Nepal
This trek is through the remote and wild region of Eastern Nepal to the basecamp of the 5th highest mountain in the world, Mt. Makalu. The trek starts with a short flight to Tumlingtar. Then there’s a short drive to the trail head in Khandbari. The trail passes through Chichila, Num, Makalu Barun National Park and the Buffer Zone area up to Mt. Makalu Base Camp. We walk through the flatlands of the Terai, over high passes and down lush valleys into rugged terrain of snow and rock, dotted with isolated Sherpa, Tamang and Gurung villages.
Until recently this route was only accessible with camping treks. The trek is not as well known as the Everest Base Camp or Annapurna trek so it is a lot less trafficked. Now days there are tea houses along the way. I have already arranged a trusted guide and porters for the trek. I’m using the same trekking guide that I’ve used for all of my past treks in Nepal. I have always been pleased with their service.
If we can get 3/4 people the cost will be $ 1700 inclusive all services with flights, permit, lodging, food, staffs, etc. If only there’s only 2 of us the cost will be a bit more.
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Hey,
I might be interested to join you, could you send me some planning?
I’m not super experienced with trekking and didn’t really plan to go trekking very high, however I love the idea of going to some less touristic area.
greetings
Helena
Hello Helena,
I will write my guide and ask him for a schedule of villages we would be spending the night in. The Makalu trek looks very interesting to me. I’m in love with trekking in the Himalayas. I tend to pick treks that are a lot less popular because so I can avoid the crowds. I’ve used the same guides and porters since my first trek in 2004 and they’ve always treated me well and given a good value. I will write you again as soon as my guide sends me a schedule. Cheers
Hello Toby Sir,
Here is the trekking plan for Makalu Base Camp.
Day 1: Kathmandu to Tumlingtar – Drive to Num
Day 2: Num (1490m) – Sedua (1460m 5/6 hrs hiking)
Day 3: Sedua (1460m) – Tashi Gaun (2070m – 5 hrs Hiking)
Day 4: Tashi Gaon (2070m) – Kauma (3470m – 6hrs Hiking)
Day 5: Kauma (3470m)
Day 6: Kauma(3470m) – Mumbak(3570m – 5 hrs Hiking)
Day 7: Mumbuk(3570m) – Neha Kharka – (3000m – 6hrs Hiking)
Day 8: NEHA KHARKA – (3000 m) – SHERSON (4615 m – 7 hrs Hiking)
Day 9: SHERSON (4615 m) – MAKALU BASE CAMP (5000 m – 4/5 hrs Hiking)
Day 10: Explore Makalu Base Camp.
Day 11: MAKALU BASE CAMP TO Neha Kharka – (3000 m)
Day 12: Neha Kharka – (3000 m) – Mumbuk (3570 m)
Day 13: Mumbuk (3570 m) – Kauma (3470 m)
Day 14: Kauma (3470 m) – Tashi Gaun (2070 m)
Day 15: Trek to Pakuwa (1520 m)
Day 16: Pukuwa (1520m) – Bumling (1160m) to Tumlingtar
Day 17: Fly to Kathmandu.
Our trekking schedule will be always very flexible to make for group comfort and safety. Kathmandu to Tumlingtar flight takes about 35/40 minutes and need about 1 hrs short drive to trekking starting point. Comfort levels are more basic than on some popular Nepal treks. But still you will have your own bed room. You can get solar hot shower and some where need use bucket hot water for bathing. In local lodge/guest house they do serve local food and also they do server western food too. Highest elevation will be about 4800m Makalu Base Camp and Number of trekkers will be very less. This trekking route will be suitable especially who wants be away from more crowed, adventure and explore Nepalese culture.
Regards,
Gyan
Hello Helena,
I will write my guide and ask him for a schedule of villages we would be spending the night in. The Makalu trek looks very interesting to me. I’m in love with trekking in the Himalayas. I tend to pick treks that are a lot less popular because so I can avoid the crowds. I’ve used the same guides and porters since my first trek in 2004 and they’ve always treated me well and given a good value. I will write you again as soon as my guide sends me a schedule. Cheers
Hey,
Some more questions;
Do you think it’s possible to travel to Tumlingtar/Num from Pokhara, or would it be better to first go to Kathmandu?
Any advise on what to do with excess luggage? I have a lot of stuff with me, but don’t need everything for trekking, so it would be nice if there is a way that I don’t need to drag it around.
And lastly, if I join you, do I need to pay in cash or by card?
Greetings,
Helena
Hello Helena,
In my experience with local flights in Nepal they probably would leave directly from Kathmandu. I will forward your question to Gyan (my guide) and back to you. I always leave my excess baggage at my hotel in Kathmandu or Pokhara. Most hotels are fine with this. Since I’ve used the same trekking guide in the past I never have to prepay with a credit card. I just bring cash and give it to him when I arrive.
Nice to meet you!!! Toby
I just sent you a private message with my guides response. Cheers!
Hi Toby, I may be interested in joining you – do you know if number of days/departure date are flexible? And also can you message me a cost breakdown? Thank you!
Hi Shannon,
There is a little bit of flexibility in the schedule. It would harder to change the departure date for the trek (24 March) than the return date (since the tickets to and from Kathmandu have already been purchased). The number of total days is more flexible. It is possible to lengthen shorten the trek if that was an issue. I’ll send you a message in about the costs.