Duration

23 Days

DIFFICULTY

hard

GROUP SIZE

1-50

MAX. ALTUITUDE

4870 m

Best Season

Spring & Autumn

Accomodation

Lodge,Tent

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Walking per day

7 hours

Overview

Makalu trekking

Makalu trekking lies North east direction from the Kathmandu which is the capital city of Nepal. Makalu base camp trekking is less touristic trekking destination in Nepal and this trekking trail is designed after the name of Mount Makalu which is the height of 8463 meter .Makalu base camp trekking is the richest and most diverse pockets of plants and animals in Nepal. In this area there is the habitation Rai,Sherpa, and Bhotiya.They are professionally farmers. Makalu (8463meter) is the third highest mountain in the world and lies eastern part of Nepal. Arun and and Barun valleys are the most important valleys on this trails to grow food grains. Though economically poor and isolated, they retain a rich cultural heritage. They hold the key to the preservation of the unique biological and cultural treasures of the Makalu Barun area. The Makalu-Barun National Park and Conservation Area was established in 1992 as Nepal’s eighth national park and the first to include an adjacent inhabited conservation area as a buffer. A new park management approach encourages local people to become actively involved in protecting the forests and natural resources upon which their lives depend, and in conserving their own rich cultural heritage. Traditional resource management systems, such as community controlled grazing and forest guardianship, are being strengthened and low level technologies introduced where appropriate. Working in collaboration with an American NGO, Woodlands Mountain Institute, Nepal is striving to improve local living standards through infrastructural, educational and income-generating activities.

Covering 2.330 sq km, Makalu-Barun is a vital component of the greater Mount Everest ecosystem which includes Nepal’s 1.148 sq km Sagarmatha (Mount Everest) National Park to the west and the 35.000 sq km Qomolungma Nature Preserve in the Tibet Autonomous Region of China to the north.

The Makalu-Barun area is little known to most tourists due to its relative inaccessibility. But those few hundred trekkers and mountaineers who visit each year come away with an unforgettable experience.

For the naturalist, there are spectacular displays of wildflowers and exotic plants such as more than 3.000 species of flowering plants, with hundreds of orchid varieties, 48. Primroses and 25 of Nepal’s 30 rhododendrons splash the hillsides with color. The forests shelter abundant wildlife, including the endangered red panda and musk deer as well as the Ghoral, Himalayan tahr and leopard. Ornithologists have identified 400 bird species, at least 16 of which are extremely rare.

Itinerary

Day 1 :
Arrival at the Kathmandu international airport and picked up by our office representative and brought to hotel.

Arrival at the Kathmandu international airport and picked up by our office representative and brought to hotel.
Day 2 :
Briefing about trekking and trekking gears for the preparation of trek.

Briefing about trekking and trekking gears for the preparation of trek.
Day 3 :
Drive to Khadbari.

Drive to Khadbari.
Day 4 :
Trek to Fururu

Trek to Fururu
Day 5 :
Trek to Num

Trek to Num
Day 6 :
Trek to Sedua

Trek to Sedua
Day 7 :
Trek to Tashi Gaon

Trek to Tashi Gaon
Day 8 :
Trek to Kauma

Trek to Kauma
Day 9 :
Trek to Mumbuk

Trek to Mumbuk
Day 10 :
Trek to Sherson

Trek to Sherson
Day 11 :
Trek to Makalu Base Camp

Trek to Makalu Base Camp
Day 12 :
Trek back to Nhe Kharka

Trek back to Nhe Kharka
Day 13 :
Trek to Mumbuk

Trek to Mumbuk
Day 14 :
Trek to Tashi Gaon

Trek to Tashi Gaon
Day 15 :
Trek to Balung

Trek to Balung
Day 16 :
Trek to Pukuwa

Trek to Pukuwa
Day 17 :
Trek to Bumling

Trek to Bumling
Day 18 :
Trek to Tumlingtar

Trek to Tumlingtar
Day 19 :
Fly back from Tumlingtar to Kathmandu

Fly back from Tumlingtar to Kathmandu
Day 20 :
Free day in Kathmandu valley and at evening farewell dinner in a typical Nepali culture restaurant with Nepali culture dance.

Free day in Kathmandu valley and at evening farewell dinner in a typical Nepali culture restaurant with Nepali culture dance.
Day 21 :
Drive to international airport and fly back to onward destination.

Drive to international airport and fly back to onward destination.

Oxygen Level

From: $1,850

The initial price based on 1 adult with the lowest price in low season

Cost Includes

Pick up and drop transport as mentioned in the itinerary
Accommodation and three meals per day in Kathmandu and during the trekking
Trekking guide and porters (Cook and sardar in the case of camping trek)
National parks’ fees and government royalties
Domestic air ticket and airport tax for tourists and guides as mentioned in the itinerary
Insurance of our trekking staff members
Sightseeing in Kathmandu valley or other parts of Nepal as mentioned in the itinerary

Cost Excludes

International air ticket, airport tax and Nepal visa fees
All kinds of drink during trekking and travel stay with us
Travel insurance and cost of medical services of tourists
All kinds of cloth and personal trekking equipment
Other personal expenses and tips
Charted helicopter, plane and other transports in case of emergency

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Backpack (50 liters) with outside pockets to keep smaller items
Trekking boots, well broken in and waterproofed. Gaiters to keep snow out of boots
Woolen sweaters and down jacket, gloves, wind proof outer garments, pants jacket, skirts, T-shirts, shirts, baggy pants and underwear
Several pairs of woolen and few pairs of nylon socks. A pair of sandals
Sleeping bag adequate for temperatures encountered
Hat with wide brim and sun lotion cream
One liter water bottle and some food for contingencies
Repair and medical kit
Head lamp with spare lithium batteries and bulbs
Handkerchief and toiletries
Verified phone number of your Embassy, consulate ,trekking agency and private phone number of your director
Pen, pencils and letterhead to write an emergency message
Pocket knife with opener and scissors
Sunglasses with spare eyeglasses or contact lenses if you wear them
Umbrella and rain coat
Camera

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Important Information Before Your Trip to Nepal

Payment: Down payment: 15% of total payment is required to confirm the reservation.

Payment of the Balance: Rest amount can be paid in our office after your arrival.

Arrival Point: You will be met at the Kathmandu international airport. Our office representative will be waiting for you holding play card of the Nepal Mountain Lovers Treks and Expedition. In case of your change plan, please let us inform.

Booking Air Ticket: If you don’t have regular travel agent, please visit makemytrip.com, www.kayak.com, www.vayama.com. They offer you very good price.

Room System: Normally we have two people in a room. Twin bed or single bed depends on the choice of guests and budget. If tourists want single room, s/he should pay single supplementary.

Trekking Leading Person: Our trekking guide will lead the whole trip with his/her helpers and porters.

Currencies: USD, AUD, EURO are major acceptable currencies in Nepal and visa and credit cards also accepted. There is ATM facility in city area.

Altitude Sickness: Altitude sickness will start from 3000 meter height. Trekkers should immediately inform trekking guide if faced any problems.

Drinking Water: We can get mineral water and boiled water in city area and in some trekking places. We use water purification tablet or liquid in some remote trekking sites.

Laundry Facility: Laundry facility are available in city area but not during the trekking.

Visa: You can get arrival visa at Kathmandu airport that cost 25 USD for 15 days and 40 USD for 30 days. Please bring 2 passport size photos. You can get your visa from the closest Nepali embassy.

Orientation Program: Before starting trekking, trekkers are provided with an orientation by our office representative or trekking guide about the necessary trekking information.

Group Size: There will be maximum 12 persons in one group.

Accommodation: You will stay in a nice tourist standard hotel/resort in city areas. Normal hotels or tents are available during the trekking.

Foods: We provide breakfast, lunch, dinner. Tourists can get continental food both in city and trekking places. Food during the trekking might not meet the standard of your country.

View of Mount Everest: Trekkers to Everest region will of course see the Mount Everest. For trekkers visiting other regions where they cannot view Mount Everest, there are daily mountain flights which approach close to Mount Everest.

Travel Insurance: It is compulsory to have travel insurance.

Personal Expenses: It depends on your spending interest and shopping. There are some expensive handmade carpets, Thanka paintings, jewelries and handicrafts to purchase in Nepal.

Luggage: We take only about 10kg per person in trekking. Your excess baggage will be stored in a hotel.

Tips: Tips are highly accepted and appreciated.

Rules and Regulation

Nepal Mountain Lovers Treks and Expedition accepts your reservation under the following rules and regulations.

1. If the balance payment is not paid before your departure for trekking, the booking will be cancelled without any refund.

2. If there is war or the situation of the country is out of control and the country faces emergency situation before your arrival to Nepal, we inform you not to come Nepal and refund your payment. But in case of any emergency situation or war after your arrival or during the trekking, we will not refund your money. But we will try our best to make your trip successful and pleasant. In such situation, we may need to change the trip plan and itinerary.

3. In case of increase in government royalty and other costs such as the national park fee, you have to pay extra money.

4. If you commit any illegal act or disturbance for the safety and welfare of the group, our leader or guide can ask to leave the group without any right to refund.

5. If you have any complain with regards to trekking and tour please inform our tour leader or company. All kinds of valid complain are welcomed and processed with necessary actions.

6.You are responsible to ensure that all travel documents are with you during the entire trip.