22 days tour

Makalu Base Camp Trekking

$ 3,799 .00 USD

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Makalu Base Camp Trekking

This tour includes:

Guide

An experienced Government license holder trekking guide.

Transport

Airport - hotel -airport pickup and drop off by private vehicle in Kathmandu.

Flights

All domestic flights (from Kathmandu-Tumlingtar / (Tumlingtar - Kathmandu) including airport departure tax.

Accommodation

Standard twin-sharing accommodation in a three-star hotel in Kathmandu (3 nights only) including breakfast. Best available accommodations during the trek in Teahouse/tent camp

Others

Food, drinks, accommodation, insurance, salary, equipment, transportation, local tax for Guide, and porters. Down jacket, four seasonal sleeping bag, duffel bag and trekking map (down jacket and sleeping bag are to be returned after trip completion) Comprehensive first aid medical kit carried by the guide / American medical association approved Oximeter All necessary paper works and Barun National Park entry permits fee. Trekking Permits for Makalu-Makalu Restricted Area. TIMS (Trekkersโ€™ Information Management System). All government taxes and our service charges. Farewell Dinner before departure. Sherpa expedition and Trekking T-Shirt/Souvenir.

Meals

Meals on full board (Breakfast, lunch and dinner) during the trek. Local fresh fruits where available.

Optional

The required number of local staff and porters to carry your luggage during the trek (We assign one porter for every two guests.)

Not included:

Others

Nepalese visa fee Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu Extra night accommodation in Kathmandu in case of early arrival, late departure, and early return from the mountain (due to any reason) other 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 Anything not mentioned in the โ€™What is Includedโ€™ section

Insurance

Personal Travel Insurance

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Itinerary of your trip Makalu Base Camp Trekking

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

      Day 1: Arrival In Kathmandu & Transfer To Hotel.

      On arrival at Kathmandu airport you will be met by a representative from Sherpa Expedition & Trekking and taken you to your 3 star hotels in and around Thamel โ€“ the tourist hub of Kathmandu. You can rest at you hotel or wander around Thamel and do some last minute shopping before we head off tomorrow. Tonight we will put on a welcome dinner accompanied by a Nepalese cultural dance where you will meet your fellow trekkers.

  • Day 2 Day 2: Kathmandu Sightseeing And Trek Preparation Day.
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: Kathmandu Sightseeing And Trek Preparation Day.

      This morning we set out on a tour of Kathmandu and visit many World Heritage Sites including the historic Durbar Square, the sacred Hindu temple of Pashupatinath, the famous โ€™Monkey Templeโ€™ (Swayambhunath) and Buddhist temple (Bouddhanath) which happens to be one of the largest stupas in the world. At around midday we will have a pre-trip discussion where we can meet our trek leader and other team members. 

  • Day 3 Day 3: Fly From Kathmandu To Tumlingtar Then Drive To Chichira (1,980M/6497Ft) Duration 4-5 Hours.
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: Fly From Kathmandu To Tumlingtar Then Drive To Chichira (1,980M/6497Ft) Duration 4-5 Hours.

      This morning we fly to Tumlingtar where we will meet the rest of the members who will be accompanying us on the trek. We will then drive to the small Gurung settlement of Chichira where we will stay overnight.

  • Day 4 Day 4: Trek From Chichira To Num (1,560M/5119Ft) Duration 6-7 Hours.
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 4: Trek From Chichira To Num (1,560M/5119Ft) Duration 6-7 Hours.

      Early this morning we will follow the trail to Num through several charming villages and through lush mountain forests. Num sits on a ridge from where we have some great panoramic views. 

  • Day 5 Day 5: Trek From Num To Seduwa (1,500M/4922 Ft) Duration 6-7 Hours.
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 5: Trek From Num To Seduwa (1,500M/4922 Ft) Duration 6-7 Hours.

      This morning we have a steep descent through forests and terraced farms down to the Barun River. Once we cross the river we have a steep ascent up through the forest. We then arrive at Seduwa which is where Makalu Barun National Park begins and where we are asked to register our permits. Tonight we camp at the top end of the village.

  • Day 6 Day 6: Trek From Seduwa To Tashigaon (2,100M/6890Ft) Duration 4-5 Hours.
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 6: Trek From Seduwa To Tashigaon (2,100M/6890Ft) Duration 4-5 Hours.

      Today we follow a trail that leads down to the Kasuwa Khola (river) and then across the hills through rice fields until we reach the stunning village of Tashi Gaon from where we enjoy some great views of the Himalayas. We will stay here overnight.

  • Day 7 Day 7: Trek From Tashigaon To Khongma Danda (3,500M/11,483 Ft) Duration 6-7 Hours.
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 7: Trek From Tashigaon To Khongma Danda (3,500M/11,483 Ft) Duration 6-7 Hours.

      Today we have a physically challenging trek ahead of us at higher elevations. Once we get to the top of the ridge we head down through the forest, cross the river and then climb again on a steep trail to the ridge at Kharka. The trail then heads down to Khongma Danda where we will stay the night.

  • Day 8 Day 8: Exploration And Acclimatization Day At Khongma Danda.
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 8: Exploration And Acclimatization Day At Khongma Danda.

      Today it is a very important time where we focus on acclimatizing before heading higher. Health specialists strongly recommend we spend the day being active, rather than sitting idle. This time spent acclimatizing will prepare us as we ascend to higher altitudes and cross Shipton La Pass (4220m). You can also help this process by taking short treks around the village. 

  • Day 9 Day 9: Trek From Khongma Danda To Dobate; Duration 6-7 Hours.
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 9: Trek From Khongma Danda To Dobate; Duration 6-7 Hours.

      Today we will discover how well we handle the higher altitudes as we ascend to Shipton La Pass (4220m). The trek of six to seven hours today takes us by Kalo Pokhari (3930m - lake), across Keke La Pass (4170m) and  offers incredible views of  Mt.Chamlang (7319m), Peak 6 (6524m) and Peak 7 (6758m). After crossing the Keke La Pass we descend through the gorgeous valley to Donate where we will stay the night.

  • Day 10 Day 10: Trek From Dobate To Yangri Kharka (3,557M/11,670 Ft) Duration 6-7 Hours.
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 10: Trek From Dobate To Yangri Kharka (3,557M/11,670 Ft) Duration 6-7 Hours.

      Today on the trail we head through a rhododendron forest and then to the Barun River and into the valley. The trail is quite steep and you will need to tread carefully for the first couple of hours. We then ascend to Yangri Kharka Village located at the end of the valley where we will stay the night. 

  • Day 11 Day 11: Trek From Yangri Kharka To Langmale Kharka (4,410M/14,468Ft) Duration 5-6 Hours.
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 11: Trek From Yangri Kharka To Langmale Kharka (4,410M/14,468Ft) Duration 5-6 Hours.

      Today we follow the trail through the valley in forests and past Yaks grazing at these high meadows. In the early stage of this trek we are surrounded by towering valley walls. We will then arrive at Merek and then head uphill to where there are more amazing views of the Himalayas. We will stay the night at Langmale Kharka.

  • Day 12 Day 12: Trek From Langmale Kharka To Makalu Base Camp (4,870M/15,978Ft) Duration 6-7 Hours.
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 12: Trek From Langmale Kharka To Makalu Base Camp (4,870M/15,978Ft) Duration 6-7 Hours.

      We have a grueling day ahead of us as we climb to higher altitudes where it is physically more demanding as we make our way to Makalu Base Camp. We first head up to Shershong and then on to Makalu Base Camp. The trail, from Shershong, offers eye-catching views over glaciers and snow covered mountains, especially of Mt. Makalu. Tonight we will stay at Makalu Base Camp among the mountains. 

  • Day 13 Day 13: Explore Makalu Base Camp.
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 13: Explore Makalu Base Camp.

      Today we can relish the thought of having climbed to this high altitude while taking in the sights around Makalu Base Camp. It is an unforgiving bleak terrain with Barun Glacier just above it. From here we can see the south face of Makalu and have panoramic views of Mt.Everest and Mt. Lhotse. We will stay the night at Makalu Base Camp.

  • Day 14 Day 14: Trek From Makalu Base Camp To Yangri Kharka(3,557M/11,670 Ft) Duration 6-7 Hours.
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 14: Trek From Makalu Base Camp To Yangri Kharka(3,557M/11,670 Ft) Duration 6-7 Hours.

      Today we have a six to seven-hour trek leaving base camp and heading back down to Langmale Kharka (4100m) and to Merek then through the valley. On our descent, we pass through Shershong, Langmale Kharka, Merek and through the valley finally until we come to Yangri Kharka.

  • Day 15 Day 15: Trek From Yangri Kharka To Dobate; Duration 6-7 Hours.
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 15: Trek From Yangri Kharka To Dobate; Duration 6-7 Hours.

      From Yangri Kharka we descend past rock falls, into the green forests, and the valley as we make our way towards Dobate. We follow the trail on the banks of the Barun River until we arrive at Dobate where we stay the night.

  • Day 16 Day 16: Trek From Dobate To Khongma Danda(3,500M/11,483 Ft) Duration 5-6 Hours.
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 16: Trek From Dobate To Khongma Danda(3,500M/11,483 Ft) Duration 5-6 Hours.

      This morning we initially head to Mumbuk and pass through fir and rhododendron forests along the trail. We then cross Keke La Pass, Tutu La Pass (Shiptonโ€™s Pass), Kauma La Pass and then on to Khongma Danda where we will stay overnight. 

  • Day 17 Day 17: Trek From Khongma Danda To Tashigaon (2,100M/6890Ft) Duration 4-5 Hours.
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 17: Trek From Khongma Danda To Tashigaon (2,100M/6890Ft) Duration 4-5 Hours.

      The trek of around four to five hours today takes us through dense forests and then to the predominantly Sherpa village of Tashi Gaon where we stay overnight. 

  • Day 18 Day 18: Trek From Tashigaon To Seduwa (1,500M/4922 Ft) Duration 4-5 Hours.
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 18: Trek From Tashigaon To Seduwa (1,500M/4922 Ft) Duration 4-5 Hours.

      Today we retrace our footsteps and head back down on a four to five-hour trek and then exit the Makalu Barun National Park and continue down to the Barun River. After crossing the hillsides and passing through villages we eventually come to Seduwa where we stay overnight.

  • Day 19 Day 19: Trek From Seduwa To Num (1,560M/5119Ft) Duration 5-6 Hours.
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 19: Trek From Seduwa To Num (1,560M/5119Ft) Duration 5-6 Hours.

      Today we follow an undulating trail and pass through dense green forest until we come to the Sherpa village of Num where we will stay overnight.

  • Day 20 Day 20: Trek From Num To Tumlingtar (285M) Duration 6-7 Hours.
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 20: Trek From Num To Tumlingtar (285M) Duration 6-7 Hours.

      Once again we retrace our footsteps for six to seven hours and head to Chichira where we have our last views of Mt. Makalu. We will stay the night at Tumlingtar and relax after this tough trek to Makalu Base Camp. We can congratulate ourselves on achieving our goals.

  • Day 21 Day 21: Fly From Tumlingtar To Kathmandu (1,350M) Duration 50 Minutes Flight.
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 21: Fly From Tumlingtar To Kathmandu (1,350M) Duration 50 Minutes Flight.

      This morning we have a scenic flight back to Kathmandu and can look back at the mountains that have been home for more than two weeks. After we arrive at Kathmandu we can either relax at our hotel or roam around Thamel to do some final shopping. Tonight Sherpa Expedition & Trekking will put on a farewell dinner to celebrate the completion of this grueling trip to Makalu Base Camp. We will take you back to your hotels after dinner.

  • Day 22 Day 22: Final Departure Day.
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 22: Final Departure Day.

      Our journey in Nepal comes to an end today! A Sherpa Expedition and Trekking representative will drop you at the airport approximately 3 hours before your scheduled flight. On your way home you may already be planning another adventure in to this wonderful mountainous and diverse country.

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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

Small Group

Youโ€™ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Challenging

Long and challenging experience. Youโ€™ll be required to have good physical fitness to go on it. In some of these activities you'll need previous experience on similar activities.

Age range

Age range

Min: 16 / Max: 85

Age range allowed for this experience.

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