast included.
Guided city tour in Kathmandu in private vehicle as per itinerary.
17 days and 16 nights trekking with the staffs in the mountain region.
Ve 25 the north face tent for client sharing and dinning,kitchen and toilet tent and all camping gears during the camping treks.
Local fresh fruits where available and Nak cheese and snekers.
Trekking map, one in a group duffel bag of Him Ganga Treks.
Trekking porter can carry your bags max 02 kg during the trek.
Insurance for porter and guide during the trek and expedition.
A local government licensed English speaking Guide during the trek, the required number of cooks, porters, their food, accommodation, salary, insurance, equipment and transportation.
First aid kit will be available.
Boiled and purified drinking water for the trek.
All required special trekking permits and National park fees TIMS card.
All government taxes and our service charges.
Farewell Dinner before departure.

Trip Excludes

Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu.
Your Travel insurance (Mandatory).
International airfare and date change or ticket re issuance charges.
Nepal entry visa fee (you obtain a visa easily upon your arrival at Tribhuwan International
Airport Kathmandu). You will require 2 passport size photos.
Tips for trekking staff and driver. (Tipping is expected but not mandatory).
Alcoholic drinks, cold drinks, and supplementary hot drinks
Items of a personal nature such as laundry, phone calls and internet service.
Personal trekking and climbing Equipments.
Sightseeing/Monuments entrance fees in Kathmandu.

Makalu Base Camp Trek - 18 Days

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