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Trip Facts

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Duration

22 Days

difficulty
Difficulty

Easy

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Max Altitude

4,870m / 15,978ft

group-size
Group Size

1 - 12 Pax

destination
Destination

Nepal

activity
Activity

Trekking

meals
Meals

Breakfast at Kathmandu and all meals during the trek

accommodation
Accommodation

Star hotel at Kathmandu on B & B basis and teahouse during the trek

Trip Overview

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

Detail Itinerary of Makalu Base Camp Trek

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Upon you arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport, Alpine Kailash Representative will meet you at arrival gate of airport. He will escort you to your hotel via private vehicle. Today, you will meet your trekking guide, get trek briefing and prepare yourself for trekking.
In evening, you will attend welcome dinner organized by Alpine Kailash and stay overnight at hotel.

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Highest Altitude

1350m (Kathmandu)
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Meals

Dinner

Includes / Excludes on Makalu Base Camp Trek

What is included?

  • Accommodation in Kathmandu on B & B basis
  • All accommodation and meals during the trek
  • All the ground transportation as per itinerary in private car
  • Profession and experienced guide, porter and driver
  • All staffs (driver, guide & porter) salary, insurance, accommodation and food
  • All the government taxes including TIMS and entry permit
  • Flight Fare: Kathmandu – Suketar – Kathmandu
  • Medical Kit

What is excluded?

  • All personal nature expenses including alcoholic beverages, phone calls, internets, laundry and more
  • Tipping for guide, porter, driver and other staffs
  • International flight fare
  • Nepal entry visa fee
  • Travel insurance
  • Emergency evacuation and rescue charge

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