This trek takes up deep into the eastern Himalayas, providing some of Nepal's most unseen and amazing scenery. From Tumlingtar by walking north, up the Arun river, Sedwa and Num, crossing Shipton La (4127m) into upper Barun Khola valley for a close look at Makalu(8475 m) and chamlang (7290 m). The trek to Makalu base camp visits one of the most remote and unfrequented areas of Nepal. The Barun Valley is part of huge international protected area under an agreement between China and Nepal. The Makalu Barun National Park was established in 1992 as Nepal’s eight National Parks. The park of 2330sq.km. is bordered by the Arun River in the east and the Sagarmatha National Park in the west. Barun Valley is a sanctuary for wild animals such as wolves, lynx, fox and the elusive snow leopard. Our descent into the pine and rhododendron forest from the Barun Valley takes us past the lower Barun Glacier and into the Makalu basin and to Tumlingtar to catch the flight back to Kathmandu.
Facts of the Trip
Tour Region: Makalu Region
Best season: Spring & Autumn
Transportation: By tourist bus / private.
Accommodation: Hotel, Resort & tea house /camping
Grade: Difficult
Trekking style: camping only
Highest access of the trek: 5100m
Culture: Mixed
Itineray Details
Day 01: Arrival Kathmandu airport then transfer to hotel after check in hotel meet guide and trekking crew then welcome dinner.
Day 02: Kathmandu valley sightseeing and preparation trekking equipments and gears.
Day 03: Flight: Kathmandu - Tumlingtar (860 m).
Trek to Khadbari (1,040m) (4 hrs). Camp
Day 04: Trek Khadbari to Chichila (1,830 m) (5/6 hrs). Camp
Day 05: Trek Chichila to Num (1,490 m) (5 hrs). Camp
Day 06: Trek Num to Sedua (1,460 m) (5/6 hrs). Camp
Day 07: Trek Sedua to Tashi Gaon (2,070 m) (5 hrs). Camp
Day 08: Trek Tashi Gaon to Kauma (3,470 m) (6 hrs). Camp
Day 09: Trek Kauma to Mumbuk (3,570 m) (5 hrs). Camp
Day 10: Trek Mumbuk to Nhe Kharka (3,000 m) (6 hrs). Camp
Day 11: Trek Nhe Kharka to Sherson (4,615 m) (7 hrs). Camp
Day 12: Trek Sherson to Makalu Base Camp (5,000 m) (4/5 hrs). Camp
Day 13: Explore Makalu Base Camp.
Day 14: Trek Makalu Base Camp to Nhe Kharka (3,000 m) (7 hrs). Camp
Day 15: Trek Nhe kharka to Mumbuk (3,570 m) (6 hrs). Camp
Day 16: Trek Mumbuk to Kauma (3,470m) (5 hrs). Camp
Day 17: Trek Kauma to Tashi Gaon (2,070 m) (5 hrs). Camp
Day 18: Trek Tashi Gaun to Pukuwa (1,520 m) (6 hrs). Camp
Day 19: Trek Pukuwa to Bumling (1,160 m) (5 hrs). Camp
Day 20: Trek Bumling to Tumlingtar (860 m) (4 hrs). Camp.
Day 21: Fly Tumlingtar to Kathmandu
Day 22: Free Day, shopping overnight at hotel.
Day 23: Transfer to airport fly back to home or connecting onward journey.
Price Include:
- Pick & Drop to Airport / 2 nights Hotel in Kathmandu
- Kathmandu Valley Sightseeing with Tour guide
- 3 meals a day (Breakfasts, Lunch and Dinners with tea or coffee) during the trek
- Accommodation of Lodges, Guesthouses in Twin Sharing Bases during the trek
- Trekking Guides and Porters
- Facility of Food, accommodation, salary, insurance, equipment and medicine for all trekking staff
- Group medical supplies (First Aid medical kit will be available)
- Area Permit for Langtang Conservation and TIMS permit.
- All ground transportation
Price Exclude:
- Any Meals in Kathmandu & other places
- Airfare domestic / international flights
- Nepal entry visa fee, Visa issuance is easy at the arrival of Tribhuwan International Airport, Kathmandu which will require 2 passport size photos
- Airport tax required for the Domestic / International flights All alcoholic, mineral water, laundry, phone calls, internets.
- Personal Trekking Equipment, medical and travel insurance
- Entrance fees for
Sightseeing/Monument any kind of personal expenses / Helicopter rescue