Glitter your experience by the beautiful aura of Makalu, a home for unique flora and fauna.
With the wide and vibrant assortment of flora and fauna, Makalu Base Camp is famous for its Makalu Barun National park situated at an altitude of 8000m and Mt. Makalu itself which is the fifth highest mountain of the world. Stretched in the scenic region of Province. 1 in the Khumbu region, it is one of the glorious and places to explore for travel connoisseur. It’s a very quaint place if you’re looking for both greenery in the protected area and silvery mountain range at the same time. It must be your go-to place because of its perfection in uncluttered nature which is not disturbed by modernization.
THE MAKALU BASE CAMP TREK: A TWENTY TWO DAYS OF DEFYING VENTURE
With the wide and vibrant assortment of flora and fauna, Makalu Base Camp is famous for its Makalu Barun National park situated at an altitude of 8000m and Mt. Makalu itself which is the fifth highest mountain of the world. Stretched in the scenic region of Province. 1 in the Khumbu region, it is one of the glorious and places to explore for travel connoisseur. It’s a very quaint place if you’re looking for both greenery in a protected area and a silvery mountain range at the same time. It must be your go-to place because of its perfection in uncluttered nature which is not disturbed by modernization.
Overview
The Makalu Base Camp trek is an ideal trek for nature-loving trekkers who want to experience a variety of landscapes and cultures, as well as panoramic views of some of the world’s tallest mountains, including Everest. Mt. Makalu is the fifth highest mountain in the world (8,481m), yet the trek to its base camp is a less-frequented route due to its relative inaccessibility. However, it’s not too tough to reach, as there are daily flights to Tumlingtar (which is a few hours’ drives from the trailhead) and basic lodges along the way.
The trek commences in warm, terraced farmland dwelled by the Rai people, an ethnic group found predominantly in the hills of eastern Nepal. As the route scales up in altitude, you will pass through verdant rhododendron forests (most noble in the spring, when the flowers bloom in marvelous red, purple, pink, and white) and cloud forests, through some of the last areas of pristine woods and alpine pastures in Nepal.
More extensive into the mountains, move the alluring Barun River Valley, you will pass steep granite cliffs, glaciers, and spectacular waterfalls. At the higher altitudes live the Sherpa people, an ethnically Tibetan group who predominantly reside near Everest.
From Makalu Base Camp there are sensational views of the rarely seen Kangshung face of Everest, as well as Lhotse, Chamlang, and Kanchenjunga in the Far East. The Makalu Barun National Park is the eighth biggest in Nepal, incorporating areas of 2,330 sq. km, and is home to some of the rarest flora and fauna in Nepal, including the Red Panda.
OUTLINE ITINERARY
Day 01: Landing in Kathmandu
Day 02: Exploring and sightseeing Kathmandu
Day 03: Fly from Kathmandu to alluring Tumlingtar then drive to Chichira (1,980m)
Day 04: Trek from Chichira into Num (1,560m)
Day 05: Trek from Num to Seduwa (1,500m)
Day 06: Trek from Seduwa to culturally rich Tashigaon (2,100m)
Day 07: Trek from Tashigaon to alluring Khongma Danda (3,500m)
Day 08: Acclimatization Day
Day 09:Trek from Khongma Danda to scenic Dobate
Day 10:Trek from Dobate to wondrous Yangri Kharka (3,557m)
Day 11: Trek from lofty Yangri Kharka to Langmale Kharka: (4,410m)
Day 12:Trek from Langmale Kharka to impressive Makalu Base Camp: (5000 m)
Day 13: Explore lovely Makalu Base Camp (5000m)
Day 14:Trek from Makalu Base Camp to majestic Yangri Kharka (3557m)
Day 15: Trek from Yangri Kharka to Dobate (2415m)
Day 16: Reinspect Dobate to Khongma Danda (3500m)
Day 17: Trek from Khongma Danda to culturally rich Tashigaon (3500m)
Day 18: Trek from Tashigaon to enchanting Seduwa (2100m)
Day 19: Trek from Seduwa to Num (1040m)
Day 20: Drive from Num to Tumlingtar (1980m)
Day 21: Fly from Tumlingtar to Kathmandu(1400m)
Day 22: Departure to an International Airport
Trip Highlights:
- Makalu Barun National Park and its abundance of unique flora and fauna.
- The intriguing and untouched culture of the various ethnic groups like Rai and Sherpas that populate the region.
- Feeling down on the fortifications of the world’s fifth highest mountain and its base camp.
- Unmatched panoramic views of Everest, Lhotse, and countless different peaks in the area.
- Cross the Shipton La pass, and three other high passes, on a single day. of sublime trekking
- Encounter diversified scenery in different temperate zones as you progress from 700m to over 5,000m
- Stay in tea houses on the trek to experience remote village life and contribute directly to the local economy.
- Recognize some of the rarest wildlife in Nepal, including the Red Panda.
- Obtain the picturesque views of eastern Nepal, as far away as Kanchanjunga.