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19
DAYS MAKALU-ARUN-VALLEY TREK
5
DAYS PACKAGE TRIP FOR LUMBINI-CHITWAN-POKHARA (RECOMMENDED)
Massive Kachanjungha (8598 m) lies on the border of Nepal and Sikkim. Musk deer, a and blue sheep are mostly found here and also the abominable snow man YETI is believed exist here. It offers excellent panoramic views of Everest, Makalu and Kanchanjugha itself. It is inhabited by a few catered population and is in a real wild terrain of Nepal.
Day 01. Kathmandu to Hille: Fly ( 45 minutes) to Birat Nagar or drive ( 12 hours ) to Dharan and drive further about 3 .hours to Hille ( 1822 m. )
Day 02. Hille to Shidua: The trail goes up to Burantse Danda and follows a ridge top towards Tamor River then it .reaches to Shidua (2237 m) via Jorbhatti village.
Day 03. Shidua to Door Pani: The trail follows to Chitre through a forest from where panoramic views of Mt. Makalu ..(8356 m), Mt. Chamlang (7207 m) can be seen and ends at Door Pani.
Day 04. Door Pani to Gupha Pokhari: Ascend to a mountain ridge and descend to Tinjure Phedi then further to Gupha .Pokhari via Chauki village.
Day 05. Gupha Pokhari to Nesum: The trail skirts around the ridge and enters the mountain range, then crosses the pass at 2980 m, then descends to Nesum (1591 m), via Gurja Gaun for the overnight.
Day 06. Nesum to Taplejun: Descend to Dobhan through the paddy fields and ascend to Taplejung 1772 m) for rest.
Day 07. Taplejung to Chiruwa: Continue up to the Tamor River, sometimes steeply above the river and sometimes by .the river banks, then reach Chiruwa Bazaar (1171 m) for rest.
Day 08. Chiruwa to Sakathum: Continue up the Tamor River passing, Thapathok then climb over a spur and descend ..across Simbuwa Khola, a river formed by the Yalung Glacier on the south side of Kanchanjungha. Climb over a .ridge to join the steep and narrow Ghunsa Khola Valley and reach Sakathum (1626 m).
Day 09. Sakathum to Amjilassa: Pass the hamlets of Zonging and Ghaiya Bari, a difficult climb with several outcroppings. Wonderful views of Ghunsa Khola flowing below can be seen from the high spots then to Amjilassa for the overnight rest.
Day 10. Amjilassa to Kyapra village: Continue along a gentle path towards Ghunsa Khola and descend to the riverbed, then reach Kyapra village (2730 m) for the day's rest.
Day 11. Kyapra village to Ghunsa village: Descend and climb up to the bank of Ghunsa Khola then climb up a short hill. Now the trek enters rhododendron forest and climbs a gentle hill before descending to Ghunsa Khola then reaches Ghunsa village
Day 12. Ghunsa village to Khambachen: Descend to the riverbed and enter a forest from where the Jannu Glacier can .be seen ahead. Climb up a hill over to the view of Mt.Jannu (7594 m) or The Mystery Peak or The Terror. Descend to Khambachen (4069 m) for the night camp.
Day 13. Rest day for excursion around.
Day 14. Khambachen to Lhonak: Go ahead to the edge of Kanchanjungha Glacier and crosses the lateral moraine then to the junction of Lhonak Glacier and the valley. After crossing the junction the trek ends at Lhonak (7409 m) for the overnight rest.
Day 15. Excursion around Lhonak: Day trip to Pangpema, observe the glaciers and mountain views.
Day 16. Lhonak- Ghunsa Village: Same way back.
Day 17. Ghunsa- Ramche or Tserang: You have two alternative passes-Lapang- La pass( 5932 m ) or Miring- La pass ( 4805 m ). If you follow the Lapang- La pass you will reach Ramche and if you follow the Miring- La pass you will reach Tserang.
Day 18. Ramche- Tserang: Trek back viewing Yalung Glacier and the south face of Kanchanjungha, and descend to Tserang.
Day 20. Tseram to Lamite Bhanjyang (3201 m): The trek descends to Torontan (2943 m) through rhododendron forest and rests at Lamite Bhanjyang.
Day 21. Lamite Bhanjyang- Yamphudin: Descends steeply to Omja Khola and ascend the Dub Bhanjyang pass (2357 m) and descend to Yamphudin, a village of mixed communities.
Day 22. Yamphudin to Ponphe (1652 m): Descend to Kabell Khola then ascend to Mamanka, a Limbu village. Descend and cross a bridge, climb up to Ponphe for the overnight rest.
Day 23. Ponphe to Khunjari (1577 m): The trek climbs to the ridge and ascends again through a series of side valleys then starts to descend and reaches to Khunjari for night stop.
Day 24. Khunjari- Taplejung ( 2237 m. ) The trek descends to Pha Khola and climbs steeply passing several villages and reaches to Taplejung (2237 m) for night halt.
Day 25. Fly back to Kathmandu.
Makalu ( 8,481 m. ), the fifth highest mountain of the world lying on the Nepal-Tibet border has the virtue of observing the Nepal’s most major peaks to the east of the Everest. The trek starts right from the Arun Valley. This region, considered as one of the non tourist areas has a wonderful charm to explore and always done with a well supervised and guided group with sensible equipment.
Day 01. Kathmandu- Biratnagar: Fly or drive and drive further to Hille for three hours.
Day 02. Hille- Tuttse: A gentle start uphill to Tuttse.
Day 03. Tuttse-Dandagaon: Continue ascending up the ridge of Tinjure Danda and Tinjure Phedi and reach Dandagaon for the overnight stay.
Day 04. Dandagaon-Chainpur: Ascend to Tinjure Danda and follow the ridge down to Piluwa Khola and reach Chainpur.
Day 05. Chainpur- Khandbari: Start descending early across Hinwan and Sabha Khola, ; ascend to Khandbari.
Day 06. Khandbari-Chichila: Ascend to Bhotebas for 3 hours and trek further for 2 hours and reach the tiny ridge top village of Chichila.
Day 07. Chichila- Seduwa: Having the views of Makalu at dawn start trekking slowly. It’s an enjoyable walk for the day. Descend to the village, Num where a beautiful view can be seen and reach Seduwa for the overnight camp.
Day 08. Seduwa-Dhari Kharka: Ascend to Tashigaon for about 3 hours and climbing for another 2 hours reach Dhari Kharka for the overnight stay.
Day 09. Dhari Kharka- Mumbuk: Start ascending on a fine trail through passes and descend to turquoise lake. Ascend again through Shipton Pass of Kongua-La ( 4,127 m ). Kanchenjunga and Jannu can be seen at a distance to the east. Descend again and camp at Mumbuk.
Day 10. Mumbuk- Nehe Kharka: Descend to Barun Khola and climb gently to the beautiful valley. And walk on to the campsite of the day, Nehe Kharka ( 3650 m. ).
Day 11. Nehe Kharka: Rest day. It’s a very special place for a rest and observe the nature closely.
Day 12. Nehe Kharka- Sherson: Cross the Barun Khola and ascend to Ramara ( 4250 m ) and reach Sherson for overnight camp through pine and rhododendron forests and grassy plain. Dramatically beautiful summit of Makalu can be seen from here.
Day 13. Sherson- Makalu Base Camp: Reach Hillary camp after a gentle walk and finally the Makalu Base Camp. Photographing, strolling over the beauty of the camp can be enjoyed. And the 6000 m. giant summit overlooking the base camp can also be explored to one’s extent.
Day 14. Makalu Base Camp- Nehe Kharka: Step back to Nehe Kharka for the overnight camp.
Day 15. Nehe Kharka- Shipton- La Camp: Trek through Mumbuk and ascend Shipton- La camp for the beautiful sunset views of Makalu and Chamlang.
Day 16. Shipton- La Camp- Sedua: Get up early and have the sunrise panorama towards Kanchenjunga and descend towards Sedua for the halt.
Day 17. Sedua- Mure: Descend across Arun and through Num camp at Mure.
Have a last look at Makalu from here.
Day 18. Mure- Khandbari: Along the ridge and down to Khandbari.
Day 19. Khandbari-Tumlingtar- Kathmandu: A short walk to Tumlingtar and fly back to Kathmandu.
DAY 1 Kathmandu - Pokhara by flight.
DAY 2 Pokhara - Baglung by car or coach. Lunch at Kusma.
DAY 3 Continue up Kali Gandaki Valley alongside river there are Thakali villages, Farmland, crossing suspension bridge to West Bank and continue to Beni.
DAY 4 Proceed up Myagdi Khola Valley crossing and re-crossing the river. Lunch at Babichaur camp in the School ground at Darbang.
DAY 5 First sight of snow peak Gurja Himal continue alongside river to Phedi then climb steeply to ridge top for good views of Dhaulagiri Himal. Camp at Sibang.
DAY 6 Contour round terraced hillside and down to river, then up and round spur to Muri.
DAY 7 Descend through terrace to river, then climb up and around spur, continue up narrow Myagdi Khola valley. Camp at Beghara.
DAY 8 Continue up narrow valley alongside/above river through forest. Continue to Bobang.
DAY 9 Continue up valley through jungle cross side stream and further on across to east bank on rudimentary fragile bridges. Continue up through forest for about 2hrs to reach camping place in a clearing.
DAY 10 Continue up valley for about 2hrs to reach other camping places amongst tree. Italian Base Camp about 1 hr further but on open slopes and problem for water.
DAY 11 Rest day, possible to climb above camp for good views peaks opposite Gurja Himal.
DAY 12 Proceed up valley beyond tree line to Italian Base Camp. Descend through cleft in maraine wall and cross glacier. Re-ascend maraine wall on far side. Traverse along grassy slopes and camp on terrace above river 1/2 day.
DAY 13 Continue alongside river into narrow gorge/canyon into maraine glacier. A long hard day up glacier to Dhaulagiri Base Camp. Lunch on the glacier. There is a badly crevassed zone where rop, ice axe may be required.
DAY 14 Rest Day to explore.
DAY 15 Proceed up snow covered Maraine, climb steeply up onto Maraine ridge. Continue up ridge then traverse across snow field and short ascent to French Pass.
DAY 16 Free morning early lunch contour round the easy angled accent of snow slopes to thapa pass.
DAY 17 Ascent of Thapa peak. Approx 4 hrs ascent from campsite to first lower summit, further 15 minutes to higher top.
DAY 18 Descend to yak Kharak.
DAY 19 Descend to Marpha.
DAY 20 Rest at Marpha.
DAY 21 Walk down to Kalopani.
DAY 22 Tatopani.
DAY 23 Ghorepani.
DAY 24 Birethanti.
DAY 25 Sarangkot.
DAY 26 Pokhara Phewa lake Camp Site.
DAY 27 Flight back or drive to Kathmandu.