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Makalu Base Camp Trekking Detail Itinerary |
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Days 01 : Arrive at Tribhuwan international airport, Kathmandu, you are welcomed by the hospitable meeting and then you will be transferred to your hotel. Short briefing will be followed about necessary formalities and rest of the program. Depending on arrival time you will have choice of visiting nearby sanctuaries or have a rest day. Days 02 : After breakfast we drive to Swoyambhunatha stupa has it that Manjushree, found of Kathmandu valley, and discovered the lotus of ancient valley lake on which site the great stupa of swoyambhunath was later built. The omni sighted stare of Buddha greets visitors & residents a like compassion. This is one of the oldest Buddhist stupa in the world, which has been registered in UNICEOO heritage side. We then visit to Kathmandu Durbar Square. Kathmandu durbar square situated the center of Kathmandu where you can see the House of Living Goddess”KUMARI” Kasthamandup temple” Said that was built from single tree in 16th century, big bell-big drams, erotic carving in old temple, old palace etc. We then finally were sightseeing to Patan Durbar Square. Patan Durbar square is one of the beautiful Durbars square in Kathmandu valley. It is very famous for woodcarving, Metal works, Temples and Monasteries. Tour of Patan includes tour of Krishna temple, Patan king’s palace, Golden temple and much more. Days 03 : Fly from Kathmandu to Biratnagar OR drive to Hille Bazar. Days 04 : There is a motor able road under construction along the first day's walk to the village of Tsute a gentle starts uphill. Days 05 : Continuing the climb up from the road, ascend the ridge of the Tinjure Danda, passing the village of Tinjure phedi en-route of overnight stop at Danda Goan at (1700m) And have fine views of the intensely cultivated lowlands stretching away towers to the south. Days 06 : From Danda Gone, ascend and cross the Tinjure Danda at a height of 2200m before following the ridge as it descends towards Piluwa Khola and set our camp at Chainpur. Days 07 : An early start for this long day during which descend and cross the Hinwan and Sabha Khola before finally ascending again to the large market town and administrative center that is Khandbari, reach to Arun Valley at last looking down on the airstrip at Tumlingtar away down below. Days 08 : From Khandbari ascend the ridge due North, one wide and very well used trail, reaching to the lunch stop at Bhotebas after 3-hrs of steady ascent. After lunch, another 2-hrs along and up the gently inclined path through the beautiful forest dense with the undergrowth. Here is the beginning of the ferns and lush vegetation to the monsoon forest. Camp for the night at the tiny ridge top village of Chichila. Days 09 : In the clear down, get the first views of the Makalu and its satellite peaks from this magical spot. Perched high above the surrounding countryside can be seen for miles in very direction. Today's walk is not strenuous and is one of the most enjoyable in the walking - a level path meandering along through bird infested forests. Finely descend to the spectacularly positioned village of Num, from where a god view of the route for the next few days can observe. Opposite, across the Arun tantalizingly close, is Sedua, our camp for the following day. Days 10 : After an initial steep ascent out of Sedua, the trail cases off and contours around the hillside up to the last village of Tashigaon in about 2/3-hrs. After lunch there, set off up into the jungles on the ridge above, climbing for 2-hrs more before stopping at the jungle grazing camp of Bhedi Kharka. Days 11 : A long day, continuing the ascent very steep but on a good trail, reach the first of three passes Keke-La 2-hrs and then descend to a turquoise lake for lunch. After lunch an hours of ascent brings to the Shipton pass of Kongua-La at (4127m) walking at last up to the open grassy slopes, carpeted with flowers. From here Kanchanjunga and Jannu can be seen away on the East, and the third pass, the Tutu-La a little away off the North beyond another turquoise lake. After crossing this and descending for an hour, make night camp Numbuk, back in the forest again where about is alive with beautiful Nepal sunbirds. Days 12 : From Mumbuk, descend steeply into the valley of the Barun Khola, which is initially steep sided and densely wooded. After traversing a long score, the tail climbs gently and the valley opens out beautifully. The scenery in superb, which steep wooded valley sides, lichen covered rocks, lichen-hung trees and different variety of wild flowers. After lunch walk on to the camp at Nehe Khaka (3650m.), in verdant meadows beside the thundering river. Days 13 : First rest day is spent here, either relaxing in camp or wandering through the beautiful alpine forests. Nehe is one of the most beautiful relaxing spots in could ever wish for - a special place indeed. Days 14 : A little beyond Nehe Kharka, cross the Barun Khola by way of a couple of bridges between conveniently placed boulders and ascent to Ramata (4250m.) for lunch. Here, the forests diminish rapidly and soon leave the pine rhododendron and emerge onto the grassy slopes. The first splashes of the autumn color in the woods add to the charm of this beautiful day's walk along a lovely grassy Plain followed by an ablation valley before camping for the night at Shershon. From here view gigantic show and Ice Peaks pen the summit of the Makalu and the whole area in. Days 15 : From Shershon it is only an hour's gently walking to the Hillary Camp for Makalu. Taking is easy at altitude, stroll along at leisure, Photographing the scenery Makalu Base camp is finally reached round a small shoulder and lies in a large flat stony valley directly below the awesome south face. Have five nights at the Base camp giving four full days to explore the area and possibly climb at (6000m.) summit over looking the base camp with the members of the expedition. Days 16 : Retrace the steps to make and overnight camp at Nehe Kharka. Days 17 : We ascend the Shipton- La camp at the beautiful lakeside just below the pass from here you can see beautiful sunset views of Makalu and Chamlang. Days 18 : Wake up early for sunrise Panorama from the Shipton-La towards Kanchanjunga then the big descent to Sedua (2500m.). Days 19 : We cross the Arun, back up to lunch at Num, and on to camp at Mure. Days 20 : Along the ride and down to Khandbari. Days 21 : Last short walk down to Tumlingtar and afternoon flight to Kathmandu. Days 22 : After breakfast drive to Pashupatinath. The holiest of holy Hindu temple in south Asia is the focal point of pilgrimage from all over the sub-continent. The holy river Bagmati flowing nearby is the cremation ground of the Hindus. Funeral pyres can be viewed from across the riverbank. We then visit to Boudhanath stupa. Probably the largest stupa in the world is also found in Kathmandu valley the great stupa of Boudhanath. Again the omni-sighted eyes of the Budha stare all the directions. This stupa is the place of worship of Tibetan Buddhists predominantly. We then drive to Bhaktapur Durbar Square. Bhaktapur is one of the oldest cities in Kathmandu valley. It is well known as Living Museum. Old brick paved enclave of old Royal palace, Nyathapola Temple, Datatriya temple exquisite artwork offers a picture of the grandeur of medieval Nepal. It is very famous for woodcarving and pottery products. Then after we have short visit to Changunarayan temple. This is one of the oldest Hindu temples in Kathmandu valley that exists in the valley dating back to the 4th century. Days 23 : After breakfast you will have some free time until the time to leave the international airport for your final departure.
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