Makalu base camp trek can be fairly challenging in some parts depending upon your level of physical fitness. The outstanding scenery of Makalu Base Camp Trek’s route significantly provides unique cultural heritage and incredible views of mountain peaks. The trek begins with a flight from Kathmandu to Tumlingtar of Mid-eastern Nepal for half an hour. The trail to Makalu Base Camp Trek envelops the plain, sub-tropical valley of the Arun River basin to extraordinary temperate passes called Keke La pass (4230m) and Tutu La pass (4200m), many edges ascend from the Barun River valley which is off the beaten mid-hill trails.
1. Accommodation (as per the itinerary):
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Day 1 and Day 9 stay in a 3 star Hotel in Pokhara with
Breakfast.
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Day 2 to Day 8 Teahouse.
2. Meals (Veg + Egg):
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Day 2 Lunch to Day 9 Lunch, Tea & Cookies on arrival at Tea
Houses.
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3 Cups Tea/Coffee with Meal, Fresh Fruit after Dinner.
3. Support:
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1 Mountaineering & First aid qualified professional trek
Leader.
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Local experienced guides (Number of guides depending on the
group size).
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Enough support staff.
4. Trek equipment:
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High-altitude sleeping bag.
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Gaiters & Crampon (if required.)
5. First aid:
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Medical kit.
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Stretcher.
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Oxygen cylinder.
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Blood pressure monitor.
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Oximeter.
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Stethoscope.
6. Transportation (as per
the itinerary):
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Pokhra to Nayapul and return.
9. Permits:
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Entire Administration and Local Taxes.
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TIMS card.
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All necessary permits and entry fees, up to the amount charged
for Indian Nationals.
10. Store room facility in Pokhra for extra luggage.
11. Insurance of Trekking Guide and porters.
12. Trekking Map.
1.Any kind of personal expenses.
2. Porters for the personal bag.
3. Wi-Fi, charging batteries and hot showers, warm water
for drinking.
4. Nepal entry visa (approximately USD 40) only for
foreigners (Not for Indians).
5. Customary gratuities for guides & porters.
6. Unforeseen costs due to flight cancellation, weather
conditions, etc.
7. Evacuation and medical expenses.
8. Drinks: Bottled water.
9. High-altitude Trekking Insurance is mandatory.
10. All costs not outlined under "What's included".
11. Permit and entry fee for Foreign Nationals/OCI/NRI.