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MAKALU BASE CAMP TREK
(23 days)A rigorous trek to the foot of Mt. Makalu (8475m), the world's 5th Highest Peak - 23 days
This is an outstanding trek in the eastern region of Nepal which offers a combination of rich cultural heritage, unsurpassed beauty and biological diversity. The trail takes you from the steamy lowlands of Tumlingtar on the Arun River, through one of the least frequented areas of Nepal, to the base camp of Makalu [8475m]. The trail follows the beautiful Barun river valley in the Makalu Barun National Park, crossing Shipton pass at 4127 meters before arriving at Makalu Base Camp [5000m]. From here, views of the south face of Makalu, as well as Everest and Lhotse are truly regal and fantastic. The Arun valley is also home to rare species of various Birds which are found only in Nepal.
Anyone in good shape and has previous experience of trekking can make this fairly challenging trek anytime in March to May and September to early December.
Trip duration: 23 Days
Grade: Strenuous Trek - Grade Explanation
Activity: Sightseeing & trekking
Starts in: Kathmandu
Ends in: Kathmandu
Trek type: FOT (Fully Organized Trek or Camping Trek)
Transportation: Flights, private car or tourist bus
Accommodation: Hotel & camping
Maximum altitude: 5000m
TESTIMONIALS
Makalu Base Camp Trek
“The trek was beautiful but very had. Tour guide & staff were very professional, helpful and very friendly. We had a great cook (Meg Bahadur) and kitchen team. Meals were healthy and varied a lot. Camping sites were very good and chosen carefully. Camping equipments (tents etc) were excellent. The overland transfers were very good and the people were very helpful . The last four days in the Arun Valley (Balung, Phukuwa & Bamling) were difficult as the trail was quite old. But after we crossed the river, we picked up a better trail and everybody was happy again!
We would like to stress that Explore Himalaya is a very professional and well equipped organization. Along the way we met two other groups. They had to return before reaching Makalu, because of bad equipments (leaky tents) and badly equipped porters. With Explore Himalaya everything was excellent and because of them we were able to obtain our goal. Dhanyabaad!!”
Name: John Paul Van Der Woerd & company
Country: Netherlands
Area: Makalu Base Camp Trek
Trip Date: : November, 2011
"Very good and satisfying in Kathmandu and in the Makalu trek.
Trek guide Nigma was very very good and made a good and fine job, very professional"
Name: Winnie Densen
Country: Denmark
Area: Makalu Base Camp trek
Day 01 - Arrive Kathmandu
Day 02 - Sightseeing tour in Kathmandu
Day 03 - Fly Kathmandu - Tumlingtar [460m] & trek to Khandbari [1040m]
Day 04 - Trek to Fururu [1900m]
Day 05 - Trek to Num [1490m]
Day 06 - Trek to Sedua [1460m]
Day 07 - Trek to Tashi gaon [2070m]
Day 08 - Trek to Kauma [3470m]
Day 09 - Trek to Mumbuk [3570m]
Day 10 - Trek to Nhe Kharka [3000m]
Day 11 - Trek to Sherson [4615m]
Day 12 - Trek to Makalu Base camp [5000m]
Day 13 - Rest day - Exploration
Day 14 - Trek to Nhe Kharka [3000m]
Day 15 - Trek to Mumbuk [3570m]
Day 16 - Trek to Kauma [3470m]
Day 17 - Trek to Tashi Gaon [2070m]
Day 18 - Trek to Balung [760m]
Day 19 - Trek to Pukuwa [550m]
Day 20 - Trek to Bumling [370m]
Day 21 - Trek to Tumlingtar [460m]
Day 22 - Fly to Kathmandu, transfer to Hotel
Day 23 - Depart Kathmandu
DATES
Please contact us for date.
PRICE
Camping (FOT)
Price per person on twin sharing:
2 persons: USD 3035
3-5 persons: USD 2820
6-9 persons: USD 2600
10-14 persons: USD 2375
Single supplement: USD 60 per person
PRICE INCLUDES:
Fully Catered Camping Trek (FOT)
National park fees
Domestic airfare as per the itinerary
Airport transfers and escort
All guided sightseeing tour in Kathmandu with entry fees.
3 nights’ accommodation at 3 star hotel in Kathmandu on double sharing with breakfast
Transfers as per the itinerary in private vehicle
PRICE EXCLUDES:
International flight & departure tax
Lunch & dinner in Kathmandu
Tips, any expenses of personal nature,
Client’s insurance
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