Makalu (27,825 ft; 8,481 m), The World's Fifth highest peak
aking the largest valley in the world, the Arun
Valley, this himalayan mass was considered the highest mountain in the world, before other
higher mountains were discovered. This mountain forms a base to the valley as well as to
the Makalu-Baun Conservation Area. This mountain gives birth to the Arun river, one of the
largest in the country and a pilgrimage to Arun-Barun Dovan. Arun valley is the largest
collection of birds (over 650 species of birds) and butterflies (over 800 species of
butterflies), and shelters the rare and endangered red Panda. The double pass enroute to
the base camp is considered difficult and dangerous, because one leads to the Tibetan
pamirs from where the trails disappear, and the other to the Base Camp.
Adventure Makalu announces one trekking package to see one of the most difficult treks in Nepal
1. Makalu Base Camp, dhlak
Makalu Trek(Mar/Apr, Sep/Oct)
This trek is an extraordinary trip to the Arun River Valley and the Makalu Barun National Park. It is a recently established national park covering an area of 1500 sq km and conserving a variety of flora nd fauna. The land of the Sherpa people, which offers breath taking views of Mt. Makalu (8463m). The Makalu side is always tranquil with low land and misty pine forest.
Itineray
Day 01 Arrive in Kathmandu
Day 02 Full day sightseeing of Kathmandu
Day 03 Full day sightseeing of Patan and Bhaktapur
Day 04 Fly to Tumlingtar and trek to Khandbari
Day 05 Trek to Chicila
Day 06 Trek to Num
Day 07 Trek to Seduwa (School Danda)
Day 08 Trek to Tashigaon
Day 09 Trek to Kauma
Day 10 Trek to Mumbuk
Day 11 Trek to Yangle Kharka
Day 12 Trek to Mera
Day 13 Trek to Makalu Base Camp
Day 14 Rest Day at Makalu Base Camp
Day 15 Trek to Yangle Kharka
Day 16 Trek to Kauma
Day 17 Trek to Nava Gaon
Day 18 Trek to Num
Day 19 Trek to Gagane
Day 20 Trek to Tumlingtar
Day 21 Fly back to Kathmandu
Day 22 Free day in Kathmandu
Day 23 Departure from Kathmandu
All the itineraries are subject to change to suit your schedule
Please write to the MANAGER to get more detail on all the routes.