Makalu Base Camp Trek, located at Middle Eastern part of Nepal is idyllic option for nature-lover seeking to experience unique nature and culture along the trail. The region is blessed with lush cultural beauty, immense beauty and great natural diversity.
Makalu, the fifth highest mountain and previously a restricted area spans over five m The world’s fifth highest mountain, and formerly a restricted area, it spans five major ecological zones where can be found the lush, tropical Arun Valley, dense forests or rhododendron and fir and alpine meadows that lead to the might Barun glacier. From the base camp, one can view the spectacular Mt. Makalu.
The Makalu Base Camp trek in the eastern part of Nepal is a trek of unsurpassed beauty, towering Himalayan peaks, biological diversity and cultural heritage. This trek is a true adventure with scenery so beautiful that it will never tire you. The Makalu trek starts from Tumlingtar and follows the beautiful Arun River into the Makalu Barun National Park.
The panoramas from Ship ton pass and from above Makalu Base Camp are magnificent; especially at sunrise and sunset the scene is even more sublime. Due to its isolation and remoteness the Makalu trek still is a true adventure, even for experienced trekkers. It is regarded as strenuous trek and it is almost impossible without previous experience.
Outline Itinerary
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu (1,350m/4,428ft), Tribhuvan International Airport
Day 02: Kathmandu: Exploration and trek preparation day
Day 03: Flight: Kathmandu – Tumlingtar and drive to Chichira (1,980m/6,497ft) – 50 minutes flight – 3-4 hours trek
Day 04: Chichira – Num (1,560m/5,119ft) – 6-7 hours trek
Day 05: Num – Seduwa (1,500m/4,922ft) – 6-7 hours trek
Day 06: Sedwa – Tashigaon (2,100m/6,890ft) – 4-5 hours trek
Day 07: Tashigaon – Khongma Danda (3,500m/11,483ft) – 6-7 hours trek
Day 08: Rest and Acclimatization day at Khongma Danda
Day 09: Khongma Danda – Dobate – 6-7 hours trek
Day 10: Dobate – Yangri Kharka (3,557m/11,670ft) – 6-7 hours trek
Day 11: Yangri Kharka – Langmale Kharka (4,410m/14,468ft) – 5-6 hours trek
Day 12: Langmale Kharka – Makalu Base Camp (4,870m/15,978ft) – 6-7 hours trek
Day 13: Exploration: Makalu Base Camp
Day 14: Makalu Base Camp – Yangri Kharka – 6-7 hours trek
Day 15: Yangri Kharka – Dobate – 6-7 hours trek
Day 16: Dobate – Khongma Danda – 5-6 hours trek
Day 17: Khongma Danda – Tashigaon – 4-5 hours trek
Day 18: Tashigaon – Seduwa – 4-5 hours trek
Day 19: Seduwa – Num – 5-6 hours trek
Day 20: Num – Tumlingtar – 6-7 hours trek
Day 21: Tumlingtar – Kathmandu – 50 min flight
Day 22: Final Departure