Trip Overview

Makalu, 5th highest mountain in the world, (Alt 8421m.)  is situated between the Everest and Kanchanjanga range.  its loceted  in far est of nepal and border with trans himalaya range. generally you will take a flight to tumlingtar or you can also  go by bus drive from kathmandu  . basically you will start  to walk from tumlintar. on the way up to makalu base camp trek you will cross many local villages   such as a  seduwa , thasi gaoun, kauma dada and finally you will  cross  keke-la  pass over the 4200m high then you will reach at another side of mountain landscape , Ater you will continue  up to basecamp another few days more and  celebrate to reach at basecamp and explore around then  you will   re- trun back to tumlingtar from different route,  but you will meet same trail at dobato as you went up.

This region  is surraunded  by   Hindus  & buddist  culture.  inhabitants  by  Chettri, Magar, Rai  in lower part of trek and the uphill is  surraunded from  Sherpa inhabitant. Early in this trek route  there is a temple called Manakamana where thousands of pilgrims come to visit every year.

Cardamom farming is prosperous also in this area. On the way to base camp from Koma-La pass, you will view  of whole everest range ann Makalu mountain range  includs many other beautiful types of scenery. The trek will be adventurous ascending and be descending steeply. From Yangri Kharka, we will see a different mountain. Makalu base camp 5,140m alt.

Our journey commences from the low altitude valley, Arun valley (400m) and mounts over to 5000m elevation.  In between Makalu base camp, we will encounter through several passes and note their significance. The region is regarded as remote area and our hike will become tough, challenging and enjoyable as we go through.

 

  • Start From Kathmandu
  • End At Kathmandu
  • Country Nepal
  • Duration 17 days
  • Best Season Sept-Dec, Feb-May

Activities

  • Trekking
  • Nature
  • Photography

Activity Level

  • Easy
  • Medium
  • Hard

Duration

17 days

Budget

Per Person
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Fixed Departure Date

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Price
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16/04/2019
$2250
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22/10/2019
$1830
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23/03/2020
$1990
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Itinerary

Our journey is maintained focusing Total Days of trip, distance, geography, and individual capable efforts. We will hike 4-8 hours per day. Each day hike is balanced with scheduled breakfast, launch, and dinner in pre destined hotel, Guest House, camp and locality.

DaysLocationDurationAltitudeOvernightMore
Day 1

Arrive in Kathmandu & transport to your hotel .

Altitude 1350mAt Hotel
Day 2

Fly or Drive to Tumlingtar

Flight 1 hour and drive 6 hourAlt 512m.Home stay
Day 3

Trek to Seduwa

5 hoursAltitude 1650mHome stay
Day 4

Trek to Tashi Gaun

4-5 hoursAltitude 2200mHome stay
Day 5

Trek to Kauma Dada

6-7 hoursAltitude 3500mHome stay
Day 6

Trek over Keke la pass-ascend to Tutu La pas & descend to Dobato

8-9 hoursKeke la pass 'altitude 4200m,Tutu la pass 'altitude 4500m and Dobato 'altitude 3610mHome stay
Day 7

Trek to Yangre Kharka

6-7 hoursAltitude 3520mHome stay
Day 8

Trek to Jark Kharka

5-6 hoursAltitude 4200mHome stay
Day 9

Trek to Makalu bse camp

4 hoursAltitude 5000mHome stay
Day 10

Excursion around Makalu base camp

Home stay
Day 11

Trek to Yangre Kharka

6 hoursAltitude 3520mHome stay
Day 12

Trek to Dobato

6 hoursAltitude 3610mHome stay
Day 13

Trek to Kauma Danda

5 hoursAltitude 3500mHome stay
Day 14

Trek to Seduwa

7-8 hoursAltitude 1650mHome stay
Day 15

Trek to Num

5 hoursAltitude 1600mHome stay
Day 16

Drive to Tumlingtar

6 hoursAltitude 950mHome stay
Day 17

Drive back to Kathmandu

4-5 hoursAt hotel
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Inclusions

-Airport peak and drop.

-Two night hotel in Kathmandu one on arrival and one in departure B/B

– Three times meals on trek (breakfast, lunch &, dinner)

-Hot drinks Tea or coffee.

-Fresh fruit after dinner everyday

-Accommodation in normal basis twin sharing room.

– Experience English speaking guide.

 -Porter. (Two people one porter) each porter carry 25kg .

-Makalu national park fee

– TIMMS CARD  

– Rural municipality entrance fee.

-All the ground transportations

-Airfare from Kathmandu Tumlingtar – Kathmandu

– Treated drinking water.

– All the Ground transportation.

– First aid kit.

– Nature explore trek down jacket (refundable after trip)

-Duffle bag for the trip (refundable after trip

– Last night dinner at Nepali kitchen with cultural dance show.

– Nature explore t- shirt.

– All the trip necessary documents

-Gov. Vat and tax

Exclusions

-Personal insurance

-International airfare

– Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu.

-Trekking equipment

-All type of beverage

-Extra expenses like   Buttery charge, WIFI-  Hot shower, Laundry during the trek.

-Tipping for staff.

FAQ

Nepal is renowned for consisting world’s climate. Himalayas, mountains and low land terai lets you experience different climates with different altitudes. Nepal is rich is culture, tradition, art and architecture. Nepal is multi culture, multi religion, and multi language and multi ethnic country. Nepal offers century’s old monuments, palaces, buildings, statues and much other. To be true, Nepal is living legendry museum. Gigantic Himalayas, mountains, glaciers, appealing forestry, flowers, divine lakes, more than hundred local languages and cultural, divine lake and temple are few to mention, significance of Nepal.
We are a group of art compiled together. Our team is systematically organized. Our team has required knowledge, experience, and familiarity with the Himalayan Mountains, Nepal climates, cultures, and vegetations. Each member of the team is assigned to their specific responsibility. We prioritize every visitor as a team. We believe our success is in your gratification.
One must pay US $ 25 for 15 days single/multiple entry, US $40 for 30 days single/multiple entry, US $ 100 for 90 days single/multiple entry. Those individual passport holders from the member of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) do not need to pay visa fee for 30 days.
We will provide you manual, training and assist in the trekking. It is possible to travel. Our obligation is to ascertain the fine trek that suits your physical and mental capability, ambition and experiences.
During autumn (mid-September-November), Nepal’s weather gets highly pleasant and the mountains, hills, Himalaya’s beauty captivates any visitors. Spring season (march-may) is also a good time to visit Nepal. The temperature gets mildly warm in the lowlands and moderates in higher altitudes. On this very season, we can have abundance opportunity to view the dominant and brilliance attributes of mountains, blossom flowers like Nepal national flower Rhododendron that decorates the whole hills and forests with its pink, white and crimson affections. On winter (January-February) one can tour, have safari to lowland altitudes below 4000m. And on summer (June- August) one can experience rains shadows and light monsoon. You can choose any seasons to visit Nepal.
Yes, we assist in all domestic flights, international flights, hotel bookings and other services. However, we recommend you to arrange international flights from your native country.
You cannot get insurance in Nepal. The insurance conditions for joining any of our tours includes protection against comprehensive investments that are likely to occur such as medical issues or accident that can include air ambulance and treatment costs. We do not arrange or sell insurance. Travel insurance assures your trip relaxation. Sickness, injury, emergency treatment and evacuation are important subject and matter in expeditions. Therefore, we highly recommend having travel insurance especially when you sign for the Himalayan glacier. Also, be careful when choosing insurance policy as some are special exceptions for adventure. Before taking insurance be sure that company has good knowledge of High Gran Tourism' (HGT) adventure itinerary you are going to carry out and is to your liking to cover all activities being undertaken in the tour. For like to cover emergency air ambulance rescue including medical costs if you are planning expedition in the Himalayas. You have to send your insurance certificate to us or you can carry with you when you come on the tour.
Indeed foods and water are hygienic in the lodges, camp, and hotels. We provide only hygienic foods prepared on lodges. Our team has a cook to assist you fresh and hygienic food on the trek and hike. Further, to assure ourselves we check goods and ingredients before preparing in the kitchen. Most of the local teahouse has simply trained but experienced cook. However, if you prefer well trained and 5-star class cook then we can arrange accordingly with additional cost. You will be provided boiled water or sealed water bottles in the lodges. You can also purify the water with tablets. On HGT’s camp, we will have technically and practically well trained and experienced guides, cook, kitchen staffs and porters. Varieties of food will be prepared which are hygienic and full of ingredients.
You can have both warm and light clothes of comfortable and casual styles as Nepal has a wide range of climates. Warm woolen clothes are required in mountain areas and cotton cloths in lower altitudes. You can even buy clothes in Nepal and we will assist you in what types of clothes to purchase
One has many other things in Nepal besides trekking and hiking in Nepal. At some least part of the country, people celebrate festivals. Nepal is also known as land of festivals. Nepal’s festivals are full of joyous. Kathmandu valley rich in Newari heritages and cultures celebrates festivals almost every day in a year. Other parts of the country also have their own fanfare. One can check Nepali Calendar for major festivals details and accord tour and visits accordingly. Nepal is a complete garden of multi-culture, multi-language and vibrant multi-festive. As surrounded by geographical unique and appealing features, Nepal is as well encircled with vibrant and multi-religious festivals and celebrations.
The domestic flight has normal limit of 15 kg. We therefore request you not to overload yourself.
It will be a plus point if you the native folks language. But in case you do not know the language, we will assist you by translating native language into your language with absolute meaning.
Yes, we have tourist police situated near the Nepal Tourism Development Board’s Office. There are also compliant counters at the airport and Basantapur. For any travel related assistance you can call at 4-247041, 4-4268969 in between 11 am to 5 p.m.
Yes, we have ATM facilities mainly in cities like Kathmandu, Pokhara, Dharan and Butwal and other major as well in developed cities and community. In Nepal VISA, MASTERCARD and American Express are popularly accepted cards, both Debit and Credit cards are accepted.