Makalu Trek |
Program Code : CH06 |
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Highlights of the Trek |
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Description :
Utterly marvelous, still very untouched
and an irregular trekking area of Makalu
region is very close to the Everest
region. Because of Arun River, it is
known as Arun Valley too. The Arun
Valley is an unimaginable area and it is
famous for both the culture and nature.
This area is a naturalist's paradise and
it is teeming with many precious plants,
animals and Mt. Makalu (8475m.) birds
and is a significant part of the
Himalayan environment and ecosystem.
People living in this remote place
depend on cattle herds, farming and
small - time trade. The number of
population is 32000. Various castes and
ethnic groups from this population, they
are: Sherpa in the higher elevation,
Gurung, Tamang, Magar, Newar, Brahmins,
Chhetris and the others in the rest, The
tour to those places have many
attractions because of the cultural
reasons too.
Grade :
Introductory/Moderate
On These treks are similar to the
introductory treks but with occasional
higher altitude selections.
Type : Camping
Full board, enough trekking crew, tents
Duration : 22
days (17 days trekking)
Activities :
Trekking, camping, sightseeing,
Best time to go :
September through to April
Departure dates :
by arrangement
Minimum group size :
5
Maximum group size :
15
Trek Begin :
by arrangement |
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Program Itinerary (Short) |
Days 01 :
Trip commences in Kathmandu, introductions and
formalities (1336m) |
Days 02 :
Sightseeing around Kathmandu Valley |
Days 03 :
Fly to Tumlingtar (937m) |
Days 04 :
Bhote Bas (1700m) |
Days 05 :
Num (2722m) |
Days 06 :
Tashi Goam |
Days 07 :
Kauma (2600m) |
Days 08 :
Mumbuk (3800m) |
Days 09 :
Riphuk Kharka (5000m) |
Days 10 :
Mure (4407m) |
Days 11 :
Makalu Base Camp (5400m) |
Days 12 :
Rest day - with short treks |
Days 13 :
Jarkhark |
Days 14 :
Yangri Khare (2600m) |
Days 15 :
Keke-la (3100m) |
Days 16 :
Tashi Goam |
Days 17 :
Mure |
Days 18 :
Bhote Bas (1700m) |
Days 19 :
Tumlingtar (937m) |
Days 20 :
Fly to Kathmandu |
Days 21 :
Day in Kathmandu -optional sightseeing/shopping |
Days 22 :
Trip concludes in Kathmandu |
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Cost Included :- |
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Hotel accommodation in Kathmandu
(as per itinerary, 3 star rating standard, B&B, twin
share basis), airport transfers, full compliment of
trekking crew, all meals while on trek (except
alternative by choice), all necessary camping gear
(including sleeping bag, down jacket), overland
transportation, National Park Fees, trekking crew
insurance, emergency first aid kit. |
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Additional Cost :- |
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Extra hotel expenses, single room
supplement where requested, any personal expenses
(bottled soft drinks, telephone charges,
video/camera fees, etc.), domestic and international
airfares, medical costs (except medical attention
given by trek leader), rescue charges, tips for crew, Visas and visa extension costs, lunch
and evening meals while in Kathmandu (except Namaste
meal on first night) |
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