ITINERARY
DAY 01 : ARRIVAL IN KATHMANDU (1400 m )
Welcome to Nepal! Upon arrival in Kathmandu. Be welcomed and received by our representative and get transferred to your pre-booked hotel. Overnight in Kathmandu. [Accommodation]
DAY 02 : PREPARATION DAY & EXCURSION IN KATHMANDU
Breakfast in the hotel. Meanwhile, the trekking permit is prepared and obtained from the tourism office in Kathmandu, you will proceed for an organized day tour in Kathmandu. Visit to the heritage sites of - Pashupatinath Hindu Temple, the Swoyambhu Mahachaitya (the most ancient Buddhist Stupa), and the Boudhanath (the largest Buddhist Stupa). Return to the hotel. In the eveing, participate in a trek briefing program and a pre-trip discussion with your trek leader and other team members. Overnight at the hotel in Kathmandu. [ Breakfast & Accommodation]
DAY 03 : FLIGHT TO TUMLINGTAR & DRIVE TO CHICHIRA ( 1,980 meters)
Breakfast in the hotel. Proceed for a transfer to the domestic airport in Kathmandu for boarding domestic flight (55 minutes) to Tumlingtar, along with your trekking team members. Once you would arrive in Tumlingtar, prepare for an overland journey in a vehicle (3 to 4 hours) towards Chichira village, a small Gurung settlement. Overnight at the guest house in Chichira. [ Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner]
DAY 04 : TREK FROM CHICHIRA TO NUM (1,560 meters)
Breakfast in the hotel. Proceed for a trekking trip towards Num village. This is a moderately paced walking trail through the picturesque villages and lush mountain forests until you would finally arrive at the Num village. Overnight at the guest house in Num. [ Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner]
DAY 05 : TREK FROM NUM TO SEDUWA (1,500 meters)
Breakfast in the hotel. Proceed for a trekking trip towards Seduwa. The trail follows a steep descent through forests and terraced farms leads to Barun River. After crossing the river and following an equally steep ascent up the other side again , arrive at the forest on the valleys.This is where the boundary of Makalu Barun National Park begins and where there is Seduwa village. The camping arrangements will be set up at the top of the village.
Overnight at the camp in Seduwa. [ Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner]
DAY 06 : TREK FROM SEDUWA TO TASHIGAON ( 2,100 meters)
Breakfast in the camp. Proceed for a trekking trip towards Tashigaon. The trail today tekes along the ascending ridge bounded by the Ipsuwa Khola on the west and Kasuwa Khola to the east. After, crossing the hillside through quiet villages and passing across small paddy fields, finally you will reach at the exotic village of Tashi Gaon, surrounded by a breathtaking Himalayan panorama. Overnight at the guest house in Tashigaon.
[ Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner ]
DAY 07 : TREK FROM TASHIGAON TO KHONGMA DANDA (3,500 meters)
Breakfast in the guest house. Today, proceed for a trekking trip through a steep trail in higher elevation and ascend through forests to a stream and then onto a ridge. From here the trail gets even steeper and passes a Kharka (grazing land) and finally follows a series of rough stone stairs and small lakes ascending to the top of the ridge amd finally arrive at Khongma Danda. Overnight at the gyest house in Khongma Danda.
[ Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner ]
DAY 08 : ACCLIMATIZATION IN KHONGMA DANDA ( 3,500 meters)
Breakfast in the guest house. Today, a day off for an acclimatization and some bodily rest before. You can optionally explore the nearby surrounding area. Overnight at the guest house in Khongma Danda. [ Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner ]
DAY 09 : TREK FROM KHONGMA DANDA TO DOBATE ( 4,170 meters)
Breakfast in the guest house. Today, the trekking trail climb towards the summit of the “Shipton La” (pass) which takes a few hours to reach. Then after a journey through the lake “Kalo Pokhari (3,930m)”, and the “Keke La – Pass” (4,170m), the trekkers can see the marvelous views of Mt. Chamlang (7,321m), “ Peak - 6 (6,524m) and “Peak - 7 (6,758m). The descending trail from here will lead towards the beautiful Dobate valley. Overnight at the guest house in Dobate valley. [ Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner]
DAY 10 : TREK FROM DOBATE TO YANGRI KHARKA ( 3,557 meters)
Breakfast in the guest house. Today, the trekking trail leads through the rhododendron forest which carries the trekkers to the Barun River and the upper reaches of the valley along a steep & arduous trail. Finally, you will arrive at the “Yangri Kharka” situated at the base of the valley. Overnight at the camp in Yangri Kharka. [ Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner]
DAY 11 : TREK FROM YANGRI KHARKA TO LANGMALE KHARKA ( 4,410 meters )
Breakfast in the camp. Today, the trekking trail leads to the valley across the yak pastures, lush forests and boulder fields. After passing through Merek by observing the scenic Himalayan views and finally arrive at Langmale Kharka. Overnight at the camp in Langmale Kharka.
[ Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner ]
DAY 12 : TREK FROM LANGMALE KHARKA TO MAKALU BASE CAMP ( 4,870 meters)
Breakfast in the camp. Today, the trekking trail leads to a way up to Shershong and eventually to the Makalu Base Camp. The trail is flat with icy glaciers and snow clad mountains accompany the trekkers. As we approach Shershong, Mount Makalu comes into view along with the majestic Himalayan panorama surrounding around. Overnight at the camp in the Makalu Base Camp. [ Meals Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner ]
DAY 13 : EXPLORE MAKALU BASE CAMP (4,870 meters)
Breakfast in the camp. Today, is a day for exploring the Makalu Base camp which is a rocky barren place with the large Barun Glacier beyond it. From here, one can see the magnificent south face of Mt. Makalu and the complete panorama of Mt. Everest (8,848.86 meter) and Mt Lhotse (8,516 meters).
The trekkers can explore the surrounding lakes, glaciers and go for a short trek around. Overnight at the camp in the Makalu Base Camp.
[ Meals Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner]
DAY 14 : TREK FROM M. B. CAMP TO YANGRI KHARKA (3,557 meters)
Breakfast in the camp. Today, the trekking trail descends down from the Base Camp and heads towards Yangri Kharka through Shershong, Langmale Kharka and Merek. Thus finally arriving at Yangri Kharka. Overnight at the camp in the Yangri Kharka. [ Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner]
DAY 15 : TREK FROM YANGRI KHARKA TO DOBATE ( 4,170 meters)
Breakfast in the camp. Today, the trekking trail descends down from Yangri Kharka through rock falls, green forests and valley until you arrive at Dobate. Overnight at the guest house in Dobate. [ Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner ]
DAY 16 : TREK FROM DOBATE TO KHONGMA DANDA ( 3,500 meters)
Breakfast in the camp.Today, the trekking trail starts with a steep climb from Dobate to Mumbuk (Nambuk) and through a forest of firs and rhododendrons. Then cross the Keke La, Tutu La (Shipton’s Pass) and Kauma La en route, until you arrive at Khongma Danda. Overnight at the guest house in Khongma Danda. [ Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner ]
DAY 17 : TREK FROM KHONGMA DANDA TO TASHIGAON (2,100 meters)
Breakfast in the guest house. Today, the trekking trail starts with a frequent long and steep descent cutting through the hillsides. The trail takes you through thick forests and finally making it to the indigenous Sherpa village of Tashigaon. Overnight at the guest house in Tashigaon.
[ Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner]
DAY 18 : TREK FROM TASHIGAON TO SEDUWA (1,500 meters)
Breakfast in the guest house. Today, the trekking trail will exit the Makalu Barun National Park and descend down to the Barun River, cross the hillside and come across villages and settlements until you will arrive at Seduwa village again. Overnight at the guest house in Seduwa.
[ Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner ]
DAY 19 : TREK FROM SEDUWA TO NUM (1,560 meters)
Breakfast in the guest house. Today, leave Seduwa and trek through lush forests towards Num. The trail goes up and down and passes through dense forests and Sherpa villages as you move downwards Num village. Overnight at the hotel in lNum. [ Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner ]
DAY 20 : TREK FROM NUM TO TUMLINGTAR ( 285 meters)
Breakfast in the guest house. Today, you will retrace your footsteps to Chichira and the final return leg
of the trek will bring you at Tumlingtar. Overnight at the hotel in Tumlingtar. [ Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner ]
DAY 21 : FLIGHT FROM TUMLINGTAR TO KATHMANDU ( 1,400 meters)
Breakfast in the hotel. Today, board the domestic return flight to Kathmandu, after our long trek in the mountains. Once you would land in Kathmandu domestic airport , get transferred to your pre-booked hotel. In the evening, participate in a farewell dinner with a typical Nepali cultural program. Overnight at the hotel in Kathmandu. [ Meals : Breakfast and Dinner ]
DAY 22 : DEPART FROM KATHMANDU TO YOUR ONWARD DESTINATION
Breakfast in the hotel. Take a timely departure transfer to the TIA International Airport in Kathmandu,
with our representative. Farewell to Nepal. [ Breakfast ]
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Tour Price Includes
[ Kathmandu Part ]
-- All Transfer between the airport & hotel in Kathmandu in private air conditioned car.
-- Three (03 ) nights accommodation at the hotel (3.5 star ) in Kathmandu on twin sharing basis
with Breakfast only.
-- One (01) typical Nepalese cultural show with a Nepalese dinner on the last day in Kathmandu.
-- A domestic air ticket for the sector of Kathmandu - Tumlingtar - Kathmandu, with the airport tax.
[ Trekking Part ]
-- Eighteen ( 18 ) nights of accommodation at a guest house on twin sharing basis with 3 meals per day with tea & coffee during the trekking period. [ Meals will be on single plate per person per meal time basis only / . i.e 01 item of meal per person during each meal hour ( breakfast , lunch & dinner ). ]
-- Guest house accommodation during the trek will be with private bath as far as possible. Otherwise at least there will be common bath with hot & cold shower at each destination during trekking.
-- One (01) English speaking trekking guide and the kitchen crew & the porters during the trekking.
-- Salary & Insurances charges and allowances for our trekking staff.
-- A first aid kit box carried by the Trekking guide.
-- Trekking Permit and Makalu Barun National Park Conservation fee.
-- TIMS system ( Trekkers Information Management System ) record card.
-- All camping equipment including tent, sleeping bags, mattress, shower and toilet tents and other amenities etc.
Tour Price Excludes
-- All International & Domestic Air fares apart from the one mentioned in the cost inclusion section.
-- All lunch & dinner in Kathmandu.
-- Personal Trekking Equipments like ; trekking boots, trekking jackets , trekking pole, cap or hat ,
rain coat etc.
-- The consumption by the travelers , of the cold or hot water, can fruit juices & canned drinks, liquors,
beers , wine etc during the trekking period & in Kathmandu, except the mentioned tea & coffee during
the trekking period as mentioned in the itinerary above.
-- Personal nature of expenses like telephone calls, bar, laundry, tips etc.
-- Travel Insurances, medical expenses and the emergency helicopter charter rescues during the
trekking, wherever it may be applicable.
-- All other additional services that are not mentioned in the cost inclusion section above.
NEPAL TOURIST VISA
-- The “Tribhuvan International Airport “ ( TIA ) is the only international airport of Nepal from where the
Immigration Office grants the Tourist Visa on Arrival for the tourists flying to Nepal .
-- Though you can expect some queues during peak Tourist season, the “On Arrival ' visa procedure is
very quick and simple.
-- If you wish to skip those queues, you can also consider getting Visa from Nepalese Diplomatic Missions
stationed abroad prior to your arrival.
-- If you have obtained visa from Nepalese Diplomatic Missions in abroad , then you must enter Nepal
within six months from the visa issued date. Your total stay is counted starting from the day you enter
into Nepal.
-- Visas obtained on Arrival at the Entry and Exit points are 'Tourist Visas'. They bear multiple Re entry
facility. Tourist Visa 'On Arrival' is the only entry visa to Nepal.
On Arrival Visa Fee at Entry Points ::
15 Days – 30 USD
30 Days – 50 USD
90 Days – 125 USD
NOTE :: Please carry the Cash ( US$ or Euro ) with you . The electronic money is not accepted at all .
Gratis Visa On arrival ( Visa for Free ) ::
-- Children below 10 years except US citizens
-- Up to 30 days for SAARC Citizen (except Afghanistan) visiting Nepal for the first time in a given
visa Year.
-- Non Residential Nepalese(NRN) card holder ( issued by MoFA /Nepalese diplomatic missions abroad).
-- Chinese Nationals
-- Officials from China, Brazil, Russia and Thailand do not need Entry Visa based on reciprocal visa
waiver Agreement
Visa Extension Fee ::
-- Tourist visa extension is done for minimum 15 days with USD 45 and USD 3 per day for additional days.
In the case of delay less than 150 days additional USD 5 per day as late fine.
-- Contact Department of Immigration for extending your visa or changing the category of your visa.
-- Tourist Visa extension can be done from Immigration Office, Pokhara too.
-- Non tourist visa extension can be done only at Department of Immigration (if eligible) for a period of
maximum one year (except business visa).
IMPORTANT NOTE ::-
-- If you are visiting Nepal for the purposes other than Tourism (sightseeing, tour, travel, mountaineering, trekking, visiting friends and families), you should still get ' Tourist Visa' to get into the country. However, you must change the category of visa as per your purpose and length of stay in Nepal from Department of Immigration by producing required documents.
-- Nationals of following countries are requested to acquire Visa prior their arrival from their nearby Diplomatic missions ( Embassies / consulates ) of Nepal Government. (1) Nigeria , (2) Ghana , (3) Zimbabwe , (4) Swaziland,(5) Cameroon, (6) Somalia, (7) Liberia , (8) Ethiopia, (9) Iraq , (10) Palestine , (11) Afghanistan, (12) Syria .
ALTITUDE SICKNESS & REMEDY
-- Altitude sickness, the mildest form being acute mountain sickness (AMS), is the negative health effect
of high altitude, caused by rapid exposure to low amounts of oxygen at high elevation.
-- Altitude sickness occurs when you cannot get enough oxygen from the air at high altitudes.
-- Generally speaking, this brief illness occurs when a person quickly travels from a place with a low
elevation to one with a high elevation - or vice versa.
-- The faster you climb to a high altitude, the more likely you will get acute mountain sickness. The best
way to prevent altitude illness is to ascend gradually.
SYMPTOMS ::
-- This causes typical symptoms such as a headache, nausea, vomiting , light headedness, loss of appetite, and trouble sleeping.
-- The different levels of altitude sickness have different symptoms : Symptoms of mild, short-term altitude sickness also include dizziness, fatigue,
shortness of breath, loss of appetite, sleep problems and a general loss of energy.
-- This usually happens above 5,000 feet, though some might not experience altitude sickness until at least 10,000 feet in elevation.
HOW LONG CAN ALTITUDE SICKNESS LAST ?
-- Other symptoms will go away quickly at a lower altitude. Symptoms of moderate altitude sickness usually improve in 24 hours at an elevation that is
at least 1,000 to 2,000 feet lower. Symptoms should go away completely within 3 days.
WHAT IS THE BEST REMEDY FOR ALTITUDE SICKNESS ?
Treating Altitude Sickness Instantly ::
-- Stop And Rest Where You Are.
-- Make Sure You're Drinking Enough Water.
-- Then go down to the lower altitude zone as soon as possible.
-- If You Have A Headache, Take Ibuprofen Or Paracetamol.
-- If You Feel Sick, Take An Anti-Sickness Medicine, Such As Promethazine.
-- Do Not Smoke, Drink Alcohol, Or Exercise.
-- Do Not Go Any Higher For At Least 24 To 48 Hours.
-- Once you go down, and after the altitude sickness goes away, get some tea and chocolate.
WHAT MEDICATIONS PREVENT ALTITUDE SICKNESS ?
-- Acetazolamide is used to prevent and reduce the symptoms of altitude sickness. This medication can decrease headache, tiredness, nausea, dizziness, and shortness of breath that can occur when you climb quickly to high altitudes (generally above 10,000 feet / 3,048 meters).
HOW QUICKLY DOES DIAMOX WORK FOR ALTITUDE SICKNESS?
-- To prevent altitude sickness, start taking acetazolamide 1 to 2 days before you start to climb. Continue taking it while you are climbing and for at least 48 hours after you have reached your final altitude. You may need to continue taking this medication while staying at the high altitude to control your symptoms.
HOW MANY DIAMOX CAN I TAKE A DAY ?
-- The recommended dosage is 1 capsule (500 mg) two times a day. Usually 1 capsule is administered in the morning and 1 capsule in the evening. It may be necessary to adjust the dose, but it has usually been found that dosage in excess of 2 capsules (1 g) does not produce an increased effect.
WHO SHOULD NOT TAKE DIAMOX ?
-- You should not use Diamox if you have cirrhosis, severe liver or kidney disease, an electrolyte imbalance, adrenal gland failure, or an allergy to Diamox or sulfa drugs.
Destinations During Trek :- Kathmandu –Tumligtar- Chihira-Seduwa- Makalu Base Camp-
YangriKhark – Num -Tumligtar - Kathmandu
About
This Trekking :-
-- This unique trekking towards the
Makalu Base Camp (5,250 m), located to
the eastern region of Mt Everest National Park. The summit of Mt.
Makalu (8,463 m) is the fifth highest peak in the world. This trek visits one of the most
remote , unfrequented and the off beaten rural areas of Nepal.
-- This trekking lasts for a long (17 days ) and is a strenous trekking trail
and it's quite a hardcore trek that offers you to walk along a lot
of stone steps
and rocky paths, landslip areas, narrow paths and the snow covered high altitude pass (es).
-- Makalu Base Camp Trek starts after landing by a domestic plane in Tumlingtar
and heads up the Arun river valley to Sedua and Num,
then crossing
Shipton La Pass (4,210 m) into the upper Barun river valley for a close look at
Makalu and Chamlang Himal.
-- The Barun valley is a part of a huge international protected area under the
agreement between the governments of Nepal and China,
which
comprises 2330 sq. km of National Park and 830 sq. km of the conservation area in Nepal
alone.
-- During the adventurous
trekking towards Makalu Base Camp, you will pass through high-altitude terrains, snow-clad landscapes, the rhododendron
forests, granite cliffs, hanging glaciers & spectacular waterfalls, river gorges,
sheer cliffs, high-altitude lakes and the ethnic Sherpa and Rai villages,
the Makalu Barun National
Park at lower reaches as well as snow-capped mountains higher up.
-- You will view natural ecosystems and wildlife, which includes red pandas,
snow leopards and black bears. Makalu Trekking trail is
filled with the
Buddhist areas where the trekkers will pass through along the various Manes and Buddhist
Prayer flags adorned on the high when we are crossing and
this gives you a very nice Buddhist
feel.
USEFUL INFORMATION FOR TREKKING
A Typical
Trekking Day ::
-- A typical day’s walk could be minimum
from 4 to 7 hours and involve a multiple
number of ascents and descents along the trail.
It is rare to
spend much time at the same level.
-- On an organized camping trek, the day is run to a remarkably tight schedule.
-- Get up at 6:00 AM with a cup of tea, Reset your backpack &
the trekking gear before breakfast, then start walking at 7:00 AM, Stop for
lunch
at around 12:00 PM..
-- Restart your trekking journey after the lunch and stop walking by 04:00 PM.
-- The dinner is served around 06.30 PM and followed by a briefing for the next
day’s trekking plan and finally it is time to go to sleep.
-- Please be informed that this time table may be adjusted according to
weather conditions, availability of camp sites, water supply etc.
-- To ensure that you will enjoy your trek whole heartedly, we would like to
advise you about the following highlighted points which should seriously
be
taken into account:
Food
and Water
--
Lodges and tea houses are carefully chosen by our trekking staff while
passing through the trekking trail. We will make sure that excellent food will
be provided to you and that water is boiled or adequately treated, as this is one
of the basic rules for healthy trekking.
-- On a camping trek, your only concern with food is sitting down to eat it !
The porters carry all the food along with them and there will be a cook
with
assistants who can turn out meals of often stunning complexity, like baking a
cake
Money
Everything is included in the price of
the trek, except for the purchase of water and soft / hard
drinks so we advise you to always carry Nepalese rupees during your trek. The amount
to be carried depends on the area and the duration of the trek.
Be
A Responsible Trekker
Although trekking in the Himalayas
plays a vital role in the economy of many mountain areas, it also may have a
negative impact which has become a major concern.
Minimize Your Impact to The
Flora And The Fauna
From an ecological point of view,
always carry your rubbish with you, drink treated water instead of mineral
water in order to reduce the use of
plastic bottles.
Be
Respectful to Nepalese Culture & Tradition
-- From a human point of view, please
respect Nepalese culture and traditions. It is a good thing before leaving for
the trek to have a look at the “Do and
Don't since an inappropriate behaviour, though considered normal in Western countries,
could severely shock or hurt local people.
Ask
Permission From The Person Before Photographing Them
-- Please do not give money or sweets to
the children directly on your trip, as this encourages them to beg and may
contribute to dental problems.
-- If you would like to give something back, you can assist with our charity
work by volunteering or giving a donation.
Trekking
22 Days
US$ 1975.00 ( mini. 02 Pax ) Per Person
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