Makalu Base Camp Exploration
The objective of this moderately strenuous trek is to reach the base camp for climbers of Makalu, the world’s fifth highest peak. Five miles away from the nearest village, it is one of the most spectacular and remote parts of Nepal. It is directly beneath Makalu and includes access to a magnificent and unusual view of Mt. Everest and Lhotse. The trek starts with a flight to Tumlingtar and passes through many ethnic Rai, Limbu and Newar settlements. En route to the base camp we trek through a lush green valley in the banks of Arun River, that flows from Tibet to Ganges via the terrains of Nepa. At Num we start to climb into the world of the Sherpas. Crossing historic Shipton pass brings us to the Barun River and the Makalu base camp. A flight from Tumlingtar to Kathmandu concludes the trip.
Fact File
Name of the Trail: Makalu Base Camp Trek
Best Season: September to December & March to May
Trekking Type:Camping/Lodge Trek [ Tea House]
Grade:Easy - Moderate
Duration: 20 or 25 Days
Maximum elevation:5,545 Meters
Accommodation:Simple lodge to 5 star accommodation in cities (your choice) but in trekking only simple lodge available
Transport: Car / Bus
Route Map
Itinerary I (15 Days)
Day 01: Arrival Kathmandu
Day 02: Sightseeing in Kathmandu
Day 03: Fly Kathmandu -Tumlingtar [460m] & trek to Khandbari [1040m]
Day 04: Trek to Fururu [1900m]
Day 05: Trek to Num [1490m]
Day 06: Trek to Sedua [1460m]
Day 07: Trek to Tashi Gaon [2070m]
Day 08: Trek to Kauma [3470m]
Day 09: Trek to Mumbuk [3570m]
Day 10: Trek to Nhe Kharka [3000m]
Day 11: Trek to Sherson [4615m]
Day 12: Trek to Makalu Base camp [5000m]
Day 13: Rest day - Exploration etc.
Day 14: Trek to Nhe Kharka [3000m]
Day 15: Trek to Mumbuk [3570m]
Day 16: Trek to Kauma [3470m]
Day 17: Trek to Tashi Gaon [2070m]
Day 18: Trek to Balung [760m]
Day 19: Trek to Pukuwa [550m]
Day 20: Trek to Bumling [370m]
Day 21: Trek to Tumlingtar [460m]
Day 22 : Fly to Kathmandu.
Day 23: Depart Kathmandu
Please Note:
If the above schedule does not meet your need and interest, we can design individualized travel plans based on your preferences.
Trip is possbile to conduct in any time if the group size has two or more pax.
Trip Cost Includes
- Airport pickup and drop
- All land transfer as per itinerary
- Trekking permit and National Park conservation entry permit fees & TRC
- Accommodation and 3 meals a day while on the trek
- Fully escorted trek with fluent English speaking license holder trekking Guide & each 2 persons 1 porter
- All program according to itineraries on full board.
- Wages, equipment, insurance and other facilities to staffs
Trip Cost Excluedes
- Nepal entry visa fee per person US$ 30 only
- Personal spending money & All bar bill,
- Items of personal nature ie. Soft/hard drinks, tips etc.
- International Airport Departure tax per person US$ 24 only
