Makalu Trek This trek takes up deep into the eastern Himalayas, providing some of Nepal’s most unseen and amazing scenery.
The trek to Makalu base camp visits one of the most remote and unfrequented areas of Nepal. Barun Valley is a sanctuary for wild animals such as wolves, lynx, fox and the elusive snow leopard.
Leave for full day sightseeing in Kathmandu valley includes the Hindu temple complex at Pashupatinath (a UNESCO World Heritage Site) & the biggest Buddhist Stupa at Boudhanath. Also visit Monkey Temple the Swyambhunath (2000 years old temple) and visit Patan city of fine arts. Back to hotel and stay.
After flying out Tumlingtar we walk north to Khandbari. The trail crosses a plateau (45 minutes) then climbs gradually for about 3 hours. We camp above the village on large grassy fields.
We walk through many small picturesque villages; occasionally on steep trails for 3 hours to reach Goure Chichira is 3 hours further. We need to work still uphill.
The morning starts with wonderful views of Makalu and the surrounding snowcapped peaks. The path an ancient trading route, after a few up and down, descends through forest to Num.
We descend steeply to the suspension bridge across the Arun River. It is a 2 hour ascent to Kerabari. We then continue upwards for Naragoan (Shidda).
Ascending through forest we pass the picturesque Sherpa village of Tashigoan, the last village en route to the camp.
We climb out of the forest to the grazing area of Khonpma, we have a packed lunch because of the lack of the water in between Tashigoan and Khonpma.
Above Khonpma we occasionally walk on snow (depending on the season) to Changse Danda. Two hours further on is Magar Chanse Danda. Makalu and the surrounding Himalaya are spectacular. We camp just over the Barun pass.
Starting early we take about an hour to cross some landslides. 4 hours further on over the higher plains is Nahekharka
After crossing the wooden bridge over the Barun River we trek beside the river on grasslands to Mera. The mountain peaks here are inspiring overnight camp.
We pass a small glacier with spectacular alpine scenery before reaching the base camp.
Makalu Base Camp Trek takes up deep into the eastern Himalayas, providing some of Nepal’s most unseen and amazing scenery.
From Tumlingtar by walking north, up the Arun river, Sedwa and Num, crossing Shipton La (4127m) into upper Barun Khola valley for a close look at Makalu(8475 m) and chamlang (7290 m). The trek to Makalu base camp visits one of the most remote and unfrequented areas of Nepal. The Barun Valley is part of huge international protected area under an agreement between China and Nepal. The Makalu Barun National Park was established in 1992 as Nepal’s eight National Parks.
The park of 2330sq.km. is bordered by the Arun River in the east and the Sagarmatha National Park in the west. Barun Valley is a sanctuary for wild animals such as wolves, lynx, fox and the elusive snow leopard. Our descent into the pine and rhododendron forest from the Barun Valley takes us past the lower Barun Glacier and into the Makalu basin and to Tumlingtar to catch the flight back to Kathmandu.
Makalu Trek This trek takes up deep into the eastern Himalayas, providing some of Nepal’s most unseen and amazing scenery.
The trek to Makalu base camp visits one of the most remote and unfrequented areas of Nepal. Barun Valley is a sanctuary for wild animals such as wolves, lynx, fox and the elusive snow leopard.
Leave for full day sightseeing in Kathmandu valley includes the Hindu temple complex at Pashupatinath (a UNESCO World Heritage Site) & the biggest Buddhist Stupa at Boudhanath. Also visit Monkey Temple the Swyambhunath (2000 years old temple) and visit Patan city of fine arts. Back to hotel and stay.
After flying out Tumlingtar we walk north to Khandbari. The trail crosses a plateau (45 minutes) then climbs gradually for about 3 hours. We camp above the village on large grassy fields.
We walk through many small picturesque villages; occasionally on steep trails for 3 hours to reach Goure Chichira is 3 hours further. We need to work still uphill.
The morning starts with wonderful views of Makalu and the surrounding snowcapped peaks. The path an ancient trading route, after a few up and down, descends through forest to Num.
We descend steeply to the suspension bridge across the Arun River. It is a 2 hour ascent to Kerabari. We then continue upwards for Naragoan (Shidda).
Ascending through forest we pass the picturesque Sherpa village of Tashigoan, the last village en route to the camp.
We climb out of the forest to the grazing area of Khonpma, we have a packed lunch because of the lack of the water in between Tashigoan and Khonpma.
Above Khonpma we occasionally walk on snow (depending on the season) to Changse Danda. Two hours further on is Magar Chanse Danda. Makalu and the surrounding Himalaya are spectacular. We camp just over the Barun pass.
Starting early we take about an hour to cross some landslides. 4 hours further on over the higher plains is Nahekharka
After crossing the wooden bridge over the Barun River we trek beside the river on grasslands to Mera. The mountain peaks here are inspiring overnight camp.
We pass a small glacier with spectacular alpine scenery before reaching the base camp.
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