Mt. Makalu, the fifth highest mountain of the world is located in the northern east region of our country and is located just 14 miles away from the highest mountain of the world. Mt. Everest. This trek tales the trekkers to the beautiful land of Makalu region where you can explore and see lots of majestic things. Mt. Makalu Expedition is one of the most challenging and difficult treks of the world which requires good physical stamina and previous trekking experience to complete this trek. One can see the magnificent views of mountain ranges along with an opportunity to explore a wide variety of flora and fauna found in the Makalu region.
Mt. Makalu Expedition offers the visitors with the spectacular panoramic views of Himalayas including some of the highest mountains of the word such as Mt. Everest (8848m), Chamlang Himal, Lhotse, Pumori, Annapurna and other many beautiful mountain ranges. Some of the major attractions of this trek is the Makalu Barun National Park, Makalu Barun valley, ancient Sherpa settlements, etc.
Makalu Expedition trek starts with a scenic flight to Tumlingtar from Kathmandu. We will start our trekking from Tumlingtar and head to Arun valley which is also known as the deepest valley of Nepal. Then we will continue our trek via different authentic Sherpa, rai and Limbu villages and reach to Sedua. Trekking through Num will lead us to the famous Shipton Pass (4210m) from where we will go to Arun valley to enjoy the scenic views of Mt. Makalu and Chamlang Himal. We will then trek ahead to reach the base camp pf Mt. Makalu. We will start our climb to the summit of Mt. Makalu from the base camp which is going to be challenging and more difficult. The summit of this mountain offers the visitors the spectacular mountain views which will surely mesmerize you.
Please refer to the itinerary for further information:
Day 01: Arrival at Kathmandu (1400m):
Namaste and welcome to the country of Nepal. You will be welcomed by our representative in the Tribhuvan International Airport and then transferred to our hotel in Kathmandu. At evening, you will be welcomed by an authentic Nepalese cuisine in one of the typical Nepalese restaurants of Thamel and then we will do a briefing about the itinerary of our trip. Overnight at hotel in Kathmandu.
Day 02: Kathmandu valley sightseeing including Bhaktapur and Lalitpur:
After an early morning breakfast, we will head towards the beautiful and ancient places of Kathmandu valley which includes the world heritage sites, temples, places and other many beautiful things. Talking about Kathmandu, this place is a paradise to the tourists of all over the world and one can get an opportunity to relax his/her body form head to toe by doing the sightseeing of some of the iconic things of the world. You will be taken to Pashupatinath temple which is one of the most religious and historical temples of Kathmandu. Thousands of devotees from Nepal, India and all over the world come to this ancient temple for their rituals and celebrations. After the visit of Pashupatinath, we will drive for 15-20 minutes to do the sightseeing of Bouddhanath stupa. After exploring these historical monuments, we will be doing the sightseeing of ancient Durbar squares of Kathmandu, Bhaktapur and Lalitpur. Visiting Lalitpur and Bhaktapur will give you an opportunity to see the living goddess, Kumari and explore the ancient streets filled with arts and architects. A refreshing evening walk on the streets of Thamel and Basantapur will make you feel Kathmandu a really cool and historical place and you will also explore lots of new things in these streets. At afternoon, we will be back to our hotel and do the briefing of Everest Expedition trip. You will be guided about some of the important rules and suggestions for the trip such as what is your responsibility, what to do and what not to do on the trek? You will be then introduced to your fellow expedition staffs and guides and relax the hotel after dinner. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 3: Drive from Kathmandu to Sotikhola [710m/2328 ft] 8 – 9 hours
We will set off early today for Sotikhola from Kathmandu. During the drive, we enjoy views of the Nepalese countryside along with the mountain sceneries. We will be driving To Dhading Besi and then to Arughat which will be a rugged road. Upon reaching Arughat, a major town in the region, we drive further towards Sotikhola. Overnight in Soti Khola and includes breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Day 4: Soti Khola – Maccha Khola [900m/2952 ft]: 6 – 7 hours
After passing off the bridge, we trek through the excellent Sal backwoods, and then climb onto an edge above immense rapids on the Budhi Gandaki. We at that point achieve Khursane whereupon the rough trail weaves its way all over, past two tropical waterfalls on a steep, rough trail sticking to the side of a cliff. Eventually we will descend down and past a couple of rice patios, and then climb up and around to the Gurung town of Labubesi. We additionally move behind a rough outcrop, where the valley opens up and the Budhi Gandaki winds among wide rock bars. Dropping to the sandy stream bed, we stroll along adjusted stones previously moving over a side edge. We head down again to the stream and cross another suspension bridge to achieve Machha Khola town. Medium-term in Machha Khola and incorporates breakfast, lunch and supper.
Day 5: Maccha Khola -Jagat [1410m/ 4625 ft]: 6 – 7 hrs
The narrow trail makes some minor ups and downs and eventually crosses the Tharo Khola and then we will reach Khorlabesi. After a few more ups and downs we come across a small Hotspring in Tatopani. From the hot spring, we move over another edge, at that point cross the Budhi Gandaki on a suspension bridge. At this crossroads, we climb on a wide, very much created staircase, at that point over an avalanche and over an edge to Dobhan. After traversijng the Yaru Khola, we climb the stone stairs and after that drop to the waterway and again climb more stone stairs to Tharo Bharyang. Crossing the west bank of the Budhi Gandaki, we move over an edge, trek along the waterway and afterward move towards the town of Jagat. Medium-term in Jagat and incorporates breakfast, lunch and supper.
Day 6: Jagat – Deng [1,804m/5917 ft]: 6 – 7 hrs
We start the present trek by moving over a rough edge to Salleri, and after that go down to Sirdibas. The valley widens a bit as the trail proceeds up to Ghatta Khola. We additionally keep strolling upstream to a long suspension bridge in Philim, a vast Gurung town. The trail turns north simply over the most minimal house in the town and remains on a genuinely level trail as it crosses millet fields to Ekle Bhatti. The course currently enters a precarious, uninhabited gorge. Now, we dive to the lush land inclines, cross the Budhi Gandaki, at that point trek along the west bank for some time, at that point cross toward the east bank and afterward back once more. As we proceed through the trail the valley enlarges and we go through bamboo woods to the Deng Khola. After crossing the Khola, we achieve the little town of Deng.
Day 7: Deng – Namrung [2630m/8626ft]: 6 – 7 hrs
After a short stroll passing Deng, we cross the Budhi Gandaki and move to Rana at 1910m. From the bridge, we climb a bit to join a trail from Bhi, at that point we will climb west up the Budhi Gandaki valley. The trail additionally goes through backwoods and Mani where we turn towards a corner that forms to Ghap. Despite the fact that there is another course, we take the course through Prok town. Prok town has a perspective for a wonderful sight of Siringi Himal. We additionally cross the Budi Gandaki a few times today and run over a few gompas in the course. The trail follows the waterway upstream a thick woodland. Subsequent to intersection the waterway at a noteworthy spot where it roars down a narrow gorge, the backwoods turn out to be less thick and the trail is fine once more. The charming walk proceeds and after a last soak climb we achieve Namrung. Overnight in Namrung and incorporates breakfast, lunch and supper.
Day 8: Namrung – Samagaon [3530m/11,578 ft]: 6-7 hours
Namrung town is a decent viewpoint for Siring and Ganesh Himal and from the town one can likewise observe Mt. Himal Chuli in the south. We climb consistently and go through woodlands and achieve Lihi, a fine town with numerous chortens and terraces. The trail drops and crosses the side valley of Simnang Himal with Ganesh Himal in every case close by. We additionally go through Sho, Lho and Shyala towns before achieving Sama Village. We appreciate extraordinary perspectives of Mt. Manasly from Lho town and furthermore investigate the well-known Ribung Gompa. In Shyala town we will be encompassed by high mountains like Himal Chuli and Peak 29 (Ngadi Chuli) to one side, Manaslu and huge ice sheets straight ahead, and other snow summits to one side, and at the far end stands Ganesh Himal. The present excursion closes in Samagaon where we spend the night.
Day 9: Samagaon – Pungyen gompa – Samagaon: 6 – 7 hours exploration
We spend the day at Samagaon both for rest and acclimatization. Today, we get to know the rich Sherpa culture. We appreciate seeing a huge number of mani stones with Buddhist messages and pictures and the Sherpa ladies clad in conventional garments and trimmings. On a little slope close to the Sama town is an old Gompa (Pungyen Gompa), a religious community with extraordinary perspectives of the icy mass. It is named after Manaslu, Pungyen implies arm ornament, a great depiction of the two pinnacles. It was decimated a year after the principal unsuccessful Japanese endeavor to climb Manaslu. Local people trusted that the climb irritated the divine beings, and when the Japanese returned a year later they met with a great deal of opposition that they needed to surrender their endeavor. They were at last effective in 1959. Medium-term in Samagaon and incorporates breakfast, lunch and supper.
Day 10: Samagaon – Samdo [3860m/12,660 ft]: 4 – 5 hours
Today, we descend to the Budhi Gandaki River, that has turned north and tail it to an extension over a side stream. The trail to one side prompts the Manaslu Base camp. The Larkya la Trail passes a few mani dividers as the valley enlarges. It is a simple trail on a rack over the waterway passing the juniper and birch woodlands of Kermo Kharka. We drop off the rack, cross the Budhi Gandaki on a wooden bridge and climb steeply onto a projection between two forks of the stream. From a stone curve we can see a huge white kani. At long last going through the kani we discover Samdo. Overnight in Samdo and includes breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Day 11: Rest Day in Samdo
This is another day set aside for proper acclimatization. There are two options for us today. The option that we highly recommend is a hike, up the valley directly at the back of the Samdo village. This climb will take us to one of the trade routes to Tibet for incredible perspectives of Mt. Manaslu alongside other Himalayan extents including Simrang, Hiunchuli, Ngadi, Larkye Peak, Cheo and potentially Kang Guru behind the pass. On the way to these perspectives we pass numerous regular crowding settlements considered doksas and sight some lovely mountain feathered creatures like the Lophophorus (the national bird of Nepal), Lammergeyer and Himalayan Griffin taking off high above us. Another alternative for now could be an excursion to the Gya La (Large Pass) toward the north of Samdo, an all the more much of the time utilized exchanging course to Tibet. But, this is a somewhat longer climb (entire day) and thus could be a touch of tiring. Overnight in Samdo and includes breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Day 12: Climb to the base camp:
We will today trek to reach the base camp of Mt. Makalu and then we will perform some climbing trainings. Our professional guides will help you to gain some techniques related to climbing on the ice. Overnight at base camp.
Day 13- 42: Climbing period of Makalu:
We will be climbing to the summit of Mt. Makalu in these days. The climb is going to bit challenging as we have to climb through the rocky and icy trails. You will be guided by our professional guides and helpers to climb this challenging mountain. We will be building camps and then we will sleep in those tented camps. Challenging and technical climb will take us to the summit of this beautiful peak. One can get an awesome opportunity to view some of the highest mountains of the world including Everest, Manaslu and Makalu. After the successful summit we will return to the base camp and then descend to Samdo.
Day 43: Samdo – Dharamsala/Larkya B. C. [4460m/14, 628 ft]: 4 – 5 hours
Even today, we continue our walk down the edge, cross the wooden bridge over Budi Gandaki and begin walking upward. After crossing two streams and seeing the Larkya Glacier we circumvent the valley of the Salka Khola and move up again to the stone visitor house (4450 m), which isn’t a hotel but a sort of haven called Dharmshala, otherwise called Larke Phedi. The short walk today additionally leaves a lot of time for acclimatization and unwinding toward the evening. Overnight in Dharmashala and includes breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Day 43: Dharamsala – Larkya la [5160m/16, 924 ft] – Bimthang [3720m/12, 201 ft]: 8 – 9 hours
After a short climb, we achieve a valley on the north side of the Larkya Glaciers from where we can appreciate awesome perspectives of Cho Danda and Larkya Peak. At long last, we stroll crosswise over moraines of the icy mass, making a continuous rising which wind up more extreme just in the last area of the pass. From the go, there are remarkable perspectives of Himlung Himal, Cheo Himal, Kangguru and the enormous Annapurna II. It is a more drawn out day than normal to Bimtang, yet to stroll into these low fields with the night fog coming in with Mt. Manaslu approaching close by is a mind-boggling background.. Overnight in Bimthang and includes breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Day 44: Bimthang – Tilije [2300m/7544ft]: 5 – 6 hours
From an edge at Bimthang, we can appreciate incredible views of Mt. Manaslu, Lamjung Himal, Himlung Himal and Cheo Himal. We dive further and cross a high field (Sangure Kharka) trailed by an extension over Dudh Khola. We stroll through rhododendron woods and finish a trail a restricted valley until the point when we achieve the most elevated developed place where there is the valley at Karche, 2785 meters. We go crosswise over fields previously making a lofty move over an edge. The trail falls off the edge in a major, clearing curve to the waterway bank at 2580m. A short separation past is the town of Gho. Because of yesterday’s tiredness we may take a medium-term rest at Gho yet better hotels are accessible at Tilije, so Himalayan Glacier suggests we remain at Tilije. Overnight in Tilije Village and includes Breakfast, lunch and Dinner.
Day 45: Tilije – Tal [1700m/5576 ft]: 5 – 6 hours (1700)
We move over a little edge and appreciate the stone cleared trail as it goes through a wonderful town. We at that point traverse Dudh Khola and move up through a chorten-molded curve, pass a Mani divider and achieve the Thonje town. At the town, we experience a police checkpoint and continue to dharapani. We have entered the Annapurna circuit area from Dharapani. Additionally, down we go over Karte town and after a considerable amount of strolling we traverse Marshyangdi Khola. We likewise go over a few Mani dividers before achieving the town of Tal, arranged at the foot of a huge cascade. Overnight in Tal. And includes breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Day 46: Tal – Syange [1080m/3542 ft]: 6 – 7 hours
We take after the trail to Chyamje town crossing the Marshyangdi Khola once again. The Marsyandi valley opens with its terrace fields and towns clung high to the slopes. The trail at that point drops through rhododendron and pine timberlands to Syange. Overnight in Syange and includes breakfast, lunch and Dinner.
Day 47: Syange – Kathmandu: 8-9 hours
The drive from Syange to Kathmandu via Besi Sahar offers an opportunity to appreciate both slope and mountain scenes. The drive is frequently along the banks of the Marsyangdi and Trishuli streams. We likewise drive by some delightful towns with cultivating porches on the two sides of the street. In Kathmandu, we will be escorted to our inn. The day in Kathmandu can either be spent in recreation or maybe we make up for lost time with some very late shopping. To commend the effective consummation of our voyage, we will have a goodbye supper at night. Overnight in Kathmandu. Includes breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Day 48: Final departure
Your adventure comes to an end today. There is nothing to do but we trade emails with travel companions and organize the photos. A representative from Himalayan Glacier will escort you to the airport approximately 3 hours before the scheduled flight. On, our way to home, we will have plenty of time to plan our next adventure in the wonderful country of Nepal. Includes breakfast.
Cost Include
- Airport / Hotel / Airport pick up & drop by private car or van. It is depend of the group.
- Two nights standard accommodation in 2/3/4/5 star category hotel in Kathmandu located tourist center, or up to you.
- Meals on full board (Breakfast, lunch and dinner) during the trekking
- Local fresh fruits like orange, apple, banana and grape etc.
- All accommodations during the trek.
- Your destination map.
- Both ways domestic Flights with airport tax.
- An experienced Government licensed holder Climbing guide and porter to carry your luggage during the trek.
- Permit
- Food, drinks, accommodation, insurance, salary, equipment’s, transportation, local tax for Guide and porter
- Group medical supplies (first aid kit will be available).
- If you need we will provide you sleeping bag, down jackets, Duffle bag and, if necessary etc.
- All necessary Government paper works and national park entry permits and TIMS Card etc.
- Travel & Rescue arrangement.
- All government taxes and Vat.
Cost Excludes
- Meals yourself Kathmandu (L+D).
- equipment / Gears
- Your Travel insurance.
- International airfare.
- Nepal entry visa (You can obtain a visa easily upon your arrival at Nepal’s Airport in Kathmandu).
- All kind drinks (Alcoholic, hot and cold drinks, Water )
- Personal shopping and laundry etc.
- Personal trekking Equipment’s.
- Tips for trekking staff and driver. (Tipping is expected, but it is not mandatory)
- If do any tour and sightseeing and other activities etc.