Makalu Base Camp Trek – 21 Days: (Accommodation; Hotel/Lodge)

See Everest from a unique angle, its eastern Kangshung face. Gain views of eastern Nepal, as far away as Kangchenjunga. Pass from green terraced farmland to glaciers and waterfalls. Witness the rural life of Nepal’s distinct Rai and Sherpa culture. Spot some of the rarest wildlife in Nepal, including the Red Panda

Makalu Base Camp Trek route lies in the area of Makalu National Park and Conservation Area in the heart of Eastern Nepal. Makalu base camp trek; the fifth highest mountain of the world at (8468 m). The other mountains that are in the view are the Everest, Lhotse and Baruntse. Makalu base camp exploring verity of flora, fauna and geographic diversity, the scenic beauty of the surroundings cannot be described in words. At the upper portion of the trail one can see granite cliffs with glaciers and enchanting waterfalls keep them over flowing.
Makalu base camp Trek is adventurous the picturesque beauty of the surroundings keeps the trekkers fresh and tireless, The Makalu base camp 4870 m lies in Makalu Barun National park established in 1992, after flying to Tumlingtar, the trekkers proceed to Arun river valley and then to Num. After crossing Shipton La (4,125 m.) they reach Kalo Pokhari, Barun river valley and get the close view of Makalu. This is a classic trek that goes to an altitude of (5,150 m.) Though this region lacks in modern facilities but the natural beauty and the diversity among the surroundings is incredible. The trek is a blend of adventure and pristine natural beauty. The trekking trail passes through dense forests. It is not a low; it is centered on Arun River valley which is in eastern Nepal.

Trip Facts
Country : Nepal
Trip Duration : 21 Days
Best Season : Spring/Autumn
Max Altitude : 4,870 Meter
Accommodations : Teahouse/Camping during the trek
Meals : All meals provided during the trek
Trip starts : Kathmandu
Trip ends : Kathmand

Outline Itinerary
Day 01 : Arrival at Kathmandu, Tribhuvan International Airport, transfer to hotel by our representative.
Day 02 : Kathmandu Valley Sightseeing (1400 m). Overnight at hotel.
Day 03 : Fly from Kathmandu to Tumlingtar then drive to Chichila (1,980m), 55 mins flight, 3-4 hour drive
Day 04 : Trek from Chichila to Num (1,560m), 6 – 7 hrs.
Day 05 : Trek from Num to Seduwa (1,500m), 6 – 7 hrs.
Day 06 : Trek from Seduwa to Tashigaon (2,100m), 4 – 5 hrs.
Day 07 : Trek from Tashigaon to Khongma Danda (3,500m), 6 – 7 hrs.
Day 08 : Trek from Khongma Danda to Dobate 6 – 7 hrs.
Day 09 : Trek from Dobate to Yangri Kharka (3,557m), 6 – 7 hrs.
Day 10 : Trek from Yangri Kharka to Langmale Kharka (4,410m), 5 – 6 hrs.
Day 11 : Trek from Langmale Kharka to Makalu Base Camp (4,870m), 6 – 7 hrs.
Day 12 : Explore Makalu Base Camp.
Day 13 : Trek from Makalu Base Camp to Yangri Kharka, 6 – 7 hrs.
Day 14 : Trek from Yangri Kharka to Dobate, 6 – 7 hrs.
Day 15 : Trek from Dobate to Khongma Danda, 5 – 6 hrs.
Day 16 : Trek from Khongma Danda to Tashigaon, 4 – 5 hrs.
Day 17 : Trek from Tashigaon to Seduwa, 4 – 5 hrs.
Day 18 : Trek from Seduwa to Num, 5 – 6 hrs.
Day 19 : Trek from Num to Tumlingtar, 6 – 7 hrs.
Day 20 : Tumlingtar to Kathmandu, 55 mins flight.
Day 21 : Transfers to airport, departure to your own destination.

Itinerary can be make decrease according to yours holidays in Nepal.
After this amazing Makalu Base Camp Trek if you are interested for other activities like Jungle Safari, Rafting, or more hiking in other region’s we can organize as yours desire.

NOTE : All Camping Trek offers and plans given in the itinerary are for all interested visitors who prefer full package. We offer the itinerary of the destinations as per your choice. You are always free to choose any itinerary and the staff depending on your financial condition. As per your interest and requirement, we have options for any partial visit too.

Day 1

Day 01 : Arrival at Kathmandu, Tribhuvan International Airport, transfer to hotel by our representative.

After arriving at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, you will be welcomed by the representative of AlpineTrav Treks & Expedition. The AlpineTrav representative will arrange your transfer & brief about pre-trip discussion meeting on the way to your hotel.

We will organise pre-trip discussion meeting with trek guide and other team members. You will have opportunity to ask any questions about your trip to the management and trek guide. In the evening, AlpineTrav will host a welcome dinner in Nepalese cuisine restaurant.

Day 2

Day 02 : Kathmandu Valley Sightseeing (1400 m). Overnight at hotel.

Full day sightseeing in the famous places of Kathmandu including Bodhnath Stupa, Pashupatinath, Swoyambhunath, Kathmandu Durbar Square, Patan Durbar Square, Bhaktapur Durbar Square etc. Most of these places are listed as World Heritage Sites by UNESCO. We will do arrangement of an experience tour guide and private vehicle for the tour.

Day 3

Day 03 : Fly from Kathmandu to Tumlingtar then drive to Chichila (1,980m), 55 mins flight, 3-4 hour drive

With thrills and adventures in our minds, we kick off our journey with an early morning flight to Tumlingtar. Relishing a breathtaking view of the mountains, hills, and rivers that make up the Nepalese landscape, we arrive in Tumlingtar, where we rest for an hour or two. We then drive to the Gurung village of Chichila with greenery filling up our landscape. Overnight at tented camp Chichila.

Day 4

Day 04 : Trek from Chichila to Num (1,560m), 6 - 7 hrs.

On the first day of our trek, we trek through lush Himalayan forests of rhododendron and pass some beautiful small villages to reach Num. We can get a scant glimpse of the Himalayas from Num. Overnight at tented camp.

Day 5

Day 05 : Trek from Num to Seduwa (1,500m), 6 - 7 hrs.

Crossing a wooden bridge over Barun River, we enter the Makalu Barun Conservation Area. Our guide will deal with all kinds of legal permits for the trek. We trek through dense forests of juniper and rhododendron passing few villages to finally reach Seduwa. Overnight at tented camp.

Day 6

Day 06 : Trek from Seduwa to Tashigaon (2,100m), 4 - 5 hrs.

Trekking with Isuwa Khola and Kusuwa Khola on each side, we cross a wooden bridge over Isuwa Khola and pass several small villages and forests. After trekking for a couple of hours and crossing the bridge, we reach the Sherpa village of Tashigaon. The vista of the Himalayas is magnificent from Tashigaon. Overnight at tented camp.

Day 7

Day 07 : Trek from Tashigaon to Khongma Danda (3,500m), 6 - 7 hrs.

We may have a tough day today as we walk on steep trails on our way to Khongma Danda. We climb stone stairs and come across few lakes and fields filled with yaks, blue sheep, and other Himalayan cattle grazing in the field. Upon reaching Unshisa, we enter Makalu Barun National Park. After 7 hours of trek, we reach Khongma Danda. Overnight at tented camp.

Day 8

Day 08 : Trek from Khongma Danda to Dobate 6 - 7 hrs.

Today will be a tough day for us as we have to pass four passes to reach Dobate. We start with climbing over Kauma La Pass (3603m) and then head on to Keke La Pass (4127m). We further climb on to Shipton La pass (4170m), where we stumble across beautiful Kalo Pokhari Lake. Then, we trek for a couple of hours and pass Tutu La Pass (4080m) to finally reach Dobate. We relish the alluring view of Chamlang (7319m), Peak 6 (6524m), Peak 7 (6758m), and the other Himalayas from Dobate. Overnight at tented camp.

Day 9

Day 09 : Trek from Dobate to Yangri Kharka (3,557m), 6 - 7 hrs.

Trekking through dense rhododendron forests, we cross Barun River and trek towards Yangri Kharka. On our way, we may come across yaks grazing in the field. The yaks are the chief transportation means in these regions. After 7 hours of trek, we reach Yangri Kharka. Overnight at tented camp.

Day 10

Day 10 : Trek from Yangri Kharka to Langmale Kharka (4,410m), 5 - 6 hrs.

We trek along the lush Himalayan forests and cross a couple of wooden bridges over small streams to reach Merek. Chasing the mesmerizing view of the Himalayas, we continue our trek walking on moraines and pass small Himalayan villages to reach Langmale Kharka. Overnight at tented camp.

Day 11

Day 11 : Trek from Langmale Kharka to Makalu Base Camp (4,870m), 6 - 7 hrs.

Climbing on a steep trail alongside Barun Nadi, we walk through icy glaciers and ridges to reach Shershong. We relish the beauty of Mt. Makalu (8481m) on our way to the base camp. We trek for an hour or two to finally reach Makalu Base Camp. The panorama of the Himalayas from the base camp is jaw-dropping. Overnight at tented camp.

Day 12

Day 12 : Explore Makalu Base Camp.

Today, we explore the Makalu Base Camp vicinity with a superb panorama of Makalu from the south face, Everest (8848m), Lhotse (8516m), and the other Himalayas in eastern Nepal. We relish the beauty of the surrounding glaciers and glacial lakes. We can also hike a little up to Barun Glacier and make a side trip to the tranquil Barun Pokhari. Overnight at tented camp.

Day 13

Day 13 : Trek from Makalu Base Camp to Yangri Kharka, 6 - 7 hrs.

After our successful trek to Makalu Base Camp, we bid farewell to the base camp and descend to Yangri Kharka. Trekking through sparse forests along the rocky trails, we pass small villages of Shershong, Langmale Kharka, and Merek on our way to Yangri Kharka. Overnight at tented camp.

Day 14

Day 14 : Trek from Yangri Kharka to Dobate, 6 - 7 hrs.

Trekking along free-flowing Barun River, we pass alpine forests, rocky ridges, and few small streams to finally reach Dobate. We relish the beauty of nature while descending to Dobate. On our way, we may come across some yaks, snow pigeons, and blue sheep. Overnight at tented camp in Dobate.

Day 15

Day 15 : Trek from Dobate to Khongma Danda, 5 - 6 hrs.

Today, we leave Dobate for Khongma Danda. We trek along rhododendron, juniper, and fir forests to reach Mumbuk. From Mumbuk, we cross Tutu La Pass (4080m), Shipton La Pass (4170m), Keke La Pass (4127m), and Kauma La Pass (3603m) to finally reach Khongma Danda after 7 hours of trek. Overnight at tented camp.

Day 16

Day 16 : Trek from Khongma Danda to Tashigaon, 4 - 5 hrs.

We trek through dense forests and pass few lakes on our way back to Tashigaon. Trekking along steep rocky trails, we exit Makalu Barun National Park as we trek for 5 hours to enter the beautiful Sherpa village of Tashigaon. Overnight at tented camp in Tashigaon.

Day 17

Day 17 : Trek from Tashigaon to Seduwa, 4 - 5 hrs.

Trekking along small streams, we pass the isolated valley of the Barun River through small settlements. We trek with Isuwa Khola on one side and Hingsa Khola on the other side to reach Seduwa after 5 hours of trek. Overnight at tented camp in Seduwa.

Day 18

Day 18 : Trek from Seduwa to Num, 5 - 6 hrs.

We trek across several dense rhododendron and bamboo forests and cross Arun River to exit Makalu Barun Conservation Area. We pass a small rural settlement of Sherpas on our way to Num. We then trek for a couple of hours to reach the Sherpa village of Num. Overnight at tented camp.

Day 19

Day 19 : Trek from Num to Tumlingtar, 6 - 7 hrs.

Today is the last day of our trek. We relish the joy of trekking along steep trials with the beautiful panorama of Mt. Makalu (8481m) for the last time before reaching Tumlingtar. After trekking for 7 hours, we reach Tumlingtar. Overnight at a lodge.

Day 20

Day 20 : Tumlingtar to Kathmandu, 55 mins flight.

After a successful trek, we fly back to the capital enjoying the beautiful aerial view of the mountains. Feel free to spend your leisure time as you please. Overnight at a hotel.

Day 21

Day 21 : Transfers to airport, departure to your own destination.

We wake up early in the morning to take the flight for returning back to Kathmandu. On arrival in Kathmandu we are transferred back to our hotel. Overnight in Kathmandu at the hotel.

SERVICES: PROVIDED BY COMPANY

Airport pick up and drop by private vehicle as per group size.
2Night's hotel accommodation in Kathmandu with breakfast.
Guide sightseeing tour in Kathmandu inclusive with entrance permit fees.
Domestic flight from Kathmandu to Tumlingtar and Tumlingtar to Kathmandu only 15 kg luggage allowed. (10 kg Big bag & 5kg handbag)
Domestic flight from Kathmandu to Tumlingtar and Tumlingtar to Kathmandu for member and involved staffs.
Meals on full board (Breakfast, lunch and dinner) during trekking period.
Best available accommodations during the trek in tent camp.
Provision of eating stuffs to boost up energy level on the way.
TIMS CARD (Trekking Information Management System) and Restricted Area Makalu Barun National Park permit.
All the camping equipment such as sleeping tent, Dinning tent, kitchen tent, toilet tent, Shower tent, sleeping mattress, table, chair, dinner time light Lamp, hot bag and necessary Kitchen Equipments etc.)
An experience trekking guide (trained by Ministry of tourism), trekking cook, kitchen helper, Sherpa.
Necessary number of porter’s their meal, accommodation, transportation, salary, insurance, equipment’s are included in Cost.
First Aid kits for the staffs and the groups.
All applicbale taxes as per the government rules and regulations.
All organisational requirements.
Farewell dinner second last day of departure.

SERVICES: NOT PROVIDED BY COMPANY (Personal)

International airfare.
Nepal entry visa charge.
Satellite Phone if you need (15 EUR Per day), and extra for calling charge.
Trekking Equipment, travel and medical insurance & helicopter rescue, personal expenses.
Your Travel Insurance.
Rescue & Evacuation.
Tips for Guide, Porter and Driver.
Services not mentioned here in.

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