Makalu Base Camp Trek

We welcome you at Tribhuvan International Airport and assist you with your transfer to the designated hotel. We provide a brief briefing on trekking activities during dinner and finalize gear, permits, and other essential logistics. Overnight in Kathmandu.

After breakfast, we drive to the domestic airport in Kathmandu to catch a flight to Tumlingtar.  We will have a 35-minute scenic flight to Tumlingtar in the morning. Then, we drive to Num village following Khandbari and Chichila, and it takes six to seven hours; overnight in Num.

In the morning, we check and finalize trekking gear and get ready for a full-day walk. We cross the suspension bridge over the Arun River, and we climb all day through terraced fields and villages. We enter the Makalu Barun National Park after registering and validating the permits. Overnight in Seduwa.

The main cash crop of this region is cardamom. Today, we trek through farmland, cardamom plantations, and small settlements. We stay overnight in Tashigaon, which is the last large rural village on the way to Makalu Base Camp.  The trek takes around six to seven hours, depending on your fitness. Overnight in Tashigaon.

We continue our trek to Khongma Danda via Danda Kharka, ascending via a steep trail through rhododendron forest. We trek for 7 hours and finally reach Khongma Danda. Overnight in Khongma Danda.

Today, we take a short hike around Khongma Danda for acclimatization. We will rest for a day. Overnight in Khongma Danda.

While crossing Shipton La (4200m), we encounter a snowy trail even in April. We can take a rest for tea while we are in Shipton La; there is only one inn that provides tea and snacks.  The tiring day rewards us with magnificent views of Makalu Himal, Chamling Himal, and so many other smaller peaks. Finally, we reach Dobate and enjoy our lunch there. Overnight at a local tea house.

We have already crossed High passes and are now entering Barun Valley, a paradise. After Breakfast, we walk slowly downhill to explore Barun Valley, which is rich in flora and fauna. We follow through rhododendron and pine forests. The trail is a steep downside mixed with snow, which ends at the Barun River. Then we walk through a trail with a substantial landslide area.

We reach Yangle Kharka via Themathang Kharka. We can see yaks grazing in the meadows of Yangle Kharka. Overnight stay at the lodge.

Today, we acclimatize at Yangle Kharka. We explore Shiva Dhara, a pilgrimage site. People believe it is a spiritual site of lord Shiva and Parvati.  We explore caves and return to Yangle Kharka. Overnight at the same tea house.

Today is a relatively easy day for trekking as we descend from our lodge to the river and small monastery. It’s a pleasant, flattish start, keeping the river on your left, with the arresting scent of juniper as you walk. You pass many colorful prayer flags lining the trail. We pass the pastures of Jhak Kharka, Yak Kharka, and Merek, where we can rest for a few minutes and have tea. We walk slowly and steadily since we are already at a high altitude. As we walk, we see a mani wall adorned with prayer flags sitting just in front of the row of rooms. All trekkers enjoy the wilderness of Barun Valley and the beautiful snow-capped mountain range, including Ama Dablam. Overnight at a local tea house.

Our awaited destination is the base camp of the 5th tallest mountain in the world— Makalu Base Camp. Today, we will observe a beautiful sunrise over the snow-capped mountain. After breakfast, we walk to Makalu Base Camp, which is on the trekking trail to Everest Base Camp, and we prefer to do an extreme trek (Great Himalayan Trek). After a couple of hours of walking, we reach a flat area with a locked stone hut – this is Shershong at the elevation of 4630m, where the camping site was used during the camping trek. We follow the Barun valley and glacier lake along the way and reach Makalu Base Camp. From Base Camp, we enjoy a sunset view. Overnight at a local lodge.

Today, we climb up to 5300m to the ridge above the base camp. The stunning views that we see are simply superb. Mount Everest, Lhotse, Makalu, Nuptse, Peak 7, Peak 6, and other small peaks are too close and will make you spellbound. It is quite a tough trek, so follow the instructions of your guide and retrace the steps that you use to reach the ridge so that you can get back to base camp. Overnight at the same local lodge.

Now we follow the same route to return to Yangle Kharka. Enjoy the beauty of Makalu Barun National Park. Overnight at the lodge.

We follow the same trail to reach Khongma Danda. Overnight at a lodge

Heading down to the beautiful Sherpa village, enjoy the warm and cozy weather overnight at the lodge.

We have completed the  Makalu Base Camp trek on reaching Seduwa. We take a jeep to reach Khandbari – the headquarters of the Sankhuwasava district. We enjoy and relax at the hotel with a hot shower.

Drive from Khandbari to Tumlingtar Airport, fly to Kathmandu, and transfer to the hotel. Stay relaxed and take a rest.

Either you take a rest or explore Kathmandu city with a tour guide. Join a farewell dinner in the evening.

One of our office representatives will assist you in reaching the international airport three hours before the scheduled flight.