The Makalu area lies in the eastern Himalayan region and the trek to this area have extreme difference in altitude, starting from 400m above the sea level to Mt. Makalu(8643m), Subtropical forests along the Arun river to icy mountains summits of Makalu-Barun national park. The Area is surrounded with rugged himalayan peaks including Mt. Makalu(8463m) 5th highest peak in the world and other peaks are Chamlang(7319m), Baruntse(7129m), Mera peak(6654m). This area contains tremendous diversity of plants, animals and people. There is found more than 25 species of Rhododendron, 47 types of orchids and 56 rare and endangered animals as Snow leopard, Red Panda, Musk deer, wild boar, Himalayan Thar etc. The village life are very simple and remote, inhabitant by the ethnic groups of Rai, Limbu and Bhote.
We can take one hour long flight Parallel to the Himalaya face to face with Gauri Shankar, Cho-oyu, Everest and Makalu to small airstrip of Tumlingtar(400m) which is the lowest valley of Nepal. This region considered as a non-touristic area has a wonderful charm to explore and always done with a well supervised and guided group with sensible equipments. We start the trek walking through Khandbari(district center), along the Arun river crossing bamboo bridges, encountering the remote villages rarely visited by the tourists. There is another high trail(Sherpeni col) which can join the Khumbu valley, but only the experience trekkers can trek on this route. We trek to Makalu Basecamp our ultimate destination and trek same way back to Tumlingtar and fly out to kathmandu.
Trip facts:
> Trip Duration: 20 days
> Activities: Trekking & Tour
> Accommodation: Hotels in Kathmandu, Camping on trek
> Trip Start from: Kathmandu
> Trip Ending at: Kathmandu
> Type of Trip: Fully organized Camping trek
> Trip Grade: Moderate-Difficult
> Group Size: Minimum 2 Person
> Transportation: Car/Hiace and Domestic Flights
> Services on Trip: Excellent
> Maximum Altitude: 4500M(Makalu Basecamp)
> Per day walking: 4 - 6 hrs
> Best season: Spring and Fall