Kanchenjunga to Makalu Base Camp Trekking
— John Ruskin
Trip Facts
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Trip Code AN-M053
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Trip Length 32 Days
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Route Difficulty Level D
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Group Size Min 2 to 8
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Min Altitude 405m/2982ft
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Max Altitude 5177m/16984ft
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Route Style Tent & Teahouse
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Mode Fly In Fly Out
About Trip
Kanchenjunga Makalu trekking is one of the newly discovered trails of the eastern Himalayas bridging two best-renowned trekking routes of Kanchenjunga Base Camp (KBC) and Makalu Base Camp (MBC) passing through scenic Lumbasumba Peak (5177m) and Upper Barun Valley.
Kanchenjunga Lumbasumba Makalu Trekking is one of the best journeys to experience the thrilling adventure of high passes, climbing the peak, and visit base camp of world highest mountains along with the exploration of typical countryside people, their small villages, remote social lifestyle and archaic cultural practices.
Mt. Kanchenjunga (8586m) and Mt. Makalu (8463m) are world third and fifth highest mountains and Mt. Everest (8848m) and Mt. Lhotse (8516m) are the world first and fourth highest mountains (lies in Everest region) are visible in Lumbasumba Pass Trekking.
Lumbasumba Trek attracts many travelers due to its remote and cultural beauty. It is one of the longest treks of Nepal and had to organize with local teahouse and camping supplies during the trek while passing through some remote location of Nepal, yet intact due to isolation for centuries.
Highlights
- Stunning scene of Mt. Kanchenjunga and Mt Makalu
- Lumbasumba Peak Summit and Pangpema viewpoint
- Buddhist Gompa and monasteries along the trails
- High mountain lakes at Olangchung Gola
- Rich floras and faunas of both subtropical and alpine zone
- Authentic Limbu community villages and local hospitality
- Countryside uneven scenic jeep or bus drive
Outline Itinerary
- Day 01:Arrival in Kathmandu : Picked Up from the airport and transfer to the Hotel
- Day 02:Free Day in Kathmandu
- Day 03:Flight to Bhadrapur and drive to Illam and transfer to Hotel
- Day 04:Drive from Illam to Taplejung (1820m) and transfer to lodge/hotelc
- Day 05:Trek from Taplejung to Mitlung (921m / 3021 ft)
- Day 06:Trek from Mitlung to Chirwa (1270m / 4166 ft)
- Day 07:Trek from Chirwa to Lelep (1695m / 5561 ft)
- Day 08:Trek from Lelep to Ila Danda (2051m / 6729 ft)
- Day 09:Trek from Ila Danda to Selep Kharka (2525m / 8284 ft)
- Day 10:Trek from Selep Kharka to Olangchun Gola (3208m / 10524 ft)
- Day 11:Trek from Olangchun Gola to Langmale (3893m / 12772 ft)
- Day 12:Trek from Langmale to Pass Camp (4747m / 15574 ft)
- Day 13:Climb Lumba Sumba Peak (5177m / 16984 ft) and trek to Chaurikharka (4594m / 15072 ft)
- Day 14:Trek from Chaurikharka to Thudam (3571m / 11715 ft)
- Day 15:Trek from Thudam to Yak Kharka (2877m / 9438 ft)
- Day 16:Trek from Yak Kharka to Chayamtang (2229m / 7312 ft)
- Day 17:Trek from Chayamtang to Hongon (2323m / 7621 ft)
- Day 18:Trek from Hongon to Molun Pokhari (3954m / 12972 ft)
- Day 19:Trek from Molun Pokhari to Cave Camp (3115m / 10219 ft)
- Day 20:Trek from Cave Camp to Kharkha (4097m / 13441 ft)
- Day 21:Trek from Kharkha to Merek (3115m / 10219 ft)
- Day 22:Trek from Merek to Shershong to Makalu Base Camp (4870m / 15977 ft)
- Day 23:Trek from Makalu Base Camp to Yangri Kharka (3557m / 11669 ft)
- Day 24:Trek from Yangri Kharka to Dobate (3500m / 11482 ft)
- Day 25:Trek from Dobate to Kauma Danda (3500m / 11482 ft)
- Day 26:Trek from Kauma to Tashigaon (2100m / 6889 ft)
- Day 27:Trek from Tashi Gaon to Seduwa (1500m / 4921 ft)
- Day 28:Trek from Seduwa to Num (1560m / 5118 ft)
- Day 29:Drive from Num to Tumlingtar (410m / 1345 ft)
- Day 30:Flight from Tumlingtar to Kathmandu and transfer to Hotel
- Day 31:Free Day in Kathmandu (Contingency Day)
- Day 32:Final Departure | Other Travel Plan
Included in the Cost
- One Experience Leader Guide, Necessary Porter (1 per 2 trekkers), Helpers, Cook, Sherpa and Assistant Guide as per group size
- All of the wages, expenses and insurance of Nepalese Crew Members
- 27 Breakfast, 27 Dinner, 27 Lunch with seasonal fruits and hot drinks
- Twin Shared Best Suited Local Teahouse and Tent Accommodation
- All required camping gears and supplies for trekking
- All necessary National Park/Conservation Area Permit and Special permit for restricted area
- Four nights Standard Accommodation in Kathmandu (Twin Sharing)
- Necessary Flight Kathmandu – Bhadrapur and Tumlingtar – Kathmandu) with airport taxes
- Necessary transfer from Bhadrapur – Taplejung and Num to Tumlingtar in local shared vehicle (bus/jeep)
- All airport transfers before and after trek in private vehicle
- Complimentary Airport Arrival and Departure Transfers
- Complimentary Sleeping Bag and Down Jacket (return after use)
- Optional: Half Day Walking Tour
- Our Duffel Bag, Trip Map and Adventure Certificate
- Comprehensive Equipped First Aid Medical Kit (to check with AMS)
- Farewell Nepalese Cultural Dinner
- All applicable fees, local and government taxes
Not Included in the Cost
- Nepal Visa Fee and International Airfare
- Entrance Fee during sightseeing in Kathmandu
- Other Trekking Expenses like Drinking Water, Soft & Hard Drinks, Juice, Phone Calls, Internet Use, Battery Charging, Laundry, Hot Shower, Donation, Additional Porter etc
- Personal Trekking Gears and Equipments
- Any Kinds of Health or Travel Insurance (It is mandatory to reduce the possible expense in case of emergency evacuation)
- Extra night accommodation in Kathmandu/Pokhara due any reason like early arrival or late departure than scheduled itinerary (also in case of early arrival from trekking)
- Cost arises due to obstruction and delays in the program itinerary due to weather or any social or political problems
- Tipping to Crew Members (Expected)
- Any other expenses or activities besides “Service Provided”
Detail Itinerary
Day 1Arrival in Kathmandu : Picked Up from the airport and transfer to the Hotel Drive: 30 min | Accommodation: Hotel | Meals: Welcome Dinner
Day 2Free Day in Kathmandu Optional: Join our free walking tours – starts at 10am – Walk to Monkey Temple (Rs 200 Entrance Fee) – Visit National Museum (Rs 500) – Kathmandu Durbar Square (Rs 1000) – finish at 4pm
Walk: 2 – 3 hours | Accommodation: Hotel | Meals: Breakfast
Day 3Flight to Bhadrapur and drive to Illam and transfer to HotelFlight: 45 min | Drive: 4 hrs | Accommodation: Hotel | Meals: B, L, D
Day 4Drive from Illam to Taplejung (1820m) and transfer to lodge/hotelcDrive: 5 – 6 hrs | Accommodation: Lodge/Hotel | Meals: B, L, D
Day 5Trek from Taplejung to Mitlung (921m / 3021 ft)Walk: 3 – 4 hrs | Accommodation: Local Teahouse | Meals: B, L, D
Day 6Trek from Mitlung to Chirwa (1270m / 4166 ft)Walk: 5 - 6 hrs | Accommodation: Local Teahouse | Meals: B, L, D
Day 7Trek from Chirwa to Lelep (1695m / 5561 ft)Walk: 6 - 7 hrs | Accommodation: Tent | Meals: B, L, D
Day 8Trek from Lelep to Ila Danda (2051m / 6729 ft)Walk: 5 - 6 hrs | Accommodation: Tent | Meals: B, L, D
Day 9Trek from Ila Danda to Selep Kharka (2525m / 8284 ft)Walk: 5 – 6 hrs | Accommodation: Tent | Meals: B, L, D
Day 10Trek from Selep Kharka to Olangchun Gola (3208m / 10524 ft)Walk: 5 – 6 hrs | Accommodation: Tent | Meals: B, L, D
Day 11Trek from Olangchun Gola to Langmale (3893m / 12772 ft)Walk: 5 – 6 hrs | Accommodation: Tent | Meals: B, L, D
Day 12Trek from Langmale to Pass Camp (4747m / 15574 ft)Walk: 3 – 4 hrs | Accommodation: Tent | Meals: B, L, D
Day 13Climb Lumba Sumba Peak (5177m / 16984 ft) and trek to Chaurikharka (4594m / 15072 ft)Walk: 7 – 8 hrs | Accommodation: Tent | Meals: B, L, D
Day 14Trek from Chaurikharka to Thudam (3571m / 11715 ft)Walk: 5 – 6 hrs | Accommodation: Tent | Meals: B, L, D
Day 15Trek from Thudam to Yak Kharka (2877m / 9438 ft)Walk: 5 - 6 hrs | Accommodation: Tent | Meals: B, L, D
Day 16Trek from Yak Kharka to Chayamtang (2229m / 7312 ft)Walk: 6 – 7 hrs | Accommodation: Tent | Meals: B, L, D
Day 17Trek from Chayamtang to Hongon (2323m / 7621 ft)Walk: 5 – 6 hrs | Accommodation: Tent | Meals: B, L, D
Day 18Trek from Hongon to Molun Pokhari (3954m / 12972 ft)Walk: 5 – 6 hrs | Accommodation: Tent | Meals: B, L, D
Day 19Trek from Molun Pokhari to Cave Camp (3115m / 10219 ft)Walk: 5 – 6 hrs | Accommodation: Tent | Meals: B, L, D
Day 20Trek from Cave Camp to Kharkha (4097m / 13441 ft)Walk: 5 – 6 hrs | Accommodation: Tent | Meals: B, L, D
Day 21Trek from Kharkha to Merek (3115m / 10219 ft)Walk: 5 – 6 hrs | Accommodation: Tent | Meals: B, L, D
Day 22Trek from Merek to Shershong to Makalu Base Camp (4870m / 15977 ft)Walk: 5 – 6 hrs | Accommodation: Tent | Meals: B, L, D
Day 23Trek from Makalu Base Camp to Yangri Kharka (3557m / 11669 ft) Walk: 5 - 6 hrs | Accommodation: Tent | Meals: B, L, D
Day 24Trek from Yangri Kharka to Dobate (3500m / 11482 ft)Walk: 6 - 7 hrs | Accommodation: Tent | Meals: B, L, D
Day 25Trek from Dobate to Kauma Danda (3500m / 11482 ft)Walk: 6 - 7 hrs | Accommodation: Tent | Meals: B, L, D
Day 26Trek from Kauma to Tashigaon (2100m / 6889 ft)Walk: 5 - 6 hrs | Accommodation: Tent | Meals: B, L, D
Day 27Trek from Tashi Gaon to Seduwa (1500m / 4921 ft)Walk: 5 - 6 hrs | Accommodation: Tent | Meals: B, L, D
Day 28Trek from Seduwa to Num (1560m / 5118 ft)Walk: 5 - 6 hrs | Accommodation: Tent | Meals: B, L, D
Day 29Drive from Num to Tumlingtar (410m / 1345 ft)Drive: 5 - 6 hrs | Accommodation: Tent | Meals: B, L, D
Day 30Flight from Tumlingtar to Kathmandu and transfer to Hotel Flight: 45 min | Drive: 30 min | Accommodation: Hotel | Meals: Dinner
Day 31Free Day in Kathmandu (Contingency Day)Accommodation: Hotel | Meals: Breakfast
Day 32Final Departure | Other Travel Plan
FREE WALKING TOUR: This is an optional walking adventure on the outskirts of Thamel area, which will surprisingly take you to popular Buddhist shrine – Monkey Temple (original name Swayambunath Stupa) and Kathmandu Durbar Square (House of Virgin Living Goddess) after a quick peek at the National Museum. It is around 6km walk, takes 1.5 hrs walk starting and ending from/to Thamel. It is a guided tour; however the entrance fees to these heritage sites must be pay by travelers themselves. [Monkey Temple – Rs 200, Kathmandu Durbar Square – Rs 1000, National Museum – Rs 150]. We start at 10am in the morning (after breakfast) and finish before 4pm (time can vary).
SAFETY CONCERN: Your safety is our top concern while organizing outdoor and adventure plans. Our leaders and crew members are experienced professionals who will make sure that the trip is safely in course. We truly understand the need of information flow and risk management to provide the best experience. Our trekking arrangement includes the proper clothing, supplies of equipment and gears, high altitude prevention measures and remedies to provide the carefree adventure in the Himalayas.
STANDARD TRIP: Standard itinerary and route plans are typically designed considering the necessary number of days to complete the trek for average fit travelers and level of altitude gain on the trek (and multiple other factors) which can be modified as per the interest, time, experience and budget plan of travelers. On the given adventure plan, we have included the most important items necessary for the trip and the cost for it and quoted to provide a general idea of the cost of the trip with minimum number of days required to complete the trip.
CUSTOMIZE TRIP: We can organize a trip to every style and provide our service as required by the travelers. There are few items like leader, permits etc, which are mandatory to provide from the agency whereas there are also several alternatives to design the trip as suited. Any customization of the standard itinerary will change the trip price accordingly. We always like to hear what you have to say. We are always happy to assist your valuable travel holidays in your manner with the best information that suits your way of traveling.
ACCOMMODATION IN KATHMANDU
We need to have 4 nights’ accommodation in Kathmandu (before and after the trip) for preparation, rest, and contingency. We provide twin sharing room at Hotel Nepalaya on BB Plan for your trip. If you choose to book your own accommodation in Kathmandu, 50 USD per person is discounted from trip price.
If you prefer to select your own accommodation, then you are free to do so and find a place suitable to your interest. Alternatively, you can suggest a name, and we shall book that place for you.
GROUP SIZE: All of our adventure trips are accompanied by specialized local leaders, guides, porters and assistant guides (as required) who will always ensure your safety and comfort at every part of the journey. We found that the group size of 8 is the optimal size to run these trips, however we can organize a trip plan for any group size upon the request.
Group of More than 8: We also have a good experience of handling big groups of volunteers, employees, students, and able to organize a trip plan upon request. Please kindly submit your group size information, and we will garnish a proper trip plan and price for you.
It is your travel plan; you can choose what you want to do, of course with a lot of information first. Feel free to submit and share your travel ideas, and we shall get back to you with more thoughts in no time.
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