Introduction:
You want to experience the last remaining pristine forests and alpine meadows of Nepal like the Barun valley? You are interested to see one of the highest peaks of the eastern Himalaya? Then we give you the Makalu trek, which originates from the bottom of the Arun valley. Above you see the giant Himalayas and especially the ever snow-capped top of Makalu at8463m. This beautiful Barun area has some of the richest and most diverse plants and animal life in Nepal, and can only be found here! . But also witness the rich cultural communities of the Rai, Sherpa, and Shingsawa farmers. Although they could be seen as economically poor or isolated, their culture enriches them by a long and strong heritage. In a way they are so important because They still express the saving of thisunique biological and cultural treasures of the area. More than 3.000 species of flowering plants, with hundreds of orchid varieties, 48 sorts primroses and 25 of Nepal's 30 rhododendrons they fill all the colors of the valley and hillsides . Animals like the endangered red panda and musk deer can be found and seen here, also the ghoral, Himalayan tahr and leopard. And if you see a bird, remember there are here 400 bird species, with extremely rare species among them.
Note: B=Breakfast, L= Lunch, D=Dinner
Day by day itinerary
Day 01:Arrival and transfer to hotel, after some refreshment, we will invite for typical Nepali welcome dinner, o/n in a hotel (D)
Day 02: Sightseeing around in Kathmandu valley , o/n in a hotel (B)
Day 03: After breakfast we will fly to Tumlingtar (510m) o/n in camp (B.L.D)
Day 04: Trek to Mani Bhajyang (5/6 hrs, 1180m) o/n in camp (B.L.D)
Day 05: Trek to Chichira (4hrs, 1910m) o/n in camp (B.L.D)
Day 06: Trek to Num (4/5hrs, 1560m) o/n in camp (B.L.D)
Day 07: Trek to Navagaon (5/6hrs, 2140m) o/n in camp
Day 08: Trek to Tashigaon (4/5 hrs, 2250m) o/n in camp (B.L.D)
Day 09: Trek to Kauma (6/7 hrs, 3610m) o/n in camp (B.L.D)
Day 10: Trek to Mumbuk (3815m) via cross Shipton la (6/7hrs, 4216m) o/n in camp (B.L.D)
Day 11: Trek to Nehe Kharka (6/7hrs, 3620m) o/n in camp (B.L.D)
Day 12: Trek to Jangma Le (6/7hrs, 4410m) o/n in camp (B.L.D)
Day 13: Trek to Hillary Base Camp (6/7hrs, 4920m) o/n in camp (B.L.D)
Day 14: Trek to Makalu Base Camp o/n in camp (B.L.D)
Day 15: Trek to High Camp o/n in camp (B.L.D)
Day 16: Trek to Sherpani Col (6/7hrs, 6110m) o/n in camp (B.L.D)
Day 17: Trek to West Col (7/8hrs, 6135m) o/n in camp (B.L.D)
Day 18: Trek to Amphu Laptsha base camp (7/8hrs, 5845m) o/n in camp (B.L.D)
Day 19: Trek to Cross pass and camp other side of pass (5/6hrs, 4988m) o/n in camp (B.L.D)
Day 20: Trek to Chukkung (4/5hrs, 4900m) o/n in camp (B.L.D)
Day 21: Trek to Tengbuche via Pangboche (6/7hrs, 3860) o/n in camp (B.L.D)
Day 22: Trek to Namche (5 hrs, 3440m) o/n in camp or lodge (B.L.D)
Day 23: Trek to Lukla (5/6 hrs, 2840m) o/n in camp or lodge (B.L.D)
Day 24: After breakfast we will fly back to Kathmandu o/n in a hotel (B)
Day 25: Free day in Kathmandu o/n in a hotel (B)
Day 26: Transfer to the international airport for onward fly to your destination (B)
Included
- Pickup and transfer from to the international and domestic airport in Kathmandu
- Hotel with bed and breakfast in Kathmandu
- 3 meals a day during trekking (B, L, D)
- Accommodation in tent during trekking
- Staff insurance, pension fund and equipment
- Government licensed guide for sightseeing of Kathmandu valley
- Government licensed holder climbing guide & Potters
- Public transport for local staff
- Conservation fee
- Cook, Sherpa, helpers and all the kitchen equipments
- Domestic flight ticket KTM- Tumlingtar & Luk -KTM
Not included
- Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu
- Monument entrance fees during sightseeing in Kathmandu
- Personal insurance and helicopter rescue in case of emergency
- International flight ticket
- Nepal visa fee USD 40 for 30 days and 4 passport sized pictures
- Personal expenses
- Extra porter or transport in case of emergency
- Tips for staff
- Personal equipment such as a Crampons, Harness, Carabineers
- down and wind proof jacket
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