Makalu Base Camp Trek

  • 20 Days
  • Base Camp Trekking , Nepal

Makalu Base Camp Trek

Overview and Highlights

The Makalu Base Camp Trek is a challenging and remote trek that takes you to the base camp of Mount Makalu, the fifth highest mountain in the world. The trek starts in the small town of Tumlingtar and takes you through beautiful forests, high-altitude deserts, and rugged terrain. The trek offers stunning views of some of the highest peaks in the Himalayas, including Mount Makalu (8,481m), Chamlang (7,319m), Baruntse (7,129m), and Mera Peak (6,461m).

The trek begins with a short flight from Kathmandu to Tumlingtar. From Tumlingtar, you will drive to Khandbari, a small town located at the foot of the Makalu-Barun National Park. The first few days of the trek take you through beautiful forests of rhododendron, oak, and pine. You will cross suspension bridges over rivers and pass through small villages along the way.

As you move further into the park, the trek becomes more challenging, with steep ascents and descents and rugged terrain. You will cross high-altitude deserts and rocky terrain, and the forests will give way to open valleys surrounded by towering mountains.

The trek takes you through several small villages, including Chichila, Num, Seduwa, and Tashigaon. These villages are home to the Rai and Sherpa communities and offer a glimpse into their way of life. You will have the opportunity to interact with the locals and learn about their culture and traditions.

As you move higher into the mountains, the trek becomes more challenging, with steep ascents and descents and the thinning air making it difficult to breathe. You will need to take regular breaks to rest and acclimatize to the altitude.

The highlight of the trek is reaching Makalu Base Camp (4,870m), the base camp of Mount Makalu. The trek to the base camp takes you through some of the most rugged and remote terrain in the Himalayas. You will cross the Shipton La Pass (4,200m), which offers stunning views of the surrounding mountains. You will then descend to the Barun Valley and follow the Barun River to reach the base camp.

At the base camp, you will be rewarded with stunning views of Mount Makalu and the surrounding peaks. You will spend some time at the base camp, taking in the views and exploring the area before retracing your steps back to Tumlingtar.

Overall, the Makalu Base Camp Trek is a challenging and remote trek that takes you through some of the most beautiful and rugged terrain in the Himalayas. The trek offers stunning views of some of the highest peaks in the world and gives you a glimpse into the lives of the local communities. It is a trek that is not for the faint of heart, but for those who are up for the challenge, it is an unforgettable experience.

Day to Day Itinerary Expand/Collapse All

Arrival Kathmandu, transfer to hotel

Ktm sightseeing, hotel

Flight : Ktm - Tumlingtar, camp

Khadbari, camp

Bhotebas, camp

Gogone, camp

Num, camp

Tashi Gaon, camp

Col Khongma, camp

Numbuck, camp

Sarsung, camp

Makalu B. C., camp

Numbuck, camp

Khongma, camp

Seduwa, camp

Chichela, camp

Tumlingtar, camp

Flight : Tumlingtar - Ktm, hotel

Ktm free day, hotel

Final departure, transfer to airport

Cost Includes:

  • Pick & Drop to Airport/Hotel by our Private Car/ Van / Bus
  • 2 nights accomodation hotel in kathmandu
  • Kathmandu Valley Sightseeing with English speaking Tour guide with the facility of car/van
  • 3 meals a day (Breakfasts, Lunch and Dinners with tea or coffee) during the trek
  • Accommodation of Lodges, Guesthouses in Twin Sharing Bases during the trek
  • Trekking Guides and Porters will be Government Licensed holder with friendly and good English during the trek
  • Facility of Food, accommodation, salary, insurance, equipment and medicine for all trekking staff.
  • Group medical supplies (First Aid medical kit will be available)
  • Area Permit for Everest/Sagarmatha National Park /Annapurna /Dhaulagiri/Langtang/Manaslu/Makalu as required.
  • Guide airfare
  • TIMS (Trekking Information Management System) Card for the Trekking region.

Cost Excludes

  • Any Meals in Kathmandu
  • All Airfare domestic / international flights
  • Nepal entry visa fee, Visa issuance is easy at the arrival of Tribhuwan International Airport, Kathmandu which will require 2 passport size photos.
  • Any kinds of Drinks (Alcoholic, hot and cold drinks), hot water, hot shower, phone calls , internets, laundry.
  • Personal Trekking Equipment, medical and travel insurance
  • Entrance fees for Sightseeing/Monument
  • Any kind of personal expenses / Helicopter rescue in case.

Additional Information

Trip Price

Why trip price is different?

Following are the determinants for the price

  • Accomodations in Kathmandu and other cities
  • Mode of Transportation (car/van/bus/flights)
  • Number of crews(Guides & porters, Sherpas, Cook(s))
  • Travelling time(Season)
  • Extra services

Note: The itinerary can be customized according to your duration of holiday. Similarly hotel can be upgraded or downgraded depend on your budget.

You will get best price after your inquiry We know about value of money and world economy, so fell free to share your tentative budget for this trip so we can mention and compromise with price, this is standard price for trip if you have low budget we can run even cheap and if you wise to pay more and need extra deluxe service we will do that.

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