Makalu Region Trek
This trek takes up deep into the eastern Himalayas, providing some of Nepal's most unseen and amazing scenery.
From Tumlingtar by walking north, up the Arun river, Sedwa and Num, crossing Shipton La (4127m) into upper Barun Khola valley for a close look at Makalu (8475 m) and chamlang (7290 m). The trek to Makalu base camp visits one of the most remote and unfrequented areas of Nepal. The Barun Valley is part of huge international protected area under an agreement between China and Nepal. The Makalu Barun National Park was established in 1992 as Nepal’s eight National Parks.
The park of 2330sq.km is bordered by the Arun River in the east and the Sagarmatha National Park in the west. Barun Valley is a sanctuary for wild animals such as wolves, lynx, fox and the elusive snow leopard. Our descent into the pine and rhododendron forest from the Barun Valley takes us past the lower Barun Glacier and into the Makalu basin and to Tumlingtar to catch the flight back to Kathmandu. Travelers who is interested normal route they just go to Makalu base camp and return same way but who interested to make more challenging trekking and have some climbing experienced in previous they choose Makalu base camp with sherpani Col cross east Col or west Col then reach in Everest region. Our company - Alpine Adventure Club Treks & Expedition has good experienced on both routes you can choose which is you feel comfortable for your holiday trip in Nepal.
TRIP ITINERARY:
MAKALU BASE CAMP TREKKING
Day 01 Arrival and transfer to hotel/welcome dinner
Day 02 Sightseeing around Kathmandu valley
Day 03 Fly to Tumlingtar (510m)/ Camp
Day 04 Trek to Mani Bhajyang (1180m)
Day 05 Trek to Chichira (1910m)
Day 06 Trek to Num (1560m)
Day 07 Trek to Navagaon (2140m)
Day 08 Trek to Tashigaon (2250m)
Day 09 Trek to Kauma (3610m)
Day 10 Trek to Mumbuk (3815m) via cross Shipton la (4216m)
Day 11 Trek to Nehe Kharka (3620m)
Day 12 Trek to Jangma Le (4410m)
Day 13 Trek to Hillary Base Camp (4920m)
Day 14 Trek to Makalu Base Camp
Day 15 Trek to Jangma Le
Day 16 Trek to Tematan Kharka (3460m)
Day 17 Trek to Lake near Tutu La (4030m)
Day 18 Trek to Tashigaon (2250m) with cross Shipton la
Day 19 Trek to Seduwa (1408m)
Day 20 Trek to Num (1560m)
Day 21 Trek to Gogune (1990m)
Day 22 Trek to Tumlingtar (510m)
Day 23 Fly to Kathmandu /Hotel
Day 24 Free day for shopping or relax
Day 25 Drive to airport for flying your own destination
