High in the heart of the eastern Himalayan, seven valleys radiate from mount. Makalu (the world's thirth highest peak) These valleys, particularly the Barun valley, treasure some of the last remaining pristine forests and alpine meadows of Nepal. From the bottom of the Arun valley, at just 435 m above sea level, the Himalaya rise to the snow-capped tip of Makalu- 8463 m--within a 40 km distance. Within this wide range of altitudes and climates, the Makalu-Barun area contains some of the richest and most diverse pockets of plants and animals in Nepal, elsewhere lost to spreading human habitation. Nestled in the lower reaches of these valleys are communities of Rai, Sherpa, and Shingsawa (Bhotia) farmers. Though economically poor and isolated, they retain a rich cultural heritage. They hold the key to the preservation of the unique biological and cultural treasures of the Makalu Barun area. The Makalu-Barun National Park and Conservation Area was established in 1992 as Nepal's eighth national park and the first to include an adjacent inhabited conservation area as a buffer.

Covering 2330 sq km, Makalu-Barun is a vital component of the greater Mount Everest ecosystem which includes Nepal's 1148 sq. km Sagarmatha (Mount Everest) National Park to the west and the 35.000sq. km Qomolungma Nature Preserve in the Tibet Autonomous Region of China to the north.The Makalu-Barun area is little known to most tourists due to its relative inaccessibility. But those few hundred trekkers and mountaineers who visit each year come away with an unforgettable experience.

Country:	»	Nepal
Area:	»	Makalu Region
Activities:	»	Trekking
Grade:	»	4
Seasons:	»	Mar - May, Sept - Nov
Altitude:	»	6,135m
Duration:	»	24 Days
Accommodation:	»	Camping
Transport:	»	Fly in - Fly Out
Group Size:	»	2 to 25

Day 01.	Fly from Kathmandu to Tumlingtar-510m.
Day 02.	Trek to Mani Bhanjyang-1180m (5-6 hr)
Day 03.	Trek to Churchila-1910m (6-7 hr)
Day 04.	Trek to Num-1560m (6-7 hr)
Day 05.	Trek to Nayagaon-2140m (6-7 hr)
Day 06.	Trek to Tashi Gaon-2250m (5-6 hr)
Day 07.	Rest at Tashi Gaon
Day 08.	Trek to Kauma-3510m (6-7 hr)
Day 09.	Trek to Mumbuk-3615m (5-6 hr) crossing over Shipton-La-4127m and Tutu La-4075m
Day 10.	Trek to Nehe Kharka-3620 (5-6 hr)
Day 11.	Trek to Mera-4500m (4-5 hr)
Day 12.	Trek to Makalu Base camp- 4880m (4-5 hr)
Day 13.	Rest at Makalu base camp
Day 14.	Trek to Sherpani Col. (East Col-6100m) phedi-5800m (4-5 hr)
Day 15.	Trek to West Col base camp-5900m crossing over Sherpani Col-6100m (4-5 hr)
Day 16.	Trek to West Col phedi-approx.5500m crossing over West Col-6135m (4-5 hr)
Day 17.	Trek to Panch pokhari-5414m (5-6 hr)
Day 18.	Trek to Amphu Lapcha base camp-5500m (3-4 hr)
Day 19.	Trek to Amphu Lapcha phedi-4600m (4-5 hr)
Day 20.	Trek to Dingboche-4300m (6-7 hr)
Day 21.	Trek to Tyangboche-3867m (4-5 hr)
Day 22.	Trek to Jorsalle-2900m (6-7 hr)
Day 23.	Trek to Lukla-2866m (5-6 hr)
Day 24.	Flight from Lukla to Kathmandu