Makalu Base Camp Trekking

Name: Makalu Base Camp Trekking
Brand: Himalayan High Path Adventure
SKU: tour_en_4371
Price: 2273 USD
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25 days

Duration

25 Days

Trip Grade

Moderate to Strenuous

Max Height

5250M

Start/End

Kathmandu

Per day Walking

5 to 7 hours

Trekking Type

Camping

Best Season

Oct-Dec / Mar-May

Activity

Sightseeing & Trekking

Trip Overview

Makalu Trekking is located in the eastern part of Nepal offering impressive natural scenery. The main attraction is this trek is the Makalu Barun National Park and Conservation Area, which lies in the Solukhumbhu and Sankhuwasabha district, 1979 covers 2330 sq. km and the major inhabitants are Limbus, Sherpas, and Rais. Mount Makalu (8463m), the world’s fifth highest peak, Chamlang Himal, and Barun Valley are the major jewels of this region.

Having a wide range of altitudinal and climatic variations, the Makalu Barun area offers a remarkable and diverse habitat for a rich variety of flora and fauna. Plants of all major ecological zones: tropical, sub-tropical, temperate, alpine, and sub-alpine are found here. The park is home to a rich variety of wildlife. The highlights of this rich natural paradise include beautiful mountains, pristine forest, and a wide variety of plants, animal life, and the simple and warm-hearted local people with rich and varied customs.

The trek starts with an exhilarating flight to Tumlingtar and heads up the River valley to Seduwa and Num. We will cross Shipton La Pass (4210 m) to the upper Barun River valley for a close look at Makalu and Chamlang Himal. This trek is perfect for adventure lovers who like to explore the typical beauty of the villages.

Himalayan sights: Everest range, Mt. Chamlang, Mt. Makalu (8481m), etc

Trip Highlights:

Wander in the majestic Arun Valley one of the most beautiful Trekking regions
Cross the green terraced farmlands and sheer cliffs of unspoiled nature of the Himalayas
The glorious sight of other majestic mountains such as Makalu, Everest, Chamlang, Lhotse, and eastern mountain of Kanchenjunga
Get sight of some endangered wildlife like Red Pandas, Snow Leopards, Musk Deer, and more.
Explore the fascinating Makalu Barun National Park
Explore the colorful trails filled with blossomed rhododendrons
Meet and greet people from diversely rich cultures such as Rai, Limbu, and Sherpa
Enjoy a less crowded and offbeat Trekking Route.

What's Included In The Cost

Transfer International Airport and domestic airport/hotel/airport.
Accommodation in Kathmandu twin sharing Room with Breakfast(BB)
3 times meals during the Trekking (breakfast, lunch & dinner).
All Government tax and National Parks/ Conservation area fees/TIMS card
All domestic flights and departure tax if mentioned on the itinerary.
All grounded transportation during the trek.
Meal/accommodation/salary/insurance/equipment of Nepali crew
Government License holder experience guide and porter (as you need) during the trek.
All accommodation best available lodges/teahouses during the trek
First Aid Kit during the trekking
Necessary Porters to carry all personal gear and group equipment.
Adequate insurance for all staff including porters

What's Not Included In The Cost

Meals (lunch and dinner) in Kathmandu
International flight fare and airport departure tax
Personal trekking gear and equipment
Nepal entry visa fee, you can get a Nepal visa upon arrival at the Airport.
Alcoholic, hot and cold drinks, hot water, hot and cold showers.
Personal expenses include such as laundry, telephone calls, hot water, shower, snacks, beverages and bar bills, and camera battery charging.
Travel insurance (insurance to include evacuation is mandatory. Please make sure you are covered to the correct altitude)
Excess baggage on Domestic flights
Tips to guide and porter.
Any other expenses which are not mentioned in the Includes section.

Trip Itinerary

Day 1 : Arrival in Kathmandu(1300)/Transfer to hotel & overnight in Hotel.

Day 2 : Half day Sightseeing Tour at Kathmandu/trek Briefing /welcome Nepali Dinner.

Day 3 : Flight from Kathmandu to Tumlingtar (860m) and Tented camp

Day 4 : Tumlingtar to Khandbari (1040m)-6 hours and Tented camp

Day 5 : Khandbari to Chichila (1830m)-7 hours and Tented camp

Day 6 : Chichila to Num (1490m)-6 hours and Tented camp

Day 7 : Num to Seduwa (1460m)-6 hours and Tented camp

Day 8 : Seduwa to Tashigaon (2070m)-7 hours and Tented camp

Day 9 : Tashigaon to Kauma (3470m)-7 hours and Tented camp

Day 10 : Rest and Exploration at Kauma (3470m)-6 hours and Tented camp

Day 11 : Kauma to Mumbuk (3570m)-6 hours and Tented camp

Day 12 : Mumbuk to Nhe Kharka (3000m)-7 hours and Tented camp

Day 13 : Nhe Kharka to Sherson (4615m)-7 hours and Tented camp

Day 14 : Sherson to Makalu Base Camp (5250m)-7 hours and Tented camp

Day 15 : Rest and exploration at Makalu Base Camp (5250m)

Day 16 : Makalu Base Camp to Nhe Kharka (4615m)-6 hours and Tented camp

Day 17 : Nhe Kharka to Mumbuk (3570m)-7 hours and Tented camp

Day 18 : Mumbuk to Kauma (3470m)-7 hours and Tented camp

Day 19 : Kauma to Tashi Gaon (2070m)-6 hours and Tented camp

Day 20 : Tashi Gaon to Pukuwa (1520m)-6 hours and Tented camp

Day 21 : Pukuwa to Bumling (1160m)-6 hours and Tented camp

Day 22 : Bumling to Tumlingtar (860m)-7 hours and Tented camp

Day 23 : Flight from Tumlingtar to Kathmandu and overnight at hotel

Day 24 : Free Day in kathmandu

Day 25 : Trip Ends/ Transfer to Airport for Departure

If this itinerary doesn’t suit your requirement and you want to customize it, please feel free to contact us. This trek could be customized as per your required time frame and budget limits.

Location Map

Altitude Chart

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Useful Information

Arrival:

You will be met at the airport by our representative; holding a play card with your name on it, in front of the arrival gate. After the greeting, you will be transferred to the Hotel, where rooms have been booked for you. In the evening, our trekking guide gives you a trip briefing about transportation, day-to-day lifestyle, difficulty, altitude sickness, accommodation, mountains, culture, food, etc.

Equipment List:

This is a guideline for the gear that is suggested during the trekking. You may consider bringing it with you when you are doing a teahouse or Camping (Tent) trek with us; Most of the gear can be purchased or hired in Kathmandu at reasonable prices.

The following basic equipment checks list help you with your packing.15 kg (33 lbs) is the maximum weight limit for the duffel bag plus your hand luggage for Domestic flights. If you have excess luggage, you have to pay extra money as per airline rules. Per client, 12 to 14 kg weight is limited on the trek.

Duffel Bag
Rucksack (45L to 55L)
Sleeping Bag (Resist -10 to -15 degree Celsius, above 4000m)
Down Jacket
Trekking Boots (water proof)
Normal Socks for Trekking Boots(2 pairs)
Warm woolen socks (2 pairs)
1 pair adjustable Trekking poles (optional)
Short pants for Hiking
Short and Long sleeved T-shirts or shirts
2 Trousers- (loose and comfortable) One thin, one thick and warm
Underwear
Waterproof jacket
Gloves with a waterproof shell outer
Rain Poncho (for rain)
Sanitary napkins
Warm hat and sun hat
Sunglasses with UV protection
Sun Screen Cream
Towel
Bar of soap or tube liquid soap
Toilet paper (can buy in Kathmandu & on trek)
Flashlight with spare batteries & bulb
Water bottle
Camp shoes (sandals)
small sized first-aid kit with Some common medicine such as Band-Aids
Aspirin for headache, pain killer, Dimox (for altitudes sickness) etc
Other things of your personal interest

Visa:

You can get your Nepal visa either at the Tribhuvan International airport in Kathmandu or any land border when you arrive in Nepal or leave home.

Temperatures & Clothing:

Spring and autumn are the main trekking season in Nepal. During the spring season (March-May) is usually warm (T-shirt, sandals, light pants or skirts) in the day in Kathmandu and in autumn it is a bit chilly (light fleece or windproof top) in the afternoon.

In the afternoon for a fleece, sweater, or light Jacket, and evening, cold enough that you can wear a light down Jacket, if you’re sitting outside in the much colder winter, you won’t leave the hotel without your down jacket. It’s not snowing in Kathmandu; leave your snow boots behind. Keens or lightweight sports shoes, sandals great for wandering around Kathmandu and for trekking in lower altitudes

Trekking is a mixed bag of temperatures. LAYERS are the key as hot can change quickly to freezing crossing the passes, and snowfalls are common. We often have some rain below 3000 meters in the spring and early autumn. It can rain hard in the summer. Have a wide range of layer-able trekking clothes for summer to winter temperatures. Keep a lightweight down jacket or windproof jacket with you at all times, available inexpensively in Kathmandu. A lightweight rain poncho for trekking is recommended in spring and summer, Be prepared; Check our GEAR LIST for all details on gear, shoes, clothing, electronics and medicine for the trek.

There are lots of real gear shops (North Face, Mountain Hardware, Marmot, Sherpa Gear) and of course many fake ones in Kathmandu, so if you don’t think you have the right gear starting the trip it will be easy to pick up stuff once in Kathmandu. We provide sleeping bags, duffel bags, and down Jackets, especially for the camping trek and peak climbing. If you are doing a tea house trek you can buy or hire (rent) trekking gear in Kathmandu at a reasonable price.

Dress conservatively in Kathmandu and on the trail as a rule. Shorts are okay if they aren’t too short; a mini-skirt isn’t recommended. Sleeveless t-shirts are fine, but perhaps avoid tank- tops on the trail. Super tight doesn’t go over so well with the village elders.

Important Documents:

Hotel / Accommodations:

We provide accommodation in a standard 3*star hotel in Kathmandu, Pokhara, Nepalgung, and Lumbini as well as Bhutan, Tibet, and India Tour as per itinerary and stay in the best available guesthouse in the mountains during the trek. You may have to share a bed with a companion during the mountainous trip. But if you need, a single supplement you have to pay extra yourself.

Food:

You will be served with bed and breakfast during your stay in Kathmandu. All other meals Lunch and Dinner will be paid for clients themselves but Himalayan High Path Adventure provides welcome dinner before the trek. We provide 3 meals (breakfast, Lunch, dinner) during the trek.

When you are on the trip, you will get the menu and choose a food that you like to have but we suggest not to have oily foods or nonvegetarian (meat is not fresh) foods. Sometimes we prefer to eat local food such as Dal Bhat (Lentil soup and rice), noodles, Tibetan bread made of buckwheat, spaghetti, different types of soup fried potato, and many more.

Best time to travel:

The best time for trekking in Nepal is either in the spring season (March to May) or in autumn (September to November). It offers magnificent views in these two seasons. Trekking is also possible in other seasons despite having extremely cold weather, climate, and temperatures which may not suit, and we do not guarantee to see the panoramic views.

Points to consider:

The mountain flight and Kathmandu /Lukla / Kathmandu flight may be delayed depending on the weather conditions. It is very likely to delay the flights from one to two hours until the next day. In case you miss the scheduled flight due to the weather conditions, you will have to wait or you may pay US$ 600 for an emergency helicopter lift. So, it would be better if you keep a few days more in reserve to cope with such conditions. Depending on the time and situation concerning your safety and security, your Guide may change the itinerary in Mutual understanding.

Tips for staff:

A tip is expected, so we recommend at least $ 10 – $15 per client/per day tips for the staff end of the trekking. Please bring Nepali currency (NPR) with you on the trek for your expenses (see cost includes/excludes section) and for tips. It’s nice to buy the drinks for the staff and the group will celebrate the last day party in the night.

Useful Notes:

You will stay in a three-star hotel and we assure you that you receive quality service throughout your stay. Single supplement will be served on request and will cost an additional USD 50
Please make sure you take travel insurance at home before arriving here. It is mandatory and you cannot take it in Nepal. Your insurance agent will know which insurance plan suits your travel.
It is advisable that you free up a few days before and after your trip schedule. For reasons beyond our control like flight delays, accidents and natural hazards, the itinerary may have to be altered.
Please inform us and our guides if you have any medical condition that might affect your trip. Please consult your doctor beforehand for any precautions you need to take and always carry medicines if you need them. However, our guides and local support staff have been trained in basic medical intervention and your travel insurance covers any emergency rescue or evacuation.
You may decide to alter your itinerary to some degree as long as there are no time constraints and everyone consents, if you are travelling in a group. Talk to us before embarking on the trip or you may also talk to our guides to see if we can arrange something.
There will be an ATM corner in the main cities. But in case of emergency and non-availability of an ATM, there will be a need for cash. Also for personal expenses, it will be more hustle for running to the ATM immediately. So, it is highly recommended to carry some bucks with you, which will come in use anytime anywhere.