MAKALU TO EVEREST TREK Got questions? Write to an expert [email protected] Tel: +977 1 4426721, 4431610, 4434542 Website: https://www.nepalsanctuarytreks.com/ Table of Contents Trip overview ............................................................................................................................................. 3 Trip Highlights .......................................................................................................................................... 3 Trip Facts ................................................................................................................................................... 4 Why Nepal Sanctuary Treks? ............................................................................................................... 4 Detailed Itinerary ...................................................................................................................................... 5 Inclusions ................................................................................................................................................. 14 Exclusions ............................................................................................................................................... 14 Terms and Conditions .......................................................................................................................... 15 Visas and Entry Requirements ........................................................................................................... 19 Customs ................................................................................................................................................... 21 Temperature ............................................................................................................................................ 22 Accommodations ................................................................................................................................... 23 City Hotels ............................................................................................................................................. 23 Tea house Lodge ................................................................................................................................. 23 Camping ................................................................................................................................................ 24 Meals ......................................................................................................................................................... 24 1. Meals at Teahouse ....................................................................................................................... 24 2. Meals at Hotels ............................................................................................................................. 25 3. Meals at Camping trek ................................................................................................................. 25 4. Cater meals ................................................................................................................................... 25 5. Meals Package ............................................................................................................................. 26 Drinking Water ........................................................................................................................................ 26 Health ........................................................................................................................................................ 26 Safety and Security ............................................................................................................................... 27 Vaccination .............................................................................................................................................. 28 Travel Insurance ..................................................................................................................................... 28 Local Flights ............................................................................................................................................ 28 Laundry ..................................................................................................................................................... 28 Money Exchange .................................................................................................................................... 28 1 Got questions? Write to an expert [email protected] Tel: +977 1 4426721, 4431610, 4434542 Website: https://www.nepalsanctuarytreks.com/ Bank Hours .............................................................................................................................................. 29 Language .................................................................................................................................................. 29 Communication ...................................................................................................................................... 29 Time Zone................................................................................................................................................. 29 Tipping information ............................................................................................................................... 29 Optional activities .................................................................................................................................. 30 Additional Costs ..................................................................................................................................... 30 Hotel Transfer on Arrival ...................................................................................................................... 30 Stay alert from scam porter at airport .............................................................................................. 31 International and Domestic Departure ............................................................................................. 31 Feedback Form ....................................................................................................................................... 31 Blog ............................................................................................................................................................ 31 Cultural and Environmental Considerations .................................................................................. 31 Environment ............................................................................................................................................ 32 Economy .............................................................................................................................................. 33 Cultural Code of Conduct ................................................................................................................ 33 Social ..................................................................................................................................................... 34 Sustainable Practices when visiting National Park/ wildlife habitat ........................................ 34 Transportation ........................................................................................................................................ 36 Clothing Etiquette .................................................................................................................................. 36 Packing Checklist .................................................................................................................................. 37 Clothing and Equipment Rental ......................................................................................................... 39 Purchasing branded trekking clothing ............................................................................................. 39 Recommended Restaurants ................................................................................................................ 39 Clinic .......................................................................................................................................................... 40 Recommended Reading List ............................................................................................................... 40 Background Reading ............................................................................................................................ 41 Illustrated ................................................................................................................................................. 41 2 Got questions? Write to an expert [email protected] Tel: +977 1 4426721, 4431610, 4434542 Website: https://www.nepalsanctuarytreks.com/ Trip overview Makalu Base Camp Trekking is the famous trekking destination that lies in the area of Makalu Barun National Park and Conservation Area in the center of Eastern Nepal. Mount Makalu (8,463m) is the world’s fifth highest peak whereas Chamlang Himal and Barun Valley are the key charms of this trekking region. Makalu Base Camp presents unique opportunity to explore high elevation terrains, quite trails, rare fauna and flora, vibrant terraced fields and ethnic Himalayan lifestyle. Makalu Base