Makalu Base Camp Trek

Trip Code : AHC/T-05

Price : US$2650

Destination : KTM-Tumling-MT-Makalu Base Camp

Duration : 20 Days

Grading : Moderate-Hard

Max Altitude : 5241m

Activity : Camping Trek/ basic tea house

Starts at : Kathmandu-Tumling

End at : Kathmandu

Trip Route : Mt.Makalu 5th highest Peak of eastern Nepal

Best Season : September, October, November, February, March

Overview

Makalu, the world's fifth highest peak in the world rising to 27,765 feet (8,463 meters).This beautiful and impressive massive is situated just 14 miles east of Everest in the Khumbu region. Its size alone is impressive, but its perfect pyramid structure with four sharp ridges makes this mountain all the more spectacular. Makalu is actually a double peak. The subsidiary peak rising just north of the main summit connected by a saddle is called Chomolonzo (25,650 ft.) It is interesting to note that the summit ridge is the demarcation point indicating the border between Nepal on the Southern side and Tibet to the North. Chamlang, Mere, Hongku Chuli, Ombigaichan, Baruntse, Nhepau, Peak6, Peak7, Peak3, & Yaupa peaks are attraction parts after Makalu. It belongs to Makalu & Barun National park.

The name of the mountain was probably taken from the Sanskrit word Maha-Kala, which means Big Black and is a by-name of Shiva - one of the most important gods of Hinduism. Shiva is sometimes an evil, cruel destroyer but at other times he tends to be gentle and kind-hearted. The mountain has another name in the local dialect-Kumba karna, which means The Giant. Makalu has proved to be a challenging climb, as only five of its first sixteen attempts were successful. To date, there have been a total of 206 successful ascents of Makalu and a total of 22 fatalities. Prior to its first ascent in 1955, it was admired and studied by several Everest expeditions, but like a lot of other giants in the Khumbu region, it was not attempted until the summit of Everest was first ascended in 1954.

Trip Highlights

Travel in to the Shangri-La
Makalu Base Camp and magnificent views of the Mt. Makalu
Staying in mountain tea houses or Camp
Kirat & Sherpa villages and Cultures
Incredible mountain flight in and out of Tumlingtar
Views of Makalu, Chamlang, Barunche, Hongu chuli, Nhepau, Dorjelakpa, Chhugere Cave, Ice glacier & Lake
The vibrant, colorful, chaotic city of Kathmandu

Itinerary

Day 1 : Arrival in Kathmandu(1336m/4383ft).

Upon arrival in Kathmandu after the unforgettable experience of flying across the Himalayas you will be met at the airport by our staff. In the morning of day 2 a half-day city tour will introduce you to some of the highlights of Kathmandu. [Overnight at Kathmandu]

Day 2 : Flight to Tumlingtar(450m/1476ft).

We take a flight to Tumlingtar which takes 37 minutes from Kathmandu. This is eastern Nepal with nice view of Himalayan to the northeast part. [Overnight at Tumlingtar]

Day 3 : Tumlingtar to Num (1560m/5118ft).

We take a road transport which might get liltle bumpy at some places for 5 hours. We drive upwards till Chhyakuti dada and the road continues the hill and descent down from the Murae to Num. you might see Mt. Makalu’s range with tiny glimpses from Chhyakuti to till Chittre Dewurali. Lohorung, Yamphu and Gurung Indigenous ethnic groups live in this area. The area is famous for its fertile land. In this area we get to see the wild bear, Langur, red panda, leopard, Luiche(wild hen), Pheasant, karangkurung, and wild Pig. The attractive scenery of Makalu range prevails till Chitre. The local people follow the animism and shamanism. [Overnight at Num]

Day 4 : Num to Sheduwa(1500m/4921ft).

The trail till Arun River takes a steep descent across the rice paddy field. The one of the longest river of the east flows with the ice cold water from the Mt. Everest, on the north eastern part at Tibetan side. We cross the suspension bridge over the Arun River and we take an ascent till Sheduwa. We get an opportunity to know and observe the culture, tradition and lifestyle of Kirat Kulung, Kirat Yamphu, Kirat Lohorung, Kirat Bahing, Gurung, Sherpa Indigenous ethnic groups who represent the harmonized group of the area. We enter the Makalubarun National park Cheak post area. [Overnight at Sheduwa]

Day 5 : Sheduwa to Tashigaun(2100m/6889ft).

We go across the check at Sheduwa for Makalu-Barun National Park. Then gentle ascent to the beautiful Sherpa villages accompanies us. Mani chorten, are seen on frequent basis on the way. Then we cross the small forest which follows the gentle ascent to reach the Tashi gaun. The locals rear the goat, sheep, chauri and depends on their product.Tashi gaun is the main entrance for the Makalu trek. [Overnight at Tashigaun]

Day 6 : Tashigaun to Khongma(kauma) 3760m/12335ft.

We cross the small stream and climb up across the sub tropical forest which consists of different varieties of ferns and bamboo forest till we reach Dada kharka.The large areas are used as pastureland for chauri, sheep and goats.The trek is regarded as hard one as we need to climb up through a liltle difficult trail.Sometime an occasional snow covers the trail.In Khongma, there is Chukire cave which means the source of pure water in the Sherpa language. [Overnight at Khongma]

Day 7 : Khongma to Mumbuk 3520m/11548ft.

We walk along the snow covered hill and we come across the many mani, gumpas and we get the spectacular first view of Mt. Makalu. As we go up, our trail passes across the beautiful and tranquel Kalopokhari on the right side. We come over the Tutula pass (4080m) and after some walk we arrive at Kekela pass. The descent till Mumbuk offers you the picturesque view of great rocky mountain sometime covered with the snow, on the northwest.This attract many visitors to this area. [Overnight at Mumbuk]

Day 8 : Mumbuk to Yanglekharka(Yangri) 4274m/14022ft.

From Mumbuk to Barun river, the trail takes a descent.After crossing the Barun river, we pass along the meadow spread in huge area, used as pastureland for Chauri. The trail passes across the landslide area and Iceland area before arriving at Yangle kharka.A view of Nhepau himal from the Yangle Kharka looks like as if two eyes are looking into you. The word meaning ‘Nhepau’ stands for the sacred mountain which is the way to the sacred valley ‘Beyul Khempalung’.No animals are killed or harmed in this area with a belief that they are sacred . [Overnight at Yanglekharka]

Day 9 : Yanglekharka Rest day.

To day is our rest day for all the teams on the beautiful valley of Yanglekharka, which is one of the holey mountain called Chheju with having two eyes from far site. If you go to this two eyes caves there are monastery under the cave, where buddiest does go on this cave for furure blessing on the left cave and the right one has beautiful and shiney stone cave. We may hang around the valley. [Overnight at Yanglekharka]

Day 10 : Yangle Kharka to Yak Kharka (4630m/15190ft)

We follow the ridges and gorges of Barun river and come across the rhododendron pine and juniper forest.We get to view the sacred stone (pregnant stone) which holds the belief that the sterile parents are blessed with the children when they visit and worship at the place.Beautiful and elegant Chhyu waterfalls is also considered the pure and holy. The area is such that we need to be cautious for acclimatization as we are climbing higher with greater altitude.The spectacular 360 degree vista of the sacred peak Nhepau,Peak VI, VII are a rewards of this trek. The pastureland filled with grazing yaks, chauri and sheep is the regular encounter of the region. [Overnight at Yak Kharka]

Day 11 : Yak Kharka to Makalu Base Camp(4870m/15977ft).

The trail takes a round around the west Barun glacier till we reach the Makalu Base Camp. At the base of the peak VI and VII we get the excellent views the Mt.Makalu (the 5th highest peak of the world-8485m).Your quest for the wild animals is fulfilled as we pass along the habitats of Blue sheep, Tahr, Ghoral and snow leopard on the route.The Makalu Base Camp is the main highlight of this trek with the magnificent 360 degree vista of Honku Chuli(6833m), Mt. Makalu (8485m), Peak III (6477m), Peak V, Peak VI, Peak VII and Yupa. [Overnight at Makalu Base Camp]

Day 12 : Makalu Base Camp to Yangle Kharka(4274m/14022ft).

We return back the trail enjoying the previous views of mountains, wild animals, birds ,and beautiful scenary of the area. The trek gives you the amazing feeling of enjoying the beauty of nature and observing its phenomenon in the closer aspect and getting nearer to them. [Overnight at Yangle Kharka]

Day 13 : Yangle Kharka to Mumbuk(3520m/11548ft).

The return to the Mumbuk recaptures our attention with the beauty of the mountainous range and wild animals. Enjoyable and memorable walk follows the beautiful views of the area along with mountain waterfalls. [Overnight at Mumbuk]

Day 14 : Mumbuk to Khongma(3760m/12335ft).

We ascend upward Tutu-la pass and short descent via Kalo-Pokhari and gentle up through slope mountain straight ahead we will descent to the Khongma. The views of Mt. Makalu and along the gorge valley of Sangkhuwa khola and Isuwa Khola and sound of rivers gives you truly natures attachment of beauties. [Overnight at Khongma]

Day 15 : Khongama to Tashi Gaun(2100m/6889ft).

From the Khongma the trail leads us to descending to ward Tashigaun via Dandakharka where the ancient Kiratni and Sherpa peoples used to grazing their Chauri, Yaks and Shep around these jungle. The trail is full of jungle with Maple, Birch, Pine and Rhododendrons and plenty grass for wild animals. It seems a beautiful green valley including Mountains rolling down to ward valley. [Overnight at Tashigaun]

Day 16 : Tashi Gaun to Sheduwa(1500m/4921ft).

Tashi Gaun is a small Sherpa's settlement lands with wooden roofed house slowly converted modern house are mushrooming around this village. The village is main get way of Makalu Base camp and all the food supplements are supplied from this place. We gentle flat walk back via this village to Kirat Historic lands Sheduwa of ancient time. Now it become center hub of mix communities dwelling center having small market with Makalu Barun conservation Area Check post. Kiranti are mainly habited during ancient period in this land. It is full if mix cultures flourish on these areas. [Overnight at Sheduwa]

Day 17 : Sheduwa to Num(1560m/5118ft).

After having wonderful time at Sheduwa with small hill lap of settlement, we sloly descent to ward Arun River side via terrain fields of Kirat land. We cross the bridge and accent up to the Num through Paddy fields and Cardamom plantation jungle. Num is located Small Mountain rolling down which is looks like shoulder of man with full of Yamphu Kirat Land and Yamphu Peoples. [Overnight at Num]

Day 18 : Num to Tumlintar(450m/1476ft).

We drive by Local Jeep to Tumlingtar via Mure, Deurali, Kuwapani, Chichila, Bhotebas via jungle and small villages with far views of Makalu toward north site. Manebhanjyang Khadbari is headquarter of Shankhusava district. Here all the district administrations are highly served for public. We drive down red clay hill land till Tumlingtar. [Overnight at Tumlingtar]

Day 19 : Tumlingtar to fly back Kathmandu(1336m/4383ft).

Today we enjoy our breakfast and ready for flight to Kathmandu. Our flight will 38 minute with beautiful mountain valley view will be on our flight. [Overnight at Kathmandu]

Day 20 : Departure to Home.

We head to airport approximately 3 hours before your scheduled flight. Our journey and services in Nepal ends from today for this trip. Visit Nepal Treks and Expedition Pvt. Ltd representative will drop you to Airport for your best memorable of glance of Himalayan. Meanwhile, if you have some negative experiences that knowingly and unknowingly, we request to you remove it from your mind before leaving Nepal and carry beautiful memories with hope of your good life and prosperity with hope that you have plenty of time to plan your next adventure in the wonderful country of Nepal.

Note: If you want more activities such as tour or special explore of World cultural heritage site of Kathmandu valley, Chitwan and birth place of Lumbni let us know by our email visit2017nepal@gmail.com before your trekking start or after complete your trekking if you have extra time utilization in Nepal.

Important Note:

Your safety is of paramount concern while traveling with Visit Nepal Treks and Expedition Pvt. Ltd. Please note that our leader and guide have the authority to amend or cancel any part of the itinerary if it is deemed necessary due to safety concerns. Every effort will be made to keep the above itinerary; however, since this adventure entails travelling in remote mountainous regions, we cannot guarantee that we will not deviate from it. Weather conditions, health condition of a group member, unexpected natural disasters, etc., can all contribute to changes in the itinerary. The Leader and Guide will try to ensure that the trip runs according to plan, but please be prepared to be flexible if required of the conditions. And we highly recommend to all clients to have travel insurance.

Additional Information

Visit Nepal Treks and Expedition Pvt. Ltd. website contains as much information as possible about this trek. However, if you wish to discuss any aspect of this trip or your suitability for it please contact us by email visit2017nepal@gmail.com . If you want to talk to us directly feel free to call us at: 977-9867068415

What's included

Accommodation in Kathmandu (hotel and lodge)
Accommodation in the route(Camp, side Tents/ tea houses)
Breakfast-Lunch-Dinner
Makalu Barun National Park Permit Fee
English speaking licensed guide
Porter
Airfare Kathmandu-Tumlingtar-Kathmandu
TIMS
Comprehensive medical kit
15 kg luggage allowance

What's not included

Drinks, tip and expenses of personal nature
Extra expenses due to nature and unforeseen events
International flights
Visa and permit fees
Travel Insurance

Good to Know

Note: If you want more activities such as Tour or special exploration of World cultural heritage sites of Kathmandu valley, Chitwan and birth place of Lumbini, let us know by our email visit2017nepal@gmail.com before your trekking start or after completing your trekking in case you have extra time for utilization in Nepal.
Important Note:
Your safety is of paramount concern while traveling with Visit Nepal Treks and Expedition Pvt. Ltd. Please note that our leader and Guide have the authority to amend or cancel any part of the itinerary if it is deemed necessary due to safety concerns. Every effort will be made to keep the above itinerary; however, since this adventure entails travelling in remote mountainous regions, we cannot guarantee that we will not deviate from it. Weather conditions, health condition of a group member, unexpected natural disasters, etc., can all contribute to changes in the itinerary. The Leader and Guide will try to ensure that the trip runs according to plan, but please be prepared to be flexible if required of the conditions. And highly recommend to all clients to have travel insurance.
Additional Information
Visit Nepal Treks and Expedition Pvt. Ltd. website contains as much information as possible about this trek. However, if you wish to discuss any aspect of this trip or your suitability for it please contact us by email visit2017nepal@gmail.com . If you want to talk to us directly feel free to call us at: 977-9867068415

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