Makalu Mountain
The Perfect Pyramid
Mount Makalu, holding its place among mountains in world at fifth place, is located nearly 14 miles away from Mount Everest. Structure quite similar to a pyramid makes the mountain look unique. Nature has blessed the region with unbelievable diversity of beauty. Attractions like Great Himalayan peaks carpeted by snow, quaint villages, exotric villages and impressive riversided never cease to impress tourists who have come for trek.Overview
| Location | China-Nepal Border |
| Altitude | 8,463 m (27,765 feet) |
| Importance | 5th Highest Peak in the World |
| Best Trek Season | April to May & Late September to October |
| Region | Khumbu Himal |
| Mountain Range | Himalaya |
Trekking Route
The Makalu Base camp trek is a true adventure with scenery so beautiful that it never tires you. This trek trail expedition takes you to Makalu Base Camp (5250 m), now designated as Makalu Barun National Park and Conservation Area.
Day 01: Arrive Kathmandu
Day 02: Sightseeing at the Kathmandu valley
Day 03: Flight: Kathmandu - Tumlingtar (860 m), Trek to Khadbari (1,040m) (4 hrs). Camp
Day 04: Trek Khadbari to Chichila (1,830 m) (5/6 hrs). Camp
Day 05: Trek Chichila to Num (1,490 m) (5 hrs). Camp
Day 06: Trek Num to Sedua (1,460 m) (5/6 hrs). Camp
Day 07: Trek Sedua to Tashi Gaon (2,070 m) (5 hrs). Camp
Day 08: Trek Tashi Gaon to Kauma (3,470 m) (6 hrs). Camp
Day 09: Rest / Exploration day at Kauma. Camp
Day 10: Trek Kauma to Mumbuk (3,570 m) (5 hrs). Camp
Day 11: Trek Mumbuk to Nhe Kharka (3,000 m) (6 hrs). Camp
Day 12: Trek Nhe Kharka to Sherson (4,615 m) (7 hrs). Camp
Day 13: Trek Sherson to Makalu Base Camp (5,000 m) (4/5 hrs). Camp
Day 14: Explore Makalu Base Camp
Day 15: Trek Makalu Base Camp to Nhe Kharka (3,000 m) (7 hrs). Camp
Day 16: Trek Nhe kharka to Mumbuk (3,570 m) (6 hrs). Camp
Day 17: Trek Mumbuk to Kauma (3,470m) (5 hrs). Camp
Day 18: Trek Kauma to Tashi Gaon (2,070 m) (5 hrs). Camp
Day 19: Trek Tashi Gaun to Pukuwa (1,520 m) (6 hrs). Camp
Day 20: Trek Pukuwa to Bumling (1,160 m) (5 hrs). Camp
Day 21: Trek Bumling to Tumlingtar (860 m) (4 hrs). Camp
Day 22: Flight: Tumlingtar - Kathmandu
Day 23: Explore and enjoy Kathmandu
Highlights
- Mt. Makalu trek visits one of the most remote and unfrequented areas of Nepal i.e. the Barun valley.
- The Makalu-Barun area contains some of the richest and most diverse pockets of plants and animals in Nepal.
- Chomo Lonzo (25,650 ft.) is a subsidiary peak of Makalu, rising just north of the higher summit, separated by a narrow saddle.
- Covering 2330 sq km, Makalu-Barun is a vital component of the greater Mount Everest ecosystem.
- More than 3000 species of flowering plants constitute the fauna of Makalu trek.
- The Makalu forests shelter abundant wildlife, including the endangered red panda and musk deer, Himalayan thar and leopard. Ornithologists have identified 400 bird species, at least 16 of which are extremely rare
The Perfect Pyramid
Mount Makalu, holding its place among mountains in world at fifth place, is located nearly 14 miles away from Mount Everest. Structure quite similar to a pyramid makes the mountain look unique. Nature has blessed the region with unbelievable diversity of beauty. Attractions like Great Himalayan peaks carpeted by snow, quaint villages, exotric villages and impressive riversided never cease to impress tourists who have come for trek.Overview
| Location | China-Nepal Border |
| Altitude | 8,463 m (27,765 feet) |
| Importance | 5th Highest Peak in the World |
| Best Trek Season | April to May & Late September to October |
| Region | Khumbu Himal |
| Mountain Range | Himalaya |
Trekking Route
The Makalu Base camp trek is a true adventure with scenery so beautiful that it never tires you. This trek trail expedition takes you to Makalu Base Camp (5250 m), now designated as Makalu Barun National Park and Conservation Area.
Day 01: Arrive Kathmandu
Day 02: Sightseeing at the Kathmandu valley
Day 03: Flight: Kathmandu - Tumlingtar (860 m), Trek to Khadbari (1,040m) (4 hrs). Camp
Day 04: Trek Khadbari to Chichila (1,830 m) (5/6 hrs). Camp
Day 05: Trek Chichila to Num (1,490 m) (5 hrs). Camp
Day 06: Trek Num to Sedua (1,460 m) (5/6 hrs). Camp
Day 07: Trek Sedua to Tashi Gaon (2,070 m) (5 hrs). Camp
Day 08: Trek Tashi Gaon to Kauma (3,470 m) (6 hrs). Camp
Day 09: Rest / Exploration day at Kauma. Camp
Day 10: Trek Kauma to Mumbuk (3,570 m) (5 hrs). Camp
Day 11: Trek Mumbuk to Nhe Kharka (3,000 m) (6 hrs). Camp
Day 12: Trek Nhe Kharka to Sherson (4,615 m) (7 hrs). Camp
Day 13: Trek Sherson to Makalu Base Camp (5,000 m) (4/5 hrs). Camp
Day 14: Explore Makalu Base Camp
Day 15: Trek Makalu Base Camp to Nhe Kharka (3,000 m) (7 hrs). Camp
Day 16: Trek Nhe kharka to Mumbuk (3,570 m) (6 hrs). Camp
Day 17: Trek Mumbuk to Kauma (3,470m) (5 hrs). Camp
Day 18: Trek Kauma to Tashi Gaon (2,070 m) (5 hrs). Camp
Day 19: Trek Tashi Gaun to Pukuwa (1,520 m) (6 hrs). Camp
Day 20: Trek Pukuwa to Bumling (1,160 m) (5 hrs). Camp
Day 21: Trek Bumling to Tumlingtar (860 m) (4 hrs). Camp
Day 22: Flight: Tumlingtar - Kathmandu
Day 23: Explore and enjoy Kathmandu
Highlights
- Mt. Makalu trek visits one of the most remote and unfrequented areas of Nepal i.e. the Barun valley.
- The Makalu-Barun area contains some of the richest and most diverse pockets of plants and animals in Nepal.
- Chomo Lonzo (25,650 ft.) is a subsidiary peak of Makalu, rising just north of the higher summit, separated by a narrow saddle.
- Covering 2330 sq km, Makalu-Barun is a vital component of the greater Mount Everest ecosystem.
- More than 3000 species of flowering plants constitute the fauna of Makalu trek.
- The Makalu forests shelter abundant wildlife, including the endangered red panda and musk deer, Himalayan thar and leopard. Ornithologists have identified 400 bird species, at least 16 of which are extremely rare
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