Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu
It is a panoramic thrill flying into Kathmandu on a clear day. The views of snow-capped mountain peaks sprawling down below you are almost ecstatic, beginning a whole chain of memorable experiences that stay with you for a long, long time. A representative and driver from our office will meet you at the airport and escort you to your hotel. The representative will help you check into your designated hotel. At the hotel, you will be briefed about your daily activities.Overnight stay in Kathmandu.

Day 02: Sightseeing tour of Boudhanath, Pashupatinath and Patan
Kathmandu is the historical and cultural heart of Nepal and has been a popular destination for tourists ever since Nepal opened its doors to visitors. The city presents a wonderful mix of Hinduism, Tibetan Buddhism and Western influence. There will be a guided tour to the largest Buddhist stupa in Nepal Boudhanath and after that to the most popular Hindu shrine dedicated to Lord Shiva;Pashupatinath. We take a tour to Patan or Lalitpur (The City of Artisans), which is 5km away from Kathmandu. We walk through Patan Durbar Square, and delight in the architectural wonders of Malla era. Mahaboudha Temple, Kumbeshwor Temple, Krishna Temple and Golden Temple are the major attractions at the square.Overnight stay in Kathmandu.

Day 03: Fly Kathmandu -Tumlingtar (460m) and trek to Khandbari (1,040m)
We take an hour flight from Kathmandu to Tumlingtar, from where our trek commences. From Tumlingtar, we walk north towards Khandbari after lunch. We begin walking on a plateau for about 45 minutes after which the trek starts climbing gradually for approximately 3 hrs to reach Khandbari camp above the village on large grassy fields.Overnight stay in Khandbari.

Day 04: Trek to Fururu (1,900m)
Leaving Khandbari, continuing along the trail which passes a ridge, we walk a short distance to reach the settlement of Mani Bhanjyang (1,100m). We continue through fields, bamboo groves, and big rocks and climb a short distance to reach the Tamang village of Bhotebas (1,740m). Beyond the village, the cultivated fields disappear as the trail climbs through trees to a pass at 1,850 meters that offers spectacular views of Chamlang, Makalu and JaljaleHimal. We then descend a bit to the next ridge, and then follow the crest as it makes some ups and downs through a rhododendron forest to Chilchela (1,830m), with a tea shop and few houses inhabited by Gurungs. We follow along the ridge to the small settlements of KuwaPani (1,910m) and SakuratiMajuwa (1,860m). Just past a mani wall, the trail leads up to a campsite. The lower trail heads to the village of Fururu, situated below the ridge at 1,900 meters.Overnight stay in Fururu.

Day 05: Trek to Num (1,490m)
From Fururu, we move back to the ridge at 1,960 meters and trek through forests of huge rhododendrons just below the ridge line to a mani wall and a dirty pond. We continue along the ridge past a small stream to a single Sherpa house and tea shop. This is Mure, a spread-out village at 1,980 meters that is inhabited by both Sherpas and Rais. Below Mure, the route cuts across the ridge, then makes a tedious descent on a rocky eroded trail to some stone steps and a final walk to Num (1,490m). Num is situated on the ridge above an S-shaped bend in the Arun River. On the opposite side of the Arun is the village of Sedua.Overnight stay in Num.

Day 06: Trek to Sedua (1,460m)
We continue along the trail descending steeply from Num through the corn fields of Lumbang. Below the village, the trail drops very steeply through a jungle to a suspension bridge over the Arun River (660m). From the bridge, we climb steeply to a primitive tea shop, then through corn and buckwheat field. Moving along the rocky path and tiny terraces planted with corn and barley, we make a long, steep, rough climb to Sedua (1,460m).Overnight stay in Sedua.

Day 07: Trek to TashiGaon (2,070m)
Leaving Sedua, we make a gradual climb high above the KasuwaKhola to Gyang (1,770m). Climbing past the school at Gyang, it is a gentle walk through terraced fields and forested areas to Hindrungma village, and on to Rupisa. En route, we cross meadows and several streams, and then climb to the Sherpa village of TashiGaon, the last permanent settlement in the valley. Overnight stay in TashiGaon.

Day 08: Trek to Kauma (3,470m)
We climb over the ridge and ascend through forests to a stream and onto a ridge where there is a small campsite. The trail levels out, and then climbs to a shepherd’s hut called Chipla atop another ridge. We climb past two small streams, then switchback up the ridge in forests to a Kharka at 2,900 meters and up to a saddle and Unshisha, a tiny meadow at approx 330 meters. Here the trail joins the ridge that separates the Iswa and Kasuwa drainages. The slope gets steeper and becomes a series of moss-covered stone stairs to DharaKharka, a meadow atop the ridge. We then move over a hillock and descend a bit to reach Kauma (3,470m). Overnight stay in Kauma.

Day 09: Trek to Mumbuk (3,570m)
Today leaving Kauma, we climb on steep switchbacks for a while. We then climb less steeply through rhododendron forests to the top of the ridge, with a large mani wall adorned with prayer flags. From here, we get superb views of Chamlang, Peak 6 and Peak 7. Following the ridge for a while, we ascend a stone staircase. After a few false summits, the trail veers left off the crest to a small lake. We then climb gently up a shallow rocky gully to the Kike La (4,127m). From the pass, we descend to another lake, then ascend steeply through large boulders to the Tutu La. We continue descending about 150 meters into sparse rhododendron forests to a level area. The final descent is through a forest of firs and rhododendrons to Mumbuk (3,570m). Mumbuk is a forest camp, on a grassy slope about 100 meters above a small stream, with views of snow peaks through the trees.Overnight stay in Mumbuk.

Day 10: Trek to NheKharka (3,000m)
From Mumbuk, we descend a steep gully with a stream for about 500 meters. We then move left through fir forests, along the flank of the Barun Valley. Moving along ill-defined trail, we cross 200 meters long slide area, and then follow the river to a Kharka. Moving through forests of birch and scrub rhododendron, we reach YangleKharka. We Climb from YangleKharka, finally crossing to the north side of the BarunKhola to reach NheKharka (3,000m). There is a small gompa at the south side of the valley that offers great mountain views in all directions. Overnight stay in NheKharka

Day 11: Trek to Sherson (4,615m)
Beyond the NheKharka, we follow the north bank of the BarunKhola for a while. We then cross a small wooden bridge before the river turns northward. The Barun Valley makes a huge S-shaped curve and the walls rise almost vertically 1,500 to 2,000 meters above the river, but the trail climbs gently as we approach RipokKharka. Still on the north side of the Barun, the trail turns westward and leaves the rhododendron forests for alpine tundra. Above RipokKharka, the route crosses a rocky crest with a few goths, and then ascends alongside a moraine formed by the Barun Glacier. There are excellent views of Pyramid Peak, Peak 4, Chamlang, Peak 3 and Peak 5, but Makalu is not yet visible. As we pass a ridge the glacier turns slightly north. We enter an alluvial valley and Makalu pops into view just before Sherson (4,615m). Sherson is somewhat sheltered, but still is a very cold spot. It is a long trek today of approx 8 hours.Overnight stay in Sherson.

Day 12: Trek to Makalu Base Camp (5,000m)
From Sherson, we stay to the right in a gully on the east side of the valley. It is gradual descent to a minor pass about 100 meters above Makalu Base Camp. We then descend to a stream, cross on boulders to the base camp on the west bank of the river. From here, we get terrific views of the south face of Makalu. The large buttress of the south face rises across from base camp. An ascent of this buttress yields views of Peak 6, 7 and Baruntse (7,220m); Everest and Lhotse complete the panorama.Overnight stay at Makalu Base Camp.

Day 13: Rest day at Makalu Base Camp
Today is a rest day for acclimatization and exploration.Overnight stay at Makalu Base Camp.

Day 14: Trek to NheKharka (3,000m)
Today we retrace our steps down the Barun Valley towards NheKharka.Overnight stay in NheKharka.

Day 15: Trek to Mumbuk (3,570m)
From NheKharka, we continue descending through the forests to Mumbuk. From here, we get beautiful sunset views of Makalu and Chamlang.Overnight stay in Mumbuk.

Day 16: Trek to Kauma (3,470m)
Leaving Mumbuk, we trek across the Shipton La and descend to Kauma. Overnight stay in Kauma.

Day 17: Trek to TashiGaon (2,070m)
Today we make a long steep descent back to TashiGaon. At TashiGaon, we spend the rest of the day relaxing in order to recover from the high altitude.Overnight stay in TashiGaon.

Day 18: Trek to Balung (760m)
We descend the KasuwaKhola Valley back to Sedua, then turn south down the west bank of the Arun River. From Sedua, we follow a trail that descends gently to Mulgaon, and then drop steeply on a rocky trail through fields of corn and barley to the IpsuwaKhola, crossing it on a suspension bridge at 760 meters elevation. The route now enters the hot bottom lands of the Arun Valley. Most of the settlements in this area are temporary settlements used by Rai and Chettri farmers, who live in villages high on the hillside above. Passing the villages, we continue along the trail through rocky fields to Balung (760 m).Overnight stay in Balung.

Day 19: Trek to Pukuwa (550m)
We continue through temporary farming settlements to the spread-out Rai village of Walung (880m). The trail descends to the ApsawaKhola and crossing it on a suspension bridge. We climb steeply to Chhayang, a pleasant Rai village with an extensive bamboo-pipe water supply at 800 m. The trail then crosses a stream at 590m and makes some ups and downs to reach Parangbu, a delightful camping spot among rice fields on the banks of the Arun River. We continue through forests and pass several small streams to reach Pukuwa (550m).Overnight stay in Pukuwa.

Day 20: Trek to Bumling (370m)
The trail now follows a route through forests and some spectacular high and exposed narrow tracks as it climbs over rocky ridges. The route eventually enters a region of intense valley bottom cultivation, crosses a huge landslide and some more scrub jungle before descending to Tome (520 m). Below Tome, the Arun Valley becomes wider and more U shaped. The trail climbs over another ridge on a steep, narrow stairway of rock steps. From the top of the ridge at 530m, the trail descends to a delightful camp on the banks of the SankhuwaKhola (370m), across from the Chhetri village of Bumling. Overnight stay in Bumling.

Day 21: Trek to Tumlingtar (460m)
The trail traverses the fields of lower Bumling, then climbs over a ridge and descends to the InkhuwaKhola, crossing it on a rickety wooden cantilever bridge. The trail follows the river downstream to its confluence with the Arun. It then follows the Arun downstream, crossing it on a large suspension bridge. Now following the east bank of the Arun, the route passes through Chyawabesi before making a short climb back to the Tumlingtar plateau. It is a few km of completely level walking to the airstrip.Overnight stay in Tumlingtar.

Day 22: Fly to Kathmandu
From Pokhara, you can either fly or drive back to Kathmandu.Leisure day in the evening.Overnight stay in Kathmandu.

Day 23: Depart Kathmandu
Our Nepalese support team will take you to the airport for your flight home. On the other hand, if you prefer to stay longer, you can go for short tours such as Wildlife Safari at National parks, Rafting, Tibet tours, Mountain biking, etc. You can contact us for further information.

T-house/Camping Trek includes accommodation in lodge, guide, porters and all meals

USD …. per person on twin sharing – minimum of 2 participants

Note: Single room supplement charge is applicable for Kathmandu Hotel only. During trek, as per the availability we shall provide single/double or dormitory room. In case of special requirement, we shall provide single with an additional room surcharge during trek.

• Airport Pick and Drop by private vehicle
• 3 nights’ accommodation at 3 star hotels in Kathmandu on twin/double sharing with breakfast
• Guide sightseeing tour in Kathmandu with inclusive of monuments entry fees.
• Accommodation during trek available everyday en-route (T-House and Hotel)
• All meals during trek in Local Lodge (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)
• English speaking local expert guide (ratio: – 2 guide: 4/5 member, 3 guide: 10/15 member)
• Local porters during trek (ratio: – 1 porter = 2 member)
• Makalu National Park Permit
• Trekkers’ Information Management System fees (TIMS)
• Flight Kathmandu/Tumlingtar/Kathmandu (domestic flight)
• Ground transportation/Airport transfers with an escort by Private Vehicle/Tourist bus
• Equipment clothing for porter & staffs
• Insurance for all staff & porters
• All applicable government tax

• Nepal visa – Multiple Entrée 30 days – USD 40
• International flight
• Lunch & dinner during Kathmandu Hotel stay
• Extra baggage charges (All together only 15 kg is allow for porter)
• Personal gears & clothing (available on hire in Kathmandu)
• Tips for guides, porter, any expenses incurred in emergency evacuation/road block due to any reason, table drinks, snacks while walking
• Any other tours, transfer and service other than mentioned above
• Your insurance and medical Expenses