High in the heart of
the eastern Himalaya, seven valleys radiate from mount
Makalu, the world's Fifth highest peak. These valleys,
particularly the Barun valley, treasure some of the
last remaining pristine forests and alpine meadows of
Nepal. Makalu Trek with Sherpeni Col trek start from
the bottom of the Arun valley, at just 435 m above sea
level, the Himalaya rise to the snow-capped tip of Makalu-
8463m- within a 40 km distance. Within this wide range
of altitudes and climates, the Makalu-Barun area contains
some of the richest and most diverse pockets of plants
and animals in Nepal, elsewhere lost to spreading human
habitation.
Nestled in the lower reaches
of these valleys are communities of Rai, Sherpa, and
Shingsawa (Bhotia) farmers. Though economically poor
and isolated, they retain a rich cultural heritage.
They hold the key to the preservation of the unique
biological and cultural treasures of the Makalu Barun
area.For the naturalist, there are spectacular displays
of wildflowers and exotic plants. More than 3.000 species
of flowering plants, with hundreds of orchid varieties,
48. Primroses and 25 of Nepal's 30 rhododendrons splash
the hillsides with color. The forests shelter abundant
wildlife, including the endangered red panda and musk
deer as well as the ghoral, Himalayan tahr and leopard.
Ornithologists have identified 400 bird species, at
least 16 of which are extremely rare.
The trek starts from Tumlingtar
after a short fly from Kathmandu. After the Makalu Base
Camp we cross the 3 difficult passes which are Sherpani
Col (6110m), West Col (6135m) and Amphu Laptsha Pass
(5845m). Itinerary can be customized according to your
duration of holiday.
Makalu Base Camp
and Serpani Col Amphu Laptsha Passs Trekking
Outline Itinerary
Day 01 : Arrival and transfer to hotel
Day 02 : Sightseeing around Kathmandu valley
Day 03 : Fly to Tumlingtar (510m)/ Camp
Day 04 : Trek to Mani Bhajyang (1180m)
Day 05 : Trek to Chichira (1910m)
Day 06 : Trek to Num (1560m)
Day 07 : Trek to Navagaon (2140m)
Day 08 : Trek to Tashigaon (2250m)
Day 09 : Trek to Kauma (3610m)
Day 10 : Trek to Mumbuk (3815m) via cross Shipton la
(4216m)
Day 11 : Trek to Nehe Kharka (3620m)
Day 12 : Trek to Jangma Le (4410m)
Day 13 : Trek to Hillary Base Camp (4920m)
Day 14 : Trek to Makalu Base Camp
Day 15 : Trek to High Camp
Day 16 : Trek to Sherpani Col (6110m),
Day 17 : Trek to West Col (6135m)
Day 18 : Trek to Amphu Laptsha Pass (5845m)
Day 19 : Trek to Below Pass (4988m)
Day 20 : Trek to Chukkung (4900m)
Day 21 : Trek to Tengbuche (3860)
Day 22 : Trek to Namche (3440m)
Day 23 : Trek to Lukla (2840m)
Day 24 : Spare Day for trek
Day 25 : Fly to Kathmandu /Hotel
Day 26 : Free Day for shopping or relax
Day 27 : Drive to Airport for flying your own destination.
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