Makalu Base Camp Trek 25 Days
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Trip Duration: |
25 Days |
Trek Length: |
23 Days |
Trip Rating: |
Moderate to strenuous |
Maximum Altitude: |
16,728ft |
Activity: |
Cultural tour and trekking |
Lodging: |
Hotels and tents |
Transportation: |
by vehicle and flight |
Begins & Ends: |
Kathmandu |
Best Season: |
Sep-Oct & Apr-May |
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Makalu Base Camp Trek 25 days
Makalu-Barun National Park, a virtually uninhabited 1500 square kilometer area of Eastern Nepal, is very close to virgin wilderness. This remote terrain stretches east from Sagarmatha (Mt. Everest) National Park, between the high plateau of Tibet and the deep subtropical gorge carved by the Arun River. There are spectacular views of rugged Himalayan peaks, including Mt. Makalu (8463m), fifth highest in the world, Mt. Chamlang (7319 m) and Mt. Baruntse (7129m). Within 40kms, these high peaks descend to the Arun river at 670m. The Makalu-Barun Valley provides stunning contrasts, where high waterfalls cascade into deep gorges, craggy rocks rise from lush green forests, and colorful flowers bloom beneath white snow peaks.
This unique landscape shelters some of the last pristine mountain ecosystems on earth. Rare species of animals and plants flourish in diverse climates and habitats, relatively undisturbed by mankind. Over 3000 species of flowering plants, 440 species of birds, and 75 species of mammals, including the endangered Clouded Leopard, Red Panda and Musk Deer, have been recorded. This remarkable biodiversity is considered to be of global significance, and provides a living laboratory for international scientific research.
The Barun Valley is part of a huge international protected area under an agreement between Nepal and China. The trek crosses several high passes as it climbs into the remote Barun Valley at the foot of Makalu, the world's fifth highest mountain, providing a splendid venue for more adventurous nature lovers. If you are looking to combine some serious flora and fauna with some strenuous hiking are also available in this area.
Trip Fast Facts:
Trip duration: 25 Days
Trek length: 22 Days
Trip Rating: Moderate to strenuous
Maximum altitude: 16,728ft
Activity: sightseeing and trekking
Lodging: Hotels and tents
Transportation: by vehicle and flight
Best season: September-October and April-May
Begins and ends in: Kathmandu
Itinerary:
Day 1 Arrival in Katmandu and transfer to hotel,
Day 2 Kathmandu Cultural World Heritage Site tour,
Day 3 Kathmandu to Tumlingtar flight in the morning,
Day 4 trek to Mani Bhanjyang 1100m,
Day 5 trek to Chichila 1830m,
Day 6 trek to Num 1500m,
Day 7 trek to seduwa 1510m,
Day 8 trek to Tashigaon 2070m,
Day 9 trek to Khongma 3560m,
Day 10 Khongma rest day for acclimatization,
Day 11 trek to Mumbuk 3550m,
Day 12 trek to Yangle Kharka 3600m,
Day 13 trek to Merek 4570m,
Day 14 trek to Shersong 4650m,
Day 15 A leisurely day in Shersong with local activities,
Day 16 trek to Yangle Kharka,
Day 17 trek to Mumbuk,
Day 18 trek to Khongma,
Day 19 trek to Tashigaon,
Day 20 trek to Seduwa,
Day 21 trek to Num,
Day 22 trek to Chichila,
Day 23 trek to Tumlingtar,
Day 24 Tumlingtar to Kathmandu flight,
Day 25 Kathmandu at leisure,
Day 26 Depart Kathmandu for your next destination.
LUXURY CAMPING TREK
PRICE PER PERSON IN US DOLLAR
2 Persons US$4,360
3-5 Persons US$3,928
6-9 Persons US$3,424
Single Supplement US$100 per trip
Luxury Camping Trek involves overnights in tents setup and packed by the guide(s), meals are cooked fresh daily by experienced cook and served in the dining tent, luggage are carried by porters. You’ll carry only your day pack while trekking. Sleep in two person tents with 3-4 inch thick foam pads for your comfort.
Luxury Camping Trek Include:
Four nights in 3-4 star hotels in Katmandu on twin sharing with breakfast,
Trip activities as mentioned in the itinerary,
22 days camping trek with overnights in tents,
Trekking equipment (two person tents, foam pads, dining tent, tables, chairs, kitchen utensils, and toilet tent),
Meals in Kathmandu 4 breakfasts,
All meals on camping trek (3 meals a day) are cooked fresh and served,
Cooking crew (cook and kitchen helpers) service,
English speaking guide service,
Porters (1 porter per 2 clients) are provided to carry luggage during trek,
Entrance fees to monuments and Makalu-Baruntse Conservation Area,
Trekker’s Information Management System fees,
Domestic airfares Katmandu-Tumlingtar-Katmandu including departure tax,
Ground transfers on arrival, during sightseeing in Katmandu, and departure,
Nepalese staff insurance.
Price Excludes:
(1): Economical Trek excludes lunches and dinners throughout trip and items in the list A through G,
(2): Trek with Comfortable Lodging excludes lunch and dinner in Katmandu, dinners during trek and items in the list A through G,
(3): Luxury Camping Trek excludes lunch and dinner in Kathmandu and items in the list A through G,
(A): Visa fees,
(B): international airfares and airport departure tax,
(C): Beverages such as alcohol and soft drinks,
(D): All items of personal nature such as travel gear, laundry, telephone, tips,
(E): Personal medical and travel insurance,
(F): Hot shower fees while on trek,
(G): Charges for delays caused by situations beyond our control such as bad weather, natural disasters, civil unrest, emergencies and helicopter rescue fees are not included in the trip price.
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