Makalu Base Camp Trek
Makalu Base Camp Trek is an exceptional journey to the base camp of Mt. Makalu, the fifth highest peak in the world. Mt. Makalu, one of the eight-thousanders in the world at an altitude of 8,485 meters is located in the Himalayas, 19 km southeast of Everest. Considered one of the best less frequented treks in Nepal, Makalu Base Camp Trekking is a challenging trek through diverse ecosystem. It offers trekkers to explore Himalayan beauty, snow-clad landscapes, scintillating scenery and high-altitude terrains. Makalu Trek lets you explore remote and unexposed areas of Nepal through non-crowded trekking route. You admire the awe-inspiring views of Himalayan peaks including Makalu, Everest, Lhotse, Chamlang and Baruntse while traversing the route. Amazing glaciers and cascading waterfalls especially at the upper portion of the route will win your heart. Considering untouched natural splendor and unexploited culture of local villagers, Makalu region is one of the best areas for trekking in the Himalayas of Nepal. Moreover, the region is rich in diverse flora and fauna.
Makalu Base Camp Trek is a demanding trek and can be done as camping trek due to the isolation of Makalu region and unavailability of teahouses. A good cardiovascular fitness is a must for this trek and one should be able to walk at least 6 hrs a day. Prior experience of trekking is an advantage.
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Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu (1,300m/4,264ft)
Day 02: Kathmandu SightseeingDay 03: Fly from Kathmandu to Tumlingtar then drive to Chichira (1,980m/6497ft): 50 mins flight, 3-4 hours drive
Day 04: Chichira to Num (1,560m/5119ft): 6-7 hours
Day 05: Num to Seduwa (1,500m/4922 ft): 6-7 hours
Day 06: Seduwa to Tashigaon (2,100m/6890ft): 4-5 hours
Day 07: Tashigaon to Khongma Danda (3,500m/11,483 ft): 6-7 hours
Day 08: Acclimatization/Rest
Day 09: Khongma Danda to Dobate: 6-7 hours
Day 10: Dobate to Yangri Kharka (3,557m/11,670 ft): 6-7 hours
Day 12: Langmale Kharka to Makalu Base Camp: (4,870m/15,978ft): 6-7 hours
Day 13: Explore Makalu Base Camp
Day 14: Makalu Base Camp to Yangri Kharka: 6-7 hours
Day 15: Yangri Kharka to Dobate: 6-7 hours
Day 16: Dobate to Khongma Danda: 5-6 hours
Day 17: Khongma Danda to Tashigaon: 4-5 hours
Day 18: Tashigaon to Seduwa: 4-5 hours
Day 19: Seduwa to Num: 5-6 hours
Day 20: Num to Tumlingtar: 6-7 hours
Day 21: Tumlingtar to Kathmandu: 50 mins flight
Day 22: Final departure
Note : Up coming Trip 2016 please change into 2017
