Makalu Base Camp Trek

When you arrive at Tibhuvan International Airport, our guide will pick you up and take you to your hotel in the bustling Thamel district of Kathmandu. Depending on your arrival time, you can choose to relax for the next journey, see the city’s attractions, or shop for adventure gear in one of Kathmandu’s many adventure supply stores. We’ll assemble our bikes and be ready for the journey in the afternoon.

With excitement and adventure in mind, we begin our trip with an early morning flight to Tumlingtar. We arrive in Tumlingtar, where we stop for an hour or two while taking in a spectacular vista of the mountains, hills, and rivers that make up Nepal’s landscape. We then drive across a verdant countryside to the Gurung settlement of Chichila. Spend the night in a Chichila inn.

On the first day of our walk, we travel through rhododendron-filled Himalayan woods and picturesque tiny villages to reach Num. From Num, we may catch a sight of the Himalayas. Spend the night in a lodge in Num.

We enter Makalu Barun Conservation Area by crossing a wooden bridge over the Barun River. Our guide will acquire all necessary permits for the journey. We travel through dense juniper and rhododendron forests, passing through a few settlements, until we reach Seduwa. Spend the night in a Seduwa lodge.

We trek with Isuwa Khola and Kusuwa Khola on either side, cross a wooden bridge over Isuwa Khola, and pass by a number of small settlements and forests. After a few of hours of hiking and crossing the bridge, we arrive at the Sherpa settlement of Tashigaon. From Tashigaon, the view of the Himalayas is breathtaking. Spend the night in a Tashigaon inn.

As we traverse high trails on route to Khongma Danda, today could be difficult. Few lakes and pastures populated by yaks, blue sheep, and other Himalayan cattle are encountered as we ascend stone stairs. We enter Makalu Barun National Park upon arriving in Unshisa. After seven hours of hiking, we arrive at Khongma Danda. Spend the night in a Khongma Danda lodge.

Today, we’ll take a break from hiking in order to acclimate to the high altitude. Later, we can visit Buddhist monasteries in the area and learn about Sherpa culture and customs from the people. Spend the night in a Khongma Danda lodge.

Today will be difficult as we must cross four passes to reach Dobate. We begin by ascending Kauma La Pass (3603m) and then continue to Keke La Pass (4127m). We continue our ascent to the Shipton La pass (4,170m), where we discover the lovely Kalo pokhari lake. Then, we hike for a few hours and cross the Tutu La Pass (4,080 meters) to reach Dobate. From Dobate, we appreciate the captivating view of Chamlang (7319m), Peak 6 (6524m), Peak 7 (6758m), and the other Himalayas. Spend the night in a Dobate lodge.

We hike through dense rhododendron trees before crossing the Barun River en route to Yangri Kharka. On our journey, we may encounter yaks grazing in a field. Yaks are the primary mode of transportation in these locations. After seven hours of hiking, we arrive in Yangri Kharka. Stay in a lodge in Yangri Kharka for the night.

Merek is reached by hiking through verdant Himalayan forests and via a few wooden bridges over tiny streams. In pursuit of the magnificent Himalayan panorama, we continue our hike via moraines and small Himalayan settlements to reach Langmale Kharka. Spend the night in a Langmale Kharka lodge.

Along a difficult trail that parallels the Barun Nadi, we traverse cold glaciers and ridges to reach Shershong. On our trip to base camp, we appreciate the magnificence of Mt. Makalu (8481m) Two hours of hiking brings us to the Makalu Base Camp. The view of the Himalayas from base camp is breathtaking. Spend the night in a lodge at the Makalu Base Camp.

Today, we visit the region of Makalu Base Camp, which offers a magnificent view of Makalu’s south face, Everest (8848m), Lhotse (8516m), and other Himalayan peaks in eastern Nepal. The neighboring glaciers and glacial lakes are breathtaking. We can also climb a short distance up to the Barun Glacier and visit the serene Barun Pokhari. Spend the night in a lodge at the Makalu Base Camp.

After a successful trip to Makalu Base Camp, we bid the base camp farewell and descend to Yangri Kharka. On our way to Yangri Kharka, we go through sparse forests over steep trails and through the little towns of Shershong, Langmale Kharka, and Merek. Stay in a lodge in Yangri Kharka for the night.

We reach Dobate after passing alpine woods, rugged ridges, and a few tiny streams while trekking along the free-flowing Barun River. We appreciate the natural splendor as we descend to Dobate. On our journey, we might encounter yaks, snow birds, and blue sheep. Spend the night in a Dobate lodge.

We depart Dobate today for Khongma Danda. To reach Mumbuk, we travel through rhododendron, juniper, and fir forests. After 7 hours of trekking, we reach Khongma Danda after crossing Tutu La Pass (4080m), Shipton La Pass (4170m), Keke La Pass (4127m), and Kauma La Pass (3603m) from Mumbuk. Spend the night in a Khongma Danda lodge.

On our trip back to Tashigaon, we through lush forests and pass a few lakes. We leave Makalu Barun National Park over steep, rocky routes and trek for five hours to reach the picturesque Sherpa settlement of Tashigaon. Spend the night in a Tashigaon inn.

As we trek through little streams, we pass past small communities in the secluded valley of the Barun River. We hike for 5 hours with Isuwa Khola on one side and Hingsa Khola on the other to reach Seduwa. Spend the night at a Seduwa lodge.

To leave Makalu Barun Conservation Area, we traverse through lush rhododendron and bamboo forests and the Arun River. On the route to Num, we pass by a small rural Sherpa community. Then, we hike for a few hours to reach the Sherpa settlement of Num. Spend the night in a lodge in Num. Today is the final day of our journey. We will be trekking from Num to Tumlingtar, a distance of 410 meters and a duration of 6-7 hours. Before reaching Tumlingtar, we savour the pleasure of trekking along high trails with a view of Mt. Makalu (8481m) for the final time. After seven hours of hiking, we reach Tumlingtar. Spend the night in a Tumlingtar lodge.

After a successful walk, we fly back to the capital with a breathtaking view of the surrounding mountains. Feel free to utilize your free time as you see fit. Stay at a 4-star hotel in Kathmandu for the night.

Today we will take you to the airport to catch your flight out of Nepal. Alternatively, if you’d like to stay longer, we may make additional travel arrangements to assist you continue your Nepal experience.