Makalu Base Camp Trek

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The trek to Makalu base camp visits one of the most remote and unfrequented areas of Nepal. The Barun Valley is part of a huge international protected area under an agreement between Nepal and China . The trek crosses several high passes as it climbs into the remote Barun Valley at the foot of Makalu , the world's fifth highest mountain. This area was once threatened by a dam project on the upper reaches of the Arun Valley . The World Bank cancelled its support of this project in August, 1995, so this region will retain its unique character that includes interesting villages and wildlife.

Trip profile:

Length of trip: 26 days
Grade: Moderate to strenuous
Highest Alt: 6135 m
Type of trek: Tea house/ Camping
Best season: March-May, Oct-Nov
Group size: Min. 2 people

Itinerary:

Day 01: Arrival Kathmandu
Day 02: Kathmandu
Day 03: Fly Kathmandu to Biratnagar
Day 04: Trek to Tumlingtar to Khandabari
Day 05: Trek to Bhote Bash
Day 06: Trek to Mure
Day 07: Trek to Sedua
Day 08: Trek to Tashi Gaon
Day 09: Trek to Kauma
Day 10: Trek to Barun to Mumbuk
Day 11: Trek to Nehe Nharka
Day 12: Trek to Shershon
Day 13: Trek to Makalu Base Camp
Day 14: Rest day at Makalu Base Camp
Day 15: Trek to Ramara
Day 16: Trek to Mumbuk
Day 17: Trek to Unshisa
Day 18: Trek to Rumruma
Day 19: Trek to Fururu
Day 20: Trek to Mane Bhanjyang
Day 21: Trek to Khandabari
Day 22: Trek to Tumlingtar
Day 23: Fly back to Biratnagar
Day 24: Drive to Kathmandu
Day 25: Kathmandu
Day 26: Final Departure

Included services (Tea house/Lodge trek)

- Kathmandu airport transfers
- 3-meals per day prepared by our experienced cook
- Camping gear (two-person tents, foam mattress, kitchen tent, dining tent and toilet tent).
- Supporting field staff including professional trekking guide, cook,kitchen boy, porters or pack animals as well as their necessary.
- insurance, meals and allowances.
- Domestic airfare (Kathmandu-Tumlingtar-Kathmandu) and airport tax.
- Everest/Makalu conservation area entrance permit.
- Peak permit charge.
- Climbing Sherpa

Not included services

- Meals and accommodation in Kathmandu
- Personal equipment sleeping bag, Down jacket, waterproof jacket, kit, bag etc.
- Kathmandu airport departure tax
- Travel / medical insurance and emergency evacuation cost
- Personal expenses such as laundry, telephone calls, alcoholic beverages, bottled drinks (including cold drinks and mineral water),tips, gifts, souvenirs, etc.