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Makalu
Makalu Base Camp Trek
- Duration
- 23 Days
- Max altitude
- 5,250 m
- Best season
- Spring (March to May) and autumn (September to November)
Overview
Are you a trekking freak who wants to experience and dive deep into the high Himalayas? If yes, then Makalu base camp trek is the perfect trekking package for you. Mount Makalu itself is a giant mountain which is world's fifth highest mountain with a height of 8468m. Explore the breathtaking view of high Himalayas including Mount Everest, Lhotse and Baruntse. Makalu Base Camp trek, which is now designated as Makalu Barun National Park and Conservation Area offers varieties of flora, fauna and geographic diversity.
The trek starts with a flight to Tumlingtar. It then passes through Arun River valley to Sedua and Num. The trek continues to cross Shipton La pass to reach upper Barun river valley to experience the closer view of Makalu and other mountains. As the trail continues to upper portion, you can view granite cliffs with glaciers and fascinating waterfalls. The best season to go for this trek is spring (March to May) and autumn (September to November).
Day by day
Day 1 · Arrival in Kathmandu
On arrival at Kathmandu airport, our representative will meet you and transfer you to your hotel.
Hotel
Day 2 · Kathmandu Valley sightseeing
After having early morning breakfast at the hotel, we move for sightseeing around Kathmandu valley. The sightseeing includes the most popular historic places in Kathmandu such as Kathmandu Durbar Square, Swayambhunath, Boudhanath, and Pashupatinath.
Hotel
Day 3 · Fly to Tumlingtar and trek to Manebhanjyang
Having our breakfast at the Hotel, we make our way to the airport to catch our flight to Tumlingtar. We have our lunch and start our trek with short day walk to Manebhangyang.
Lodge or camp
Day 4 · Trek to Bhotebas
1,720 mCatching the spectacular views of Arun valley, we walk through the ridge line and forest areas uphill and downhill.
5 to 6 hours Camp
Day 5 · Trek to Num
1,500 mWe pass through many colorful villages and forest with spectacular mountain views along to reach Num.
5 to 6 hours Camp
Day 6 · Trek to Sedua
1,540 mWe walk through the farm land and scanty villages inhabited by Rai and Sherpa mostly and reach Sedua.
4 to 5 hours Camp
This itinerary is a guideline. Mountain flights and local conditions can change plans; your guide will always adjust for your safety.
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