Makalu Base Camp trekking is a challenging trek in a very remote area of Nepal. It is certainly an outstanding trek to the base camp of the world's fifth highest mountain. This is a purely camping trek. The lodges are not available along the route. This trek goes high up to 5100m. This is a region where you hardly find any modern facilities and amenities but blessed with an incredible diversity of natural beauty.
Makalu Base camp trek follows the Barun Valley which contains some of the last remaining areas of pristine forests and alpine meadows in Nepal. From the bottom of the Arun Valley, near the start of the trek, the mountains rise from just 435m above sea level to the lofty snow capped peak of Makalu at 8463m within a distance of only 40km. The trek therefore passes through a wide diversity of ecosystems and cultures. Communities of Rai farmers give way to Sherpa and Bhotia villages as altitude is gained. These peoples live in isolated villages much as they have for centuries. Their livelihoods depend upon forest resources for animal fodder, fuel, food, housing materials, fertilizers and medicine. Makalu base camp trek passes through lower altitude and usually centered on the Arun Valley that starts with a flight to Tumlingtar and heads up the Arun River Valley to Sedua and Num, then Yangle Kharka to Makalu base camp (4812m), Mt. Makalu and Chamlang Himal are spectacular from here.
Trip Cost: $3540.USD
Duration: 22 Days
Activity: City Sightseeing / Trekking
Altitude: 4812m / at Makalu base camp
Grade: Moderate / Adventure
Meal: Breakfast in Kathmandu and Pokhara. All meals during the trek
Accommodation: 3 star hotels in the cities and tea-houses during the trek
Land transportation: Private Car / Van / Hiace
Flight: Kathmandu - Tumlingtar - Kathmandu
Best Months: Sept - Dec and Mar - May
Group Size: 02 to more
Day 01: Arrive at Tribhuwan International Airport (TIA) Kathmandu (1300m)
Day 02: Kathmandu: Sightseeing and Trek Preparation
Day 03: Fly Kathmandu to Tumlingtar (40 min.) and Trek to Khandbari (1067m) 3-4 hrs
Day 04: Trek Khandbari to Sakurate (1893m) 5-6 hrs
Day 05: Trek Sakurate to Num (1524m) 5-6 hrs
Day 06: Trek Num to Sedua (1460m) 5-6 hrs
Day 07: Trek Sedua to Tashigaon (2063m) 5-6 hrs
Day 07: Trek Tashigaon to Kauma (3470m) 6-7 hrs
Day 09: Trek Kauma to Mumbuk (3500m) 6-7 hrs
Day 10: Trek Mumbuk to Yangle Kharka (3600m) 5-6 hrs
Day 11: Yangle Kharka to Yak Kharka (4810m) 6-7 hrs
Day 12: Trek Yak Kharka to Makalu Base Camp (4812m) 5-6 hrs
Day 13: Explore day at Makalu Base Camp (4812m) 6-7 hrs
Day 14: Trek Makalu Base Camp to Yangle Kharka (3600m) 5-6 hrs
Day 15: Trek Yangle Kharka to Dobato (2580m) 6-7 hrs
Day 16: Trek Dobato to Tashigaon (2070m) 5-6 hrs
Day 17: Trek Tashigaon to Num (1490m) 5-6 hrs
Day 19: Trek Maney Bhanjyang to Tumlingtar, 5-6 hrs
Day 18: Trek Num to Maney Bhanjyang (1158m) 5-6 hrs
Day 20: Flight Tumlingtar to Kathmandu 40 min.
Day 21: Leisure day in Kathmandu
Day 22: Farewell Friend (Final departure to your onward destination)
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