Detail Itinerary:
Day 01: Arrival in Nepal [1,330 m]: A representative from Adventure Treks Nepal will be waiting outside the airport according to your flight time who will transfer you to the hotel. Briefing will be done once you have settled down. Please do let us know if you have any queries. Overnight in Hotel.
Day 02: Sightseeing around Kathmandu Valley - Trek Preparation [1,330 m] - (B): After Breakfast we Proceed for sightseeing tour of Bhaktapur city 15 km from Kathmandu, known as city of Devotees and center of medieval art and architecture founded by King Anand Dev in 889 AD, visit Nyatpola temple, the most beautiful temple of Nepal, the 15th century palace of 55 windows, Golden gate and other place of Interest. Lunch Time: 1300hrs-14:00hrs PM: Visit Pashupatinath temple, one of the most sacred Hindu shrine in the World. The holy river Bagmati and the burning ghats and also visit one of the oldest and biggest stupa of Boudhanath. Overnight stay at Hotel.
Day 03: Fly to Tumlingtar [410m] (50min) and Drive to Num [1,505m] - (B,L,D): We officially started our trekking adventure today. You will experience a breathtaking flight from Kathmandu to Tumlingtar as part of the Makalu Base Camp Trekking trek. As soon as you take the airplane from Kathmandu to Tumlingtar at the Tribhuvan International Airport, your trekking adventure begins.It takes roughly fifty minutes to fly from Kathmandu to Tumlingtar. There are stunning vistas of the countryside and cityscapes throughout this picturesque flight. From the aircraft, you can also see the stunning Himalayan range. (Flight 01 hour and drive 03-04 hours) Overnight stay at Tea House.
Day 04: Trek to Sedua [1,460m] - "B,L,D": The track we'll be following has both ascents and descents. Stroll down a broad, sharply dropping trail that descends to the Arun Water, which has sizable stone embankments leading to the river. Enjoy the breathtaking countryside scenery as you go. Walk across the suspension bridge, over the Arun River, and along a meandering trail before continuing on an uphill trail to Seduwa. Along the route, we will pass massive bamboo trees, communities in the downtown area with traditional residences, and tea houses strewn all over the slope. In Makalu Barun National Park, which we will also be visiting, there is a checkpoint where the permits are registered. Overnight stay at Tea House. (Trekking 06-07 hours) Overnight stay at Tea House.
Day 05: Trek to Tashi gaon [2,070m]. "B,L,D": The trek will be easier and more rolling than it was yesterday. We'll be climbing stone stairs and passing by many Mani walls. Along the way, we'll pass through bamboo-filled forests, rhododendron, and farmlands. You may hear birds chatting while strolling through a dense forest. The forest is home to birds including singing thrushes, barbets, and cuckoos. Travel through the little town of Chyaksa Danda and continue downhill to a bridge. We have a few stone stairs to climb before we can reach Tashigaon. Overnight stay at Tea House. (Trekking 06-07 hours) Overnight stay at Tea House.
Day 06: Trek to Kauma [3470m] "B,L,D": Our walk will start with an ascent of a few stone stairs and a bridge crossing, followed by a bending track that takes us through a woodland of rhododendron. The woodland seems vibrant in the spring when rhododendron blossoms bloom. After a wonderful ride through a forest, we will arrive in Dhara, where we will halt for lunch and refreshments. We will hike along a path that passes by a massive rock before arriving at Unshisa. We travel through a forest of rhododendrons and up stone stairs to reach Khongma Danda. (Trekking 06-07 hours) Overnight stay at Tea House.
Day 07: Rest day at Kauma [3470m] "B,L,D": This day is dedicated to acclimatization. There is a significant risk of high altitude sickness as we ascend. We stay in Kauma for a day to prevent that. We're going to take a quick hike through the village during the day. Overnight stay at Tea House.
Day 08: Trek to Dobate "B,L,D": The trek's most exciting part will be traveling to Dobate, where we'll cross high passes and take in the gorgeous scenery. We'll be ascending a path surrounded by rhododendron trees before reaching Khongma La, which is 3873 meters high. After ascending Khongma La, we are greeted with a stunning view of majestic peaks like Makalu and Chamlang. We will trek upward and along a ridge till we reach Ghungru La (Tutu La), which is located at 4055 meters, after briefly descending. After hiking up a stony, ascent-only path, one reaches Shipton La, which is located at an elevation of 4220 meters. There are prayer flags flapping in the breeze and main walls adorned with mantras along the route of the passes. We will continue downhill in the direction of 4022-meter Kalo Pokhari Lake. At the Janai Purnima festival, pilgrims visit a sacred lake. Proceed with your climb to Keke La, at 4152 meters, for a view of the mountain ranges coated in snow. Take a path that winds down through a stunning valley to reach Dobate. (Trekking 07-08 hours) Overnight stay at Tea House.
Day 09: Trek to Yangle Kharka [4150m] "B,L,D": Take a leisurely stroll along a descending route that winds through a forest of pine, rhododendron, redstart, and minivet. If it's snowing, we should exercise extra caution because the path in the forest descends sharply toward the Barun River. Savor the view of the Tutse and Chamlang mountains covered in snow. We hike up a rising slope to Themathang Kharka. On the way, we'll see a breathtaking waterfall. In addition, we will hike across rough terrain and cross a wooden bridge before reaching Yangle Kharka. (Trekking 06-07 hours) Overnight stay at Tea House.
Day 10: Trek to Yak Kharka [4615m] "B,L,D": We will be strolling along the path, going by a little monastery and a river. Stroll through the shrubbery while taking in the breathtaking view of the rugged cliffs on the opposite side. There will also be stunning views of the peaks of the mountains. It's going to be a pleasant and rather flat hike. While passing the Mani walls, see prayer flags swaying in the breeze and arrive at Yak Kharka. (Trekking 06-07 hours) Overnight stay at Tea House.
Day 11: Trek to Makalu Base camp [5,000m] "B,L,D": Our destination is Makalu Base Camp, and we plan to depart early in the morning. Makalu Base Camp, situated at 4870 meters above sea level, offers stunning views of Everest, Makalu, Nepal's fifth-highest peak, and other nearby peaks.
We will also see Makalu, with its majestic face adorned with seracs, icefalls, and crevasses. There will be multiple curves on the path we travel. The trail descends further and we cross a river before reaching the Makalu Base Camp (4870m). Makalu dominates the skyline here, and we might see Tibetan snowcocks, black redstarts, hill pigeons, and other species. (Trekking 04-05 hours) Overnight stay at Tea House.
Day 12: Trek to Yangle Kharka [3000m]. "B,L,D": We will hike the same route to Yangle Kharka today. We stroll through Shershong, Langmale Kharka, and Merek before reaching Yangle Kharka. In addition, we will hike through a dense pine forest while taking in the breathtaking views of the mountains. (Trekking 05-06 hours) Overnight stay at Tea House.
Day 13: Trek to Dobate. "B,L,D" : Unwind and take pleasure in a stroll alongside the winding river to Themathang. We will travel across a bridge with prayer flags strung across it and along a path lined with rhododendron bushes before reaching Themathang Kharka. If we continue through the landslide area with extra caution, we will come to an area with a narrow path. Hike through a rhododendron forest on a hard climb and take in the spectacular mountain panorama. We'll hike across a valley and through a gorgeous, verdant forest on steep terrain to get to Dobate. (Trekking 05-06 hours) Overnight stay at Tea House.
Day 14: Trek to Kauma [3,562m]. "B,L,D" : At the Tea House, we will resume our descent after breakfast. The route we took today is the same as the one we used to climb, so while the views of the Himalayas may not astound you, they will undoubtedly make you feel good and serve as a reminder that these mountains are saying farewell. We will arrive at Kauma to spend the night. (Trekking 05-06 hours) Overnight stay at Tea House.
Day 15: Trek to Sedua [1,530m] "B,L,D" : We will stroll directly in the direction of the lovely community of Sedhuwa while taking in the breathtaking mountain vistas. When you eventually descend to Sedhuwa, you will gradually be able to observe the verdant rhododendron forest.(Trekking 06-07 hours) Overnight stay at Tea House.
Day 16: Trek to Num [1,505] . "B,L,D": After enjoying a delicious breakfast at Sedhuwa, we will travel to Num today. We're going to come back the same way we came. You'll pass through the stunning Num Valley on the descent via vast bamboo forests and a busy hamlet. We travel on a winding trail till we reach the Arun River. We will be treated to a stunning view of rural Nepal after we cross the suspension bridge. We'll also be taking big stone steps to descend a river. (Trekking 05-06 hours) Overnight stay at Tea House.
Day 17: Drive to Tumlingtar [460m] "B,L,D": Travel over Nepal's winding mountain roads in a spectacular manner toward Tumlingtar. In addition to the breathtaking view of verdant surroundings and snow-capped mountains, we will also be able to see terrace farms and hillside communities. (Drive 03-04 hours) Overnight stay at Tea House / Hotel.
Day 18: Fly Back to Kathmandu. [1,338m]. "B" : Breakfast will be served at your Tea House in Tumlingtar. Today we will be ending our trek as we fly back to Kathmandu. The 50 minutes flight provides panoramic views of the Himalayas which will be an opportunity to have a one last look until next time. After arriving at Kathmandu, the rest of the day is at leisure. Overnight stay at Hotel.
Day 19: Departure Trip ends! "B": A representative from Adventure Treks Nepal will drop you to the airport.
Note: If the above itinerary does not meet your needs, we can design individualized travel plans based on your preferences.
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