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Major Highlights

• Mount Makalu: Explore the base of the world’s fifth-highest peak, Mt. Makalu (8,485 m), and experience stunning close-up views of the mountain.

• Barun Valley: Trek through the untouched, pristine Barun Valley, home to diverse flora and fauna, including red pandas, snow leopards, and various bird species.

• Scenic Landscapes: Pass through lush forests, rugged terrains, glaciers, and high-altitude alpine meadows, offering breathtaking views at every turn.

• High-Altitude Passes: Cross challenging yet rewarding high-altitude passes such as Shipton La (4,680 m) and Mumbuk (3,680 m).

• Cultural Exploration: Experience the unique Sherpa and other ethnic communities along the trail, with insights into their rich traditions and lifestyle.

• Wildlife Encounters: Encounter rare wildlife, including Himalayan Tahr, Musk Deer, and the elusive snow leopard in their natural habitat.

• Makalu Base Camp: Spend time at the base camp surrounded by majestic mountains, offering an unparalleled experience of tranquility and natural beauty.

• Local Villages: Visit traditional villages like Tashigaon, Seduwa, and Dobate, where you can learn about local customs, lifestyle, and agriculture.

• Akala Glacier & Lakes: Trek through pristine glacial regions and explore glacial lakes, adding a touch of serenity and adventure to the trek.

• Adventure & Challenge: Undertake a challenging trek in a remote region, offering a true sense of adventure with rewarding vistas and solitude in nature.

 

Short Trek Profile

Best Seasons

The best time for Makalu Base Camp & Barun Valley Trekking is during the spring (March to May) and autumn (September to November) seasons. During these months, the weather is stable, skies are clear, and temperatures are mild, offering the best trekking conditions and breathtaking views.

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.