Tour Plan
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Day 01 - Arrive at Tribhuwan International Airport (TIA) Kathmandu
As per your arrival at the Tribhuwan International Airport, Kathmandu and one of our representatives will receive you. He will escort you to your hotel where you’ll spend the night. On the first day we’ll provide you the information about the trek.
Overnight at Hotel.
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Day 02 - Kathmandu Valley Sightseeing Tour
Kathmandu valley Sightseeing tour will start early in the morning. One of our representatives will also conduct a brief meeting of what the tour will be about and basic information will be conveyed. The tour guide will also be introduced. The holy Pashupatinath temple will be our very first visit. Dedicated to Lord Shiva, Pashupatinath is one of the four most important religious sites in Asia for devotees of Shiva. Built in the 5th century and later renovated by Malla kings, the site itself is said to have existed from the beginning of the millennium when a Shiva lingam was discovered here. It lies on the banks of the Bagmati River and is one of the most revered holy sites of the Hindu people. The Pashupatinath is built in the pagoda style architecture and contains many smaller shrines outside the main temple as well. It is also the cremation site of many hindu people and sometimes, it can be observed.
The next site of the tour is the holy Bouddhanath stupa. The Buddhist stupa of Boudha Stupa dominates the skyline; it is one of the largest unique structure's stupas in the world. The influx of large populations of refugees from Tibet has seen the construction of over 50 Gompas (Tibetan convent) around Bouddhanath. The Stupa is on the ancient trade route from Tibet which enters the Kathmandu Valley by the village of Sankhu in the northeast corner. Tibetan merchants have rested and offered prayers here for many centuries. When refugees entered Nepal from Tibet in the 1950s, many decided to live around Boudhanath. The Stupa is said to entomb the remains of Kassapa Buddha.
The next site, in the tour, is the Kathmandu Durbar Square. It is known as the Hanuman Dhoka Durbar Square, a name derived from a statue of Hanuman, the monkey devotee of Lord Ram, at the entrance of the royal palace. The Durbar at the Durbar square was the royal Nepalese residence until the 19th century and was where important ceremonies, such as the coronation of the Nepalese monarch, took place. The palace is decorated with elaborately-carved wooden windows and panels and houses the King Tribhuwan Memorial Museum and the Mahendra Museum are locatedhere. Time and again the temples and the palaces in the square have gone through reconstruction after being damaged by natural causes or neglect. Presently there are less than ten quadrangles in the square. On 25 April 2015, an earthquake with an estimated magnitude of 7.9 hit the region and severely damaged the Square, reducing several buildings to rubble. The oldest temples in the square are those built by King MahendraMalla (1560–1574). They are the temples of Jaggannath, KotilingeswaraMahadev, Mahendreswara and the Taleju Temple. More and more temples and statues were added to the Square under different ruling kings overthe time. It is one of the most architecturally intricate showcases of Nepali art and the unique Newa architecture.
Then finally, the last site of the tour will be the Swayambhunath Stupa- an ancient religious architecture at the top of a hill in the Kathmandu Valley, west of Kathmandu city. Swayambhunath is probably the most sacred among Buddhist pilgrimage sites especially for Tibetans and followers of the Tibetan Buddhism. We were breathless and sweating as we stumbled up the last steep steps and practically fell upon the biggest vajra (thunderbolt scepter) that I have ever seen. Behind this Vajra was the vast, round, white dome of the stupa, like a full solid skirt, at the top of which were two giant Buddha eyes wisely looking out over the peaceful valley which was just beginning to come alive. The complex consists of a stupa, a variety of shrines and temples, some dating back to the Licchavi period. After visiting each site, we will head back to the Hotel.
Overnight stay at the Hotel. Breakfast included.
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Day 03 - Fly Kathmandu -Tumlingtar (460m) & drive to Num (1490) by private jeep
Today, you will have a short flight to Tumlingtar from Kathmandu. It takes nearly half an hour to reach there. You can see the peaks before you land at the airport. We then take a jeep to Num passing through Hururu.
Overnight at tented camp, breakfast, lunch and dinner included
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Day 04 - Trek to Sedua (1460m) Duration: 5 hrs
We continue along the trail steep descending from Num through the corn fields of Lumbang. Below the village the trail drops steep down through a jungle and we cross a suspension bridge over the Arun River (660 m). From the bridge steep climbing leads us to a primitive tea shop. After a long steep walk through buckwheat field, corn and barley field along the rough trail, we reach to Sedua.
Overnight at tented camp, breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
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Day 05 - Trek to Tashigaou (2070m) Duration: 6-7 hrs
From Sedua, we make a gradual high climbing above the Kasuwa Khola to Gyang (1770m). We pass the school at Gyang and then a gentle walk heads through terraced fields and forested areas to Hindrungma village, and on to Rupisa. On the way, we cross meadows and several streams, and then climb to the Sherpa village - Tashi Gaon.
Overnight at tented camp, breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
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Day 06 - Trek to Kauma (3470m) Duration: 6 hrs
We climb over the ridge and ascend through forests to a stream. The trail climbs to a shepherd’s hut called Chipla. We pass two small streams, then into forests to a kharka at 2900 meters and up to a saddle and Unshisha, a tiny meadow. Here the trail joins the ridge that separates the Iswa and Kasuwa drainages. The slope gets steeper and becomes a series of moss-covered stone stairs to Dhara Kharka.. We then move over a hillock and descend a bit to reach Kauma.
Overnight at tented camp, breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
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Day 07 - Trek to Mumbuk (3570m) Duration: 6 hrs
From Kauma, we make a steep climb for a while. We then make less steep climb through rhododendron forests to the top of the ridge, with a large mani wall adorned with prayer flags. From the ridge, we get beautiful views of Chamlang, Peak 6 and Peak 7. Following the ridge, we ascend a stone staircase to a small lake. We then climb gently up a rocky gully to the Kike La (4127 m). From the pass, we descend to another lake, and then ascend steeply through large boulders to the Tutu La. We continue descending about 150 meters into rhododendron forests to a level area. We make a final descent through a forest of firs and rhododendrons to Mumbuk (3570 m). Mumbuk is a forest camp, on a grassy slope about 100 meters above a small stream.
Overnight at tented camp, breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
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Day 08 - Trek to Nhe Kharka (3000m) Duration: 7 hrs
We descend a steep gully along with a stream for about 500 meters, then move left through fir forests, along the flank of the Barun Valley. Moving along ill-defined trail, we cross a 200-meterlong slide area, and then follow the river to a Kharka. Moving through forests of birch and scrub rhododendron, we reach Yangle Kharka. We Climb from Yangle Kharka, finally crossing to the north side of the Barun Khola to reach Nhe Kharka. There is a small Gompa at the south side of the valley that offers great mountain views.
Overnight at tented camp, breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
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Day 09 - Trek to Sherson (4615m) Duration: 6 hrs
From Nhe Kharka, we follow the north bank of the Barun Khola for a while. We then cross a small wooden bridge over the khola. The trail climbs gently over the steep 1500 to 2000 meters above the river to reach Ripok Kharka. Still on the north side of the Barun, the trail turns westward and leaves the rhododendron forests for alpine tundra. Above Ripok Kharka, the route crosses a rocky crest with a few Goths, and then ascends along a moraine formed by the Barun Glacier. There are excellent views of Pyramid Peak, Peak 4, Chamlang, Peak 3 and Peak 5, but Makalu is not yet visible. As we pass a ridge the glacier turns slightly north. We enter an alluvial valley and Makalu pops into view just before Sherson (4615 m).
Overnight at tented camp, breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
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.Day 10 - Trek to Makalu Base camp (5000m) Duration: 5 hrs
From Sherson, we move to Makalu Base Camp. We descend to a stream and then cross on boulders to the base camp on the west bank of the river. From here we get terrific views of the south face of Makalu. The large buttress of the south face rises across from base camp. An ascent of this buttress yields views of Peak 6, 7 and Baruntse (7220 m); Everest and Lhotse complete the panorama.
Overnight at tented camp, breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
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Day 11 - Explore Makalu Base Camp
Today is a rest day for acclimatization and exploration. We take rest so that our body gets fit to the environment and resist for altitude sickness.
Overnight at tented camp, breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
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Day 12 - Trek to Nhe Kharka (3000m) Duration: 6-7 hrs
Today we return our steps back down the Barun Valley towards Nhe Kharka.
Overnight at tented camp, breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
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Day 13 - Trek to Mumbuk (3570m) Duration: 5-6 hrs
From Nhe Kharka, we continue descending through the forests to Mumbuk whichis famous for beautiful sunset views of Makalu and Chamlang.
Overnight at tented camp, breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
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Day 14 - Trek to Kauma (3470m) Duration: 7 hrs
Leaving Mumbuk, we trek across the Shipton La and descend to Kauma.
Overnight at tented camp, breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
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Day 15 - Trek to Tashi Gaon (2070m) Duration: 6 hrs
Today we make a long steep descent back to Tashi Gaon. At Tashi Gaon we spend the rest of the day relaxing in order to recover from the high altitude and to gain energy to move ahead.
Overnight at tented camp, breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
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Day 16 - Trek to Balung (760m) Duration: 5 hrs
We descend to the Kasuwa Khola Valley back to Sedua, and then turn south steep down the west bank of the Arun River. We follow a trail that descends gently to Mulgaon, and then drop steeply on a rocky trail through fields of corn and barley to the Ipsuwa Khola and cross it via a suspension bridge (760 m). The route now enters into the hot bottom lands-the Arun Valley. Most of the settlements in this area are temporary settlements used by Rai and Chettri farmers who live in villages high on the hillside above. Passing the villages, we continue along the trail through rocky fields to Balung.
Overnight at tented camp, breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
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Day 17 - Trek to Pukuwa (550m) Duration: 7 hrs
We continue our trek through a Rai village-Walung (880m) which is temporary farming settlement. The trail descends to the Apsawa Khola and cross it over a suspension bridge and we climb steeply route to Chhayang, a pleasant Rai village with an extensive bamboo-pipe water supply at 800 m. The trail then crosses a stream at 590m and makes some ups and downs to reach Parangbu, a delightful camping spot among rice fields on the banks of the Arun River. We continue through forests and pass several small streams to reach Pukuwa.
Overnight at tented camp, breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
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Day 18 - Trek to Bumling (370m) Duration: 6 hrs
The trail now follows a route through forests first and then some spectacular narrow tracks as it climbs over rocky ridges. Before descending to Tome (520 m), the trail crosses a huge land slide and crub jungle. Below Tome, the Arun Valley becomes wider and more U shaped. The trail climbs over another ridge on a steep and narrow rock steps. From the top of the ridge at 530m, the trail descends to a delightful camp on the banks of the Sankhuwa Khola (370m). Chhetri village is on the other bank of the khola (river).
Overnight at tented camp, breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
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Day 19 - Trek to Tumlingtar (460m) Duration: 06 hrs
From Bumling, we climb over a ridge and descend to the Inkhuwa Khola, cross it over a rickety wooden cantilever bridge. The trail follows the river downstream until it merges with the Arun Khola. It then follows the Arun downstream, cross it over a large suspension bridge and follows the east bank of the Arun and then the route passes through Chyawabesi before making a short climb back to the Tumlingtar plateau.
Overnight at tented camp, breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
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Day 20 - Fly back to Kathmandu
Today, you will have a short flight to Kathmandu. It takes nearly half an hour to reach Kathmandu. You can see the peaks once again for the last time and feel proud of before you land at the bustling city. You will be taken to your hotel from the airport.
Overnight stay at the Hotel. Breakfast included.
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Day 21 - Leisure day
This day is reserved for any delays in the Lukla flight. Today, you can spend the day as you wish. Shopping or visiting the city’s many restaurants and places of significance can be done.
Overnights stay at the Hotel. Breakfast included.
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Day 22 - Farewell
This day is the end of the beautiful Royal Trek. Our representative will take you to the airport 3 hours prior to your flight. We bid farewell as you take heaps of memories and happiness back home. Your Trek in Nepal ends here.
Breakfast included.
11 Days / 10 Night
Max People : 1
Mahalangur Himalayas inside Makalu-Barun National Park
