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Trek Details

  • Destination: Nepal
  • Holiday Type: Walking & Trekking
  • Trek Grade: Strenuous
  • Duration: 21 days from Kathmandu
  • Leadership: Roland Hunter FRGS
  • Minimum Group Size: 5 people
  • Cost: 2011 - £1,795 (US$2,895)
    What does this include?

Price includes:

  • Internal flight to/from Kathmandu and Tumlingtar
  • All transfers including airport collections
  • One day sightseeing in Kathmandu with Nepalese cultural guide and private vehicle
  • Twin share room at Hotel Tibet in Kathmandu
  • Breakfast only in Kathmandu, all meals included while on trek
  • Twin share tents while on trek using our three person Mountain Hardwear Trango 3.1s
  • All trekking arrangements including permits and fees, tents, Western and Sherpa guides, porters and cook 
  • Complimentary Makalu trekking map
  • Financial protection insurance from International Passenger Protection
  • Pre departure support and advice from The Mountain Company by email, phone and face to face meetings in London. After booking with us we will send you our comprehensive "Nepal Trek Information" notes 

Price excludes:

  • International flight to/from Kathmandu (London from £550)
  • Travel and trekking insurance (eg Snowcard)
  • Nepal visa for 30 days at US$40 (approx £25)
  • Lunch and evening meals in Kathmandu
  • Personal clothing & equipment
  • Tips
  • Other items not listed in "What is included"
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Trek Dates

  • April 23rd to May 13th 2011
  • April 21st to May 11th 2012

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Trek Itinerary

  • Day 1Arrive in Kathmandu 
  • Day 2Fly to Tumlingtar and drive to Chichila (1,840m) 
  • Day 3Trek to Num (1,500m) 
  • Day 4Trek to Sedua (1,540m) 
  • Day 5Trek to Tashigaon (2,070m)  
  • Day 6Trek to Khongma (3,560m) 
  • Day 7Rest & acclimatisation day 
  • Day 8Trek to Debotay (3,650m) 
  • Day 9Trek to Yangle Kharka (3,600m) 
  • Day 10Trek to Langmale Kharka (4,200m) 
  • Day 11Trek to Mera (4,500m) 
  • Day 12Trek to Makalu Base Camp (5,000m) 
  • Day 13Exploration day 
  • Day 14Trek to Yangle Kharka (3,600m) 
  • Day 15Trek to Debotay (3,650m) 
  • Day 16Trek to Tashigaon (2,070m)  
  • Day 17Trek to Num (1,500m) 
  • Day 18Trek to Chichila, drive to Tumlingtar 
  • Day 19Fly to Kathmandu 
  • Day 20Sightseeing in Kathmandu 
  • Day 21Fly back home 
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