Makalu Base camp Trekking 20 Days
Trip Highlight
This is an outstanding trekking area in the eastern region of Nepal which offers a combination of rich cultural heritage, unsurpassed beauty and ecological diversity. The trail takes you from the lowlands of Tumlingtar on the Arun River, through one of the least frequented areas of Nepal, to the base camp of Makalu (8475 m). The trail follows the beautiful Barun river valley in the Makalu Base Camp (5000m), from here views of the south face of Makalu, as well as Everest and Lhotse are truly spectacular. The Arun valley is also a home of rare species of various birds which are now only found in Nepal.
Trek Profile
Total Days:20 Days
Highest altitude: 4880 m.
Group Size: Min – 2 + above pax
Best Season:Spring/Autumn
Mode of Travel: Drive in/out
Trek Grade:Moderate to Challenging
Style of Trek: Camping
Trekking Hours: Approximately 6 – 7 hrs a day
This is an outstanding trekking area in the eastern region of Nepal which offers a combination of rich cultural heritage, unsurpassed beauty and ecological diveristy. The trail takes you from the lowlands of Tumlingtar on the Arun River, through one of the least frequented areas of Nepal, to the base camp of Makalu (8475 m). The trail follows the beautiful Barun river valley in the Makalu Base Camp (5000m), from here views of the south face of Makalu, as well as Everest and Lhotse are truly spectacular. The Arun valley is also a home of rare species of various birds which are now only found in Nepal.
Trek Profile
Total Days:20 Days
Highest altitude: 4880 m.
Group Size: Min - 2 + above pax
Best Season:Spring/Autumn
Mode of Travel: Drive in/out
Trek Grade:Moderate to Challenging
Style of Trek: Camping
Trekking Hours: Approximately 6 - 7 hrs a day
If you would like to spend more time in Nepal, please contact us to learn about some other exciting travel ideas. Note : The itinerary mentioned above is to give an overview of the trekking. It can be changed based on your interests and needs.
- Airport pick up & drop off by private transport
- 3 nights’ hotel accommodation in Kathmandu with breakfast
- Guided city tour in Kathmandu valley as per above program
- An experienced trekking Guide, Sherpa, required number of porters, cook, kitchen helpersFood, accommodation, salary, insurance, equipments of our crew.
- Transportation by flight or vehicle
- Full board meal (veg. / non veg.) prepared by our cook
- Trekking equipment (two men tent, dining tent, kitchen tent, Table with chairs, kitchen utensils, Down sleeping bag / Jackets, walking sticks, and other necessary equipments during the trek
- Makalu restricted area trekking Permit
- TIMS
- Makalu Conservation Area permit
- Other necessary documents
- Vat.
