Makalu at 8481 meter is the fifth highest mountain in the world and lies on the Nepal – Tibet border. The extensive views of all Nepal’s major peaks to the east of Mt. EVEREST are the main Hi – lights of this difficult and fascinating trek through seldom traveled terrain. After flying from Kathmandu to Biratnagar and transferred to Bus or Jeeps for the journey up to Basantapur, make approach to Mt. MAKALU on foot centers around the Arun Valley. This Arun Valley river rises in Tibet and consists of snow melt waters from the northern flanks of the Mt. EVEREST and the Mt. KANCHANJUNGA, before it breaks through the Himalayan clain at a height of only 1200 meters, 35 Km. east of the Mt. MAKALU. To void the oppressive neat and humidity of the lower Arun Valley take a ridge top detour via the beautiful Newari Bazaar, town of Chainpur.

Trekking Itinerary

Day 01 : Arrival Kathmandu and transfer at Hotel.
Day 02 : Kathmandu Free or Sight seeing.
Day 03 : Free and back pack for trekking.
Day 04 : Kathmandu – Biratnagar / Tumlingtar by flight (937m.) 25 minute treks to Khandbari
Day 05 : Khandbari – Bhote Bash (1725m.) 5hrs. Camp.
Day 06 : Bhote Bash – Mure (2200m.) 5hrs. Camp.
Day 07 : Bhote Bash – Seduwa (1480m.) 5hrs. Camp.
Day 08 : Seduwa – Tashi Gaun (2050m.) 5hrs. Camp.
Day 09 : Tashi Gaun – Kauma (3700m.) 6hrs. Camp.
Day 10 : Kauma – Barun Pass – Mumbuk (3500m.) 6hrs. Camp.
Day 11 : Mumbuk – Nehe Kharka (3670m.) 5hrs. Camp.
Day 12 : Nehe Kharka – Shershon (4726m.) 6hrs. Camp.
Day 13 : Shershon – Rest day and Explore. Camp.
Day 14 : Shershon – Makalu Base Camp (4823m.) 6hrs. Camp.
Day 15 : Makalu BC – Rest / Explore. Camp.
Day 16 : Makalu BC – Ramara (4000m.) 5hrs. Camp.
Day 17 : Ramara – Mumbuk (3500m.) 2hrs. Camp.
Day 18 : Mumbuk – Unshisa (2800m.) 5hrs. Camp.
Day 19 : Unshisa – Rumruma (2200m.) 6hrs. Camp.
Day 20 : Rumruma – Fururu (1600m.) 5hrs. Camp.
Day 21 : Fururu – Manebhanjyang (1150m.) 5hrs. Camp.
Day 22 : Manebhanjyang – Khandbari (900m.) 5hrs. Camp
Day 23 : Khandbari – Tumlingtar (937m.) 3hrs. Camp.
Day 24 : Fly Tumlingtar – Biratnagar and transfer at Hotel.
Day 25 : Fly Biratnagar – Kathmandu and transfer at Hotel.
Day 26 : Kathmandu Free and rest.
Day 27 : Transfer to T.I.A. for your onward journey.