Suggested itinerary: 23 Days

Day 01: Pick you up on the kathmandu airport then transfer to the hotel, if possible half day sightseeing / tour in Kathmandu valley with our licence holder tour guide. (A. )
Day 02: Fly - Tumlingtar (860 m). Trek to Khadbari (1,040m) (4 hrs). Camp (B.L.D.)
Day 03: Trek Khadbari to Chichila (1,830 m) (5/6 hrs). Camp (B.L.D.)
Day 04: Trek Chichila to Num (1,490 m) (5 hrs). Camp (B.L.D.)
Day 05: Trek Num to Sedua (1,460 m) (5/6 hrs). Camp (B.L.D.)
Day 06: Trek Sedua to Tashi Gaon (2,070 m) (5 hrs). Camp (B.L.D.)
Day 07: Trek Tashi Gaon to Kauma (3,470 m) (6 hrs). Camp (B.L.D.)
Day 08: Rest / Exploration day at Kauma. Camp (B.L.D.)
Day 09: Trek Kauma to Mumbuk (3,570 m) (5 hrs). Camp (B.L.D.)
Day 10: Trek Mumbuk to Nhe Kharka (3,000 m) (6 hrs). Camp (B.L.D.)
Day 11: Trek Nhe Kharka to Sherson (4,615 m) (7 hrs). Camp (B.L.D.)
Day 12: Trek Sherson to Makalu Base Camp (5,000 m) (4/5 hrs). Camp (B.L.D.)
Day 13: Explore Makalu Base Camp. (B.L.D.)
Day 14: Trek Makalu Base Camp to Nhe Kharka (3,000 m) (7 hrs). Camp (B.L.D.)
Day 15: Trek Nhe kharka to Mumbuk (3,570 m) (6 hrs). Camp (B.L.D.)
Day 16: Trek Mumbuk to Kauma (3,470m) (5 hrs). Camp (B.L.D.)
Day 17: Trek Kauma to Tashi Gaon (2,070 m) (5 hrs). Camp (B.L.D.)
Day 18: Trek Tashi Gaun to Pukuwa (1,520 m) (6 hrs). Camp (B.L.D.)
Day 19: Trek Pukuwa to Bumling (1,160 m) (5 hrs). Camp (B.L.D.)
Day 20: Trek Bumling to Tumlingtar (860 m) (4 hrs). Camp. (B.L.D.)
Day 21: Flight from  Tumlingtar to Kathmandu. Then transfer to hotel. (B.L.D.)
Day 22: Full day sightseeing in patan & Bhaktapur durbar square with tour guide.(B, A.)
Day 23: Departure to the Airport for your onward destination..(A.)

Suggested itinerary in details : 23 Days

Day 01: Arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport (TIA) Kathmandu.
You are welcomed by hospitable meeting and then you will be transferred to hotel. Our airport representative will explain briefly the program upon arrival. Overnight at Hotel.

Day 02: Trek preparation and Kathmandu Valley Sightseeing tour.
Sightseeing of world heritage sites in Kathmandu valley including, Kathmandu Darbar square, Shyambhunath Temple, Baudhanath Stupa & Pashupatinath Temple. Overnight at Hotel.

Day 03: Fly Kathmandu -Tumlingtar (460m) & trek to Khandbari (1040m)
We take flight from Kathmandu to Tumlingtar, from where our trek commences. From Tumlingtar, we walk north towards Khandbari after lunch. We begin walking on a plateau for about 45 minutes after which the trek starts climbing gradually for approx 3 hrs to reach Khandbari camp above the village on large grassy fields.

Day 04: Trek to Hururu (1900m)
Leaving Khandbari, continuing along the trail which passes a ridge, we walk a short distance to reach the settlement of Mani Bhanjyang (1100 m). We continue through fields, bamboo groves, big rocks and climb a short distance to reach the Tamang village of Bhotebas (1740m). Beyond the village, the cultivated fields disappear as the trail climbs through trees to a pass at 1850 meters that offers spectacular views of Chamlang, Makalu and Jaljale Himal. We then descend a bit to the next ridge, and then follow the crest as it makes some ups and downs through a rhododendron forest to Chilchela (1830m), with a tea shop and few houses inhabited by Gurungs. We follow along the ridge to the small settlements of Kuwa Pani (1910m) and Sakurati Majuwa (1860m). Just past a Mani wall, the trail leads up to a campsite. The lower trail heads to the village of Fururu, situated below the ridge at 1900 meters.

Day 05: Trek to Num (1490m)
From Fururu, we move back to the ridge at 1960 meters and trek through forests of huge rhododendrons just below the ridge line to a Mani wall and a dirty pond. We continue along the ridge past a small stream to a single Sherpa house and tea shop. This is Mure, a spread-out village at 1980 meters that is inhabited by both Sherpas and Rais.
Below Mure, the route cuts across the ridge, then makes a tedious descent on a rocky eroded trail to some stone steps and a final walk to Num (1490m). Num is situated on the ridge above an S-shaped bend in the Arun River. On the opposite side of the Arun is the village of Sedua.

Day 06: Trek to Sedua (1460m)
We continue along the trail descending steeply from Num through the corn fields of Lumbang. Below the village the trail drops very steeply through a jungle to a suspension bridge over the Arun River (660 m). From the bridge we climb steeply to a primitive tea shop, then through corn and buckwheat field. Moving along the rocky path and tiny terraces planted with corn and barley, we make a long, steep, rough climb to Sedua (1460m).

Day 07: Trek to Tashi gaon (2070m)
Leaving Sedua, we make a gradual climb high above the Kasuwa Khola to Gyang (1770m). Climbing past the school at Gyang, it is a gentle walk through terraced fields and forested areas to Hindrungma village, and on to Rupisa. En route, we cross meadows and several streams, and then climb to the Sherpa village of Tashi Gaon, the last permanent settlement in the valley.

Day 08: Trek to Kauma (3470m)
We climb over the ridge and ascend through forests to a stream and onto a ridge where there is a small campsite. The trail levels out, and then climbs to a shepherd’s hut called Chipla atop another ridge. We climb past two small streams, then switchback up the ridge in forests to a Kharka at 2900 meters and up to a saddle and Unshisha, a tiny meadow at approx 330 meters. Here the trail joins the ridge that separates the Iswa and Kasuwa drainages. The slope gets steeper and becomes a series of moss-covered stone stairs to Dhara Kharka, a meadow atop the ridge. We then move over a hillock and descend a bit to reach Kauma (3470 m).

Day 09: Trek to Mumbuk (3570m)
Today leaving Kauma, we climb on steep switchbacks for a while. We then climb less steeply through rhododendron forests to the top of the ridge, with a large Mani wall adorned with prayer flags. From here, we get superb views of Chamlang, Peak 6 and Peak 7.
Following the ridge for a while, we ascend a stone staircase. After a few false summits the trail veers left off the crest to a small lake. We then climb gently up a shallow rocky gully to the Kike La (4127 m). From the pass, we descend to another lake, and then ascend steeply through large boulders to the Tutu La. We continue descending about 150 meters into sparse rhododendron forests to a level area. The final descent is through a forest of firs and rhododendrons to Mumbuk (3570 m). Mumbuk is a forest camp, on a grassy slope about 100 meters above a small stream, with views of snow peaks through the trees.

Day 10: Trek to Nhe Kharka (3000m)
We descend a steep gully with a stream for about 500 meters. We then move left through fir forests, along the flank of the Barun Valley. Moving along ill-defined trail, we cross a 200-meter-long slide area, and then follow the river to a kharka. Moving through forests of birch and scrub rhododendron, we reach Yangle Kharka. We Climb from Yangle Kharka, finally crossing to the north side of the Barun Khola to reach Nhe Kharka (3000 m). There is a small gompa at the south side of the valley that offers great mountain views in all directions.

Day 11: Trek to Sherson (4615m)
Beyond the Nhe Kharka, we follow the north bank of the Barun Khola for a while. We then cross a small wooden bridge before the river turns northward. The Barun Valley makes a huge S-shaped curve and the walls rise almost vertically 1500 to 2000 meters above the river, but the trail climbs gently as we approach Ripok Kharka. Still on the north side of the Barun, the trail turns westward and leaves the rhododendron forests for alpine tundra. Above Ripok Kharka, the route crosses a rocky crest with a few goths, and then ascends alongside a moraine formed by the Barun Glacier. There are excellent views of Pyramid Peak, Peak 4, Chamlang, Peak 3 and Peak 5, but Makalu is not yet visible.
As we pass a ridge the glacier turns slightly north. We enter an alluvial valley and Makalu pops into view just before Sherson (4615 m). Sherson is somewhat sheltered, but still is a very cold spot.

Day 12: Trek to Makalu Base camp (5000m)
From Sherson, we stay to the right in a gully on the east side of the valley. It is gradual descent to a minor pass about 100 meters above Makalu Base Camp. We then descend to a stream, cross on boulders to the base camp on the west bank of the river. From here we get terrific views of the south face of Makalu. The large buttress of the south face rises across from base camp. An ascent of this buttress yields views of Peak 6, 7 and Baruntse (7220 m); Everest and Lhotse complete the panorama.

Day 13: Rest day at the Base Camp: Today is a rest day for acclimatization and exploration.
Day 14: Trek to Nhe Kharka (3000m): Today we retrace our steps down the Barun Valley towards Nhe Kharka.
Day 15: Trek to Mumbuk (3570m)
From Nhe Kharka, we continue descending through the forests to Mumbuk. From here we get beautiful sunset views of Makalu and Chamlang.
Day 16: Trek to Kauma (3470m)
Leaving Mumbuk, we trek across the Shipton La and descend to Kauma.

Day 17: Trek to Tashi Gaon (2070m)
Today we make a long steep descent back to Tashi Gaon. At Tashi Gaon we spend the rest of the day relaxing in order to recover from the high altitude.

Day 18: Trek to Balung (760m)
We descend the Kasuwa Khola Valley back to Sedua, then turn south down the west bank of the Arun River. From Sedua, we follow a trail that descends gently to Mulgaon, and then drop steeply on a rocky trail through fields of corn and barley to the Ipsuwa Khola, crossing it on a suspension bridge at 760 meters elevation.
The route now enters the hot bottom lands of the Arun Valley. Most of the settlements in this area are temporary settlements used by Rai and Chettri farmers who live in villages high on the hillside above. Passing the villages, we continue along the trail through rocky fields to Balung (760 m).

Day 19: Trek to Pukuwa (550m)
We continue through temporary farming settlements to the spread-out Rai village of Walung (880m). The trail descends to the Apsawa Khola and crossing it on a suspension bridge we climb steeply to Chhayang, a pleasant Rai village with an extensive bamboo-pipe water supply at 800 m.
The trail then crosses a stream at 590m and makes some ups and downs to reach Parangbu, a delightful camping spot among rice fields on the banks of the Arun River. We continue through forests and pass several small streams to reach Pukuwa (550m).

Day 20: Trek to Bumling (370m)
The trail now follows a route through forests and some spectacular high and exposed narrow tracks as it climbs over rocky ridges. The route eventually enters a region of intense valley bottom cultivation, crosses a huge landslide and some more scrub jungle before descending to Tome (520 m).
Below Tome, the Arun Valley becomes wider and more U shaped. The trail climbs over another ridge on a steep, narrow stairway of rock steps. From the top of the ridge at 530m, the trail descends to a delightful camp on the banks of the Sankhuwa Khola (370m), across from the Chhetri village of Bumling.

Day 21: Trek to Tumlingtar (460m)
The trail traverses the fields of lower Bumling, then climbs over a ridge and descends to the Inkhuwa Khola, crossing it on a rickety wooden cantilever bridge. The trail follows the river downstream to its confluence with the Arun. It then follows the Arun downstream, crossing it on a large suspension bridge.
Now following the east bank of the Arun, the route passes through Chyawabesi before making a short climb back to the Tumlingtar plateau. It is a few km of completely level walking to the airstrip.

Day 22: Fly to Kathmandu from Tumlingtar. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 23: Leisure day in Kathmandu. Overnight at hotel.
Day 24:  Drop you to the international airport kathamndu for your onward destination.

Includes in the Packages :

- Kathamndu inetrnational airport transfer
- 2 Nights Hotel in 3 star deluxe in Kathmandu or in Bhaktapur on B. B Plan
- All land transfer as per above on the given itineraries.
- Makalu Barun National Park / Makalu Conversation entry permits fees.
- TIMS ( Trekker 's Information Management System ) permit
- Tent Camping accommodation during the trekking
- 3 meals in each day (Bf, Lunch Dinner ) serve with hot drinks while on the trekking
- Fully escorted trek with fluent English speaking license holder local trekking Guide
- professional cook, sherpa and required porters as upon the group size.
- All kitchen and cooking equipotent during the trekking
- All program according to itineraries on full board.
- Trekking equipment and other facilities for all Nepali trekking staffs.
- Insurances for all Nepali staffs
- A special gift: through the Company " Gokyo Treks & Expedition (P) Ltd.

Excludes in the packages:-

- Nepal entry visa fee per person US$ 30 only 
- Travel Insurance (this is a mandatory condition of booking) 
- Optional Excursions: optional excursions such are culture trips, ethno trips, and festival trips, monastery meditation with Lama & monks, nature medicine trips, bird watching, sports, farming trips and other incentive trips as per the client’s interest.
- Personal expenses e.g. phone calls, laundry, bar bills & extra porters.
- Hot Shower in during the trekking period
- Cost arising out of landslides, road blockade, and rescue of any form, cancellation of flight or reasons beyond our control.
- Personal equipment, nature or any donation. 
- All types of drinks 
- Tips for the crew (Note : TIPS is not compulsory but expected)
- International Airfare and airport tax

Guest feedbacks / testimonials : -

"We would recommend Gokyo Treks & Expedition company for excellent trek, staff, food and the entire organization. The guide, cook, helper, sherpa and porter were more than excellent. They always took care of us and answered all our questions. We had very much fun together."

Lennart, Bernard and Andi
Innsbruck Austria

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