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Makalu - Barun Valley Trek - 22 Days |
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This is an adventurous and equally demanding trek that routes through some very remote villages and the marvelous Makalu Valley, named after the fifth highest peak, Mt. Makalu (8481 m) and located in the neighbourhood of the Everest region of Nepal. Since Arun river originates from this valley, it is widely known as Arun Valley too.
For trekkers and mountaineers, this area offers a unique experience as they can go as high as Makalu Base Camp (5000 m). For naturalists, it is a perfect place to study the ecosystem of the Himalayas. The population of this region is comprised of various castes and ethnic groups like Sherpa, Gurung, Tamang, Magar, Newar, Brahmins, Chhetris, etc. Their livelihood is mainly based on cattle herds, farming and seasonal trades. |
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Trip Summary:
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Tumlingtar |
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Tumlingtar |
| Lowest Point: |
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950 m at Tumlingtar |
| Highest Point: |
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5,000 m at Makalu Base Camp |
| Duration: |
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22 days |
| Difficulty Level: |
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Adventurous |
| Accommodation: |
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Local Teahouse and Tented Camp |
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Day 1: |
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Based on your flight information, we will receive you at Tribhuvan International Airport and transfer you to your hotel in Kathmandu where you can get refreshed and rest. You can explore the Thamel area on foot in the evening or even visit Kathmandu Durbar Square, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. We will be happy to provide a guide for you. |
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Day 2: |
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Today we will take care of all the documentation required for your trek. Meanwhile, you can enjoy a guided sightseeing tour of Kathmandu City. |
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Day 3: |
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We will pick you up from you hotel and drive to the airport. We will then board the domestic flight to Tumlingtar. After landing and getting some rest, we will start our trek and walk towards Khandbari. We will locate a suitable spot for camping and spend the night in a tent. |
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Day 4: |
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Continue trekking from Khandbari to Fururu. |
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Day 5: |
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Fururu to Num. |
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Day 6: |
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Num to Sinduwa. |
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Day 7: |
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Sinduwa to Tashigaon. |
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Day 8: |
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Tashigaon to Kauma. |
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Day 9: |
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Kauma to Mumbuk. |
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Day 10: |
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Mumbuk to Neh Kharka. |
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Day 11: |
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Neh Kharka to Serson. |
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Day 12: |
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Serson to Makalu Base Camp. |
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Day 13: |
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Rest Day in Makalu B.C. Explore the Base Camp areas. |
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Day 14: |
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Base Camp to Neh Kharka. |
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Day 15: |
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Neh Kharka to Mum Buk. |
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Day 16: |
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Mumbuk to Kauma. |
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Day 17: |
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Kauma to Tashigaon. |
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Day 18: |
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Tashigaon to Balung. |
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Day 19: |
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Balung to Phukuwa. |
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Day 20: |
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Phukuwa to Bumling. |
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Day 21: |
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Trek Bumling to Tumlingtar. |
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Day 22: |
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Take a domestic flight from Tumlingtar to Biratnagar and from there to Kathmandu. Upon arrival, we will transfer you to your hotel. |
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- Domestic flights (Kathmandu-Tumlingtar-Biratnagar-Kathmandu).
- Accommodation: 3 nights in a tourist class hotel with breakfast in Kathmandu. Basic accommodation with shared bathroom at local teahouses where available and in tented camps where there are no other options during the trek.
- Food: Three meals per day (breakfast, lunch and dinner), prepared by your cook. Safe drinking water will be provided during the trek.
- All surface transportation (airport pick up, transfers to/from hotel, etc).
- We will be happy to provide you with a sleeping bag, down jacket raincoat as well trekking poles and getters.
- An experienced English speaking guide.
- Required porters.
- Wage, accommodation, food, travel expenses and insurance for the guide and porter(s).
- Makalu National Park Entrance Fee entrance fee.
- Trekkers information management system [TIMS].
- First aid kit.
- Government taxes and all applicable service charges. No hidden charges.
- Correspondence with your Embassy.
- A method for water purification, e.g. iodine or chlorine solution.
Cost does not include:
- Personal expenses.
- All kinds of drinks (alcoholic drinks, mineral water, chocolate, tea, coffee, etc).
- Tips and donations.
- Your travel insurance.
Other Disclosures :
- We will also inform your embassy in Kathmandu that you are doing trekking under our care.
- In cases of emergency, we will arrange for a helicopter rescue, medical treatment and after-care at one of the specialised treatment facilities available. This will be paid by your own travel insurance company. (Please ensure that you are adequately covered for this eventuality).
- We will contact your family or friend and inform them of the situation.
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