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Trek 22 Days |
01 |
Arrival at Kathmandu meeting Dorjee at the airport, transfer to Hotel. Evening, get-acquainted banquet with traditional Nepalies food and question and answer session about the trek |
02 |
Rise at sunrise to walk to Swayambhunath ("Monkey Temple"), a famous Buddhist and Hindu shrine. Breakfast at Mike's in the outdoor garden. Sightseeing tours of Kathmandu and the Hindu shrine at Pashupatinath, Boudhanath and Bhaktapur |
03 |
Morning fly to Tumlingtar and stay overnight in Tumlingtar.Meet all staff and porters.
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04 |
We walk north towards Khandbari(1040m), then begin walkingon a plateau. We continue walking through many small picturesque villages most of the time the walk is uphill and you will be walking through bamboo groves and a rhododendron forest. Camp at Pang Ma(1280m). |
05 |
Today we start walking with views of snow capped peaks in the distance. You will see fantastic views of Makalu and its surronding peaks and camp will be Num(1490m). |
06 |
The trail today descends steeply from Num through the corn field of Lumbang. The country is particularly rocky, tiny terrace planted with corn and barly. Camp will be Sedua(2070m). |
07 |
You will see the Sherpa village of Tashi Gaon(2070m), the last one permanent settlement in the village and stay over night thre |
08 |
A very hard day of the trek as the trail goes up real steep. We walk through the sparse forests along the ridge over a hillock and descend a bit to Kauma(3470m), camp |
09 |
Rest day for acclimatization |
10 |
Walk through rhododendron forests to th top of the ridge. You will have a superb views of Chamlang(7290m), Peak 6 and Peak 7. Camp will be at Mumbuk(3570m).
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Today the trail is ill defined, rocky and sloppy mud in place as it leads up the glacial valley. From here you can have a good view of Peak 6 and your camp today Nhe Kharka(3000m), from where you can see the panoramic views of mountains.
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12 |
The way turns westward and leaves the rhododendron forests for alpine tundra. There are excellent views of Pyramid Peak(7168m), and Peak 4(6720m). Your camp will be at Sherson(4615m).
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13 |
Today is gradual climb to a minor pass about 100m. From where you will have a magnificent south face views of Makalu also you will see the complete panorama of Everest and Lhotse. Your camp will be at Makalu B. C.(5000m.). |
14 |
Rest day |
15 |
We retrace back down the Barun Valley and camp will be Nhe Kharka.
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16 |
We continue descending back and camp is at Mumbuk |
17 |
We trek across Shipton La and descend to camp Kurma |
18 |
Today your camp will be Tashi Gaon, you can buy beer or wine and buy some local wine or beer for porters, evening singing and dancing |
19 |
Walk through farming settlements to the spread out Rai village. Continue in forests past several streams to get your camp Pukuwa |
20 |
Walk through the forests and follows some spectacular high and exposed narrow tracks as it climbs over rocky ridges and camp will be at the Chhetri village of Bumling.
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21 |
Follow the east bank of the Arun river and the route passes through Chyawabest before making a short climb back to Tumlingtar and over nihgt there. Party at evening with all porters, and staff |
22 |
Fly back to Kathmandu. I accompany you to airport for flight to Kathmandu |
