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Makalu Base Camp & Barun Valley Trekking

Explore scenic Arun and Barun valley to the of Mt. Makalu .

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Overview

Makalu Base Camp & Barun Valley Trekking, an adventure around Nepal Far North Eastern Himalayas. Located between towering peaks of Mt. Everest in the west with Mt. Kanchenjunga towards the east.Mt. Makalu stands as the world’s 5th highest peak at above 8,463 m / 27, 766 feet high. The first ascent was on May 15th, 1955 by French Expedition, since then it is often climbed by various nationalities.One of the most toughest and technical peaks to conquer, the word Makalu means a peak with great black color. The mountain top with less snow, covered in hard rocks and ice, straddles the border close with Tibet also. An exciting adventure is Makalu Base Camp & Barun Valley Trekking in the least ventured region of Eastern Nepal.An adventure of great thrills as the journey leads from low warm agricultural areas of Arun Valley. Where route leads to cooler hills and lovely villages, adorned with the ancient traditional way of farm life.The trek follows on leaving the last permanent villages of Seduwa and Tashi-Gaon towards the sheer mountainous wilderness. Other places on the route are just temporary settlements having few simple lodges to cater the travelers.Which is also a summer grazing area for yaks and cattle around deep scenic Barun Valley.Exciting climb up to Kongma-La, a high scenic ridge facing views of Mt. Makalu, Baruntse, Chamlang, and Mt. Kanchenjunga. Walk follows on a high ridge line crossing passes of Tutu-La and Shipton-La and past glacial lakes.As our routes enter a deep dense forest of tall rhododendron and pine trees, where descent leads to Barn Valley. A beautiful country enclosed by high snow-capped peaks and a towering wall of rocky cliffs. Barun Valley is famous for herbs and rare endangered flora and fauna, which is almost extinct on this planet.The adventure continues walking due west of Barun valley past Yangle and Langmale Kharka, a temporary settlement. Slowly walk leads towards our main highlight destination at Mt. Makalu base camp. The highest spot of the adventure and in the heart of remorseless fields of ice and glaciers. The beauty and charm of Makalu base camp and Barun Valley trekking.
An opportunity to view the rare eastern face of Mt. Everest, famously known as the Khangsung Face.At Makalu base camp enjoying the dramatic scenery of artic landscapes of rocky moraine, snow, ice, and glaciers. Bounded by towering peaks of Mt. Makalu, Baruntse, and Chamlang Himal with glacial frozen ponds.

After an exciting time at Makalu base camp within spectacular scenery surrounded by giant mountains. Return journey on the same route provides wonderful views along the walks with a climb to Dobato.Finally, the adventure leads to a long descent from Kongma-La to Tashi Gaon back into human civilization. The journey leads down and ups to Num village, and then back to low-warm Arun Valley at Tumlingtar. From Tumlingtar a scenic flight brings you to Kathmandu. Completing our amazing adventure of a wonderful experience on Makalu Base Camp & Barun Valley Trekking.

Itinerary

Day 1Arrival in Kathmandu and transfer to hotel.

On first arrival at Kathmandu and Nepal International Airport received by our guide and staff with traditional greetings. Taking care of your baggage, and then a short drive to the hotel, located in the heart of a city near the exciting areas at Thamel. Check into your lovely rooms, after getting refreshed from the Jet-Lag, join in with other members for group briefing. Provided by your guide or Group Leader, offering information regarding the trek, hotels, local lodge.As well of local culture with do’s and don’ts, evening a group welcome dinner in a nice authentic Nepali Restaurants. Entertains the environment with folk cultural program as introduction to Nepalese heritage and culture.

Day 2Tour of Kathmandu heritage sites of great interest.

Morning after breakfast, at given time our city and cultural guide will receives you at the hotel. A short drive to the hub of Kathmandu city, for exciting tour of old Durbar Square / Palace Courtyard. The area is teemed with life and activities, a great way to soak into Nepalese cultures. Visiting historical and religious monuments listed in UNESCO World Heritage Sites most of the ancient buildings.After an interesting time at Durbar Square, a short drive to Nepal’s most important landmark, the Swayambhunath Stupa of more than 2,600 years old history. A Buddhist monument tucked on a hill top west of the city, from here visit the Hindu holy temple of Pashupatinath. The tour continues to large dome Stupa of Bouddhanath, as well known as ‘Little Tibet’. A great place to enjoy the tour of the world’s largest Stupa with all seeing eyes of Lord Buddha.Enjoying the day tour, transfer back to hotel rest of the afternoon preparation for the trekking and packing the right gear.

Day 3Fly Kathmandu to Tumlingtar 950 m, drive to Num village 1,530 m -04 hrs.

Morning as time for short flight to Tumlingtar, transfer to Kathmandu domestic airport. After checking in board in a small aircraft for sweeping panoramic flight of 40 minutes. During air borne enjoy marvelous views of Langtang, Jugal Himal with Gaurishankar and Mt. Everest. As plane heads further east views of Mt. Makalu and Kanchenjunga, and then land at Tumlingtar airport.A warm low areas, located on a shelf of Arun River, from the airport at Tumlingtar with time for refreshment. Meeting out trekking crew, guide and porters an exciting drive takes you up to cooler hills. Heading past Khandbari, the headquarters of Sankhuwa Sabha district, the drive continues through farm villages. As route leads to winding up to green hill of Chinchilla a small village facing views of Makalu and Baruntse peaks. From here an hour downhill to Num village for overnight halt in a local simple lodge.

Day 4Trek to Seduwa 1,493 m-05 hours.

Enjoy the morning views of snow-capped peaks, having breakfast start the first day walk following downhill to Arun River gorge. Cross a small bridge above raging flow of Arun River, and then a long climb of few hours to Seduwa. A small farm village for overnight stop in a small simple lodge or camp in the school yard.

Day 5Trek to Tashi Gaon 2,200 m -04 hours.

A short day walk of few hours from Seduwa to Tashi-Gaon, walk follows on pleasant winding trail. Walk through farm fields and small patch of cool forest, then ending the morning trek, reaching Tashi-Gaon. The last permanent settlement and village on route to Makalu Base Camp & Barun Valley.
At Tashi-Gaon, having lunch enjoy the afternoon exploring the Sherpa village festooned with age-old Buddhist culture.

Day 6Trek to Kongma Danda 3,500 m -06 hrs.

From Tashi Gaon village, the real adventure begins as route leads into deep forest of rhododendron, oaks and pine trees. The climb starts heading higher trail past few summer grazing areas and meadows, uphill continues till Kongma Ridge is reached. A high and scenic spot and well exposed ridge facing grand views of Makalu, Baruntse with Kanchenjunga in the east. At Kongma either having overnight in a small simple lodge or enjoy the night in tented camp.

Day 7Trek to Dobato 3,700 m cross Tutu-La and Shipton - La 4,230 m -06 hrs.

After a first overnight on a high altitude feeling great and wonderful, from here onwards the altitude rise gradually. Start the morning walk on high exposed ridge crossing Tutu-la and Shipton-La past glacial ponds ‘Thulo and Sano Pokhari’.The walk continues reaching a flat level area at Dobato. A small settlement with some small huts, serving as tea-house / lodges. Either stay in a small hut or in tented camps for overnight halt.

Day 8Trek to Yangle Kharka 3,620 m -06 hrs.

A great walk today towards scenic beautiful Barun Valley on route Makalu Base Camp to Yangle Kharka. Morning walk downhill to Mumbuk, located within dense tall trees, as walk leads to Barun Valley. Feel the great pristine environment amidst spectacular surroundings. The walk gets easier with slow climb crossing streams and over Barun River to Yangle Kharka for overnight stop.A lovely small settlement with number of huts serving as lodges, enjoy the comfort in a nice simple lodge for overnight stop.

Day 9Trek Langmale Kharka or Jark Kharka 4,400 m -06 hours

Morning from Yangle Kharka walk leads to an open valley of Barun, where tree lines drops for smaller juniper bushes. Walk follows towards gentle up crisscrossing over several streams reaching at Langmale Kharka for overnight stop. Either in a small simple lodge or enjoy the night in tented camp, from here altitude gains much higher. Getting close to our final highlight and destinations.

Day 10Trek to Makalu Base Camp 5,250 m -05 hrs.

From Langmale Kharka or Jarak Kharka, adventure leads to Mt. Makalu Base Camp, our main highlight. Start the morning walk crossing small stream, as trail follows towards higher area at Sherson. Which is close to lower Barun glacier facing views of Mt. Makalu. After a refreshing stop having packed lunch, start the trek to Mt. Makalu base camp. The walk follows past number of stone enclosures around high grazing area then reaching Makalu base camp. The highest spot of the adventure, either stay overnight in a simple small tea-house or in tents will be set close towards Baruntse Himal and Makalu glaciers.

Day 11At Makalu Base Camp for scenic hike.

After many days of continuing walks, enjoy the rest day at Makalu Base Camp with time to explore around. Hike to the high hills within the wild areas of arctic zone landscapes. A climb close to Base Camp will add more heights to the adventure. Offer great close views of Mt. Makalu summit at a close distance, includes views of Baruntse and Chamlang Himal. Enjoy the rare Khangsung the Eastern Face of Mt. Everest with Lhotse and array of giant peaks.

Day 12Trek to Yangle Kharka 3,620 m - 07 hrs.

Return journey to Barun Valley at Yangle Kharka for overnight camp, after a wonderful experience at base camp. Walk on the same route with chances of spotting some wild-life on this pristine surroundings.

Day 13Trek to Dobato 3,700 m -06 hrs.

Morning walk on leaving the Barun Valley, a pleasant walk to a stream and then climb to Mumbuk. A small place amidst dense forest, as walk follow to a steep climb reaching on wide open ridge at Dobato. Where our overnight camp is set with time to enjoy the surrounding landscapes views.

Day 14Trek to Kongma Danda 3,500 m -05 hrs.

Retrace the walk back to Kongma Danda, as trail leads over Shipton and Tutu-La reaching the glacial ponds. Then climb to a high ridge reaching Kongma Danda for last overnight camp on a high hills and ridges of Makalu.

Day 15Trek to Seduwa School 1,493 m-07 hrs.

Enjoy the morning views of Kanchenjunga and Makalu peaks, and head downhill through dense forest surroundings to Tashi Gaon. After a long descent taking a rest and for possible lunch stop. Afternoon walk back to Seduwa taking the same route, as well choosing an alternative trail visiting Nava-Gaon. A large Sherpa village above Seduwa, whichever route chosen finally walks ends at Seduwa for overnight camp.

Day 16Trek to Num -04 hours and drive to Tumlingtar -04 hours.

From Seduwa enjoy the last day walk of the adventure, morning walk on long downhill through several farm villages. Then reaching at the bottom to cross a
bridge above Arun River, and then steep climb brings you at Num.Having rest after a climb, then taking a local vehicle for an exciting drive to
Tumlingtar. The drive head up to Chinchilla farm village facing views of Mt. Makalu and Baruntse Himal. From here downhill to a large town of Khandbari, Drive continue downhill reaching back at Tumlingtar for last overnight.Staying in the comfort of a nice lodge with time for last dinner party with fellow
members-crews and porters before flying back to Kathmandu.

Day 17Fly back to Kathmandu and transfer to hotel.

Depending upon flight time transfer to Tumlingtar air terminal and then board in a small aircraft. As plane lifts up facing grand panorama of Himalayan peaks, and then reaches Kathmandu airport. From the airport a short transfer to your hotel, rest of the day at leisure after a marvelous adventure around Easter Himalayas.

Day 18Free day at leisure guided tour on request.

Enjoy the full free day in Kathmandu relaxing and recalling the memories of wonderful Makalu Base Camp & Barun Valley. One can join in for another exciting tour of adjoining cities of Patan / Lalitpur and Bhaktapur, or enjoy individual activities shopping souvenirs of Nepal.

Day 19Transfer to Airport for the International departure.

Your last day in Kathmandu and Nepal, as per your international flight time our staff transfer you to the airport. Then bid farewell to guide and staff as you enter the airport terminal for homeward bound flight, after a marvelous enjoyable adventure to Makalu Base Camp & Barun Valley Trekking.

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      Major Highlights

      1. Adventure around least ventured areas of north eastern Himalayas.
      2. Explore undisturbed pristine country of scenic Arun and Barun valleys.
      3. An ever exciting views of world’s four highest peaks on Makalu trekking.
      4. Facing Makalu, Everest, Lhotse and Kanchenjunga with arrays of peaks.
      5. From low sub-tropical to cooler hills and towards arctic colder zone.

       

      Short Trek Profile

      Trekking Mode

      Tourist standard to *** Hotels in Kathmandu and best available lodges or tented camping.

      Trekking Grade

      Moderate to Adventurous walks.

      Highest Spot

      At Mt. Makalu Base Camp 5,250 m / 17,224 feet.

      Activities

      Sightseeing tour, exciting flight and drives with scenic, cultural trek.

      Trek duration

      14 Nights & 15 Days with flights and short drives.

      Starting Point

      From Tumlingtar - Sankhuwa Sabha district.

      Ending Point

      At Tumlingtar Town.

      Trekking Routes

      Tumlingtar, Num, Tashi-Gaon-Barun valley to Makalu Base Camp.

      Return Route

      On same route via Kongma-La and Nawang Gaon.

      Total Trip

      18 Nights & 19 Days from arrival to departure.

      Best Seasons

      The best seasons for Makalu Base Camp & Barun Valley Trekking are in spring and autumn/fall however one can visit nearly all year round, except for the wet monsoon time of July and August.The main flow and high season are spring starting from March to May, where days are longer with enough sun-light hours. Spring, is the perfect season when wildflowers are in seasonal bloom, especially the rhododendron of various species from tall trees to short bushes. Morning and late afternoon till night time is cold from 2,000 m above, chances of light rain and snow-fall sometimes. The next best season is autumn/fall, the high time for trekking around the Himalayas. Most days are crystal clear for scenic walks and best views, but short days due to sun-light hours. Can be much colder from late afternoon till the next morning before the sun hits the area. Chances of snow-fall sometimes from above 2,500 m high.

      What to Expect

      Nepal is a country of the world’s highest mountain range known as the Himalayas, where 80 % of landscapes are covered by hills. As well as greater ridges and mountains, where one can expect walking ups and downhill.The only flat land of the country is located south, which extends from the Far East to the Far West of Nepal. The low land is known as the Terai belt, of sub-tropical climate, the country with most mid and high hills. The people around the hills, especially around eastern Nepal and from Tumlingtar of Sankhuwa Sabha district. Populated by Kirat Rai the main hill tribes of Eastern Nepal. As well with some few ethnic tribes Brahmin, Chettries and Newar, includes few Gurung and Magar people. Higher areas of Eastern Nepal and Sankhuwa Sabha district mostly populated by the Sherpa people the highlanders of Eastern Himalayas.The Sherpa of Tashi-Gaon and Nava-Gaon village’s areas interwoven to Buddhism religions of old heritage and culture. Which is similar to its Tibetan predecessors. Every house is adorned with prayer flags and villages have religious monuments and prayer walls.The hills are lined with beautiful forests lined with rhododendron, oaks, hemlocks, pines, and fir trees. Higher up with Juniper and Birch trees, but soon gives away for short bushes and shrubs within rocky and windswept terrains. The other places after Tashi-Gaon on route to Makalu base camp are temporary settlements to cater to the needs of travelers with nice simple huts serving as lodges. On leaving Num village till to the end, overnights in tented camping due to lack of good lodges in few areas for overnight stops. Includes, full support of camping kitchen unit of cook, kitchen staff, guides and porters to carry all the needful camping gear for the whole trekking.Nepal has more than 60 ethnic groups and 70 native spoken languages, with a blend of Hindu and Buddhism religions.On this trek expect more uphill climbs with downhill walks, but with constant views of snow-capped peaks. Overlooking Makalu, Baruntse Himal and Kanchenjunga as far as Mt. Everest and Lhotse range.

      Extension trips

      People with enough time in Nepal, can join in for various adventure sports activities. Paragliding, Ultra-Light Flight, Bungee Jumping, Zip Flyer,White water or scenic float Rafting. Other extension program is Mountain Biking for few days, and trip to Chitwan National Park for Wild-Life Safari.

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