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Makalu Arun Valley Trekking
Makalu at 8481m., is the fifth highest mountain the world and lies on the Nepal- Tibet border. The extensive views of all Nepal 's major peaks to the East of Everest are the main highlights of this difficult and fascinating trek through seldom traveled terrain. After flying from Kathmandu to Biratnagar and transferred to jeeps for the journey up to Hille, make approach to Makalu on foot centers around the Arun Valley . This Arun River rises in Tibet and consists of snowmelt waters from the northern flanks of the Everest and Kanchanjunga, before it breaks through the Himalayan chain at a height of only 1200m. 35km. East of the Makalu . To avoid the oppressive heat and humidity of the lower Aroun Valley , take a ridge top detour via the beautiful Newari Bazaar town of Chainpur .
 
Itinerary (19 Days)

 

Day 01: Fly from Kathmandu to Biratnagar, Jeep or Bur ride to Hille.

Day 02: There is a motor able road under construction along the first day's walk to the village of Tsute . A gentle starts uphill.

Day 03: Continuing the climb up from the road, ascend the ridge of the Tinjure Danda, passing the village of Tinjure phedi en-route of overnight stop at Danda Goan. The height of this village in 1700m. And have fine views of the intensely cultivated lowlands stretching away towers the south.

Day04: From Danda Gone, ascend and cross the Tinjure Danda at a height of 2200m. before following the ridge as it descends towards piluwa Khola and the Chainpur.

Day05: An early start for this long day during which descend and cross the Hinwan and sabha kholas before finally ascending again to the large market town and administrative center that  is Khandbari, Reach to  Arun Valley at last looking down on the airstrip at Tumlingtar away down below.

Day 06: From Khandbari ascend the ridge due North, one wide and very well used trail, reaching to the lunch stop at Bhotebas after 3hrs. of steady ascent.
After lunch, another two hours along and up the gently inclined path through the beautiful forest dense with the undergrowth. Here is the beginning of the ferns and lush vegetation to the monsoon forest. Camp for the night at the tiny ridge top village of Chichila .

Day 07: Chichila to Num : In the clear down, get the first views of the Makalu and its satellite peaks from this magical spot. Perched high above the surrounding countryside can be seen for miles in very direction. Today's walk is not strenuous and is one of the  most enjoyable in the walking – a level path meandering along through bird infested forests. Finely descend to the spectacularly positioned village of Num , from where a god view of  the route for the next few days can observed. Opposite, across the Arun tantalizingly close, is Sedua, our camp for the following day.

Day 08: After an initial steep ascent out of Sedua, the trail cases off and contours around the hillside up to the last village of Tashigaon in about 2-3 hours. After lunch there, set off up into the jungles on the ridge above, climbing for 2hrs. more, before stopping at the jungle grazing camp of Bhedi Kharka.

Day 09: A long day, continuing the ascent very steep but on a good trail, reach the first of three passes Keke-La two hours and then descend to a turquoise lake for lunch. After lunch an hours of ascent brings to the Shipton pass of Kongua-La at 4127m. walking at last up to the open grassy slopes, carpeted with flowers. From here Kanchanjunga and Jannu can be seen away on the East, and the third pass, the Tutu-La a little away off the North beyond another turquoise lake. After crossing this and descending for an hour, make night camp Numbuk , back in the forest again where about is alive with beautiful Nepal sunbirds.

Day 10: From Mumbuk, descend steeply into the valley of the Barun Khola, which is initially steep sided and densely wooded. After traversing a long scre, the tail climbs gently and the valley opens out beautifully. The scenery in superb, which steep wooded valley sides, lichen covered rocks, lichen-hung trees and different variety of wild flowers.  After lunch walk on to the camp at Nehe Khaka (3650m.), in verdant meadows beside the thundering river.

Day11: First rest day is spent here, either relaxing in camp or wandering through the beautiful alpine forests. Nehe is one of the most beautiful relaxing spots in could ever wish for – a special place indeed.

Day12:   A little beyond nehe Kharka, cross the Barun Khola by way of a couple of bridges between conveniently placed boulders, and ascent to Ramata(4250m.) for lunch. Here, the forests diminish rapidly and soon leave the pine rhododendron, berberis and emerge onto the grassy slopes. The first splashes of the autumn color in the woods add to the charm of tharm of this beautiful day's walk along a lovely grassy Plain followed by an ablation valley before camping for the night at shershon. From here view gigantic sow and Ice Peaks pen the summit of the Makalu and the whole area in.

Day 13: From shershon it is only an hour's gently walking to the Hillary Camp for Makalu . Taking is easy at altitude, stroll along at leisure, Photographing the scenery Makalu Base camp is finally reached round a small shoulder and lies in  a large flat stony valley directly below the awesome south face. Have five nights at the Base camp giving four full days to explore the area and possibly climb a 6000 m. summit over looking the base camp with the members of the expedition.

Day14: retrace the steps to make and overnight camp at Nehe Kharka.

Day15: After lunch at Mumbuk, ascend the Shipton- La camp at the beautiful lake side just below the pass. Beautiful sunset views of Makalu and Chamlang.

Day16: Up early for sunrise Panorama from the Shipton_ La towards Kanchanjunga. Then the big descent to sedua ( 2500m.) down.

Day 17: Down to cross the Arun, back up to lunch at Num, and on to camp at Mure from where had last look at Makalu can be.

Day18: Along the ride and down to Khandbari.

Day19: Last short walk down to Tumlingtar. Afternoon flight to Kathmandu . Transfer to hotel.

 
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