Makalu Base Camp Trekking

Mt. Makalu, the fifth highest mountain in the world, was first climbed is 1953 by a French Expedition which the north ridge. Makalu region is one of the most sought after trekking destinations of Nepal. It extends five major ecological zones where you can find the lush, tropical Arun valley, dense forests or rhododendron and fir and alpine meadows that lead to the mighty Barun glacier. Makalu Barun region is rich habitats of flora and fauna. Tropical, sub-tropical, temperate, alpine and sub- alpine plants are found here. Makalu Barun National park is the home to rich variety of wildlife. Makalu Base Camp trekking offers pristine forest, beautiful mountains, plants, animals and simple, warm-hearted people like Tamang, Gurung and Sherpa with their amazing cultures. The nearest air-strip in this region is Tumlingtar and climbs above Arun river. The most favorable time to trek is anytime from October-November and Mach-April when high passes are less likely to be snowed over.

Facts of Trip

Trip Highlights of Makalu Base Camp Trekking

Trip duration: 23 Days
Activities: Trekking & Walking, Cultural Tours & Sightseeing
Best season: May to September
Starting from: Kathmandu
Ending at: Kathmandu
Grade: Strenuous 
Highest access of the trek: 5,000m
Culture: Mixed culture and big majority of Sherpa, Rai and Tamang
Mode of Trekking Tour: Fully Organized Camping Trekking
Himalayan views: Everest, Lotche, Makalu and Kanchanjunga.
Most Attraction of the trek: Off the beaten track route and authentic Nepalis/Tibetano life style

Trip Map

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Itinerary of Makalu Base Camp Trekking

Day 01: Arrive in Kathmandu & transfer to Hotel

Day 02: Sightseeing around Kathmandu

Day 03: Kathmandu fly to Tumlingtar 400m

Day 04: Tumlingtar trek to Mane Bhanjayang 1105m

Day 05: Mane Bhanjayang trek to Chichila 1850m

Day 06: Chichila trek to Num 1505m

Day 07: Num trek to Sheduwa- 5 hrs 1530m

Day 08: Sheduwa trek to Tashigaon 2065m

Day 09: Tashigaon trek to Khongma 3562m

Day 10: Khongma trek to Mumbuk

Day 11: Mumbuk trek to Yangri Kharka 3610m

Day 12: Yangri Kharka trek to Jhak Kharka 4120m

Day 13: Jhak Kharka Rest

Day 14: Jhak Kharka trek to Base camp (5000m)

Day 15: Base camp trek to Yangri Kharka 3610 m

Day 16: Yangle Kharka to kalo pokhari 4022m

Day 17: Kalopokhari trek to Tashi Gaon 2065m

Day 18: Tashi Gaon trek to Num 1505m

Day 19: Num trek to Bhotebas 1745m

Day 20: Bhote bas trek to Tumlingtar

Day 21: Tumlingtar fly to Kathmandu

Day 22: Free day in Kathmandu for shopping and other activities

Day 23: Transfer to airport for departure