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Trekking In Makalu |
Makalu trekking in eastern
Nepal is protected by the Makalu Barun National
Park and Conservation Project. Established in
1992, it covers 2330 sq km. Among the 16
mountains in the park, it is home to Makalu, the
fifth highest mountain in the world (8463m/
27,766ft).
The world's fifth highest mountain. Formerly a
restricted area, it spans five major ecological
zones where can be found the lush, tropical Arun
Valley, dense forests or rhododendron and fir
and alpine meadows that lead to the might Barun
glacier. From the base camp, any one can view
the spectacular Mt. Makalu.
This mainly low altitude trek is centered on the
Arun Valley, in eastern Nepal. The sub-tropical
valley floor of the mighty Arun River is in
places densely forested, contrasting with the
terraced slopes higher up, which are farmed by
villagers of diverse tribal groups. High
pastures typify the upper slopes, which border
on the Makalu-Barun National Park, an important
conservation area for many threatened species.
The trails rise from 850 meters (2,788ft) to
5000 meters (16,900ft) above sea level. |
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Facts Of The Trek |
Trekking Destination :
Arun Valley - Makalu Base Camp.
Group Size : Min - 2
Minimum altitude : 850m.
Maximum altitude : 5050m.
Season : September to late December and February
to late June.
Grade Info : Moderate
** + Fairly Strenuous ***
Transportation : Aero plane
Total Days : 22 Days ( Kathmandu - Kathmandu)
Walking Hour : Approximately 6 - 7 hours each
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Day 1 :
Kathmandu to Tumlinngtar fly - Kahandbari |
Day 2 :
Kahndwari - Chichira |
Day 3 :
Chichira - Num. |
Day 4 :
Num - Navagoan. |
Day 5 :
Navagoan - Tashigoan |
Day 6 :
Tashigoan - Khonpma. |
Day 7-8 :
Khonpma - Mumbuk. |
Day 9-10 :
Mumbuk - Nehe Kharka |
Day 11-12 :
Arrive Makalu Base camp |
Day 13 :
Exlpore around Makalu Base Camp |
Day 14-21 :
Return trek to Tumlingtar. |
Day 22 :
Fly to Kathmandu. |
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