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Makalu Base Camp Trek
Makalu Base Camp Trek
The Makalu Base Camp Trek begins from Tumlingtar of mid-eastern Nepal, an hour's flight from Kathmandu. The real walking starts from Chichila, a 3-hour's drive from Tumlingtar. Following the beautiful Barun river valley in the Makalu Barun National Park, we cross various high passes such as Shipton La, Keke La and lakes such as Kalopokhari etc. While trekking, we rise from lowland of Tumlingtar on the Arun River to one of the highest Base Camps on earth, the Makalu Base Camp at 5000m. While on the way to the Makalu Base Camp, you will enjoy the views of the highest mountains such as Mt. Everest, Mt. Lhotse, Mt. Chamlang, Mt. Baruntse and other Himalayan mountains along with Makalu (8481m) itself.
All our treks can be “Tailor” made to your needs, please contact our office if you have some special request.

Standard services include:
  • Well-equipped English speaking guide, necessary supporting Sherpa and Porters.
  • Life & rescue insurance for all support crew and their daily wages.
  • Satellite communication equipment for all remote area treks
  • Weather updates from our Kathmandu office true SMS or Email
  • All Transportation during trekking: flights, buses, Jeeps etc.
  • TIMS Card: Trekkers Information Management System
  • Trekking permit, National Park permits or Conservation permits Fees, all Official taxes and service charges.
  • Food and accommodation during trek; max 2 menu items per meal + Hotdrinks.
  • 4 night hotel stay in Kathmandu in a mid range Hotel
  • Airport pick up and drop on both domestic and International Airports
·  Meals during your stay in Kathmandu.
·  Personal trekking gear.
·  Personal expenses out of the proposed Itinerary.
·  Emergency evacuation service; normally rescue insurance will cover this.
·  Drinks: soft drinks, Alcoholic drinks, Mineral water, except Hot drinks during the trek.
·  Personal travel & Rescue insurance.
·  Tips for support crew’s after the trip.
·  Cost of international flight.
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu
Day 02: Sight Seeing Kathmandu Valley
Day 03: Kathmandu to Tumlingtar (by plane) to Num
Day 04: Num to Ambrak 1065m.
Day 05: Ambrak  to Mayum 1870m.
Day 06: Mayum to Taklung La 3424m.
Day 07: Taklung to Alldanda.2800m
Day 08: Alldanda to Dukpukharka.3375m
Day 09: Leaving Dukpukharka for Tashi Zongtar.3600m
Day 10: Tashi Zongtar to Isuwa The high camp.4700m
Day 11: Isuwa High Camp to Makalu base camp.
Day 12: Departure from Makalu base Camp to Yagle kharka.3700m
Day 13: Yagle kharka rest.
Day 14: Leaving Yagle kharka to Mumbuk.3350m
Day 15: Mumbuk to  Kauma.3560m
Day 16: Kauma to  Tashigoan.1864m
Day 17: Tashigoan to Num.
Day 18: Num to Tumlingtar .
Day 19: Leaving Tumlingtar by  plane to Kathmandu.
Day 20: Free day in Kathmandu.
Day 21: Final Departure
Details
Duration 21 days
Grade
Altitude 5250m
Group Size 2+
Season Spring & Autumn
Price
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