23 days tour

Makalu Base Camp Trek

$ 1,792 .00 USD

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Makalu Base Camp Trek

This tour includes:

Guide

Liscened Trekking Guide- English speaking

Accommodation

3 Star Hotel accommodation in Kathmandu (Bed and breakfast basis )

Flights

All domestic airfares (Kathmandu - Tumlingtar - Kathmandu)

Optional

Makalu Trekking map for each

Others

Guided sightseeing around world heritage sites of KTM. (Includes all applicable entrance fees.) Organized Camping Trek arrangement, including all high quality camping equipments and tents such as Two Men Tent, Kitchen Tent, Dinning Tent, Toilet Tent, Tables, Chairs, Mattresses, Hot Water Bags, Pillows, Inner Sheet and etc. National Park / Conservation Area Permit Fees (Makalu Barun Conservation Area). Guide, porters and their daily wages, insurance with all necessary lodging - fooding arrangements. High altitude working crew / high altitude porters / vast experienced climbing Sherpa / guide with their daily wages, insurance and all arrangements.

Transport

All ground transfers by private vehicle. International & Domestic airport Transfer

Meals

Three times hot meals a day while trekking, which will be prepared by our very professional kitchen crew.

Not included:

Others

Expenses of personal nature such as bottled drinks, mineral water, laundry and etc. Rescue and evacuation (helicopter operation) - if needed. Personal medical and travel insurance. Tips and Gratitude.

Insurance

Personal medical and travel insurance.

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Itinerary of your trip Makalu Base Camp Trek

  • Day 1 Day 1: Arrival In Kathmandu. Met Upon Arrival. Transfer To Hotel.
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1: Arrival In Kathmandu. Met Upon Arrival. Transfer To Hotel.

      Arrive at Kathmandu, one of our team representatives will be at the airport to pick you up and will escort you to your hotel in a private tourist bus. In the evening, you will meet with your guide, and they will brief you about the trip. You will also prepare for your trek and do shopping if needed.


  • Day 2 Day 2: Fly To Tumlingtar (410M) 50-Minute Flight. O/N At Camp.
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: Fly To Tumlingtar (410M) 50-Minute Flight. O/N At Camp.

      After having a delicious breakfast, you will take a short flight to Tumlingtar. After reaching, Tumlingtar, you will meet with the other crew members who will join you for the trek to Makalu Base Camp. You will walk to your campsite and explore nearby areas. You will stay overnight at the camp. 


  • Day 3 Day 3: Trek To Mane-Bhanjyang (1100M/3936Ft) 6 Hours, O/N At Camp.
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: Trek To Mane-Bhanjyang (1100M/3936Ft) 6 Hours, O/N At Camp.

      Today will be the first day of the trek. You will begin your walk from Tumlingtar through farm fields and small villages. Climbing gradually through the tropical forest of Sal tree, you will reach Khadbari where you will have a stunning view of Mt. Chamlang (7319m). From here, you will ascend and descend and reach Mane-Bhanjyang.


  • Day 4 Day 4: Trek To Chichila (1980M/5904Ft)) 6 Hrs, O/N At Camp.
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 4: Trek To Chichila (1980M/5904Ft)) 6 Hrs, O/N At Camp.

      You will start the day ascending through beautiful bamboo forests along the banks of Arun Koshi River. Passing through the Gurung village, Sekaha, the trail continues to the ridge and reach Bhotebas where you will take a break to have lunch. After that, you will pass through forest and fertile land, which will lead you to the top of the small ridge at Chichila village

  • Day 5 Day 5: Trek To Num (1560M/4920Ft) 5-6 Hours, O/N At Camp.
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 5: Trek To Num (1560M/4920Ft) 5-6 Hours, O/N At Camp.

      You will begin your trek walking through the dense and beautiful forest of rhododendron, hemlocks, and oak along the ascent to the top of the ridge, Mure. From here, you will descend to the downhill for two continuous hours and reach Num. Num is a small village of Rai and Sherpa settlement with around 15 houses. You will stay overnight in a camp.


  • Day 6 Day 6: Trek To Seduwa (1493M/4897Ft) 5 Hours, O/N At Camp.
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 6: Trek To Seduwa (1493M/4897Ft) 5 Hours, O/N At Camp.

      Today, you will begin trekking by descending down steep and terraced slopes. You will walk towards the beautiful forest of oak and cross a suspension bridge over the Arun River. The trail goes through the dense forest and slippery route. After reaching the bottom, you will cross a suspension bridge over the Arun River. Taking a short lunch break, you will climb on the steep path and reach Seduwa. Seduwa is the entry point for the Makalu Barun National Park. 


  • Day 7 Day 7: Trek To Tashi Gaon (2100M/7216Ft) 3-4 Hours, O/N At Camp.
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 7: Trek To Tashi Gaon (2100M/7216Ft) 3-4 Hours, O/N At Camp.

      Todayโ€™s trek is short and easy. The trail will go through meadows, streams, paddy fields, and small villages. You will reach country-side farm village and ascent for an hour through the rice and millet fields to reach Tashi Gaun. Tashi Gaun is a village resided by Sherpaโ€™s and it is also the last permanent village in the valley.

  • Day 8 Day 8: Trek To Kauma La Danda (3603M/11480Ft) 6 Hours, O/N At Camp.
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 8: Trek To Kauma La Danda (3603M/11480Ft) 6 Hours, O/N At Camp.

      You will begin your trekking through the beautiful forest of oak and rhododendron. Leaving the forest behind, you will walk through the pastures with traces made temporarily for shepherd huts. The trail will get difficult from here onwards to Khongma. The trail will get steeply and passes grazing land following the rough stone stairs and thick rhododendron forest to the top of the ridge. Walking for a short time, you will reach Kauma La Danda. The beautiful views of Chamlang (7321m) and Peak 7 (6758m) are breathtaking. 


  • Day 9 Day 9: Trek To Mumbuk (3520M/11152Ft) 5-6 Hours, O/N At Camp.
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 9: Trek To Mumbuk (3520M/11152Ft) 5-6 Hours, O/N At Camp.

      The trail begins with a few ascents and descents. You will ascend to the Keke La Pass, which is located at an elevation of 4127 meters. Then you will walk towards the Kalo Pokhari and pass Shipton La (4170m).  From here, you will trek down the hill crossing the vegetation, woods of hemlock, birch, pines, and rhododendrons and reach Mumbuk. 


  • Day 10 Day 10: Trek To Nehe Kharka (4320M/12300Ft) 6 Hour, O/N At Camp.
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 10: Trek To Nehe Kharka (4320M/12300Ft) 6 Hour, O/N At Camp.

      You will descend down to the narrow valley and cross the Barun Khola, which is located just beyond Temathang Kharka. The path will become slippery and covered with numerous rocks. You have to walk carefully as rock falls happen often on this path. You will walk along the north side of the bank of Barun Khola and reach Yangri Kharka. A little ahead of this village continues to Nehe Kharka where you will stay overnight.


  • Day 11 Day 11: Trek To Shershon (4360M/15,088Ft) 6 Hours, O/N At Camp.
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 11: Trek To Shershon (4360M/15,088Ft) 6 Hours, O/N At Camp.

      You will cross a wooden bridge over the Barun River and walk on the rocks. You will see a large prayer wall and continue walking for 2 to 3 hours. The vegetation will start to disappear and you will see beautiful barberries, juniper and rhododendron bushes along the trail. After a short walk, you will reach Sherson from where you will see lower Barun Glacier and stunning Mt. Makalu (8463 m).


  • Day 12 Day 12: Trek To Makalu Base Camp (4870M/15974Ft), O/N At Camp.
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 12: Trek To Makalu Base Camp (4870M/15974Ft), O/N At Camp.

      Today we will ascend to Makalu Base Camp from Shershon and continue the trail to cross the rocky ridges towards the west of Makalu Base Camp. On reaching base camp, you will enjoy the stunning views of peaks like Makalu (8463m), Peak 3 (6682m), Baruntse (7152m) and Peak 5 (6432m). 


  • Day 13 Day 13: Acclimatization And Exploration Days. O/N At Camp.
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 13: Acclimatization And Exploration Days. O/N At Camp.

      This is also a rest day for you. You can explore nearby areas and go on the hike on the right side of the camp to see closer views of Barun Pokhari and Mt. Makalu (8,463 m). You will also get to see the rare view of the Mt. Everest (8,848 m) and Mt. Lhotse (8414 m). Ascending for an hour, you will reach open meadow and can also walk further to see more stunning views of the mountains. Then return back to the Shershon and overnight in the camp. 


  • Day 14 Day 14: Trek To Yangri Kharka (3557M/11956Ft). 6 Hours, O/N At Camp.
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 14: Trek To Yangri Kharka (3557M/11956Ft). 6 Hours, O/N At Camp.

      You will begin your trek after having some warm delicious breakfast. Passing through the beautiful Rhododendron forest, you will reach the Barun River. The trail gets steep and difficult for a short time and after that, an easy walk will take you to the Yangri Kharka, which is located at the end of the Barun Valley. 


  • Day 15 Day 15: Trek To Mumbuk (3520M/11152) 5-6 Hours, O/N At Camp.
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 15: Trek To Mumbuk (3520M/11152) 5-6 Hours, O/N At Camp.

      You will trek back to Mumbuk leaving Yangri Kharka behind. You will walk 5 to 6 hours long through the rocky path, and dense forest. Upon reaching Mumbuk, you will stay in the camp in the middle of the alpine forest.  We will have a beautiful view of the green vegetation and some mountains through our camp.  


  • Day 16 Day 16: Trek To Kauma Danda (3603M/11,480Ft) 6 Hours, O/N At Camp.
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 16: Trek To Kauma Danda (3603M/11,480Ft) 6 Hours, O/N At Camp.

      Following back the same route, you will reach Kahuma Danda via Kalo Pokhari and Shipton-la. Then pass through Keke La and you will walk descend along the Barun River to Kauma Danda. You will stay overnight in the camp.


  • Day 17 Day 17: Trek To Narbugaon (2,500M/8200Ft)7 Hours, O/N At Camp.
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 17: Trek To Narbugaon (2,500M/8200Ft)7 Hours, O/N At Camp.

      You will begin your trekking back to the Tashi Gaun and continue trekking towards Narbugaon on the upper trail. You will go through the chill damn forest and reach farm terraces. You will reach Nabugaon, which is also a Sherpa Village. This village is larger than Tashi Gaun.


  • Day 18 Day 18: Trek To Num((1560M/4920Ft) Via Seduwa.6-7 Hours, O/N At Camp.
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 18: Trek To Num((1560M/4920Ft) Via Seduwa.6-7 Hours, O/N At Camp.

      Following the downhill trail through the farm fields, you will reach Seduwa Village. From here, you will go back the same route passing the dense forest. You will descend down and cross the bridge. Then, you will walk for another 2 to 3 hours and reach Num.


  • Day 19 Day 19: Trek To Chichila (1980M/6494Ft) 5-6 Hours, O/N At Camp.
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 19: Trek To Chichila (1980M/6494Ft) 5-6 Hours, O/N At Camp.

      Today, you will trek to Chichila. You will climb uphill and reach the top of the ridge. After that, you will descend downhill all the way to Chichila where you will stay overnight in the camp. On reaching Chichila, you can roam around the Gurung villages and watch their daily activities.

  • Day 20 Day 20: Trek To Khadbari (1040M/3411Ft) 6-7 Hours, O/N At Camp.
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 20: Trek To Khadbari (1040M/3411Ft) 6-7 Hours, O/N At Camp.

      From today, the trek will become easy and you will walk gradually back to Khadbari. The trail will pass through beautiful farmland, dense forest, and small villages. You will reach Khadbari, which is a large village. You will get a chance to explore the nearby areas, markets and see the lifestyle of the local people.


  • Day 21 Day 21: Trek Back To Tumlingtar (410M/3,116Ft) 5 Hours, O/N At Camp.
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 21: Trek Back To Tumlingtar (410M/3,116Ft) 5 Hours, O/N At Camp.

      Today is your last day of the trek. You will descend downhill and arrive at Tumlingtar. You can take rest for a day and traverse surrounding areas before heading back to Kathmandu tomorrow.  


  • Day 22 Day 22: Fly Back To Kathmandu. O/N At Hotel.
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 22: Fly Back To Kathmandu. O/N At Hotel.

      Today, after having a delicious breakfast, you will fly back to Kathmandu. The flight will be short and present you the scenic views. After arriving in Kathmandu, you will be taken to your hotel. 

  • Day 23 Day 23: Transfer To The Kathmandu International Airport For Our Departure.
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 23: Transfer To The Kathmandu International Airport For Our Departure.

      After having a delicious breakfast, you will be escorted to Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) and fly back to your home.


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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Personal

Youโ€™ll be just with your guide or pilot. Examples of these activities are paragliding, sky diving, personal mountain climbing, etc.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Average

There are several physical activities that last from 2 to 6 hours in easy terrains, low altitude flats, or water experiences. Please ask if youโ€™re not sure this applies to you.

Age range

Age range

Min: 12 / Max: 70

Age range allowed for this experience.

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