Makalu Trekking

High in the heart of the eastern Himalayas seven valleys radiate from mount Makalu, the world's fifth highest peak. These valleys, particularly the Barun valley, treasure some of the last remaining pristine forests and alpine meadows of Nepal. From the bottom of the Arun valley, at just 435m above sea level, the Himalaya rise to the snow-capped tip of Makalu 8.463 m within a 40 km distance. Within this wide range of altitudes and climates, the Makalu-Barun area contains some of the richest and most diverse pockets of plants and animals in Nepal, elsewhere lost to spreading human habitation. Nestled in the lower reaches of these valleys are communities of Rai, Sherpa, and Shingsawa (Bhotia) farmers. 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.
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 The Makalu-Barun area do most tourists due to its relative inaccessibility know little. But those few hundred trekkers and mountaineers who visit each year come away with an unforgettable experience.

MAKALU BASE CAMP TREKKING ITINERARY
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

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