MAKALU BASE CAMP AND BARUN VALLEY TREK

Morning after breakfast, our city guide takes you on a tour around the world heritage sites within Kathmandu city. After an exciting and interesting tour back to the hotel, preparation and packing for trekking.

Non-essential clothing and items not required for treks, can be stored in the Hotel or with Kirat Society Adventure.

1,530 m -04 hrs. Morning as time for short flight to Tumlingtar, transfer to Kathmandu domestic airport. After checking on board in a small aircraft for a sweeping panoramic flight of 40 minutes. During air borne enjoy marvelous views of Langtang, Jugal Himal with Gaurishankar and Mt. Everest. As the plane heads further east, views of Mt. Makalu and Kanchenjunga, and then land at Tumlingtar airport. A warm low area, located on a shelf of Arun River, from the airport at Tumlingtar with time for refreshment. Meeting our trekking crew, guide and porters, an exciting drive takes you up to cooler hills. Heading past Khadbari, the headquarters of Sankhuwa Sabha district, the drive continues through farm villages. The route leads to winding up to the green hill of Chinchilla, a small village facing views of Makalu and Baruntse peaks. From here an hour downhill to Num village for overnight halt in a local simple lodge.

Enjoy the morning views of snow-capped peaks, having breakfast start the first day walk following downhill to Arun River gorge. Cross a small bridge above the raging flow of Arun River, and then a long climb of a few hours to Seduwa. A small farm village for overnight stop in a small simple lodge or camp in the school yard.

A short day walk of a few hours from Seduwa to Tashi-Gaon, walk follows on a pleasant winding trail. Walk through farm fields and a small patch of cool forest, then ending the morning trek, reaching Tashi-Gaon. The last permanent settlement and village on route to Makalu Base Camp & Barun Valley. At Tashi-Gaon, having lunch, enjoy the afternoon exploring the Sherpa village festooned with age-old Buddhist culture.

From Tashi Gaon village, the real adventure begins as the route leads into a deep forest of rhododendrons, oaks and pine trees. The climb starts heading higher trail past a few summer grazing areas and meadows, uphill continues till Kongma Ridge is reached. A high and scenic spot and well exposed ridge facing grand views of Makalu, Baruntse with Kanchenjunga in the east. At Kongma either have overnight stay in a small simple lodge or enjoy the night in a tented camp.

4,230 m -06 hrs. After a first overnight on a high altitude feeling great and wonderful, from here onwards the altitude rises gradually. Start the morning walk on a high exposed ridge crossing Tutu-la and Shipton-La past glacial ponds ‘Thulo and Sano Pokhari’.

The walk continues reaching a flat level area at Dobato. A small settlement with some small huts, serving as tea-house / lodges. Either stay in a small hut or in tented camps for overnight halt.

A great walk today towards scenic Barun Valley on route Makalu Base Camp to Yangle Kharka. Morning walk downhill to Mumbuk, located within dense tall trees, as the walk leads to Barun Valley. Feel the great pristine environment amidst spectacular surroundings. The walk gets easier with slow climb crossing streams and over Barun River to Yangle Kharka for overnight stop.

A lovely small settlement with a number of huts serving as lodges, enjoy the comfort in a nice simple lodge for overnight stop.

Morning from Yangle Kharka walk leads to an open valley of Barun, where tree lines drop for smaller juniper bushes. Walk follows gently up crisscrossing over several streams reaching at Langmale Kharka for overnight stop. Either in a small simple lodge or enjoy the night in a tented camp, from here altitude gains much higher. Getting close to our final highlight and destinations.

From Langmale Kharka or Jarak Kharka, adventure leads to Mt. Makalu Base Camp, our main highlight. Starting the morning walk crossing a small stream, the trail follows towards a higher area at Shersong. Which is close to lower Barun glacier facing views of Mt. Makalu. After a refreshing stop having packed lunch, start the trek to Mt. Makalu base camp. The walk follows a number of stone enclosures around a high grazing area then reaching Makalu base camp. The highest spot of the adventure, either staying overnight in a simple small tea-house or in tents, will be set close towards Baruntse Himal and Makalu glaciers.

After many days of continuing walks, enjoy the rest day at Makalu Base Camp with time to explore around. Hike to the high hills within the wild areas of arctic zone landscapes. A climb close to Base Camp will add more heights to the adventure. Offer great close views of Mt. Makalu summit at a close distance, includes views of Baruntse and Chamlang Himal. Enjoy the rare Kangsung, the Eastern Face of Mt. Everest with Lhotse and an array of giant peaks.

Return journey to Barun Valley at Yangle Kharka for overnight camp, after a wonderful experience at base camp. Walk on the same route with chances of spotting some wild-life on these pristine surroundings.

Morning walk on leaving the Barun Valley, a pleasant walk to a stream and then climb to Mumbuk. A small place amidst dense forest, as the walk follows a steep climb reaching on a wide open ridge at Dobato. Where our overnight camp is set with time to enjoy the surrounding landscapes.

Retrace the walk back to Kongma Danda, as the trail leads over Shipton and Tutu-La reaching the glacial ponds. Then climb to a high ridge reaching Kongma Danda for the last overnight camp on the high hills and ridges of Makalu.

Enjoy the morning views of Kanchenjunga and Makalu peaks, and head downhill through dense forest surroundings to Tashi Gaon. After a long descent taking a rest and for possible lunch stop. Afternoon walk back to Seduwa taking the same route, as well choosing an alternative trail visiting Nava-Gaon. A large Sherpa village above Seduwa, whichever route chosen, finally walks ends at Seduwa for an overnight. Enjoy the comfort of a simple lodge or in tented camp.

Today is the last trek of the adventure to Num village. The walk leads past Gadhi-Danda village then descends towards a farm field for a few hours. Heading past many villages and then to Num village for an overnight. Enjoying the comfort of a nice simple lodge, Num is en-route Makalu base camp, this farm village slowly developing into a town with the construction of a motor road.

After a wonderful time around the high hills and mountains of eastern Nepal. Morning from Num, enjoy an exciting drive on the rough road through villages with beautiful views of the surrounding hills. After few hours of drive reaching Khadbari, a major town and headquarter of Sanka Sabha district and Makalu region. From here downhill to Tumlingtar for last overnight in the comfort of a nice lodge. The final overnight stop around Eastern Nepal before flying back to Kathmandu.

Enjoy the last breakfast around the hills of Eastern Himalayas. Morning a short walk to Tumlingtar airport for a smooth, scenic flight to Kathmandu. On arrival at Kathmandu domestic airport, a short transfer back to your hotel. Afternoon free at leisure, for individual activities and shopping souvenirs.

Enjoy the leisure day, relaxing with fond memories of Makalu Base Camp and Barun Valley Trek. Interested people can join for another tour to Patan and Bhaktapur, worth a visit not to be missed.