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Mt. Makalu base camp trekking, an adventure to the foot of the world’s 5th highest peaks at 5,100 m high. Mt. Makalu is a black rock pyramid-shaped top, hence the name Makalu, in the Nepali language. Towers high at 8,463 m / 27, 766 feet between Mt. Everest towards the west and Mt. Kanchenjunga in the east.
Mt. Makalu's first ascent was on May 15th, 1955 by the French Expedition, and since then often climbed. Regarded as technical and a tough mountain to climb, that is why it is rarely ventured. The beauty of Mt. Makalu base camp trekking leads you to witness the rare North-East Face of Mt. Everest. Known as the famous Khangsung side of Mt. Everest, the one only spot to view from Mt. Makalu base camp.
A great scenic adventure that leads you around both areas of the beautiful Arun and Barun valleys. Starts with an exciting flight from Kathmandu to land at low warm Tumlingtar airport, a moderate size farm town. From Tumlingtar an interesting drive on a four-wheeler takes you to cooler hills past Khandbari.
A large town and headquarter of Sanka-Sabha district and Makalu region, as the drive, climb high. Then heading down to a nice farm village of Num, from here our adventurous walk begins. Starts with a short descent to the Arun River, and then climb leads to Seduwa village and then at Tashi-Gaon. The last permanent farm settlement with the majority of Sherpa people, on leaving Tashi-Gaon trek leads through lovely forest. A steep long uphill amidst beautiful rhododendron and pine trees then reaching on top of Kongma Danda, a high ridge.
From Kongma Danda, superb views of Mt. Makalu, Baruntse, and Chamlang Himal towards the north. As well overlooks a massive range of Mt. Kanchenjunga in the east direction, and includes great scenery of rolling green hills. After a pleasant time on top of Kongma Danda, the walk continues contouring a high ridge, crossing over Tutu-La and Shipton-La pass. As the walk leads back into dense woodland at Mumbuk and then reaches scenic Barun Valley.
The area around Barun Valley is famous for endangered and rare species of plants and herbs almost extinct in this world. From Barun valley heading north-west on a pleasant gradual uphill to Makalu Base Camp, within remorseless fields of ice, and glacier.
Stand beneath the world’s 5th highest peak of Mt. Makalu, and close to Chamlang and Baruntse Himal glacial ponds. Enjoy the dramatic scenery of picturesque surroundings on the highest spot of the adventure.
Having an enjoyable and memorable experience at Mt. Makalu base camp, return journey on the same scenic route. An opportunity to cover more of Barun and Arun Valley's lovely landscapes, as the walk leads down to Tashi-Gaon.
Walk then finally ends reaching Num village for an exciting drive to low sub-tropical Arun valley at Tumlingtar. Then take a short panoramic flight to Kathmandu, after a glorious adventure and experience on Mt. Makalu Base Camp Trekking.
Outline Itinerary:
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu and transfer to hotel.
Day 02: At Kathmandu for trek preparation and sightseeing tour.
Day 03: Fly Kathmandu / Tumlingtar 950 m and drive to Num 1,530 m -04 hrs.
Day 04: Trek to Seduwa 1,493 m-06 hours.
Day 05: Trek to Tashi Gaon 2,200 m -04 hours.
Day 06: Trek to Kongma Danda 3,500 m -06 hrs.
Day 07: Trek to Dobato 3,700 m, cross Tutu La & Shipton La 4,230 m -06 hrs.
Day 08: Trek to Yangle Kharka 3,620 m -06 hrs.
Day 09: Trek Langmale Kharka or Jark Kharka 4,400 m -06 hours
Day 10: Trek to Makalu Base Camp 4,650 m -05 hrs.
Day 11: Rest day at Makalu Base Camp for scenic hike.
Day 12: Trek to Yangle Kharka 3,620 m - 07 hrs. Day 13: Trek to Dobato 3,700 m -06 hrs.
Day 14: Trek to Kongma Danda 3,500 m -05 hrs.
Day 15: Trek to Seduwa School 1,493 m-07 hrs.
Day 16: Trek to Num -04 hours after lunch drive to Tumlingtar -04 hours.
Day 17: Fly back to Kathmandu and transfer to hotel.
Day 18: Free day at leisure guided tour on request.
Day 19: Transfer to Airport for the International departure.
MT. MAKALU BASE CAMP TREKKING
‘an exciting adventure around Arun & Barun Valleys to Mt. Makalu’
Highlights:
“Enjoy the adventure from warm Arun Valley to cooler scenic Barun Valley. An exciting walk from low sub-tropical to arctic zone of ice, snow and glaciers. Adventure on off the beaten trails to world’s 5th highest Mt. Makalu base camp Enchanting mist filled forest of tall rhododendron, oaks, pines and fir trees. Explore traditional remote hill villages and beyond to high picturesque terrains”
Trip Brief Summary:
Trekking Mode: Staying in best available Lodges with tented camping.
Trekking Grade: Moderate to Adventurous. Highest Spot: 5,100 m / 16, 732 feet high at Makalu Base Camp.
Activities: Cultural tour, exciting flights, interesting drive and scenic trekking.
Trekking duration: 14 Nights and 15 Days with drives and flights both ways.
Total Trip: 18 Nights and 19 Days from arrival to final departure.
Best Seasons:
Mt. Makalu base camp trekking, the best seasons are in spring and autumn/fall, where days are crystal clear for views and pleasant walks.
The springtime’s begin from March till May, the high seasons for trekking to Kanchenjunga base camp and around the Himalayas.
Most days are clear fine and bright with sunshine, which can get overcast in the late afternoon. Chances of snowfall sometimes on higher terrain, cold in the morning late afternoon, and nighttime. The mid-hills are lively with wildflowers in seasonal bloom, especially the rhododendron of various species from trees to a bush.
The next best time is in autumn/fall, one of the peak seasons. For trekking around the Himalayas and to Makalu base camp, where days are mostly crystal clear for
views and scenic walks. However, the days are shorter due to fewer sun-light hours, much colder morning and late afternoon till night time.
Chances of snowfall sometimes during the walk around higher areas above 3,000 m high, but with a bright starry night sky.
Religion, Culture of Makalu Region:
Makalu area from Tumlingtar onwards to Num, Tashi Gaon villages, and lower mid-hills. Populated by mixed people of hill ethnic tribes, mostly Kirat Rai and Limbu main natives of eastern mid-hills of Nepal. Includes other minority tribes of Magar, Gurung, Tamang, and Sherpa with some Hindu Brahmin, Chettries, and Dalits. The lower hills people of both Hindu and Buddhism religions, on the higher sides of Makalu at Nawang Gaon and Tashi Gaon populated by the mountain tribe the Sherpa of far north Eastern Himalayas follow Tibetan Buddhism.
The culture, tradition, and heritage are similar to its Tibetan predecessors, the Sherpa migrated from the eastern part of Tibet.
Interesting villages of Sherpa to explore around Tashi and Nawang Gaon and adorned with impressive cultures of age-old heritage. Every village houses impressive monasteries and shrines, which you will have time to explore and observe.
Sherpa celebrates New Year called Losar, which falls at the end of February or the beginning of March. According to the Tibetan Buddhist Lunar calendar, based on animals and birds, the year 2022 is a year of a Tiger.
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