Makalu Base Camp Trek

5.0 (3 reviews) Kathmandu, Nepal
Duration15 days
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Makalu Base Camp trek is one of the most special and raw trekking experiences you can have in Nepal. Unlike the busy trails of Everest or Annapurna, this route takes you deep into a remote part of the Himalayas where nature is untouched and peaceful. The journey goes through the heart of Makalu-Barun National Park, from lush green forests and waterfalls to high alpine valleys and glaciers. You’ll get to see rare and breathtaking views of Mt. Makalu, the fifth highest mountain in the world, along with Everest, Lhotse, and Baruntse from unique angles. The trail is rich in biodiversity, home to red pandas, Himalayan thars, colorful birds, and forests full of rhododendrons and medicinal plants. Along the way, you’ll also get to experience the simple and humble lifestyle of the local Rai, Sherpa, and Bhotiya communities, whose warm hospitality adds depth to the journey. With fewer trekkers on the trail, you’ll find a kind of silence and connection to nature that’s hard to get elsewhere.

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Makalu base camp Trek Summer

Duration: 15 days
3 times meal
Pickup included

Makalu Base Camp Trek

Pickup included

What's included

  • First Aid Kits
  • Sleeping bags , trekking poles and crapoms is provided in request
  • Lunch
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Dinner
  • Breakfast
  • Two way flight tickets from Kathmandu to Tumlintar is included .
  • One item from menu
  • Maps
  • One item from menu
  • One item for menu
  • Experiences English Speaking Guide
  • Guide and Porter daily Allowances
  • Guide and Porters insurance
  • Alcoholic Beverages
  • Bottled water is not included in the trek package. You can purchase it along the trail or refill at tea houses. We recommend carrying a refillable water bottle for sustainability.
  • Coffee and tea are not included in the package. They can be purchased separately at tea houses along the trail as per your preference.
  • Extra porter service available on request for carrying personal gear. Recommended for comfort. Each porter can carry up to 20–25 kg. Charges apply per day.
  • Personal Insurance of Guest
  • Private transportation is not included in the package. Local transport will be used as per the itinerary. Private vehicles can be arranged at extra cost if needed.
  • Visa Fee

What to expect

Day 1: Day 1: Fly Kathmandu to Tumlingtar, Drive to Num (1,500m)
  1. Makalu Barun National Park
    1 day
    Flight: 45 min

    Drive: 4-5 hours (off-road)

    Overnight: Teahouse
Day 2: Day 2: Trek Num to Seduwa (1,500m)
  1. Makalu Barun National Park
    24m
    Steep descent to Arun River, then steep climb to Seduwa

    Trek: 5-6 hours

    Overnight: Teahouse
Day 3: Day 3: Trek Seduwa to Tashigaon (2,100m)
  1. Makalu Barun National Park
    24m
    Gradual walk through farms and forests

    Trek: 4-5 hours

    Overnight: Teahouse
Day 4: Day 4: Trek Tashigaon to Khongma Danda (3,500m)
  1. Makalu Barun National Park
    Pass by
    Long uphill through forest and meadows

    Trek: 6-7 hours

    Overnight: Basic lodge/Teahouse
Day 5: Day 5: Acclimatization day at Khongma Danda
  1. Makalu Barun National Park
    Pass by
    Short hikes to nearby ridges for acclimatization

    Overnight: Teahouse
Day 6: Day 6: Trek Khongma Danda to Dobate (3,650m)
  1. Makalu Barun National Park
    Pass by
    Cross Shipton La (4,170m), Keke La (4,150m) passes

    Trek: 6-7 hours (hard day but beautiful)

    Overnight: Teahouse
Day 7: Day 7: Trek Dobate to Yangri Kharka (3,557m)
  1. Makalu Barun National Park
    Pass by
    Through rhododendron forests and river valleys

    Trek: 5-6 hours

    Overnight: Teahouse
Day 8: Day 8: Trek Yangri Kharka to Langmale Kharka (4,410m)
  1. Makalu Barun National Park
    Pass by
    Gradual ascent with stunning valley views

    Trek: 5-6 hours

    Overnight: Teahouse
Day 9: Day 9: Trek Langmale Kharka to Makalu Base Camp (4,870m)
  1. Makalu Barun National Park
    Pass by
    Climb to the base camp with incredible Himalayan views

    Trek: 6-7 hours

    Overnight: Basic lodge or tented
Day 10: Day 10: Explore Makalu Base Camp
  1. Makalu Barun National Park
    Pass by
    Optional side hikes towards Barun Glacier

    Overnight: Teahouse or tented camp
Day 11: Day 11: Trek Makalu Base Camp to Yangri Kharka
  1. Makalu Barun National Park
    Pass by
    Retrace steps down

    Trek: 7 hours

    Overnight: Teahouse
Day 12: Day 12: Trek Yangri Kharka to Dobate
  1. Makalu Barun National Park
    Pass by
    Trek: 6-7 hours

    Overnight: Teahouse
Day 13: Day 13: Trek Dobate to Khongma Danda
  1. Makalu Barun National Park
    Pass by
    Trek: 5-6 hours

    Overnight: Teahouse
Day 14: Day 14: Trek Khongma Danda to Seduwa
  1. Makalu Barun National Park
    Pass by
    Long descent

    Trek: 6-7 hours

    Overnight: Teahouse
Day 15: Day 15: Trek Seduwa to Num, drive back to Tumlingtar
  1. Makalu Barun National Park
    Pass by
    Trek: 4 hours, Drive: 4-5 hours

    Flight option: If timing matches, you can fly Tumlingtar to Kathmandu same day or next morning.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

We will pick up all the clients from there location

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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