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Makalu Base Camp & Shipton Pass
(24 Days, Camping/ Hotels)
| From the sub-tropical Arun valley,
over the Shipton pass to the foot of the world’s
fifth highest peak |
 A
fabulous trek to one of the most magnificent yet least
discovered parts of the Nepal Himalayas. From the
sub-tropical Arun valley this route takes us through the
intensively cultivated midlands, populated by Rais and
Sherpas. Crossing the Shipton Pass, used by Shipton and
Hillary during their 1952 reconnaissance of Everest, we
leave all habitation behind and enter a mountain
wilderness of immense proportions. The peaks, glaciers
and deep river gorges are dominated by Makalu, at
8463m., the world’s fifth highest mountain. Other giants
in the area include Baruntse, Chamlang, Pyramid Peak and
Peak 6. As a finale, the approach to the base camp of
this beautiful mountain brings rarely-seen views of
Lhotse and Everest, with their ridges snaking down into
Tibet to the north.
Trip Profile: 19 days walking with full porterage;
Altitude: maximum 4800m., average 2500m.
Grade: Challenging & mountaineering.
Group & Staff: min. 6, max. 14, plus leader and
appropriate local staff.
Accommodation: 3 nights Hotels, 20 nights
camping.
Food: included except main meals in Kathmandu.
Itinerary:
Day 1 Arrive Kathmandu
Day 2 Take the scenic flight to Tumlingtar in the east
of Nepal.
Day 3/6 Trek northwards along the valley of the Arun
Khola.
Day 7/9 Cross the Shipton Pass into High Mountain
wilderness of the Barun Khola.
Day 10/ 13 Trek to the Base Camp with time to explore
the upper reaches of the Barun Glacier, in the shadow of
Makalu.
Day 14 /21 Return to Tumlingtar sometimes retracing our
step and sometimes on new trails.
Day 22 Fly to Kathmandu.
Day 23 Sightseeing visiting the temples of Pashupatinath
and Bouddhanath.
Day 24 Final departure.
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