Makalu Trekking

Trip ID: AE4293
Trip Duration Days
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Trip Overview

The third-highest mountain peak in the world, Mount Makalu, is situated in the eastern Himalayas. Seven separate valleys branch off of this mountain, one of which being the Barun valley, which is home to many of the country’s few surviving natural forests and several types of alpine meadows.
The 2330 square kilometer Makalu-Barun valley is an essential part of the ecology that supports the majestic Mount Everest. It contains the Qomolungma Nature Preserve in the north and the Sagarmatha National Park to the west.

Trip Highlight

  • To tour Nepal's Barun Valley's various alpine meadows and few surviving natural forests
  • View the snow-capped Makalu peak while hiking along the Arun Valley Trail through habitats that are home to some of the most abundant and diverse plants and animals in all of Nepal.

Outline Itinerary

  • Day 1 : Fly 510 meters from Katmandu to Tumlingtar.
  • Day 2 : trek to Mani Bhanjyang
  • Day 3 : trek to Churchila
  • Day 4 : Trek to Num
  • Day 5 : Trek to Nayagaon
  • Day 6 : trek to Tashi Gaon
  • Day 7 : Relax in Tashi Gaon.
  • Day 8 : Trek to Kauma
  • Day 9 : Trek to Mumbuk, 3,615 meters (5 to 6 hours), passing through Shipton-La, 4,127 meters, and Tutu La, 4,075 meters.
  • Day 10 : Trek to Nehe Kharka
  • Day 11 : trek to Mera
  • Day 12 : Trek to Makalu Base camp
  • Day 13 : Relax at the base camp of Makalu.
  • Day 14 : Trek to Sherpani Col
  • Day 15 : Trek to West Col base
  • Day 16 : Trek to West Col Phedi
  • Day 17 : Trek to Panch pokhari
  • Day 18 : Trek to Amphu Lapcha base camp
  • Day 19 : Trek to Amphu Lapcha phedi
  • Day 20 : trek to Dingboche
  • Day 21 : Trek to Tyangboche
  • Day 22 : 2,900 m trek to Jorsalle
  • Day 23 : Trek to Lukla
  • Day 24 : Flight from Lukla to Kathmandu

Detailed Itinerary

  • Day 1 : Fly 510 meters from Katmandu to Tumlingtar.
  • Day 2 : trek to Mani Bhanjyang
  • Day 3 : trek to Churchila
  • Day 4 : Trek to Num
  • Day 5 : Trek to Nayagaon
  • Day 6 : trek to Tashi Gaon
  • Day 7 : Relax in Tashi Gaon.
  • Day 8 : Trek to Kauma
  • Day 9 : Trek to Mumbuk, 3,615 meters (5 to 6 hours), passing through Shipton-La, 4,127 meters, and Tutu La, 4,075 meters.
  • Day 10 : Trek to Nehe Kharka
  • Day 11 : trek to Mera
  • Day 12 : Trek to Makalu Base camp
  • Day 13 : Relax at the base camp of Makalu.
  • Day 14 : Trek to Sherpani Col
  • Day 15 : Trek to West Col base
  • Day 16 : Trek to West Col Phedi
  • Day 17 : Trek to Panch pokhari
  • Day 18 : Trek to Amphu Lapcha base camp
  • Day 19 : Trek to Amphu Lapcha phedi
  • Day 20 : trek to Dingboche
  • Day 21 : Trek to Tyangboche
  • Day 22 : 2,900 m trek to Jorsalle
  • Day 23 : Trek to Lukla
  • Day 24 : Flight from Lukla to Kathmandu

Trip Cost Inclusion

  • All ground transportation is provided by a private tourist fleet.
  • Transportation on land
  • three full-board meals each day while trekking
  • Equipment and lodging in tents were provided for the camping excursion.
  • Accommodations in a deluxe hotel in Kathmandu (3-star hotel; address: Kathmandu Hotel or Gaju suite Hotel); breakfast is included in the rate.
  • a cozy private car that follows the itinerary
  • An expert tour guide led the daytime excursion in Kathmandu.
  • Entrance fees to monuments during a tour of Kathmandu
  • For the duration of the journey, a government-licensed English-speaking guide and porter will carry your baggage as well as your food, lodging, wages, insurance, gear, and medications.
  • Trekking Permit Special
  • Permit and TIMS card (Trekker's information management system) all required paperwork
  • travel and rescue planning.
  • Typical Nepali restaurant farewell meal with a traditional dance performance
  • Every one of our government's taxes, VAT, official costs, and service fees

Trip Cost Exclusion

  • Flights internationally, airport fees, and visa costs for Nepal
  • main dinners in cities (Kathmandu)
  • All personal costs, including those for drinks, water, tea, coffee, snacks, showers, battery recharge, washing, etc.
  • Personal items, a sleeping bag, and a down jacket are all needed for a walk.
  • Tipping (anticipated by guides and porters, but not necessary) (expected by guides and porters, but not mandatory)
  • Costs associated with uncontrollable events such as flight cancellation, emergency rescue costs, landslides, weather, political instability, sickness, and route changes.