MAKALU BASE CAMP TREK

This 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 (8475m.) and chamlang (7290m). 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 park.

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.

Itinerary

What is Included

• All domestic transport as listed in itinerary
• Domestic flights and departure taxes as per itinerary
• All meals whilst trekking
• All National Park entrance fees
• Applicable trekking permits and fees
• Porters and/or pack animals to carry personal gear and group equipment
• 15kg luggage allowance while on trek
• Duffle Bag for your gear
• All camping equipment including 2-man tents, sleeping mat, and sleeping bag
• Full trek staff including guides, sherpas, cook and kitchen staff
• All group camping, cooking, eating and porterage equipment
• Comprehensive medical kit

What is not Included

• Personal expenses such as drinks, postage, laundry
• Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu
• International flights and departure taxes
• Visa and passport fees
• Travel insurance
• Emergency evacuation
• Tips and gratuities
• Costs arising from unforeseen events outside the control of Royal Mt. Trekking