Makalu Treks


Makalu trekking in eastern Nepal is protected by the Makalu Barun National Park and Conservation Project. Established in 1992, it covers 2330 sq km. Among the 16 mountains in the park, it is home to Makalu, the fifth highest mountain in the world (8463m/ 27,766ft).

The world's fifth highest mountain. Formerly a restricted area, it spans five major ecological zones where can be found the lush, tropical Arun Valley, dense forests or rhododendron and fir and alpine meadows that lead to the might Barun glacier. From the base camp, any one can view the spectacular Mt. Makalu.

This mainly low altitude trek is centered on the Arun Valley, in eastern Nepal. The sub-tropical valley floor of the mighty Arun River is in places densely forested, contrasting with the terraced slopes higher up, which are farmed by villagers of diverse tribal groups. High pastures typify the upper slopes, which border on the Makalu-Barun National Park, an important conservation area for many threatened species.

The trails rise from 850 meters (2,788ft) to 5000 meters (16,900ft) above sea level.


Itinerary

Day 01 : Kathmandu to Tumlinngtar fly - Kahandbari

Day 02 : Kahndwari - Chichira

Day 03 : Chichira - Num.

Day 04 : Num - Navagoan.

Day 05 : Navagoan - Tashigoan

Day 06 : Tashigoan - Khonpma.

Day 07 - 08 : Khonpma - Mumbuk.

Day 09 - 10 : Mumbuk - Nehe Kharka

Day 11 - 12 : Arrive Makalu Base camp

Day 13 : Exlpore around Makalu Base Camp

Day 14 - 21 : Return trek to Tumlingtar.

Day 22 : Fly to Kathmandu.

 
Itinerary

Days 01 : Arrive Kathmandu Height : 1300m
Meet with our represenative at the airport. Drive to hotel.

Days 02 : Kathmandu Height : 1300m
Half day sightseeing. O/N at hotel.

Days 03 : Kathmandu - Basantapur
Fly to Biratnagar and 6 hour drive to Basantapur. O/N camping at basantapur.

Days 04 : Basantapur - Chauki

Days 05 : Chauki - Gupa Pokhari

Days 06 : Gupa Pokhari - Gurgagoan

Days 07 : Gorgagoan - Dovan Height : 730m

Days 08 : Dovan- Mitlung Height : 921m

Days 09 : Mitlung - Chirwa Height : 170m

Days 10 : Chirwa - Sakathum Height : 1660m

Days 11 : Sakathum - Amjilosa Height : 2510m

Days 12 : Amjilassa - Kyapar Height : 2730m

Days 13 : Kyapar - Ghunsa Height : 3695m

Days 14 : Ghunsa - Khambachen Height : 4099m

Days 15 : Khambachen Height : 4099m

Days 16 : Khambachen - Lhonak Height : 4785m

Days 17 : Lonak - Pangpema Height : 5143M

Days 18 : Pangpema Hieght : 5243m
Explore rounds the Kangchenjunga north base camp.

Days 19 : Pangpem - Khangpachen Height : 4040m

Days 20 : Khangpachen -Lumba Samba Height : 4206m
We select to cross either of the 2 passes today depending on the weather conditions: Lapsang La, the higher pass at 5180m or the Mirgin La at 4500m.

Days 21 : Lumba Samba - Ramche Height : 4580m

Days 22 : Ramche Height : 4580m
Explore around South base camp.

Days 23 : Ramche - Cheram Height : 3870m

Days 24 : Cheram - Tortong Height : 2995m

Days 25 : Tortong - Yamphudin Height : 2080m

Days 26 : Yamphudin - Anpan Height : 2040m

Days 27 : Anpan - Tembewa Height : 2000m

Days 28 : Tembewa - Taplejung or Suketar Height : 1780m-2300m

Days 29 : Taplejung or Suketar - KTM Height : 1300m
If looking for drive it is lon drive or fly from Suketar via Biratnagar Kathmandu.This trip can be shorter 18days also but it is only trip to South base camp.
Trekking Club Expeditions