Makalu Base Camp Trekking - Private Trip
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- Booking Type Instant booking
- duration 21 days
- tour type Private
- age requirement 5-79 yrs
- guiding method Fully guided
- Tour Code BM-266
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- Operated in English, Nepali
- See Everest from a unique angle, it’s eastern Kangshung face
- Camping at alpine meadows at the base of Mt. Makalu viewing neighbouring peaks.
- Witness the rural life of culturally & ethnically rich people like Rai, Limbu and more.
This camping and guest house trek provides remarkable close-up views of Mt. Makalu, including other mountains such as Mt. Chamlang at 7,319 m) and Mt. Baruntse at 7,129m. It is a trekking area rarely frequented by trekkers as the price is higher because of the trek being a camping trek (meaning that porters, cooking chef etc are required), however, that also makes the trek more pristine and adventurous. The Makalu Barun National park does not only contain majestic mountain peaks but also a great variety of flora and fauna, plants, unique landscapes and cultural inputs from different ethnic groups. This Makalu area also has a lot of wild life, including the Red Panda.
The trekking to Makalu region begins by a short flight from Kathmandu to Tumlingtar where after the trail heads up to Manebhanjyan, where the trek really starts.
This is an adventure trek meaning that you have to be okay fit and ready to be camping when no guest houses available. The reward is astonishing nature, pristine trails, and amazing experiences.
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Day 1: Fly to Tumlingtar (460m) & Trek to Khandbari (1,040m)
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Day 2: Trek to Fururu (1,900m)
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Day 3: Trek to Num (1,490m)
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Day 4: Trek to Sedua (1,460m)
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Day 5: Trek to Tashi Gaon (2,070m)
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Day 6: Trek to Kauma (3,470m)
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Day 7: Trek to Mumbuk (3,570m)
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Day 8: Trek to Nehe Kharka (3,000m)
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Day 9: Trek to Sherson (4,615m)
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Day 10: Trek to Makalu Base camp (5,000m)
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Day 11: Rest day – Exploration, taking pictures and more
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Day 12: Trek to Nehe Kharka (3,000m)
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Day 13: Trek to Mumbuk (3,570m)
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Day 14: Trek to Kauma (3,470m)
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Day 15: Trek to Tashi Gaon (2,070m)
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Day 16: Trek to Balung (760m)
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Day 17: Trek to Pukuwa (550m)
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Day 18: Trek to Bumling (370m)
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Day 19: Trek to Tumlingtar (460m)
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Day 20: Fly to Kathmandu: farewell dinner
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Day 21: Depart from Kathmandu
- Airport - hotel -airport pickup and drop by private vehicle in Kathmandu.
- Three nights’ hotel accommodation in Kathmandu on BB Plan as per category.
- Kathmandu-Tumlingtar-Kathmandu Flight Tickets/ ground transport for Clients and Trekking Crews.
- Available accommodations during the trek in Teahouse/tent camp.
- Meals on full board (Breakfast, lunch and dinner) during trekking period.
- An experienced Government license holder guide.
- All expenses of trekking staff including their food, salary, accommodation, equipment, and insurance
- Food, drinks, accommodation, insurance, salary, equipments, transportation, local tax for Guide and porters.
- Transfers as per the itinerary in private vehicle
- All necessary paper works and Barun National Park entry permits fee.
- Trekking Permits for Makalu-Makalu Restricted Area.
- An experienced Government license holder guide.
- TIMS (Trekkers' Information Management System).
- International flight
- Lunch & dinner in Kathmandu
- Tips, any expenses of personal nature
- Client’s insurance
- Extra porter and other extra services
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Free cancellation up to 60 days prior departure, after which the deposit becomes non-refundable.
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How much money do I need to bring with me?
Your personal budget obviously depends on your spending habits and what is included in your trip cost. If accommodation is included, but meals are not, we would suggest that you bring around 30 USD per day per person for meals. Having a hot shower or charging your device sometimes costs extra. There are also sometimes small crafts/souvenirs to buy along the trekking route which you may want to bring extra money for. Also, consider whether you would be staying in Kathmandu or Pokhara before or after your trek.
- Is quarantine in Nepal in effect for arriving visitors?
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How much should my backpack weigh?
A properly packed backpack (not including your day pack) should ideally not weigh more than 13 kg. It is also important to note that if you are taking a flight to the start of your trek, many smaller aircraft have weight restrictions. For example, if you are flying from Kathmandu to Lukla, you are only allowed 10kg of checked luggage, and 5 kg of hand baggage. Thus, in case of a small flight, you should ideally pack a 10 kg backpack for checked luggage, and then add 5 kg in your hand baggage. You can then re-shuffel the weigt once you start your trek at the trailhead.
- Do I need a porter?
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Do I require a porter for carrying water?
On most popular treks you can expect plenty of places where you can refill your water bottle, meaning you don’t need to carry a huge water supply with you. Bring an extra bottle of water if you are concerned. If you already have a porter, you can ask him/her to carry water as long as it is within the weight limit. Another option is to carry water purification tablets or LifeStraw, both of which can be found in Kathmandu.