"in the worlds 5th highest mountain amidst perfect wilderness friendly locals and traditional villages with superb views of the worlds highest snow capped mountain range, panoramic flight and walking in the midst of the rhododendron, alpine forest, on the least accessible isolated route, high passes and in the virgin Barun Valley enrich with flora & fauna".

Introduction:

This trek offers one of the most spectacular, outstanding scenery from lush tropical green of Arun Valley up to the high remorseless ice fields of Mt. Makalu, the fifth highest mountain in the world, situated in the north east of Nepal.

The trek starts from Arun Valley following the rural areas, through fascinating medieval traditional markets and farm villages, this walk-in follows picturesque and rarely trekked route, offering views of Mt. Makalu and Kanchenjunga all the way, more stunning views of the Mt. Khumbakarna Range as you enter the Barun valley of Makalu basin. From here, the trek passes over the yak pastures beneath the Makalu's towering south face along with the great view of one of the rare east (Kanshung) face of Mt. Everest.

This adventurous, memorable journey ends at Tumlingtar with a sweeping scenic flight back to Kathmandu.

Trek Grade: Moderate to Adventurous
Season: from mid spring & early to mid autumn
Trekking duration: 20 / 21 Days.
Overall stay in Nepal: 23 / 24 Days.
Maximum altitude gain: approx. 5,000m.at BC.


Outline Itinerary:
Day 01: Arrive Kathmandu via respective airlines.
Day 02: In Kathmandu guided tour.
Day 03: Fly to Tumlingtar (950m) 50 minutes flight and camp.
Day 04: Trek to Mani-Bhanjyang (1,200m) Approx: 5-6 hrs.
Day 05: Trek to Chinchilla (1,800m)Approx 5-6 hours.
Day 06: Trek to Num (1,500m)Approx 5-6 hours.
Day 07: Trek to Sedua (1,493m.) Approx: 5 hours.
Day 08: Trek to Tashi Gaon(2,200m)Approx 3-4 hours.
Day 09: Trek to Kohma Danda. Approx 3,500m. 5-6 hours walk.
Day 10: Trek to Mumbuk (3,400m) 6 hours walk.
Day 11: Trek to Nehe Kharka(3,750m) 6 hours.
Day 12: Trek to Sherson (4,600m) 6 hours walk.
Day 13: Free day for a day hike.
Day 14: Free day at Sherson for a day excursion.
Day 15: Trek to Yangre Kharka(3,645m) 6 hours.
Day 16: Trek to Mumbuk, 5 hours.
Day 17: Trek to Kohma Ridge, 5 hours.
Day 18: Trek to Nawa Gaon (2,500m)via Tashi Gaon, 6 hours.
Day 19: Trek to Num via Sedua, 6 hours.
Day 20: Trek to Chichele, 5 hours.
Day 21: Trek to Khadbari, 6 hours.
Day 22: Trek to Tumlingtar for lunch and camp, 3 hours.
Day 23: Fly back to Kathmandu. Meet & transfer to hotel.
Day 24: International Departure.

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