Tour overview
Makalu Base Camp Trek is a spectacular adventurous journey in the heart of eastern Nepal and has long been one of Nepal’s best-kept trekking secrets as its base camp is a less-frequented route because of its relative inaccessibility. This 21 days trek is a suitable trek for nature-loving trekkers who want to experience an assortment of landscapes and cultures that likewise present memorable adventures in wild, remote, and relatively untouched areas of Nepal. This path offers unique stunning flora and fauna as you advance towards Makalu Base camp, sheltered at 5,250 meters of altitude as well as panoramic views of some of the world’s highest mountains, including Everest.
The journey begins in warm, terraced farmland occupied by the Rai people, a unique ethnic group found particularly in the hills of eastern Nepal. As the trail ascends, you will pass through fascinating rhododendron and cloud forests, through several of the last areas of alpine meadows and pristine forests in Nepal. The top of this trek is the remarkable high peaks of Mt. Makalu, Kanchenjunga, Mt. Baruntse, Mt. Chamlang, and Lhotse, followed by descending to Arun River. You will pass through deep and flowery forests, experience beautiful natural environments, and witness typical Nepalese towns. Moreover, you will have the satisfaction of achieving challenging routes throughout the journey. Despite the fact that the area is economically weak, you will witness an extremely amazing cultural heritage. The major highlight of this trek is the remarkable beauty of the Himalayan landscape and mind-boggling panoramic views of high Himalayan mountains like Mt. Everest (8,848 m), Mt. Makalu (8,481 m), Mt. Chamlang (7,319), Mt. Lhotse (8,516 m), Mt. Baruntse (7,220m), and several other mountains. Makalu Base Camp Trekking is a perfect journey for any travel enthusiasts who are searching for a less crowded route in the Himalayas.
| Itinerary | |
|---|---|
| Day 01: | Arrival in Kathmandu-Transfer to Hotel |
| Day 02: | Fly Tumlingtar then drive to Chichira (1,980m/6497ft) | Flight :30 Mins | Drive: 3-4 Hrs |
| Day 03: | Chichira to Num (1,560m/5119ft) | Trek:6-7 hrs |
| Day 04: | Num to Seduwa (1,500m/4922 ft) | Trek: 6-7 Hrs |
| Day 05: | Seduwa to Tashigaon (2,100m/6890ft) | Trek: 5-6 Hrs |
| Day 06: | Tashigaon to Khongma Danda (3,500m/11,483 ft) | Trek: 6-7 hrs |
| Day 07: | Acclimatization/Rest |
| Day 08: | Khongma Danda to Dobate ( 1144m/ 7926ft) | Trek: 6-7 Hrs |
| Day 09: | Dobate to Yangri Kharka (3,557m/11,670 ft) | Trek: 6-7 Hrs |
| Day 10: | Yangri Kharka to Langmale Kharka: (4,410m/14,468ft) | Trek: 5-6 Hrs |
| Day 11: | Langmale Kharka to Makalu Base Camp: (4,870m/15,978ft) | Trek: 6-7 Hrs |
| Day 12: | Explore Makalu Base Camp and trek back to Laangmale |
| Day 13: | Makalu Base Camp to Yangri Kharka | Trek: 6-7 Hrs |
| Day 14: | Yangri Kharka to Dobate | Trek: 6-7 Hrs |
| Day 15: | Dobate to Khongma Danda | Trek: 5-6 Hrs |
| Day 16: | Khongma Danda to Tashigaon | Trek: 4-5 Hrs |
| Day 17: | Tashigaon to Seduwa | Trek: 4-5 Hrs |
| Day 18: | Seduwa to Num | Trek: 5-6 Hrs |
| Day 19: | Num to Tumlingtar | Trek:6-7 Hrs |
| Day 20: | Fly back to Kathmandu and transfer to hotel | Flight:30 Mins |
| Day 21: | Final Departure to your Destination |
Itinerary
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu-Transfer to Hotel
When you arrive at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, one of our agents will greet you. In a private vehicle, he will escort you to the appropriate hotel. Your pre-trip meeting will take place at the hotel before supper on the same day. However, on your way to the hotel, our airport representative will give you a brief overview of the second day's agenda. We will introduce you to your leader/guide during this meeting. Please do not hesitate to ask any queries you may have about your expedition or anything else linked to it. And you'll spend the night in a hotel in Kathmandu.
Day 02: Fly Tumlingtar then drive to Chichira (1,980m/6497ft) | Flight :30 Mins | Drive: 3-4 Hrs
After breakfast, fly to Tumlingtar to meet the rest of the crew members who will be joining you on the journey. We then travel to Chichira, a small Gurung village. We stop for a rest at Chichira to prepare for the next day's hike. Chichira is where you will be spending the night.
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Day 03: Chichira to Num (1,560m/5119ft) | Trek:6-7 hrs
We get up early in the morning and drive to Num after a hearty meal. Num is reached after a gently paced trek through scenic villages and rich mountain forests. This is Num for us, a ridgeline with magnificent views on both sides and perched at the end. Overnight in Num.
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Day 04: Num to Seduwa (1,500m/4922 ft) | Trek: 6-7 Hrs
The Barun River is reached after a long descent through forests and terraced farmland. We cross the river and continue up the other side on an equally hard incline. The woodland in the valleys provides some relief from the heat. Makalu Barun National Park begins here, and this is where we register our permits. We set up camp at the very top of the settlement. Seduwa is where you'll spend the night.
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Day 05: Seduwa to Tashigaon (2,100m/6890ft) | Trek: 5-6 Hrs
Ascend the ridge that is flanked on the west by the Ipsuwa Khola and on the east by the Kasuwa Khola. We arrive in the exotic village of Tashi Gaon after crossing the mountainside through calm settlements and passing through small paddy fields. We are greeted by a stunning Himalayan panorama once we arrive. Tashigaon is where you'll spend the night.
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Day 06: Tashigaon to Khongma Danda (3,500m/11,483 ft) | Trek: 6-7 hrs
This will be a challenging day because we will be walking on a steep trail at a greater elevation. We'll climb through the woods to a brook, then onto a ridge. The trail becomes much steeper from here, passing through a Kharka (grazing field) before reaching the top of the ridge through a series of hard stone stairs and small lakes. It's only a short distance down to Khongma Danda from here. Khongma Danda is where you'll spend the night.
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Day 07: Acclimatization/Rest
The day off will allow us to recuperate our bodies before tackling the Shipton La the next day. Those who want to explore the surrounding area might take a walk around the area. Khongma Danda is where you'll spend the night.
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Day 08: Khongma Danda to Dobate ( 1144m/ 7926ft) | Trek: 6-7 Hrs
Climb to the top of the Shipton La (pass), which will take a few hours. Pass through the Keke La at 4,170m after passing across the lake Kalo Pokhari (3930m). The magnificent vistas of Chamlang (7321m), Peak 6 (6,524m), and Peak 7 (6,524m) can be seen (6,758m). We descend via the picturesque valley to Dobate after passing the Keke La pass. Dobate is where you will be spending the night.
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Day 09: Dobate to Yangri Kharka (3,557m/11,670 ft) | Trek: 6-7 Hrs
We travel from Dobate through the rhododendron woodland to the Barun River and the valley's upper reaches. The first two hours of the walk should be taken extremely carefully because the trail is steep and difficult. We next continue a delightful walk, gradually gaining altitude till we reach Yangri Kharka, which is located at the valley's bottom. Yangri Kharka is where you'll spend the night.
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Day 10: Yangri Kharka to Langmale Kharka: (4,410m/14,468ft) | Trek: 5-6 Hrs
We pass through yak pastures, verdant woodlands, and boulder fields on our way to the valley after a moderate hike. During the beginning of the walk, the valley walls loom imposingly above us. As we climb higher, we cross Merek and observe a substantial increase in the spectacular Himalayan views. Langmale Kharka is where you'll spend the night.
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Day 11: Langmale Kharka to Makalu Base Camp: (4,870m/15,978ft) | Trek: 6-7 Hrs
Today is the day that we arrive at Base Camp. We climb up from Langmale Kharka to Shershong and then to Makalu Base Camp. The trail is mostly level, with icy glaciers and snow-covered mountains in the background. As we get closer to Shershong, we can see Mount Makalu. We get to take in the magnificent Himalayan panorama as we make our approach to the tent. Makalu Base Camp is where you'll spend the night.
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Day 12: Explore Makalu Base Camp and trek back to Laangmale
The enormous Barun Glacier lies beyond the Base Camp, which is a stony barren place. The beautiful south face of Makalu, as well as the entire vista of Everest and Lhotse, can be seen from here. We may go exploring the nearby lakes and glaciers, as well as take a short hike up to the camp, where we can celebrate our accomplishment. Makalu Base Camp is where you'll spend the night.
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Day 13: Makalu Base Camp to Yangri Kharka | Trek: 6-7 Hrs
Before turning the curve and heading back, we descend from the base camp and catch one more view of Makalu. We proceed via Shershong, Langmale Kharka, Merek, and Yangri Kharka on our way down the valley before arriving in Yangri Kharka. Yangri Kharka is where you'll spend the night.
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 14: Yangri Kharka to Dobate | Trek: 6-7 Hrs
We descend from Yangri Kharka through rock falls, verdant forests, and valleys on our route to Dobate. As we descend the trail, we follow the Barun River's banks. Dobate will be our home for the night.
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Day 15: Dobate to Khongma Danda | Trek: 5-6 Hrs
The journey begins with a difficult ascent from Dobate to Mumbuk (Nambuk) through fir and rhododendron woodland. On the way, we pass via the Keke La, Tutu La (Shipton's Pass), and Kauma La. After that, we return to Khongma Danda. Khongma Danda is where you'll spend the night.
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Day 16: Khongma Danda to Tashigaon | Trek: 4-5 Hrs
The walk continues with a series of long, steep descents through the mountains. The trek leads us through dense forests before arriving in Tashigaon, an indigenous Sherpa settlement. Tashigaon is where you'll spend the night.
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Day 17: Tashigaon to Seduwa | Trek: 4-5 Hrs
As we leave Makalu Barun National Park and descend to the Barun River, we retrace our tracks. We then proceed down the hillside, passing through villages and communities before arriving at Seduwa once more. Seduwa is where you'll spend the night.
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Day 18: Seduwa to Num | Trek: 5-6 Hrs
We leave Seduwa and make our way to Num through verdant trees. As we descend, the trail climbs and descends, passing through deep woods and Sherpa communities. Num is where you will be spending the night.
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Day 19: Num to Tumlingtar | Trek:6-7 Hrs
We retrace our steps back to Chichira, where we may enjoy the magnificent view of Mount Makalu one last time. The final portion of the trek will take us to Tumlingtar, where we will spend the night before departing for Kathmandu the next day. Tumlingtar is where you'll spend the night.
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Day 20: Fly back to Kathmandu and transfer to hotel | Flight:30 Mins
After a long climb in the highlands, we fly back to Kathmandu today. At the hotel, we may rest and relax all day. In Kathmandu, spend the night.
Meal: Breakfast and Farewell Dinner
Day 21: Final Departure to your Destination
Today is the last day of our Nepalese adventure! For your flight out of Nepal, our airport agent will drop you off at Kathmandu's Tribhuwan International Airport.
Meal: Breakfast
Included
- Airport / Hotel / Airport pick up & drop off service by a private tourist vehicle.
- 2 Night standard twin-sharing accommodation in a three-star hotel in Kathmandu including breakfast.
- 18 Night comfortable, neat and clean accommodation on teahouse/Mt. lodge during trekking
- Full board meal during the trek (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)
- Local licensed English-speaking trekking guide
- The required number of local staff and porters to carry your luggage during the trek (We assign one porter for every two guests.)
- Food, accommodation, insurance, equipment, and medicine for all staff
- Makalu permits fee
- Airfare from Kathmandu - Tumlingtar - Kathmandu including airport departure tax in Kathmandu and Lukla airports
- Down jackets and sleeping bags (upon request).Needs to be returned after trip completion.
- Company’s duffel bag(Upon request), Trekking route map and T-shirt(As a souvenir)
- First Aid Kit (Carried by your trek guide)
- All our government taxes, vat, tourist service charges
- Official expenses
Not Included
- Your personal expenses for mineral water, soft beverages, confectionaries, laundries, phone calls, hot drinking water, barbills, showers etc.
- Extra baggage excess while flying to Lukla.
- Your travel insurance that covers Helicopter evacuation.
- Medical expenses and trip cancellation.
- Any other extended trips and accommodation.
- Tips of the guide, porters and driver as a token of appreciation.
- Any other expenses or charges that are not mentioned in “cost includes” list.
- Nepal arrival visa.
Departure
Departure dates and price
Given below are the departure dates available for online booking. If the given date is not favorable, please contact us, and we will happily customize your trip on dates more appropriate for you.
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