| Makalu
& Arun Valley Trek
The
region is still untouched and undisturbed by many trekkers.
The strenuous trail is surrounded by flora and fauna,
and unique cultural sites. The far journey to remote
Mt. Makalu via the Arun valley makes an unforgettable
experience. The beautiful rhododendrons and wildlife
can be seen in abundance along the trail. The region
is conserved by the Makalu-Barun National Park, which
has an area of 2330 sq.km. in eastern Nepal.
Things
to Bring for Trekking
Rucksack, sturdy hiking boots, walking stick, water
bottle, personal sleeping bag, sun glasses, sun cap,
sun cream, rain coat, down jacket, Gore-Tex Jacket,
thermal trousers, gloves, warm socks, shorts, sandals,
T-shirts, pullover, flash light, personal toiletries,
camera, binoculars, reading and writing materials, all
medicines recommended by your doctor.
Our
Camping System
OOur camping treks are managed by a team of professionally
trained Sherpas with the leader/guide responsible for
all aspects of the running of the trek. A trek-day starts
around 6 a.m. with a cup of tea/coffee. Soon a bowl
of warm water is provided for washing. After packing
your duffel and daypack breakfast will be served. The
day's trek starts around 7.30 a.m. porter/pack animals
carry all camp equipment, food and duffel bags. All
you need to carry in your daypack are water bottle,
rain/wind jacket, camera and other small items you may
need on the trail all trekkers walk at their own pace
with the lead and "sweep" Sherpa providing
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The
morning's walk to the lunch spot takes about 3 hours.
In Nepal we usually stop for a hot lunch on the way
as a Tibetan picnic style.
After hiking for 3-4 hrs. in the afternoon our camp
is usually reached between 3-4 p.m. In the late afternoon
and evening you can relax, wash, read or take a walk
nearby. The evening meal is served between 6 to 7 p.m.
in the dining tent (or dining room on a Lodge- Trek).
After dinner the leader/guide will brief trekkers on
the next day's hike.
Trained
trek guides and Sherpas
Each of our treks are managed by a team of professionally
trained trek guides, cooks and Sherpas. Our leaders/guides
and trek crew are committed to providing a safe and
enjoyable holiday to our clients and in an eco-friendly
manner.
Camping
Equipment
All our camping-treks are outfitted with the highest
quality equipment available. Comfortable dome or 'A'
frame tents, foam mattresses, dinning tent with camp
chairs and tables and a toilet tent are standard equipment
on all our camping treks.
Hygienic
Food & Water Preparation
Meals are prepared by well-trained cook. Special care
is taken to serve well-boiled and purified drinking
water everyday on trail to ensure that our trekkers
stay healthy and enjoy.
Fuel
for Cooking
We use kerosene fuel for all clients and staff on all
our camping treks. When we use local services like lodges
we patronize and encourage those lodges who have adopted
ecologically safe methods in use of fuel and waste management
- thereby encouraging other lodges to implement similar,
or better, methods.
National
Park and Conservation Fee
Eight areas of Nepal have been designated national parks.
They are Langtang, Rara, Royal Chitwan, Sagarmatha (Everest),
Shey Phoksondo, Khaptad, Bardia and Makalu Barun National
Parks. Trekking in any of those National Park areas
requires a park permit, which can be obtained at the
national parks and conservation counter office on payment
of NRs 1000 each. Similarly, trekkers are required to
pay NRs. 2000 for every trekker going to the Annapurna
and Makalu region. This fee is utilized for environmental
conservation and maintenance of the area.
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