 This trek drives you on the deep into the eastern Himalayas, providing some of Nepal's most unseen and amazing scenery. Thek begins after flying to Tumlingtar, then follow the north valley - 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 trails 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 2330 sq.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. Trek decend through 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.
Suggested Itinerary: 18 Days
Day 1: Arrival Kathmandu, transfer to hotel
Day 2: Sight-seeing in Kathmandu valley such as Hindu temple complex at Pashupatinath (UNSCO World Heritage Site), The biggest Buddhist Stupa at Boudhanath, Swayambhunath stupa (2000 years old temple) known as Monkey Temple and visit kastamandapa old royal palace. Then transfer back to Hotel.
Day 3: Fly from Kathmandu to Tumlingtar: Then trek to Khandbari. The trail crosses a plateau (45 minutes) then climbs gradually for about 3 hours. Stay overnight in large grassy fields on tented camp .
Day 4: Khandbari to Num - 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. Stay overnight in Tented camp.
Day 5: hichira - Num - 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. Stay overnight in Tented camp.
Day 6: Num to Navagoan - 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). Stay overnight in Tented camp.
Day 7: Navagoan to Tashigoan - Ascending through forest we pass the picturesque Sherpa village of Tashigoan, the last village en route to the camp.
Day 8: Tashigoan to  Khonpma - 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. Stay overnight in Tented camp.
Day 9: Khonpma to Mumbuk - 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. Stay overnight in Tented camp just over the Barun pass.
Day 10: Mumbuk to Nehekharka - Starting early we take about an hour to cross some landslides. 4 hours further on over the higher plains is Nahekharka. Stay overnight in Tented camp.
Day 11: Nehekharka to Mera - 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.
Day 12: Mera, Makalu Base Camp - We pass a small glacier with spectacular alpine scenery before reaching the base camp
Day 13: Explore around the base camp.
Day 14: On this day trek to Kongmala pass
Day 15: On this day trek to Seduwa, camp
Day 16: On this day trek to Chichela, camp
Day 17: On this day trek to Tumlingtar, camp
Day 18: Fly back to kathmandu. Then transfer to hotel.
Day 19: Drop to the kathmandu airport for your onward destination / fly back to your home country.. |
