Max Altitude
4800 meters
Trip Grade
Strenuous
Arrival and Departure on
/ Kathmandu
Activity
- Trekking
- Hiking
Suitable For
Experience
Fitness
Accomodation
- 20 nights at hotel and tented camps
Meals
- 20 Breakfast
- 18 Lunch
- 18 Dinner
Trip Facts
Overview
Makalu Base Camp Trek is a challenging trek to the base camp of Mount Makalu, the world’s fifth highest mountain. Our itinerary is planned to allow for sufficient acclimatization to the altitude and to maximize the efficiency of travel time, providing ample opportunity to explore the Makalu Base Camp. This trail bring travelers to the humid lowlands near Tumlingtar on the Arun River, continuing through one of the least frequented areas of Nepal to Makalu Base Camp. This particular trek showcases a broad spectrum of ecosystems and cultures. In the areas of the trek in lower altitudes, visitors can experience local lifestyles in the Rai villages and, at higher altitudes, Sherpa villages.
Trekkers will cross Shipton La at an elevation of 4216 m and cross into the remote and beautiful Barun river valley before their arrival at Makalu Base Camp. Along the trail, visitors will experience superb views of the south face of Makalu as well as Everest, Lhotse, Chamlang and Kanchenjunga.
Trekkers who are interesting an “authentic” trekking experience in Nepal, Makalu Base Camp Trekking particular route is highly recommended. The best time for this trek include March to June and October to November. Contact us Today NO.1. Trekking Service Provider Company in Nepal Himalayan Trekking . !
Itinerary
DAY 1 : Arrival in Kathmandu
You will arrive in Tribhuvankathmandu airport and transfer to the hotel. This will be your first immersion of the Nepalese culture. Change of sceneries guaranteed. Sounds, smell, rickshaws, colours, street…
DAY 2 : Fly to Tumlingtar / 1 hour flight
After your breakfast, we will flight from Kathmandu to Tumlingtar (located in Eastern Nepal) and transfer to your hotel. Your Makalu Base Camp trek begins with flight to Tumlingtar
It will be the ideal moment to brief all together about the trail and to meet each other.
DAY 3 – Trek to Mure (1,500 m) / 5 – 6 hours
On the morning, you will climbing gradually to Tashi Gaun . On the way, we will cross many streams, walk through terraced rice fields and forested areas. Before to reach the Sherpa Village of Tashi Gaun and to conclude our trekking day we will climb a small ridge. You will start your ascent to get the village of Mure. Both Sherpas and Rais inhabit this village, you could meet and share good times with locals.
DAY 4 – Trek to Seduwa (1,493 m) / 5 – 6 hours
For your second trek day, we will descend on a rocky trail to Num, which is on a ridge above ArunKosi River. Then we will walk through jungle and cross the ArunKosi River on a suspension bridge. Finally we will climb to Seduwa.
DAY 5 – Trek to Tashi Gaun (2,050 m) / 3 – 4 hours
At the foot of the Lamjung Himal, Tashi Gaun is little village is mostly inhabited by the Gurung community. This village offers a good time to know about the life and culture of the Gurung community and to enjoy the superb breath-taking views of the mountain.
DAY 6 – Trek to KahumaDanda (3,500 m) / 5 – 6 hours
Today, we will leave the last village of the Makalu base Camp trek. The first part of the trail will be on the beautiful shade of rhododendron and oaks forest. Then, you will discover the summer pastures with some temporary made shepherd huts. From here to Kahuma ridge (our night stop) is steep and strenuous. An effort recompensed by the view of scenic mountain ranges.
DAY 7 – Trek to Mumbuk (3,500m) / 5 – 6 hours
Our trek continues to a gradual trail with some up and down passes. We will walk edge to the ThuloPokhari (big pond) and Sano Pokhari (small pond). Afterward we have to walk cross the pass of Tutu – La at 4075 meters of altitude. For the last step we will go down to the vegetation to find a small clear place to camp and spend the night in the middle of a luxurious flora.
DAY 8 – Trek to NeheKharka (3,750m) / 6 – 7 hours
Our trail will continue in the forest of Barun Valley, one of the least explored areas in the eastern Himalayan region of Nepal. Hundreds wild species of fauna and flora lives in this area. We will keep walking along the Barun River, cross it as well as others streams. For the last part of the trek, the trail gets hard, slippery and rocks falls are common.
DAY 9 – Trek to Sherson (4,600m) / 6 – 7 hours
On the way we will cross wooden-bridges and the vegetation will disappear progressively of our trek to leave a beautiful view on the Makalu Peak and the lower Barun glacier.
DAY 10 – Free day in Sherson
After 7 days trekking, you will enjoy this relaxing day.
As you prefer, you could stay at the basecamp to have a rest or explore the area to enjoy the view of Makalu Peak, the Kangshung face of Everest (part of Tibet) and Barun glacier. If you still have motivation you could walk an hour to find a large prairie that offer you a breath-taking views of the Himalaya.
DAY 11 – Trek to YangriKharka (3,645m) / 6 – 7 hours
It’s time to go back down to the Barun Valley. The way back is always easier… Enjoy the landscape and take some photos.
DAY 12 – Trek to Mumbuk (3,400m) / 5 – 6 hours
The trail will lead you to Mumbuk with up and downhill.
DAY 13 – Trek to KahumaDanda (3,500m) / 5 – 6 hours
We keep retracing our step to reach Kahuma Danda
DAY 14 – Trek to Navagaun (2,500m) / 6 – 7 hours
We will have a stop at Tashi Gaun village but we well keep trekking to join Navagaun. A cool walk in a forest shade.Navagaon, is situated high above the basecamp of Seduwa.
DAY 15 – Trek to Num (1,550m) / 6 – 7 hours
We will walk down to have a first stop in Seduwa village and finally reach Num Village, which is on a ridge above ArunKosiriver.
DAY 16 – Trek to Chichila (1,800m) / 5 – 6 hours
On the first 2 – 3 hours, the trek uphill with a high ridge to climb. We could make a break on the top before to have a relax downhill walk to join Chichila village. You will have free time to explore the area and meet the locals.
DAY 17 – Trek to Khadbari / 6 – 7 hours
It will be a gradual downhill walk through forest, farmland and small villages before to reach the village of Khadbari.
DAY 18 – Trek to Tumlingtar / 2 – 3 hours
It’s our last day of trekking and Himalayan Vista team hope that you would have liked your trekking. We will have the lunch in Tumlingtar and you could have free time during the afternoon.
DAY 19 – Flight to Kathmandu / 1 hour flight
After your breakfast, we will leave this part of Nepal to go back in Kathmandu.
Himalayan Vista team organise a farewell diner to conclude our beautiful trip all together.
DAY 20 – Kathmandu
It is important to add a day in your itinerary, in case of the weather conditions for our fly back. Like the day before you will have free time to enjoy as you want.
DAY 21 – Flight back home
With many memories in your mind and beautiful photos on your camera of Makalu Base camp trek, we will transfer you to Kathmandu airport and you will flight back home.
Includes
- Airport transfers by private car in Kathmandu
- Round way flight to and from Tumlingtar
- Trekkers Information Management System (TIMS) card
- Special Trekking Permit as required
- Full board meal (veg. / non veg.) prepared by our expert cook.
- Trekking equipment (two men tent, dining tent, kitchen tent, Table with chairs, kitchen utensils, Down sleeping bag / Jackets, walking sticks, and other necessary equipments during the trek).
- 2 nights accommodation in Kathmandu at 3 -4 star Nepalese standard hotel.
- Twin sharing accommodation on tents during the trek.
- 1 experienced and license holder trekking guide and his daily meal, wage & accommodation
- Required porters/carrier for a group of 2 person ( carry 20-25kg) and his daily meal, wage & accommodation
- All Government Taxes
Excludes
- Nepal Visa fee (bring accurate USD cash and two passport photographs)
- Lunch and Dinners in Kathmandu and Pokhara
- International airfare to and from Kathmandu
- Excess baggage charges
- Extra night accommodation in Kathmandu and Pokhara because of early arrival, late departure, early return from mountain (due to any reason) than the scheduled itinerary
- Lunch and evening meals in Kathmandu (and also in the case of early return from mountain than the scheduled itinerary)
- Travel and rescue insurance
- Personal expenses (phone calls, laundry, bar bills, battery recharge, extra porters, bottle or boiled water, shower etc)
- Tips for guides and porters
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