Makalu Area Trek
Description
The Makalu area in eastern Nepal is protected by the Makalu Barun National Park and Conservation Project. Established in 1992, it covers 2330 sq km. Among the 16 mountains in the park, it is home to Makalu, the fifth highest mountain in the world (8463m/ 27,766ft).
The world's fifth highest mountain. Formerly a restricted area, it spans five major ecological zones where can be found the lush, tropical Arun Valley, dense forests or rhododendron and fir and alpine meadows that lead to the might Barun glacier. From the base camp, any one can view the spectacular Mt. Makalau.
This mainly low altitude trek is centred on the Arun Valley, in eastern Nepal. The sub-tropical valley floor of the mighty Arun River is in places densely forested, contrasting with the terraced slopes higher up, which are farmed by villagers of diverse tribal groups. High pastures typify the upper slopes, which border on the Makalu-Barun National Park, an important conservation area for many threatened species.
The trails rise from 850 meters (2,788ft) to 5000 meters (16,900ft) above sea level.
Makalu Circuit trek information:-
We start north of Gorkha and follow the Buri Gandaki upstream along lush rice fields and pass through small Gurung villages. Rice terraces and yellow rapeseed fields cover the hillsides and wide valleys. Dense forests grow in the deep gorge along the river. Instead of following the standard route to Nupri, we take the narrow exposed trail that goes to Tsum. The valley stretches far into Tibetan territory and offers stunning mountain views
The Ganesh range and Shringi Himal dominate the scenery with their size, though the Buddhist villages with their great stone carvings, chortens and paintings are equally beautiful. During the tough traverse back to the main trail the mountain scenery becomes even more impressive. The gorge slowly changes into an open valley and settlements become larger and more numerous. The Tibetan villages are surrounded by wide golden barley fields where people are harvesting.
From Lho we have the most stunning views of Manaslu. Full-moon illuminates the pyramid-shaped mountain at night, during sunrise the view of the world's 8th-highest mountain are terrific. Larkya La is the highest point during the trek, 5'220 meters high. It is not only the passage between the two valleys to the east and west, but also stands between the Himalayan range and the Tibetan plateau. Our descent is via the Marshyangdi Valley where we join the Annapurna Circuit trail to Besisahar.
Hightlights Places:
Visit historical places at Gorkha- Explore remote areas people culture- Great views of Manaslu- Great physical Challenging pass Larkya La – Spectacular high mountain valley views.
Facts Of The Trek
Trekking Destination: Larkya – La pass 5220m.
Group Size: Min.- 2
Manimum altitude: 1410m.
Maximum altitude: 5220m.
Season: September to early December, and early Feb to late June
Grade: info Moderate + fairly Strenuous
Transportation: Bus, Car, Land Cruiser or Jeep
Types of Trek: Tented camp trek.
Total days: 21 days (Kathmandu – Kathmandu.
Trekking Hour: Approximately 6 - 7 hours each day
Itinerary For Makalu Circuit Trekking
Day 01: Drive Kathmandu to Gorkha (1143m).
Day 02: Trek to Khanchok (1448m).
Day 03: Trek to Arughat (700m).
Day 04: Trek to Sati Khola (815m).
Day 05: Trek to Labu Besi (900m.)
Day 06: Trek to Dovan (1022m).
Day 07: Trek to Jagat (1250m).
Day 08: Trek to Pangsing (1950m).
Day 09: Trek to Deng (2600m)v
Day 10: Trek to Ghap (2050m).
Day 11: Trek to Lho (3148m).
Day 12: Trek to Samagompa (3517m).
Day 13: Trek to Samdo (3738m).
Day 14: Trek to Dharamashala( 4480)
Day 15: Larkya La pass (5213m), and trek to Tanbuche(3890m).
Day 16: Trek to Karche (3900m).
Day 17: Trek to Tal (1725m).
Day 18: Trek to Jagat (1300m).
Day 19: Trek to Baundanda (1275m).
Day 20: Trek to Beshisahar.
Day 21: Drive Beshishar to Kathmandu.
Note: The trek can be organized in both tea houses and camping (tented camp) on your request. The itinerary can be customized according to your duration of holiday. For price and further information, Please contact us.
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