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Simrik Nepal Treks
Simrik Nepal Treks

Makalu Trek

24 Days
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Starting from
USD. 4500.00
Trip Details
Itinerary
Inclusion and Exclusion
Equipments & Packing List
Trip Maps
Trip Details
Destination
Nepal
Trip Grade
Challenging (Advanced Level)
Max Elevation
4870 Meters
Total Duration
24 Days
Best Time
Mar–May | Sep–Nov
Group Size
Min 4 Pax

Makalu Base Camp Trek: High Mountain adventure

Embark on the Makalu Base Camp Trek—Nepal’s remote high-altitude adventure to the fifth highest mountain, through pristine forests, glaciers, and rare wildlife. Makalu Trek is definitely quite an adventure that will take you into the heart of the Himalayas. Not many people have had the courage to venture into such territory and Makalu Treks while quite challenging is also a quite marvelous trek in eastern Nepal that leads to the base camp of the fifth highest peak in the world. The Makalu Trekking trail is on a path that was turned into a conservation area and a national park in the beginning of the 1990’s. On the Makalu Trekking trail, you will find the Makalu Barun National Park, which is an expansive and uninhibited area.

Strenuous and Extreme Altitude Makalu Treks

The Makalu Treks trail is quite strenuous and ha extreme altitudes. The Makalu Trekking is also quite a challenging trekking experience. This is a trekking experience that comprises of a sustained period of high altitude and the Makalu Trekking trail is for people with alpine experience as well as very good stamina. The itinerary of the Makalu Trek provides for adequate acclimatization to the altitude as well as getting optimum time around the Makalu base camp. The Makalu Trekking trail will take you from Tumlingtar on the Arun River and areas that are seldom visited and then to Makalu base camp.

The Composition of the Makalu Trek Trail

The Makalu Trek trail has a range of altitudinal and climatic alternatives and provides for a habitat of an assortment of extraordinary vegetation and animal life. Makalu Trekking trail has quite a rich assortment of natural resources which comprise of very attractive mountains, lush and unsullied forests, and of course the simplistic and rural but warm hearted local people. The Makalu Trekking trail does have a bled of unique biological and cultural treasures. Makalu Trek does not receive lots of foreign trekkers due to issues of accessibility. This remote wilderness thus has some of the remaining forests and alpine meadows in Nepal and this is what makes Makalu Trek even much more attractive.

Itinerary
Day
01
Touchdown in Kathmandu-1350m
1 Hours
Five-star hotel accommodation in Kathmandu
Meals
Full board (Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner)
Day
02
Kathmandu Valley Sightseeing-1350m
8 Hours
Five-star hotel accommodation in Kathmandu
Meals
Full board (Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner)
Kathmandu Tour: Pashupatinath | Boudhanath | Swayambhunath | Patan | Bhaktapur
Day
03
From Kathmandu fly to Tumlingtar-400m
2 Hours
Hotel accommodation in Tumlingtar
Meals
Full board (Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner)
Day
04
Trek from Tumlingtrar to Mane Bhanjyang-1105m
6 Hours
Teahouse accommodaion in Mane Bhanjyang
Meals
Full board (Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner)
Day
05
Trek from Mane Bhanjyang to Chichila-1850m
6 Hours
Teahouse accommodation in Chichila
Meals
Full board (Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner)
Day
06
Trek from Chichila to Mure-2002m
5 Hours
Teahouse accommodation in Mure
Meals
Full board (Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner)
Day
07
Trek from Mure to Seduwa-1530m
6 Hours
Teahouse accommodation in Seduwa
Meals
Full board (Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner)
Day
08
Trek from Seduwa to Tashigaon-2065m
5 Hours
Teahouse accommodation in Tashigaon
Meals
Full board (Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner)
Day
09
Trek from Tashigaon to Kauma-3562m
6 Hours
Teahouse accommodation in Kauma
Meals
Full board (Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner)
Day
10
Acclimatization | Hike day in Kauma-3562m
1 Hours
Teahouse accommodation in Kauma
Meals
Full board (Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner)
Day
11
Trek from Kauma to Mumbuk-3550m
7 Hours
Teahouse accommodation in Mumbuk
Meals
Full board (Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner)
Day
12
Trek from Mumbuk to Jhak Kharka-4120m
6 Hours
Teahouse accommodation in Jhak Kharka
Meals
Full board (Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner)
Day
13
Acclimatization | Hike day in Jhak Kharka-4120m
1 Hours
Teahouse accommodation in Jhak Kharka
Meals
Full board (Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner)
Day
14
Trek from Jhak Kharka to Shershong-4650m
6 Hours
Teahouse accommodation in Shershong
Meals
Full board (Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner)
Day
15
Acclimatization | Hike day in Shershong-4650m
1 Hours
Teahouse accommodation in Shershong
Meals
Full board (Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner)
Day
16
Trek from Shershong to Makalu Base Camp-4870m
6 Hours
Teahouse accommodation in Makalu Base Camp
Meals
Full board (Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner)
Day
17
Trek from Makalu Base Camp to Merek-4510m
7 Hours
Teahouse accommodation in Merek
Meals
Full board (Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner)
Day
18
Trek from Merek to Mumbuk-3550m
7 Hours
Teahouse accommodation in Mumbuk
Meals
Full board (Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner)
Day
19
Trek from Mumbuk to Chyaksa Danda-1892m
7 Hours
Teahouse accommodation in Chyaksa Danda
Meals
Full board (Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner)
Day
20
Trek from Chyaksa Danda to Mure-2002m
7 Hours
Teahouse accommodation in Mure
Meals
Full board (Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner)
Day
21
Trek from Mure to Bhotebas-1745m
8 Hours
Teahouse accommodation in Bhotebas
Meals
Full board (Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner)
Day
22
Trek from Bhotebas to Tumlingtar-400m
5 Hours
Hotel accommodation in Tumlingtar
Meals
Full board (Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner)
Day
23
From Tumlingtar Fly to Kathmandu-1350m
2 Hours
Five-star hotel accommodation in Kathmandu
Meals
Full board (Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner)
Day
24
Departure from Kathmandu to next-destination-1350m
1 Hours
Five-star hotel accommodation in Kathmandu
Meals
Full board (Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner)
Inclusion and Exclusion
Cost Includes
Airport transfers (Pick-up and drop-off) included
Thre nights` five-star hotel accommodation in Kathmandu included
Kathmandu sightseeing tour: Pashupatinath | Boudhanath | Swayambhunath | Patan | Bhaktapur
All local transportation as mentioned in the itinerary is included
Full board meals (B.L.D) and accommodation in teahouses during the trek
The life insurance coverage of trekking guides and porters has been guaranteed
Professional Trekking Guides and physically fittest Porters
Trekking permits: TIMS | Makalu-Barun National Park | Government taxes- and fees
Domestic flights: Kathmandu to Tumlingtar to Kathmandu
Trekking Guide carries medical supplies at all times-ask for needed medication
Trekking equipment: will be offered incredibly high-quality down jacket | Sleeping bag
Cost Exclusion
Travel insurance. Manage traveler emergency medical treatment and rescue
Traveller`s Personal expanses
Bar bills-Soft and hard drinks like-Tea | Coffee | coke | beer- and so on
Staff tips: Travellers are requested to give some tips to guide and porters- at the end
International Flight ticket: traveller`s home place to Kathmandu and return ticket
Equipments & Packing List
Following are the list of items for 1 person that will help you to pack for your trip. Note that the some items can vary according to season and number of treaking days. Luggage will be carried by the porter and day-pack with valuable items or anything important will be carried by your self.
document
  • Valid-passport | Nepal-visas | Overseas plane ticket | Passport-sized photos
  • Travel-insurance that includes coverage for medical expenses and emergency rescue services. It ensures protection-assistance while traveling abroad
  • Emergency-contact number for family | relatives | office
  • Trekking permit: TIMS card | Makalu Barun National Park Trekking permit
  • Dollars | Pounds | Euros in cash-as these currencies are easily exchangeable
  • Credit-cards | ATM|Bank-cards | Cash machine-cards for cash-withdrawals
electronic
  • A DSLR Camera equipped with extra batteries for extended use
  • Compact point-and-shoot cameras or smartphone cameras
  • A GoPro camera-particularly suited for capturing adventure activities
  • Portable power banks for on-the-go charging
  • A belkin mini surge protector and adapter for safeguarding electronic devices and ensuring compatibility with various power outlets
  • A head-lamp; along with extra batteries
  • A solar charger-to ensure power availability in the event of an outage
  • A watch with an integrated alarm function
cloting
  • Pear of short-sleeved and long-sleeved shirt | T-shirt
  • Synthetic|fleece long-sleeve jacket and a down insulated long-sleeve jacket
  • Lightweight-top|thermo-coat|wind proof jacket|Gore-tex jacket
  • Underwear | lightweight long underpants | Trekking pants | Gore-tex pants
  • Trekking socks | lightweight synthetic liner glove | wind stopper fleece gloves
  • Sun-cap | wool or fleece hat | Peak point hat | high-neck
gear
  • A down-insulated sleeping-bag guaranteed for temperatures as aow as -20°c
  • A thermarest foam-cell mattress and a pack towel and a pair of rain-coat
  • A duffel-bag | a water-bottle | a Swiss-knife | a pair of Trekking-pole
  • A pair of Trekking-boot | a pair of down-booties | a pair of slipper
miscellaneous
  • Bath-soap | Garbage-bag | Hand-sanitizer | Hand-wash | Laundry-soap | Shampoo | Tooth-brush | Tooth-paste | Wet-tissue | Water Proof Stuff-sack
  • Baby wipes - wet towels | Crack-bandage | Gauge-pad | Handi-plaster | Lips-guard | Sunscreen | Traingular-bandage | water-purification tablets | Zip-luck bags.
  • Antibiotic | Anti-diarrheal | Aspirin| Brufen | Clovir | Dexamethasone-tablets | Diamox | Eye-drop | Ibuprofen | Loperamide-hydrochloride | Move on ointment | Oxymeter | Paracetamol | Sancho-balm | Sinex | Strepsils | Tincture-Iodine | Thermometer
Trip Maps
Makalu Trek
Destination
Nepal
Trip Grade
Challenging (Advanced Level)
Max Elevation
4870 Meters
Total Duration
24 Days
Best Time
Mar–May | Sep–Nov
Group Size
Min 4 Pax
Tour with Flexible Booking Policy
  • Change dates It is free to change your tour start date prior to 30 days of departure.
  • Choose a different tour You can select a new tour run by the same operator up to 30 days before departure.
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