Makalu Barun Valley Trek

Maximum altitude: 5300 m 

Duration of trek: 21 days camping 

Grade: Hard

Makalu Barun National Park and conservation area consists of over 1500 sq km, which extends from low ranges at 500 m. to the high Nepal Himalaya at over 8,000 m. 

Most of this protected area is remote wilderness. Because of its diversity it is a fantastic venue for more adventurous nature lovers. More than 3,000 species of flowering plants have been recorded. The wildlife includes the endangered red panda, musk deer, Himalayan black bear, clouded leopard and possibly the snow leopard as well. Over 400 species of birds also thrive here.

This trek is one of the most strenuous treks in Nepal. This route begins with a flight to Tumlingrar and heads towards the trekking destination. With a couple of high altitude passes to be crossed, it is truly for free spirit and adventure. With amazing views of Makalu, Kanchenjunga, Lhotse, Baruntse, Pumori, Amadablam and a host of other peaks it is a true Himalayan escapade. Acclimatization is an essential part of this trek, which reuires some technical climbing. The journey eventually ends from where it started – Tumlingtar, a connection to Kathmandu by air. 

	Day 1  Day 2  Day 3  Day 4  Day 5  Day 6 Day 7 Day 8  Day 9  Day 10 Day 11 Day 12 Day 13  Day 14  Day 15  Day 16 Day 17  Day 18 Day 19  Day 20 Day 21 Day 22 Day 23 Day 24 Day 25 Arrival Kathmandu - transfer hotel - tour briefing  A full day sightseeing within the Kathmandu valley  Transfer airport - fly Tumlingtar - commence trek  Tumlingtar / Khandbari  Khandbari / Chichila  Chichila / Num camp  Num camp / Seduwa  Seduwa / Tashigoun  Tashigoun / Khongma –La  Rest at Khongma-La  Khongma -La / Dobato  Day 12 Dobato / Yangla Kharka  Yangla Kharka / Yak Kharka  Yak Kharka / Makalu lower base camp  Excursion to Makalu Base Camp - return to lower camp  Lower camp / Yangla  Yangla / Dobato  Dobato / Tashigoun  Tashigoun / Sheduwa  Sheduwa / Tuhure  Tuhure / Gogane  Gogane/ Tumlingtar  Flight to Kathmandu - transfer hotel  At leisure in Kathmandu  Transfer airport - flight to onward destination