Trip info
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Makalu Base Camp
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21 Days/ 20 Nights
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Challenging
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4,870m/15,978ft.
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Kathmandu
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Kathmandu
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Spring & Autumn
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Individual or group
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2 - Max 12
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Hotel/ Teahouse/ Lodge
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Meals Included
Highlights of Makalu Base Camp Trek
- Wander in the majestic Arun valley – one of the most beautiful trekking regions in Nepal
- Cross the green terraced farmlands and sheer cliffs of unspoiled nature of the Himalayas
- The glorious sight of other majestic mountains such as Makalu, Everest, Chamlang, Lhotse, and other easter mountains like Kanchenjunga
- Get sight of some endangered wildlife like Red Pandas, Snow Leopards, Musk Deer, and more
- Explore the fascinating Makalu Barun National Park
- Explore the colorful trails filled with blossomed rhododendrons
- Feel the mountain communities’ unspoiled spirit and religious significance
- Enjoy a less crowded and offbeat trekking route
- Before you prepare for the Makalu Base Camp Trek, visit Kathmandu’s UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
- The Makalu Base Camp trek offers breathtaking views of the majestic peaks of Everest, Makalu, Kanchenjunga and other peaks.
Makalu Base Camp Trek is a scenic trek in eastern Nepal that takes us close to Makalu, the fifth highest mountain in the world. The Makalu Base Camp trek route passes through the Makalu Barun National Park which is famous for its rare flora and fauna. In fact, the Barun Valley shelters some of the last remaining Himalayan plains. Makalu Barun National Park is home to more than 400 species of birds, including the rare rain bubbler, red panda, leopard and more than 75 other species of mammals. There are more than 80 species of fish in the Arun river that crosses the park.
Opened only to foreigners since 1952, the Makalu Base Camp Trek is one of the least crowded trekking routes where one can observe local life in a traditional way.
Eric Shipton was the first foreigner to visit this lost land by crossing the High Pass which was later named Shipton La to honor his memory. The Makalu region is rich in cultural diversity. A hike to Makalu Base Camp allows for a close-up view of Makalu’s western face.
From the base camp, one can enjoy a panoramic view of Mount Makalu (8463 m), Mount Everest (8850 m), Mount Lhotse (8516 m), Mount Baruntse (7220 m) and other peaks and mountains. The journey takes us through the deep Arun Valley at 435 meters above sea level to the foothills of the Makalu Mountains. Spring and autumn are considered to be the best seasons for Makalu Base Camp Trekking. The path without permanent residence is very difficult.
AVAILABILITY
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COST DETAILS: (price of the trip)
- The cost of the trip always depends on the size of the group, the hotel accommodation category and the desired budget of the client.
- The itinerary included in the package offered by AlpineTrav Treks & Expeditions is a guideline and standard format, which can be modified according to your time and needs.
- The itinerary can be changed after mutual understanding between AlpineTrav Treks & Expeditions and the client. Additional activities can also be added or subtracted as per the client's request before the tour confirmation.
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