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MAKALU BASECAMP TREK
It is the fifth highest mountain in the world at 8,481 metres (27,825 ft) and is located 19 km (12 mi) southeast of Mount Everest, on the border between Nepal and China. One of the eight-thousanders, Makalu is an isolated peak whose shape is a four-sided pyramid.Makalu has two notable subsidiary peaks. Kangchungtse, or Makalu II (7,678 m) lies about 3 km (2 mi) north-northwest of the main summit. Rising about 5 km (3.1 mi) north-northeast of the main summit across a broad plateau, and connected to Kangchungtse by a narrow, 7,200 m saddle, is Chomo Lonzo (7,804 m).Treking in this eastern region of Nepal offers a combination of rich culture heritage, unsurpassed beauty and biological diversity. The trail takes you from the steamy lowlands of Tumlingtar on the Arun River, through one of the least frequented areas of Nepal, to the base camp of Makalu [8475m]. The trail follows the beautiful Barun river valley in the Makalu Barun National Park, crossing Shipton pass at 4127 meter before arriving at 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. Anyone in good shape and has previous experience of trekking can make this fairly challenging trek anytime in March to May and September to early December. this treks have lot of ethnic group of people alphabet in this area.
Day 01 Arrive Kathmandu
Day 02 Sightseeing tour in Kathmandu
Day 03 Fly Kathmandu - Tumlingtar [460m] & trek to Khandbari [1040m]
Day 04 Trek to Fururu [1900m]
Day 05 Trek to Num [1490m]
Day 06 Trek to Sedua [1460m]
Day 07 Trek to Tashi gaon [2070m]
Day 08 Trek to Kauma [3470m]
Day 09 Trek to Mumbuk [3570m]
Day 10 Trek to Nhe Kharka [3000m]
Day 11 Trek to Sherson [4615m]
Day 12 Trek to Makalu Base camp [5000m]
Day 13 Rest day - Exploration etc
Day 14 Trek to Nhe Kharka [3000m]
Day 15 Trek to Mumbuk [3570m]
Day 16 Trek to Kauma [3470m]
Day 17 Trek to Tashi Gaon [2070m]
Day 18 Trek to Balung [760m]
Day 19 Trek to Pukuwa [550m]
Day 20 Trek to Bumling [370m]
Day 21 Trek to Tumlingtar [460m]
Day 22 Fly to Kathmandu, transfer to Hotel
Day 23 Depart Kathmandu