The region is still untouched and undisturbed by many trekkers. The strenuous trail is surrounded by flora, fauna, and unique cultural sites. The far journey to remote Mt. Makalu via the Arun valley makes an unforgettable experience. The beautiful rhododendrons and wildlife can be seen in abundance along the trail. The region is conserved by the Makalu- Barun National Park, which has an area of 2330 sq.km.in eastern Nepal.
Makalu Base Camp Trekking
22-days trip-Itinerary
Main attraction
Yeti hunting trekking region, both mid -hill & Sherpa cultural experience, in the mid -hills are mainly inhabited by Rai, Tamang, Brahmin,Kshetri etc., undisturbed wild life and forest , panoramic views of eastern mountain range including Everest range, unforgettable adventure and photographic journey.
Accessibility
45 minute fly to Tumlingtar to trailhead or by bus 20 hr. to Hile, with a round trip flight the trek takes only 20 days and by overland.
The Route
About 5-6 hr. walk per day, max. Altitude 4700 m. moderate trail, temperate climate jungle walk to High Alpine area, the area near Makalu in the upper Arun valley is cold.
Facility
No teahouses, after the last village camping only, porters needed for all gear & food.
Programme Itinerary
Day- 01: Fly to Tumlingtar and overnight
Day- 02: Tumlingtar - Manebhanjyang (1100m)
Day- 03: Manebhanjyang - Kuwapani
Day- 04: Kuwapani - Num (1500m)
Day- 05: Num (1500m) - Sedua (1510m)
Day- 06: Sedua - Tashigaon (2070m)
Day- 07: Acclimatization day at Tashigaon
Day- 08: Tashigaon (2070m) - Khongma (3560m)
Day- 09: Khongma (3560m) - Sanopokhari
Day- 10: Sanopokhari - Mumbuk (3550m)
Day- 11: Mumbuk (3550m) - Yangle Kharka (3600m)
Day- 12: Yangle Kharka (3600m) - Majh Kharka
Day- 13: Majh Kharka - Mkalu Base Camp (4750m)
Day- 14: Exploration day around
Day- 15: Makalu Base Camp - Yangle Kharka (3600m)
Day- 16: Yangle Kharka - Mumbuk (3550m)
Day- 17: Mumbuk (3550m) - Khongma (3560m)
Day- 18: Khongma (3560m) - Sedua (1510m)
Day- 19: Sedua (1510m) - Hurhure (1960m)
Day- 20: Hurhure (1960m) - Bhotebas (1740m)
Day- 21: Bhotebas (1740m) - Tumlingtar
Day- 22: Fly back to Kathmandu from Tumlingtar
