The Makalu Base Camp Trek is an ideal trekking route for nature-lovers craving to experience different nature and culture along the trek path; as well as the different views of the world's tallest peak, the Everest. This Makalu Base Camp Trekking region boasts a rich cultural heritage, unmatched beauty and natural diversity.
This is a trek towards Mt. Makalu (8483m/27818ft) which is the fifth highest mountain in the world. The Makalu Base Camp trek route also passes through dense rhododendron forests. You will also spot occasional animals like deer, languor monkeys and many different species of birds. As you go higher up you might get a chance to notice the blue sheep and the illusive snow leopards which has been enlisted in the IUCN endangered list.
In the course of your acclimatization day, meet the sherpa people in Tashigaun. The radiating smiles of the local people will mezmerize you. You will meet Rai and Sherpa people, among other ethnicity living in the Himalayas, along the way. You may also stopover at the Swiss Base Camp both on the banks of the desolate Barun Pokhari. Spectacular views of the rarely seen Kangshung face of Everest, Lhotse, Chamlang and Kanchenjunga in the far east bestows upon us from the Makalu Base Camp. The soaring peaks of 3, 5, Yaupa and the Chamlang Himal along the Tibetan border.
It is advised that you have a previous trekking experience and be in a good state of health before you start your trek to Makalu region. Only full camping Makalu Base Camp trek is possible in this region with all supplies carried by local porters from day one.
Welcome to the Himalayas. Let your adventure in this unconventional route begin!
Transfer to international airport and fly to onward destination.
Our MMT Airport Representative will be there to greet you outside the Terminal Hall (after you have completed passport, immigration and visa requirements). He will be displaying our Treks & Expeditions logo with your name on it. You will then be transferred to your hotel. Afternoon free. Evening: a welcome dinner, hosted by our management team, to introduce you to your guide, brief you on the trek and check on necessities.
After breakfast, day will start our guided trip to cultural world heritage sites in Kathmandu valley such as, pilgrimage sites of Hindus temple Pashupatinath, the world biggest Stupa Bouddhanath, visit Swoyambhunath Stupa also known as monkey temple. After exploring the surrounding areas visit historical Patan Durbar Square & Kathmandu Durbar Square (Freak Street) with temple, unique ancient art, architectures, museum and Kumari (living goddess). Evening pre-trip counseling and ensure once again trekking gears, medical kid and trek legalization needs.
“OR”
Leisure and easy day for different interest.
We take a morning tranquility trans-Himalayan flight to Tumlingtar, where we meet our trek crew. Drive north of Shoba Khola along the ridge above flat warm valley Tumlintar toward Khadbari. Road continues through beautiful terraced field with the superb view of green valley then slope downhill road brings us our campsite Chichila. Enjoy the sun set and Mt. Maklau range. Overnight stay in camp.
We enjoy a lovely view of Mt. chamlang (7319m) Makalu (8463m) and sawtooth ridges of forest walk with many birds. Trail continues bumpy road, often following short cut passing Sherpa settlement fururu at 1900m. Gentle ascent along the ridgeline through the woodland that has been heavily denuded firewood gathers of local villages. Soon following descended off road pass Mure and leads to the spectacularly positioned village of Num. Overnight in the camp.
Trail turns off to the north of ridge and descend steeply to Aurn River at 620 m. trek continues crossing dubious-looking suspension bridge which ascends same range of ascends along the exposed rocky farming field of Pachowk. Ascend continue about 1000 m through dense forest, eventually brings to beautiful camp site Seduwa. Here is large flat camping lawn right above the check point of Makalu Barun National park check point. Num village can be clearly seen in front of Camp site laying on long green agricultural hill. Overnight stay in camp.
We climb a ridge passing Mani wall and climb gently northward through rice terrace to the village Manigaun. A short day's trek, climbing and then contouring beautiful village and wilderness forest around to the last settlement on the walk-in, at Tashigaon. Overnight stay in camp.
Take a wonderful walk along Sherpa village, do some washing and take easy day.
We ascend steeply through dense forest of Rhododendron passing many ridges and seasonal Yak herders to a open hill with a tea shop. Trail rises again to Chipla at 2520 m, here trail even comes steeper., struggling up past stream and a huge overhanging rock right below the mani danda. Our destination Khongma welcomes us with terraced camping ground. Overnight stay in Camp.
From Khongma climb the ridge steep switchback to stone chorten at 3840m and feast your eyes to chamlang, Peak 6 (6739 m) and Peak 7(6105 m) We climb stone staircases passing several false ridges to Ghungu La also known as TuTu La at 4050 m. Descend down to Kalo Pokhar and steeply ascend to Shipton La at 4216 m named by Mr. Eric Shipton who followed the route with Edmond Hillary in1952. Drop to Thulo Pokhari and climb final pass of the day Ka Ka La at 4150 m provides superb views, before descending to our camp in a clearing amongst rhododendrons at Dobato. Overnight in camp.
Trail drops down a screed –covered slope into the long curving Barun valley, which forms a natural highway toward your destination. Trek through long landslide following the upstream of river through a gorge to a more open valley and our high pasture campsite at Yangri Kharka next to the Barun River with colorful prayer flags and view of Makalu after several days. Overnight stay in camp.
Trail follows upstream of river with waterfall and gentle climb to Ngle Kharka at 3750 m which has great mountain views and alpine meadow. Beyond Ngle Kharka the river makes a huge S-shaped curved between a certain wall of cliffs that tower either side of the river. Trek passes many Yak herders and meadow of Rupak Kharka (3930 m), Jhak Kharka at 4210m. Passing beautiful waterfall and swampy pasture brings us to overnight halt at the summer grazing area of Yak Kharka. Overnight stay in camp.
To acclimatize for the final climb, this is a short day. The landscape here is an arid mass of sand and gravel follow a trail west beside the stream on the north side of the moraine with the pyramid peak of Hongku Chuli (6835 m) A lovely day's walk, through a high alpine environment. Rounding a corner, in sight of the Lower Barun Glacier, arrive Shersong. Overnight stay in Camp.
Visit Makalu Base Camp (5100 m) with the breathtaking views on the way however, base camp has no view except still it’s nice to interact with Makalu Expedition group on season. Back to the camp site Lunch and climb to approximately 5000 metres on a ridge to the north for views of Makalu, Cho Oyu, Nuptse, Everest and many more. We spend a second night at Sherson.
Retrace alpine meadow descending beside the Barun River to the warmer flat plateau. Overnight in camp.
Continue descending through the rockfall and the climb the rocky gully to Dobate. Overnight in camp.
Today, we recross Kaka La, Shipton La and tutu La then make a short descent to the Camp site Khongma.
Make a long sleep descend back to the civilization at Tashi Gaun and after Lunch easy walk to Seduwa. Overnight in camp.
We start the day with a descent to the hot and steamy Arun River Valley. Crossing the khola we then begin the tough climb up the ridge on the other side to Num. Overnight in Camp.
An early start and a relatively easy morning of trekking along the ridge to Chichila, which takes around 5 hours. Here we board our Jeep for the return drive to Tumlingtar, Overnight in camp.
We take the morning flight to Kathmandu and transfer to Hotel, free afternoon.
Transfer to international airport and fly to onward destination.
Eating is a big part of Holiday. Travelling with Mountain Mart Trek, you experience the vast array of wonderful food Nepalese, Chinese, Continental, Italian and several local cuisines. Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner are included in the package. Your guide will suggest delicious, hygienic and each place special food during your trip. Mountain restaurant owner prefer not to order many dishes and waste food as they would like to cater more trekkers with limited food before run off stuck. Its a week or more days hard work to porters and caravans to bring food to these places. During this trek you will usually have breakfast and dinner at the same Lodge, lunch will be eaten at one of the trail side restaurants en-route.
A Tea House is the combination of guest house, restaurant, and social hang out. Private rooms are available in most Tea Houses, except for high altitudes ones where it will be just dormitories. The lodges are fairly basic. The rooms are spare with twin beds and very little additional furniture. Blankets are generally provided. There is a large dining room-cum-lounge, warmed by the bukhara stove (an iron cylinder, fitted with a chimney duct, in which a log fire is lighted. There is normally no electric lighting in the rooms unless the village has hydroelectric power. The dining room usually hassolar lighting.
Most teahouses now also have electricity for charging small appliances - mobile phones and cameras - and there may be a small charge for this.
Mountain Mart Trek provides unlimited chlorine/Iodine treated water during the trek. All tea houses have mineral water and boiled water for trekkers upon additional cost. We discourage the purchase of Mineral water and bottled water while on the Trek as plastic bottles aredifficult to dispose off and have become an environmental problem
Mountain Mart Trek offers you complementary route map and T-shirt
This is a very active trip, meaning you will be on the move most of the time, so pack as lightly as possible. We provide one porter for every two travellers; your trekking gear will be carried by the porter in a duffel bag that we will provide. The maximum the porters are allowed to carry 15 kgs per trekker means 30 kgs from 2 trekkers . Unnecessary luggage can left in Kathmandu Hotel and its absolutely free of cost. .
Please read the Checklist section of this trip notes for additional details of what you need to bring for the trek on this trip. You will need to bring a comfortable medium sized day pack to carry the things that you will need during the day. This should have a waist strap or (better) a padded waist belt. The weather is subject to change in high altitude so layered clothing is recommended throughout the year.
Foreigners other than Indian citizen, who intend to visit Nepal must hold a valid passport prior to applying for a Nepal visa. The passport must have six months validity from the date of arrival. Foreigners can obtain a Nepalese visa upon arrival at Kathmandu airport, or at a border immigration office. One recent copy of a passport size color photo is required to apply for Tourist Visa to Nepal. Mountain Mart Trek has listed Nepal visa information tips for travelers to Nepal.
A foreigner who has departed before the expiry of the period specified in the visa issued in a visa year shall not be allowed to use the visa by adding the remaining period to another visa year. If any foreigner who has entered Nepal towards the end of a visa year desires to extend his/her stay into the new visa year, he/she may do so by purchasing another visa for the New Year. Provided, however, that the computation of the fees for such period shall be made on the basis of the total period of the stay.
An application for a Tourist Visa must be submitted in the format referred to in Appendix 1.
A Nepali visa issued abroad is valid for entry for three to six months from the date of issue. True -
Citizens of the following countries should be issue visa in their own country to Nepal embassy and consulate.
Afghanistan, Cameroon, Ethiopia, Ghana, Iraq, Liberia, Nigeria, Palestine, Somalia, Zimbabwe.
No foreigners except Indians are entitled to Nepal without a valid visa.
Visas can be obtained from the following immigration offices in Nepal:
A copy of the Visa Form is available for use at the end of this document that avoids you long queue to pick up the Nepal visa form at the international airport.
The fees payable only in USD dollars for obtaining a visa on arrival at any border are as follows:
The fees payable (only in local Nepali currency) to extend the duration of your stay, or to renew a visa are:
A transit visa for one day can be obtained from Nepal's immigration offices at an entry point upon the production of a departure flight ticket via Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu. The fee is US$ 5 or equivalent convertible currency. A transit visa may not be extended.
A Nepali Visa can be obtained from Nepal Embassy / Consulate Offices in your country, or upon arrival at Kathmandu airport. It is also possible to obtain the visa from other border points of entry. You'll need 1 passport photo each time.
For foreign investors, a business visa with a multiple entry facility for a period of one year or five years can be obtained from the Department of Immigration on the recommendation of the Department of Industry and Commerce by paying US$ 100 and US$ 250 or equivalent convertible foreign or Nepali currency.
Note: While we try to make the information contained herein as accurate as possible, we accept no responsibility for any loss, disruption or inconvenience sustained by anyone using this information.
Foreign visitors are requested to keep a note of the dates on their Nepalese visa and their passport number to avoid possible problems. Visa extensions need to be applied for, within the valid period of the Nepalese visa.
You are requested to ensure that you get the arrival/departure stamps on your passport at the entry /exit points to avoid possible legal complications.
Living in Nepal without a passport or a valid visa is a punishable offence.
Deviation from the prescribed trekking routes mentioned on your trekking permit will be treated as a violation of the law.
You are advised to be aware of brokers/cheaters and counterfeit documents or visa/trekking permits to avoid legal complications.
Change of purpose of your stay without permission is not allowed and employment or voluntary services while on a tourist visa is strictly prohibited. It will be a punishable offence.
Be certain to register at the police and Immigration check points along any trail. It would be wise to register your trekking destination and schedule at your Embassy or Consulate.
If you encounter problems along the trails, immediately inform the nearest police or Immigration post officials.
You are requested to change money with recognized dealers and do not forget to take and keep formal receipts.
You are requested to inform the officials at an Immigration Office or Police Station of any changes in the address previously given in your visa application form or disembarkation card, and within seven days.
If, as a tourist, your stay is more than 120 days in one visa year and you wish to visit additional places for longer than 24 hours, you must register at the local police office of such places, your name, passport number and address.
You are advised to be mindful to contact the Department of Immigration to request a visa transfer in the case of getting a new passport or travel document from your embassy, and within seven days.
Passport and trekking permits should be kept by each trekker while trekking.
Filming in restricted or notified areas without permission is strictly prohibited.
Please do not take out the visa stickers from your passport and do not try to change records printed in your passport.
We request your co-operation in observing the following guidelines during your stay in Nepal. Respect local traditions, customs, values and sentiments, help to protect local culture and maintain local pride.
Indian citizens are permitted to travel in Nepal provided they have any one of the following documents:
Passport; Driving license with photograph; Identity card with photograph issued by a governmental body; Ration card with photograph; Voter identity card with photograph; Registration certificate issued by the Indian embassy to Indian citizens residing in Nepal; Ad hoc/temporary identity cards issued by the Indian embassy to the Indian citizen in the event of exigency; Document with photograph and setting out identity, issued by the sub-divisional magistrate or authority there above.
Department of Immigration Kalikasthan, Dillibazar, Kathmandu. |
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Tel : | 977 - 01 - 4433934 / 4429660 / 4438862 / 4438868 |
Fax : | 977 - 01 - 4433935 |
Email : | mail@nepalimmigration.gov.np |
Web : | http://nepalimmigration.gov.np/ |
Sunday to Thursday | 10:30 a.m. - 17:00 p.m. in Summer |
10:30 a.m. - 16:00 p.m. in Winter (Nov. to Jan.) | |
Friday | 10:30 a.m. -15:00 p.m. |
Sunday to Thursday | 10:30 a.m. - 15:00 p.m. |
Friday | 10:30 a.m. - 13:00 p.m. |
Note: All of the information above is based on information from the Department of Immigration of Nepal’s office and may be found on their website.
All trekkers are required to carry a Trekkers' Information Management System card (TIMS card). It is available from the Tourist Services Centre in Kathmandu: Sun – Fri 10:00 – 13:00 and 14:00 – 17:00. It is free, but requires two passport photographs. (Trekking agencies provide the cards for their clients.) Show it at check points on trekking routes.
Trekking Permits are required for all treks that pass through Conservation Areas or National Parks.
Conservation Area permits can be purchased at the Tourist Services Centre for Rs 2000 plus two photographs.
National Park entry tickets cost Rs 3000 and require no photograph. Purchase at the Department of National Parks and Wildlife Conservation office Sun – Fri 09:00 – 14:00 only (next to the Tourist Services office).
Restricted Area Permits are required mainly for camping style trekking in remote areas near the Tibetan border – for which a guide is strongly recommended. They can only be purchased for two or more trekkers. The permits are issued by the Central Immigration Office, require two working days, your original passports (not facsimiles) and two photographs. Costs range from US$10/week to US$500/10 days plus substantial additional amounts for each additional day. These will be procured by your chosen trekking agency. Offices are open daily, but with restricted hours on Saturdays.
The foreign tourist visiting Nepal shall be granted the tourist visa.
The tourist visa shall be granted for a period in maximum of 150 days in a visa year (Visa years means January to December).
A tourist who has departed before the expiry of the period specified in the visa issued in a visa year shall not be allowed to use the visa by adding the remaining period to another visa year.
If any foreigner who has entered into Nepal towards the end of a visa year desires to spend even the period during which he may stay in Nepal with the tourist visa of the other visa year, he may use such facility.
Provided, however, that the computation of the fees for such period shall be made on the basis of the total period of his stay.
Note: Above information is based on Department of Immigration of Nepal office.
Trekking or Mountaineering in the higher elevation of the Himalayas is one of the most adventurous endeavors which inherit the risk of AMS or injuries or even death. MMT is always concern regarding the comfort, safety and health of trekkers while meandering in higher altitude. We contribute great effort to reduce or control the risk and hazard; but sometime nature’s curse or fluctuate climate in Himalayas is beyond our control and we are not responsible for it.
If you are a keen adventure lover and are ready to follow the hereby mentioned Terms and Conditions then you are heartily welcome at MMT office, Kaldhara-marg, Paknajol, Thamel, Kathmandu, Nepal.
1. All the bookings of the packages are dealt with Mountain Mart Treks and Expedition which is an authorized adventure company based in capital of Nepal: Kathmandu.
2. The term ‘Trip’ formally refers to walking, sightseeing, treks, tours, mountaineering, expeditions or holiday in the mystical land, Nepal.
3. MMT faithfully offers all the amenities in the estimated price of the package.
4. Please go through itinerary page or trek inclusion page for the detail information of the cost transparency. The trek cost may vary from one package to another and some packages don’t include the cost of the following:
5. The travelers must pay 20% upfront out of the total trip cost for the trip conformation.
6. You can pay the booking conformation amount either by credit card and wire transfer, both payment option subject to charge additional bank service fees upto 4% on top of the sum.
7. The trip will be booked once the payment is made by the travelers. We will send you the conformation letter through online and assure to provide all the service detail as mentioned in the itinerary.
8. The final payment must be submitted at the MMT office before the tip departure. Otherwise, you will not be legitimate for trip and no final documentation will be disclosed before the payment.
09. Regarding trip cancellation, we entertain free trip cancellation service upon submission of trustable reason before 90 days of the departure date upon adequate evidence and written reasons.
10. If you cancel the trip 60 days prior to the departure date then 75% cancellation fee will be levied from the booking amount.
11. 85% cancellation fee will be levied if you cancel the trip before 30 days of the trip departure date.
12. The company will be unable to refund the earlier paid (20%) booking payment if you cancel the trek prior to 15 days of the departure date.
13. There will be no payment refund if you voluntarily leave or cancel the trip once it is started; but if you are forced to leave due to unforeseen immediate circumstances then payment can be refunded after proper discretion.
14. We guarantee your safe and successful trip; however, the company reserves the authority to cancel the trip if there will be no minimum number (2) of travelers. In this condition, company will postpone or manage alternative trip.
15. If the company cancels the trip due to any unforeseen circumstances which are beyond our control (i.e. natural disaster, flight cancellation, strikes, wars, riots, quarantine, government intervention policy, weather condition), we will refund after deduction of minimum operating cost involved.
16. If you want to change your booking date, the booking amendment request must be made 90 days prior to the original trip departure.
17. If trekkers demand to change the departure date prior to 60 days of the final departure, US $ 50.00 per person will be charged as cancelation fee. The charge of the trip may also be increased if the market price soars higher during the postponed trip date.
18. The policy of our company is: Trekkers must have insurance policy contract if they want to trek with MMT. The policy must feature: medical coverage, air ambulance, helicopter evacuation facility, as well as flight cancellation insurance if possible.
19. Mountain Mart Treks and Expedition organizes various adventurous trips which have high risk factor and demand more physical stamina plus training. If you can’t accomplish the trek due to your physical inability or sickness, we are not obliged to refund the payment.
20. There may appear hindrance, obstacles or circumstances like: political riot, insurgency, accident, climate change, or natural disasters during the course of trip. Make sure you are ready to deal with all these problems.
21. The trip route, accommodation, modes of transport may be changed without prior notice due to the unforeseen circumstances. It is for your convenience and safety, so hope you will display flexible human nature in this context.
22. While changing the route, transportation, accommodation, or itinerary due to above circumstances, we may charge additional cost or lessen the cost as per the total expenses of the entire trek.
23. MMT holds all the authority to decline, accept, detain or retain any members of the trip if we find anyone suspicious or indiscipline. If you want to trek with MMT, you must accept our leadership during the whole trip.
24. MMT has contracted with network of companies, government of Nepal, individuals to assist the travelers during the trip. These third parties are qualified to perform their duties as contracted. We are not liable in case of loss, damage, irregularities if the third parties don’t perform their duties properly.
25. MMT is not responsible for the violation of any law or rules committed by the travelers in any country.
26. This agreement is governed by the laws of the Government of Nepal. No any individual: employees, representatives, guides of the company can alter the terms and conditions.
27. These terms and conditions may only be waived in special circumstances with written application to the director. Only the director of the company has all the right to amend them.
28. Travelers must be physically and mentally fit for the trekking. It is compulsory to bring health certificates along with proper legal documents for trip approval, if asked.
29. If the flight is cancelled or get delayed due to fluctuate climate or any other causes, MMT is not responsible for the extra expenses or compensation. We can manage alternative arrangement on special request which may demand other extra cost.
30. We have displayed the authentic, genuine and accurate information on our official website and brochure. If any mistake, incomplete or wrong information is seen, please inform us on time.
31. Please read all the above mentioned ‘Terms and Conditions’ before making the bookings. You must abide these conditions if you fancy to trek in the Himalayas with Mountain Mart Treks (MMT)
Our outdoor staffs are fully insured and well equipped. MMT offers attractive salary packages to guides, porters and other trekking staffs. We also pay sustainable salaries/wages during low season when no work is available. Our porters may carry a maximum mass of 30 kilograms.
We have extensive logistical experience in both individual and group tour operations. We customize your holdiay as per requirment and always endeavour to meet ultimate expetation. MMT tour operaters are professionalize in Nepal trekking, high adventure passes, climbing and mountaineering, cultural tours, white water rafting and many more.
Safety and trip comfort are no compromises and top priorities of the company inclusively to both clients and trekking crews. Our trekking leaders are pharmacy trained and have considerable knowledge on AMS (Acute Mountain Sickness) from different training workshops conducted by HRA (Himalayan Rescue Association), KEEP (Kathmandu Education Invironment Project) and TAAN (Trekking Agencies' Association of Nepal) . We believe health is wealth: Guides and porters are fully insured and sufficient trekking gear is supplied by MMT. Emergency First Aid Kits are carried by trek leaders for health support for clients and trekking staff. We are constantly in communication with our trek leaders about weather issues which might influence trips.
We are an independent ultimate outdoor adventure team, based in Nepal, who explore and experience the unspoiled flora, fauna and landscapes of the towering Himalayas as well as the treasures of myth and legend of Nepal, Tibet and Bhutan. Mountain Mart Treks offers a splendid alternative solution for adventure, fun, research, and eco tourism to these South Asian countries. We believe each our happy client is our next trek.
Mountain Mart Trek has numerous fixed departures trekking tours to match several travelers. Besides, we also offer customize guaranteed departure dates upon your advice and make happen comfortably. MMT will organize treks for groups with specific interests and will adjust itineraries for groups with age-specific requirements. Group sizes can range from a single trekker up to a maximum of 10 people
Our trekking team has more than 20 years route experiences in remote adventure, peak climbing, expeditions, culture and nature research, whatever your condition we will help you to achieve your final goal. We believe in adventure beyond the fun. We are more specialized in unbeaten and unspoiled nature finder trekking operator..
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The Makalu Base Camp Trek is an ideal trekking route for nature-lovers craving to experience different nature and culture along the trek path; as well as the different views of the world's tallest peak, the Everest. This Makalu Base Camp Trekking region boasts a rich cultural heritage, unmatched beauty and natural diversity.
This is a trek towards Mt. Makalu (8483m/27818ft) which is the fifth highest mountain in the world. The Makalu Base Camp trek route also passes through dense rhododendron forests. You will also spot occasional animals like deer, languor monkeys and many different species of birds. As you go higher up you might get a chance to notice the blue sheep and the illusive snow leopards which has been enlisted in the IUCN endangered list.
In the course of your acclimatization day, meet the sherpa people in Tashigaun. The radiating smiles of the local people will mezmerize you. You will meet Rai and Sherpa people, among other ethnicity living in the Himalayas, along the way. You may also stopover at the Swiss Base Camp both on the banks of the desolate Barun Pokhari. Spectacular views of the rarely seen Kangshung face of Everest, Lhotse, Chamlang and Kanchenjunga in the far east bestows upon us from the Makalu Base Camp. The soaring peaks of 3, 5, Yaupa and the Chamlang Himal along the Tibetan border.
It is advised that you have a previous trekking experience and be in a good state of health before you start your trek to Makalu region. Only full camping Makalu Base Camp trek is possible in this region with all supplies carried by local porters from day one.
Welcome to the Himalayas. Let your adventure in this unconventional route begin!
Transfer to international airport and fly to onward destination.
Our MMT Airport Representative will be there to greet you outside the Terminal Hall (after you have completed passport, immigration and visa requirements). He will be displaying our Treks & Expeditions logo with your name on it. You will then be transferred to your hotel. Afternoon free. Evening: a welcome dinner, hosted by our management team, to introduce you to your guide, brief you on the trek and check on necessities.
After breakfast, day will start our guided trip to cultural world heritage sites in Kathmandu valley such as, pilgrimage sites of Hindus temple Pashupatinath, the world biggest Stupa Bouddhanath, visit Swoyambhunath Stupa also known as monkey temple. After exploring the surrounding areas visit historical Patan Durbar Square & Kathmandu Durbar Square (Freak Street) with temple, unique ancient art, architectures, museum and Kumari (living goddess). Evening pre-trip counseling and ensure once again trekking gears, medical kid and trek legalization needs.
“OR”
Leisure and easy day for different interest.
We take a morning tranquility trans-Himalayan flight to Tumlingtar, where we meet our trek crew. Drive north of Shoba Khola along the ridge above flat warm valley Tumlintar toward Khadbari. Road continues through beautiful terraced field with the superb view of green valley then slope downhill road brings us our campsite Chichila. Enjoy the sun set and Mt. Maklau range. Overnight stay in camp.
We enjoy a lovely view of Mt. chamlang (7319m) Makalu (8463m) and sawtooth ridges of forest walk with many birds. Trail continues bumpy road, often following short cut passing Sherpa settlement fururu at 1900m. Gentle ascent along the ridgeline through the woodland that has been heavily denuded firewood gathers of local villages. Soon following descended off road pass Mure and leads to the spectacularly positioned village of Num. Overnight in the camp.
Trail turns off to the north of ridge and descend steeply to Aurn River at 620 m. trek continues crossing dubious-looking suspension bridge which ascends same range of ascends along the exposed rocky farming field of Pachowk. Ascend continue about 1000 m through dense forest, eventually brings to beautiful camp site Seduwa. Here is large flat camping lawn right above the check point of Makalu Barun National park check point. Num village can be clearly seen in front of Camp site laying on long green agricultural hill. Overnight stay in camp.
We climb a ridge passing Mani wall and climb gently northward through rice terrace to the village Manigaun. A short day's trek, climbing and then contouring beautiful village and wilderness forest around to the last settlement on the walk-in, at Tashigaon. Overnight stay in camp.
Take a wonderful walk along Sherpa village, do some washing and take easy day.
We ascend steeply through dense forest of Rhododendron passing many ridges and seasonal Yak herders to a open hill with a tea shop. Trail rises again to Chipla at 2520 m, here trail even comes steeper., struggling up past stream and a huge overhanging rock right below the mani danda. Our destination Khongma welcomes us with terraced camping ground. Overnight stay in Camp.
From Khongma climb the ridge steep switchback to stone chorten at 3840m and feast your eyes to chamlang, Peak 6 (6739 m) and Peak 7(6105 m) We climb stone staircases passing several false ridges to Ghungu La also known as TuTu La at 4050 m. Descend down to Kalo Pokhar and steeply ascend to Shipton La at 4216 m named by Mr. Eric Shipton who followed the route with Edmond Hillary in1952. Drop to Thulo Pokhari and climb final pass of the day Ka Ka La at 4150 m provides superb views, before descending to our camp in a clearing amongst rhododendrons at Dobato. Overnight in camp.
Trail drops down a screed –covered slope into the long curving Barun valley, which forms a natural highway toward your destination. Trek through long landslide following the upstream of river through a gorge to a more open valley and our high pasture campsite at Yangri Kharka next to the Barun River with colorful prayer flags and view of Makalu after several days. Overnight stay in camp.
Trail follows upstream of river with waterfall and gentle climb to Ngle Kharka at 3750 m which has great mountain views and alpine meadow. Beyond Ngle Kharka the river makes a huge S-shaped curved between a certain wall of cliffs that tower either side of the river. Trek passes many Yak herders and meadow of Rupak Kharka (3930 m), Jhak Kharka at 4210m. Passing beautiful waterfall and swampy pasture brings us to overnight halt at the summer grazing area of Yak Kharka. Overnight stay in camp.
To acclimatize for the final climb, this is a short day. The landscape here is an arid mass of sand and gravel follow a trail west beside the stream on the north side of the moraine with the pyramid peak of Hongku Chuli (6835 m) A lovely day's walk, through a high alpine environment. Rounding a corner, in sight of the Lower Barun Glacier, arrive Shersong. Overnight stay in Camp.
Visit Makalu Base Camp (5100 m) with the breathtaking views on the way however, base camp has no view except still it’s nice to interact with Makalu Expedition group on season. Back to the camp site Lunch and climb to approximately 5000 metres on a ridge to the north for views of Makalu, Cho Oyu, Nuptse, Everest and many more. We spend a second night at Sherson.
Retrace alpine meadow descending beside the Barun River to the warmer flat plateau. Overnight in camp.
Continue descending through the rockfall and the climb the rocky gully to Dobate. Overnight in camp.
Today, we recross Kaka La, Shipton La and tutu La then make a short descent to the Camp site Khongma.
Make a long sleep descend back to the civilization at Tashi Gaun and after Lunch easy walk to Seduwa. Overnight in camp.
We start the day with a descent to the hot and steamy Arun River Valley. Crossing the khola we then begin the tough climb up the ridge on the other side to Num. Overnight in Camp.
An early start and a relatively easy morning of trekking along the ridge to Chichila, which takes around 5 hours. Here we board our Jeep for the return drive to Tumlingtar, Overnight in camp.
We take the morning flight to Kathmandu and transfer to Hotel, free afternoon.
Transfer to international airport and fly to onward destination.
Eating is a big part of Holiday. Travelling with Mountain Mart Trek, you experience the vast array of wonderful food Nepalese, Chinese, Continental, Italian and several local cuisines. Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner are included in the package. Your guide will suggest delicious, hygienic and each place special food during your trip. Mountain restaurant owner prefer not to order many dishes and waste food as they would like to cater more trekkers with limited food before run off stuck. Its a week or more days hard work to porters and caravans to bring food to these places. During this trek you will usually have breakfast and dinner at the same Lodge, lunch will be eaten at one of the trail side restaurants en-route.
A Tea House is the combination of guest house, restaurant, and social hang out. Private rooms are available in most Tea Houses, except for high altitudes ones where it will be just dormitories. The lodges are fairly basic. The rooms are spare with twin beds and very little additional furniture. Blankets are generally provided. There is a large dining room-cum-lounge, warmed by the bukhara stove (an iron cylinder, fitted with a chimney duct, in which a log fire is lighted. There is normally no electric lighting in the rooms unless the village has hydroelectric power. The dining room usually hassolar lighting.
Most teahouses now also have electricity for charging small appliances - mobile phones and cameras - and there may be a small charge for this.
Mountain Mart Trek provides unlimited chlorine/Iodine treated water during the trek. All tea houses have mineral water and boiled water for trekkers upon additional cost. We discourage the purchase of Mineral water and bottled water while on the Trek as plastic bottles aredifficult to dispose off and have become an environmental problem
Mountain Mart Trek offers you complementary route map and T-shirt
This is a very active trip, meaning you will be on the move most of the time, so pack as lightly as possible. We provide one porter for every two travellers; your trekking gear will be carried by the porter in a duffel bag that we will provide. The maximum the porters are allowed to carry 15 kgs per trekker means 30 kgs from 2 trekkers . Unnecessary luggage can left in Kathmandu Hotel and its absolutely free of cost. .
Please read the Checklist section of this trip notes for additional details of what you need to bring for the trek on this trip. You will need to bring a comfortable medium sized day pack to carry the things that you will need during the day. This should have a waist strap or (better) a padded waist belt. The weather is subject to change in high altitude so layered clothing is recommended throughout the year.
Foreigners other than Indian citizen, who intend to visit Nepal must hold a valid passport prior to applying for a Nepal visa. The passport must have six months validity from the date of arrival. Foreigners can obtain a Nepalese visa upon arrival at Kathmandu airport, or at a border immigration office. One recent copy of a passport size color photo is required to apply for Tourist Visa to Nepal. Mountain Mart Trek has listed Nepal visa information tips for travelers to Nepal.
A foreigner who has departed before the expiry of the period specified in the visa issued in a visa year shall not be allowed to use the visa by adding the remaining period to another visa year. If any foreigner who has entered Nepal towards the end of a visa year desires to extend his/her stay into the new visa year, he/she may do so by purchasing another visa for the New Year. Provided, however, that the computation of the fees for such period shall be made on the basis of the total period of the stay.
An application for a Tourist Visa must be submitted in the format referred to in Appendix 1.
A Nepali visa issued abroad is valid for entry for three to six months from the date of issue. True -
Citizens of the following countries should be issue visa in their own country to Nepal embassy and consulate.
Afghanistan, Cameroon, Ethiopia, Ghana, Iraq, Liberia, Nigeria, Palestine, Somalia, Zimbabwe.
No foreigners except Indians are entitled to Nepal without a valid visa.
Visas can be obtained from the following immigration offices in Nepal:
A copy of the Visa Form is available for use at the end of this document that avoids you long queue to pick up the Nepal visa form at the international airport.
The fees payable only in USD dollars for obtaining a visa on arrival at any border are as follows:
The fees payable (only in local Nepali currency) to extend the duration of your stay, or to renew a visa are:
A transit visa for one day can be obtained from Nepal's immigration offices at an entry point upon the production of a departure flight ticket via Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu. The fee is US$ 5 or equivalent convertible currency. A transit visa may not be extended.
A Nepali Visa can be obtained from Nepal Embassy / Consulate Offices in your country, or upon arrival at Kathmandu airport. It is also possible to obtain the visa from other border points of entry. You'll need 1 passport photo each time.
For foreign investors, a business visa with a multiple entry facility for a period of one year or five years can be obtained from the Department of Immigration on the recommendation of the Department of Industry and Commerce by paying US$ 100 and US$ 250 or equivalent convertible foreign or Nepali currency.
Note: While we try to make the information contained herein as accurate as possible, we accept no responsibility for any loss, disruption or inconvenience sustained by anyone using this information.
Foreign visitors are requested to keep a note of the dates on their Nepalese visa and their passport number to avoid possible problems. Visa extensions need to be applied for, within the valid period of the Nepalese visa.
You are requested to ensure that you get the arrival/departure stamps on your passport at the entry /exit points to avoid possible legal complications.
Living in Nepal without a passport or a valid visa is a punishable offence.
Deviation from the prescribed trekking routes mentioned on your trekking permit will be treated as a violation of the law.
You are advised to be aware of brokers/cheaters and counterfeit documents or visa/trekking permits to avoid legal complications.
Change of purpose of your stay without permission is not allowed and employment or voluntary services while on a tourist visa is strictly prohibited. It will be a punishable offence.
Be certain to register at the police and Immigration check points along any trail. It would be wise to register your trekking destination and schedule at your Embassy or Consulate.
If you encounter problems along the trails, immediately inform the nearest police or Immigration post officials.
You are requested to change money with recognized dealers and do not forget to take and keep formal receipts.
You are requested to inform the officials at an Immigration Office or Police Station of any changes in the address previously given in your visa application form or disembarkation card, and within seven days.
If, as a tourist, your stay is more than 120 days in one visa year and you wish to visit additional places for longer than 24 hours, you must register at the local police office of such places, your name, passport number and address.
You are advised to be mindful to contact the Department of Immigration to request a visa transfer in the case of getting a new passport or travel document from your embassy, and within seven days.
Passport and trekking permits should be kept by each trekker while trekking.
Filming in restricted or notified areas without permission is strictly prohibited.
Please do not take out the visa stickers from your passport and do not try to change records printed in your passport.
We request your co-operation in observing the following guidelines during your stay in Nepal. Respect local traditions, customs, values and sentiments, help to protect local culture and maintain local pride.
Indian citizens are permitted to travel in Nepal provided they have any one of the following documents:
Passport; Driving license with photograph; Identity card with photograph issued by a governmental body; Ration card with photograph; Voter identity card with photograph; Registration certificate issued by the Indian embassy to Indian citizens residing in Nepal; Ad hoc/temporary identity cards issued by the Indian embassy to the Indian citizen in the event of exigency; Document with photograph and setting out identity, issued by the sub-divisional magistrate or authority there above.
Department of Immigration Kalikasthan, Dillibazar, Kathmandu. |
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Tel : | 977 - 01 - 4433934 / 4429660 / 4438862 / 4438868 |
Fax : | 977 - 01 - 4433935 |
Email : | mail@nepalimmigration.gov.np |
Web : | http://nepalimmigration.gov.np/ |
Sunday to Thursday | 10:30 a.m. - 17:00 p.m. in Summer |
10:30 a.m. - 16:00 p.m. in Winter (Nov. to Jan.) | |
Friday | 10:30 a.m. -15:00 p.m. |
Sunday to Thursday | 10:30 a.m. - 15:00 p.m. |
Friday | 10:30 a.m. - 13:00 p.m. |
Note: All of the information above is based on information from the Department of Immigration of Nepal’s office and may be found on their website.
All trekkers are required to carry a Trekkers' Information Management System card (TIMS card). It is available from the Tourist Services Centre in Kathmandu: Sun – Fri 10:00 – 13:00 and 14:00 – 17:00. It is free, but requires two passport photographs. (Trekking agencies provide the cards for their clients.) Show it at check points on trekking routes.
Trekking Permits are required for all treks that pass through Conservation Areas or National Parks.
Conservation Area permits can be purchased at the Tourist Services Centre for Rs 2000 plus two photographs.
National Park entry tickets cost Rs 3000 and require no photograph. Purchase at the Department of National Parks and Wildlife Conservation office Sun – Fri 09:00 – 14:00 only (next to the Tourist Services office).
Restricted Area Permits are required mainly for camping style trekking in remote areas near the Tibetan border – for which a guide is strongly recommended. They can only be purchased for two or more trekkers. The permits are issued by the Central Immigration Office, require two working days, your original passports (not facsimiles) and two photographs. Costs range from US$10/week to US$500/10 days plus substantial additional amounts for each additional day. These will be procured by your chosen trekking agency. Offices are open daily, but with restricted hours on Saturdays.
The foreign tourist visiting Nepal shall be granted the tourist visa.
The tourist visa shall be granted for a period in maximum of 150 days in a visa year (Visa years means January to December).
A tourist who has departed before the expiry of the period specified in the visa issued in a visa year shall not be allowed to use the visa by adding the remaining period to another visa year.
If any foreigner who has entered into Nepal towards the end of a visa year desires to spend even the period during which he may stay in Nepal with the tourist visa of the other visa year, he may use such facility.
Provided, however, that the computation of the fees for such period shall be made on the basis of the total period of his stay.
Note: Above information is based on Department of Immigration of Nepal office.
Trekking or Mountaineering in the higher elevation of the Himalayas is one of the most adventurous endeavors which inherit the risk of AMS or injuries or even death. MMT is always concern regarding the comfort, safety and health of trekkers while meandering in higher altitude. We contribute great effort to reduce or control the risk and hazard; but sometime nature’s curse or fluctuate climate in Himalayas is beyond our control and we are not responsible for it.
If you are a keen adventure lover and are ready to follow the hereby mentioned Terms and Conditions then you are heartily welcome at MMT office, Kaldhara-marg, Paknajol, Thamel, Kathmandu, Nepal.
1. All the bookings of the packages are dealt with Mountain Mart Treks and Expedition which is an authorized adventure company based in capital of Nepal: Kathmandu.
2. The term ‘Trip’ formally refers to walking, sightseeing, treks, tours, mountaineering, expeditions or holiday in the mystical land, Nepal.
3. MMT faithfully offers all the amenities in the estimated price of the package.
4. Please go through itinerary page or trek inclusion page for the detail information of the cost transparency. The trek cost may vary from one package to another and some packages don’t include the cost of the following:
5. The travelers must pay 20% upfront out of the total trip cost for the trip conformation.
6. You can pay the booking conformation amount either by credit card and wire transfer, both payment option subject to charge additional bank service fees upto 4% on top of the sum.
7. The trip will be booked once the payment is made by the travelers. We will send you the conformation letter through online and assure to provide all the service detail as mentioned in the itinerary.
8. The final payment must be submitted at the MMT office before the tip departure. Otherwise, you will not be legitimate for trip and no final documentation will be disclosed before the payment.
09. Regarding trip cancellation, we entertain free trip cancellation service upon submission of trustable reason before 90 days of the departure date upon adequate evidence and written reasons.
10. If you cancel the trip 60 days prior to the departure date then 75% cancellation fee will be levied from the booking amount.
11. 85% cancellation fee will be levied if you cancel the trip before 30 days of the trip departure date.
12. The company will be unable to refund the earlier paid (20%) booking payment if you cancel the trek prior to 15 days of the departure date.
13. There will be no payment refund if you voluntarily leave or cancel the trip once it is started; but if you are forced to leave due to unforeseen immediate circumstances then payment can be refunded after proper discretion.
14. We guarantee your safe and successful trip; however, the company reserves the authority to cancel the trip if there will be no minimum number (2) of travelers. In this condition, company will postpone or manage alternative trip.
15. If the company cancels the trip due to any unforeseen circumstances which are beyond our control (i.e. natural disaster, flight cancellation, strikes, wars, riots, quarantine, government intervention policy, weather condition), we will refund after deduction of minimum operating cost involved.
16. If you want to change your booking date, the booking amendment request must be made 90 days prior to the original trip departure.
17. If trekkers demand to change the departure date prior to 60 days of the final departure, US $ 50.00 per person will be charged as cancelation fee. The charge of the trip may also be increased if the market price soars higher during the postponed trip date.
18. The policy of our company is: Trekkers must have insurance policy contract if they want to trek with MMT. The policy must feature: medical coverage, air ambulance, helicopter evacuation facility, as well as flight cancellation insurance if possible.
19. Mountain Mart Treks and Expedition organizes various adventurous trips which have high risk factor and demand more physical stamina plus training. If you can’t accomplish the trek due to your physical inability or sickness, we are not obliged to refund the payment.
20. There may appear hindrance, obstacles or circumstances like: political riot, insurgency, accident, climate change, or natural disasters during the course of trip. Make sure you are ready to deal with all these problems.
21. The trip route, accommodation, modes of transport may be changed without prior notice due to the unforeseen circumstances. It is for your convenience and safety, so hope you will display flexible human nature in this context.
22. While changing the route, transportation, accommodation, or itinerary due to above circumstances, we may charge additional cost or lessen the cost as per the total expenses of the entire trek.
23. MMT holds all the authority to decline, accept, detain or retain any members of the trip if we find anyone suspicious or indiscipline. If you want to trek with MMT, you must accept our leadership during the whole trip.
24. MMT has contracted with network of companies, government of Nepal, individuals to assist the travelers during the trip. These third parties are qualified to perform their duties as contracted. We are not liable in case of loss, damage, irregularities if the third parties don’t perform their duties properly.
25. MMT is not responsible for the violation of any law or rules committed by the travelers in any country.
26. This agreement is governed by the laws of the Government of Nepal. No any individual: employees, representatives, guides of the company can alter the terms and conditions.
27. These terms and conditions may only be waived in special circumstances with written application to the director. Only the director of the company has all the right to amend them.
28. Travelers must be physically and mentally fit for the trekking. It is compulsory to bring health certificates along with proper legal documents for trip approval, if asked.
29. If the flight is cancelled or get delayed due to fluctuate climate or any other causes, MMT is not responsible for the extra expenses or compensation. We can manage alternative arrangement on special request which may demand other extra cost.
30. We have displayed the authentic, genuine and accurate information on our official website and brochure. If any mistake, incomplete or wrong information is seen, please inform us on time.
31. Please read all the above mentioned ‘Terms and Conditions’ before making the bookings. You must abide these conditions if you fancy to trek in the Himalayas with Mountain Mart Treks (MMT)
Our outdoor staffs are fully insured and well equipped. MMT offers attractive salary packages to guides, porters and other trekking staffs. We also pay sustainable salaries/wages during low season when no work is available. Our porters may carry a maximum mass of 30 kilograms.
We have extensive logistical experience in both individual and group tour operations. We customize your holdiay as per requirment and always endeavour to meet ultimate expetation. MMT tour operaters are professionalize in Nepal trekking, high adventure passes, climbing and mountaineering, cultural tours, white water rafting and many more.
Safety and trip comfort are no compromises and top priorities of the company inclusively to both clients and trekking crews. Our trekking leaders are pharmacy trained and have considerable knowledge on AMS (Acute Mountain Sickness) from different training workshops conducted by HRA (Himalayan Rescue Association), KEEP (Kathmandu Education Invironment Project) and TAAN (Trekking Agencies' Association of Nepal) . We believe health is wealth: Guides and porters are fully insured and sufficient trekking gear is supplied by MMT. Emergency First Aid Kits are carried by trek leaders for health support for clients and trekking staff. We are constantly in communication with our trek leaders about weather issues which might influence trips.
We are an independent ultimate outdoor adventure team, based in Nepal, who explore and experience the unspoiled flora, fauna and landscapes of the towering Himalayas as well as the treasures of myth and legend of Nepal, Tibet and Bhutan. Mountain Mart Treks offers a splendid alternative solution for adventure, fun, research, and eco tourism to these South Asian countries. We believe each our happy client is our next trek.
Mountain Mart Trek has numerous fixed departures trekking tours to match several travelers. Besides, we also offer customize guaranteed departure dates upon your advice and make happen comfortably. MMT will organize treks for groups with specific interests and will adjust itineraries for groups with age-specific requirements. Group sizes can range from a single trekker up to a maximum of 10 people
Our trekking team has more than 20 years route experiences in remote adventure, peak climbing, expeditions, culture and nature research, whatever your condition we will help you to achieve your final goal. We believe in adventure beyond the fun. We are more specialized in unbeaten and unspoiled nature finder trekking operator..
Our prices are extremely competitive and our service will touch your feelings. We have a good business relationship with domestic and international airlines, hotels and resorts and are the sole agents for several treks and tours. We guarantee fair prices and top class unexpected Services.We offer a transparent travel service and no hidden costs will hit our clients during their trip.
MMT offers a one stop travel solution and is proud to inform our valued clients that all types of travel service, including international air bookings, visa services for India, Tibet, Bhutan, and China are on offer. Apart from trekking, we are the sole agents for mountain climbing expeditions, white water rafting, wildlife safaris, cultural tours, bird watching tours as well as budget and group tours to Tibet and Bhutan
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