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Makalu Barun Valley Trekking

Makalu Barun Valley Trekking ::

Grade: Moderate-hard
Per day walking: 5-6 hours
Duration: 24 days
Maximum height: 5000m
Best seasons: February, March, April, May, October, November
Type of Trek: Tented Camping
Start/Finish: Tumlingtar

Overview:

arun Valley Makalu Trek is located in the eastern part of Nepal offering impressing natural scenery. The main focal point of this trek is Makalu Barun National Park and Conservation Area, which lies in the Solukhumbhu and Sankhuwasabha district, established in 1992 and formally inaugurated in 1992. Mount Makalu (8463m), the world’s
fifth highest peak, Chamlang Himal and Barun Valley are the major jewels of this area.

Having a wide range of attitudinal and climatic variations, the Makalu Barun area offers a remarkable and diverse habitat for a rich variety of flora and fauna. Plants of all major ecological zones: tropical, sub-tropical, temperate, alpine and sub-alpine are found here. The park is the home to a rich variety of wildlife also.
The highlights of this rich natural paradise include beautiful mountains, pristine forest, and a wide variety of plants, animal life and the simple and warm hearted people local people with rich and varied customs.

Utterly marvelous, still very untouched and an irregular trekking area of Makalu region is very close to the Everest region. Because of Arun River, it is known as Arun Valley too. The Arun Valley is an unimaginable area and it is famous for both the culture and nature.This area is a naturalist's paradise and it is teeming with many precious plants, animalsand
Mt. Makalu (8475m.)

birds and is a significant part of the Himalayan environment and ecosystem.
People living in this remote place depend on cattle herds, farming and small - time trade. The number of population is 32000. Various castes and ethnic groups from this population, they are: Sherpa in the higher elevation, Gurung, Tamang, Magar, Newar, Brahmins, Chhetris and the others in the rest, The tour to those places have many attractions because of the cultural reasons too.

 
Itinerary:
 

Day 1: Arrival kathmandu International Airport , welcome transfer to hotel and rest of the day free for leisure. Overnight at hotel.

Day 2: Full day Katmandu city sightseeing around world heritage sites, and prepare for next day departure, Overnight at Hotel.

Day 3: Kathmandu to Tumlingtar. Flight to Tumlingtar from Kathmandu. O/N at Tumlingtar.

Day 4: Tumlingtar to Khandbari (1020m)

From Tumlingtar walk to Kumhalgaon and follow the trail that passes to the east. Begin an ascent between the Arun Kosi and Sabha Khola observing the view of the huge Chhamlang massif, at the top of the ascent you will come to Dhunge Dhara. After walking some times you get to Khandbari. O/N at Khandbari.

Day 5: Khandbari to Chichila (1840m)

Climbing to Naya Bazaar, after a while you reach Mani Bhanjyang (1100m) and further climb in the bamboo forest along the ridge to Arun Than (1280m), and then transverses across the hillside, still climbing through fields and bamboo groves you will get to Sheka (1350m). Keep climbing to the Tamang village of Bhotebas (1740m) which offers a spectacular view of Chhamlang, Makalu and Jaljale Himal. From Bhotebas climbing some while you will reach Chichila. O/N at Chichila.

Day 6: Chichila to Num (1500m)

Passing the small settlement of Baisake and Kuwapani (1870m) you will reach to Hururu (1970m). The route climbs and then drops down into the deep oak forest before arriving at Mure village (2000m) inhabited by Sherpa’s and Rais. Descending on a rocky trail you will reach to Num. O/N at Num.

Day 7: Num to Sedua (1540m)

The trail descends steeply through the fields of Lumbang and from here the trail becomes steeper, through jungle to a suspension bridge over the Arun Kosi. From the bridge the trails climb to Sedua. O/N at Sedua.

Day 8: Sedua to Tashigaon

The trail climbs and then passes the National Park Forest Project and reaches Manigaon. From Manigaon the trail turns west and makes a gradual climb to Chyaksadanda and to Ropesa. The route crosses meadows and several streams before coming to the Sherpa village of Tashigaon, a large village on the way to Makalu Base camp. O/N at Tashigaon.

Day 9: Tashigaon to Khongma (3560m)

Climbing over the ridge and ascending through the forest you will reach Chipla (2520m). The route now becomes steeper and joins the ridge and before reaching Khongma, a flat high altitude meadow. O/N at Khongma.

Day 10: Khongma to Mumbuk (3550m)

From Khongma you climb up all the time having beautiful views of Chhamlang peak 6 (6739m) and peak 7 (6105m). The trail climbs over a ridge to Ghungru La (4050m) and descends to a small lake and then climbs steeply up to Shipton La (4216m). Descending to Keke La (4150m) and making a further descend through a forest of firs you will get to Mumbuk. O/N at Mumbuk.

Day 11: Mumbuk to Yangle Kharka (3600m)

From Mumbuk the trail descends down steeply and turns westward along the bottom of the Barun Valley, passes a small cave, crosses several streams, and finally the Barun River on long bridge before reaching Yangle Kharka, a large meadow. O/N at Yangle Kharka.

Day 12: Yangle Kharka to Merek (4570m)

Climbing gently from Yangle Kharka you will pass Nghe Kharka (3750m). Following the Barun valley you will pass Riphuk Kharka (3930m) and making a short climb you will reach Jhak Kharka (4210m) and to the meadow of Yak Kharka (4400m). The trail climbs over a ridge beyond Yak Kharka and ascends alongside a moraine formed by the lower Barun Glacier. From here you will have an excellent view of peak 3 (6477m) and peak 5 (6404m). Finally you will reach to Merek. O/N at Merek.

Day 13: Merek to Shersong (4660m)

From Merek the trail climbs up and you will reach to Shersong where there is a small stone hut. In Shersong you will find a good camp sites in the Yak pasture, you may even get to interact with some of the locals. O/N at Shersong.

Day 14: Day Trip to Makalu Base Camp (5000meters)

From Shersong, the trail climbs gradually to a minor pass above Makalu Base Camp. You will have an excellent view of Makalu, Baruntse (7220m), Peak 6 and Peak 7 and the complete panorama of Everest and Lhotse. Please make sure you bring along your camera for this moment. Return back to Shersong. O/N at Shersong.

Day 15: Shersong to Yanle Kharka. Trek back to Yangle Kharka. O/N at Yangle Kharka.

Day 16: Yangla Kharka to Mumbuk. Trek back to Mumbuk. O/N at Mumbuk.

Day 17: Mumbuk to Khongma. Trek back to Khongma. O/N at Khongma.

Day 18: Khomgma to Tashigaon. Trek back to Tashigaon. O/N at Tashigaon.

Day 19: Tashigaon to Num. Trek back to Num. O/N at Num.

Day 20: Num to Chichila. Trek back to Chichila. O/N at Chichila.

Day 21: Chichila to Mani Bhanjyang. Trek back to Mani Bhanjyang. O/N at Mani Bhanjyang.

Day 22: Manibhanjyang to Tumlingtar. Trek back to Tumlingtar. O/N at Tumlingtar.

Day 23: Tumlingtar to Kathmandu. Fly back to Kathmandu, evening farewell dinner at nepali cultural dance restaurant, overnight at Hotel.

Day 24: Final departure, Transfer to airport flight onward. Overnight in Hotel.

 
Incuded on Cost
  • -Transportation to and from Katmandu by air or road, as per itinerary.
  • 3 meals per day during the trek (breakfast, lunch & dinner) including the coffee and tea.
  • Accommodation in tea houses or in tents as per itinerary during the trek.
  • Accommodation including breakfast at 3 star hotels in Katmandu.
  • Trekking camping equipments.
  • Highly experienced Government licensed guide and necessary porters during the trek.
  • Government / Local taxes, Tourist service charge, guide / porter insurance and salary, general equipment, national park and conservation area fees.
  • Kathmandu city sightseeing by private vehicle.
  • Farewell dinner at Nepali cultural dance restaurant.
  • Trekking Registration Certificate (TRC).
  • Ghale Treks service charges and Taxes.
Cost Does Not Includes
  • Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu.
  • Personal travel insurance.
  • Items of personal nature such as bottled drinks (mineral water, any cold drinks, and alcoholic drinks) whilst on trek.
  • Expenses of personal nature such as laundry, telephone calls, bar bills, tips, etc.
  • Airfares and airport departure taxe as applicable.
  • Nepal Visa fee.
 
 
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