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Makalu Base Camp Trek
22 days
About this activity
DAY 1 Kathmandu Arrival
Airport pickup, hotel transfer and enjoy welcome dinner.
Day 2 Kathmandu sightseeing & trek preparation
Orientation & guided tour of 4 UNESCO World Heritage sites.
Day 3: 50 mins flight to Tumlingtar, 4 hours driveto Chichira
Meet rest of the crew members.
Day 4 Chichira-Num (1,560m) 7 hrs
A ridge line with great views on both side & perched on the end, this is Num for us.
Day 5 Num-Seduwa (1,500m) 7 hrs
A steep descent through forests and terraced farms takes us to Barun River.
Day 6 Seduwa-Tashigaon (2,100m) 5 hrs
At Tashi Gaon, we are surrounded by breathtaking Himalayan panorama.
Day 7 Tashigaon-Khongma Danda (3,500m) 7 hrs
This will be a bit of a tough day as we have to walk on a steep trail in higher elevation.
Day 8 Khongma Danda -Acclimatization
For those who wish to explore the nearby surrounding can walk around the area.
Day 9 Khongma Dand-Dobate 7 hrs
Marvelous views of Chamlang (7321m), Peak 6 (6,524m) and Peak 7 (6,758m).
Day 10 Dobate-Yangri Kharka (3,557m) 7 hrs
We should be very careful during the first 2 hours of trek as the trail is steep and arduous.
Day 11 Yangri Kharka-Langmale Kharka (4,410m) 6 hrs
A significant rise in the scenic Himalayan views.
Day 12 Langmale Kharka-Makalu Base Camp (4,870m) 7 hrs
Langmale Kharka-Shershon-Makalu Base Camp.
Day 13 Explore Makalu Base Camp
We see the magnificent south face of Makalu and the complete panorama of Everest and Lhotse.
Day 14 Makalu Base Camp-Yangri Kharka 7 hrs
We descend from the base camp and take our last glimpse of Makalu.
Day 15 Yangri Kharka-Dobate 7 hrs
Descend through rock falls, green forests and valley, making our way towards Dobate.
Day 16: Dobate-Khongma Danda 6 hrs
climb from Dobate to Mumbuk (Nambuk) and through a forest of firs and rhododendrons.
Day 17 Khongma Danda-Tashigaon 5 hrs
The trail takes us to the indigenous Sherpa village of Tashigaon.
Day 18 Tashigaon-Seduwa 5 hrs
Cross the hillside and come across villages and settlements stopping at Seduwa
Day 19 Seduwa-Num 6 hrs
We leave Seduwa and trek through lush forests towards Num.
Day 20 Num-Tumlingtar 7 hrs
Retrace our footsteps to Chichira from where we can savor the glorious vista of Mount Makalu .
Day 21: 50 mins flight to Kathmandu:
Rest day at Kathmandu. Enjoy Farewell Dinner.
Day 22 Final departure
Escort to the airport approx.3 hours before your flight schedule
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Airport pickup, hotel transfer and enjoy welcome dinner.
Day 2 Kathmandu sightseeing & trek preparation
Orientation & guided tour of 4 UNESCO World Heritage sites.
Day 3: 50 mins flight to Tumlingtar, 4 hours driveto Chichira
Meet rest of the crew members.
Day 4 Chichira-Num (1,560m) 7 hrs
A ridge line with great views on both side & perched on the end, this is Num for us.
Day 5 Num-Seduwa (1,500m) 7 hrs
A steep descent through forests and terraced farms takes us to Barun River.
Day 6 Seduwa-Tashigaon (2,100m) 5 hrs
At Tashi Gaon, we are surrounded by breathtaking Himalayan panorama.
Day 7 Tashigaon-Khongma Danda (3,500m) 7 hrs
This will be a bit of a tough day as we have to walk on a steep trail in higher elevation.
Day 8 Khongma Danda -Acclimatization
For those who wish to explore the nearby surrounding can walk around the area.
Day 9 Khongma Dand-Dobate 7 hrs
Marvelous views of Chamlang (7321m), Peak 6 (6,524m) and Peak 7 (6,758m).
Day 10 Dobate-Yangri Kharka (3,557m) 7 hrs
We should be very careful during the first 2 hours of trek as the trail is steep and arduous.
Day 11 Yangri Kharka-Langmale Kharka (4,410m) 6 hrs
A significant rise in the scenic Himalayan views.
Day 12 Langmale Kharka-Makalu Base Camp (4,870m) 7 hrs
Langmale Kharka-Shershon-Makalu Base Camp.
Day 13 Explore Makalu Base Camp
We see the magnificent south face of Makalu and the complete panorama of Everest and Lhotse.
Day 14 Makalu Base Camp-Yangri Kharka 7 hrs
We descend from the base camp and take our last glimpse of Makalu.
Day 15 Yangri Kharka-Dobate 7 hrs
Descend through rock falls, green forests and valley, making our way towards Dobate.
Day 16: Dobate-Khongma Danda 6 hrs
climb from Dobate to Mumbuk (Nambuk) and through a forest of firs and rhododendrons.
Day 17 Khongma Danda-Tashigaon 5 hrs
The trail takes us to the indigenous Sherpa village of Tashigaon.
Day 18 Tashigaon-Seduwa 5 hrs
Cross the hillside and come across villages and settlements stopping at Seduwa
Day 19 Seduwa-Num 6 hrs
We leave Seduwa and trek through lush forests towards Num.
Day 20 Num-Tumlingtar 7 hrs
Retrace our footsteps to Chichira from where we can savor the glorious vista of Mount Makalu .
Day 21: 50 mins flight to Kathmandu:
Rest day at Kathmandu. Enjoy Farewell Dinner.
Day 22 Final departure
Escort to the airport approx.3 hours before your flight schedule
Included
- Pickups and drops from hotels and airport
- Accommodations in a 3-star hotel in Kathmandu and teahouses during the trek
- Breakfast in Kathmandu. All meals during the trek
- Welcome and farewell dinners
- Transportation on a comfortable private vehicle
- An experienced English-speaking trek leader (trekking guide), assistant trek leader (4 trekkers: 1 assistant guide) and Sherpa porters to carry luggage (2 trekkers:1 porter) including their salary, insurance, equipment, flight, food and lodging
- Down jacket, four seasonal sleeping bag, Himalayan Glacier Trekking duffel bag, t-shirt, and trekking map (down jacket and sleeping bag are to be returned after trip completion)
- All necessary paper work and permits (National park permit, TIMS
- A comprehensive medical kit
- All government and local taxes
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Coffee and/or Tea
Not included
- Nepalese visa fee
- International airfare to and from Kathmandu
- Excess baggage charges
- Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu
- Extra night accommodation in Kathmandu in case of early arrival, late departure, and early return from the mountain (due to any reason) other than the scheduled itinerary
- Travel and rescue insurance
- Personal expenses (phone calls, laundry, bar bills, battery recharge, extra porters, bottle or boiled water, shower etc)
- Tips for guides and porters
- Anything not mentioned in the 'What is Included' section
Additional
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 7 days of travel. In this case confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Your safety is of paramount concern while traveling with Himalayan Glacier. Please note that your leader has the authority to amend or cancel any part of the itinerary if it is deemed necessary due to safety concerns. Every effort will be made to keep to the above itinerary; however, since this adventure entails travelling in remote mountainous regions, we cannot guarantee that we will not deviate from it. Weather conditions, health condition of a group member, unexpected natural disasters, etc., can all contribute to changes in the itinerary. The leader will try to ensure that the trip runs according to plan, but please be prepared to be flexible if required.
- The Itinerary details is in brief due to word constraints. Please visit Himalayan Glacier website for more details.
- We will be staying at Hotel Moonlight in Kathmandu and teahouses during the trek. All accommodations are on twin-shared basis. Single supplement will be served on request and will cost an additional USD 290. Himalayan Glacier will arrange rooms with attached washrooms; however, teahouses in some places only have shared washing and toilet facilities. Also note that single rooms are readily available in Kathmandu and the trekking regions at lower elevation but it might be difficult to find them at higher elevations.
- During our trek, we can enjoy authentic Nepalese food as well the more common international cuisine (Tibetan, Continental, Italian, Indian, etc.). Breakfast and dinner will be served from the tea-house where we spend the night whereas lunch will be served on the way to the next destination. All meals will be provided during trekking while only breakfast will be available in Kathmandu. There will also be welcome and farewell dinners for guests.
- Spring (March to May) and Autumn (September to November) are the best months for this trip. Although this trip can be taken during winter, the cold temperature might not be suitable for everyone.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
Features
Tourism
75%
Adrenaline
50%
Original
40%
Sport
30%
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