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USD 2500
MKA-1146
1
2 - 6
Moderate
Included (B,L, D)
Private Vehicle & Flight
Hotel & Guest House
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Mar-May / Sep-Dec
Kathmandu
Kathmandu
10 to 79 years old
4 to 5 hours walk every day
Live Guide/Instructor
Langtang region lies 32 km, north of Kathmandu towards the Nepal-China (Tibet) border. It has a number of high peaks including Langtang range and Lirung (7246m), which dominates the upper reaches of Langtang valley. The region has over 70 glaciers including Ganesh Himal and high altitude lakes like Parvatikunda, Gosainkunda, Dudhkunda, and Bhairavkunda. Langtang valley, which has been expanded up to the Tibetan border, was declared as a national park in 1976. Langtang National Park has a wide variety of flora and fauna. Langtang Heli sightseeing or Langtang valley Heli tour is probably one of the shortest available flights with the best of scenery that we have.
To get the most from your trek, and to stay safe, it is important to follow acclimatization guidelines. At Makalu Adventure, whenever possible, we follow the acclimatization formula set out by Drs Jim Duff and Peter Gormly; experts in Wilderness Medicine. "Above 2000m, altitude illness is a possibility and above 2500m it becomes common".
"As a rough guide, above 2500m the maximum daily height gain between sleeping altitudes should not exceed 400m, with a rest day every third day or after every 1000m of sleeping ascent".
"Avoid overexertion and breathlessness while acclimatizing, stay well hydrated, avoid alcohol, excess caffeine, salt and protein, your diet should be 70% carbohydrate above 3500m".
Makalu Adventure has been trading for over 28 years; is one of the leading trek and expedition agents in Nepal and is used as in-country agent by several international adventure companies. At the helm is Mohan Lamsal (MD) assisted by head trekking guide Tenging Sherpa and head climbing guide Sanu Sherpa. Teni started trekking as a porter aged 14 and has hiked every trail in Nepal, many times! Sanu Sherpa has the distinction of having climbed all 14, 8,000m peaks, twice! Mohan Lamsal is not only MD of Makalu Adventure, he is also the General Secretary of the Nepal Mountaineering Association. You are in safe hands with Makalau Adventure.
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