Makalu Base Camp Trek

After your arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu. At outside the Airport Terminal, a representative of Sherpa Expedition and Trekking cordially receives you and transfers to a 3-star hotel in Kathmandu at Thamel, backpackers colorful market. In the afternoon, you will be taken to the Sherpa Expedition and Trekking office for a guide introduction and final brief trip information about the trek. In the evening, explore the tourist hub, Thamel.

After having breakfast in the morning, 8:00 am Sherpa Expedition and Trekking City tour guide takes you to a sightseeing trip begins and takes you to several cultural sites and places of historic interest in the Kathmandu Valley. A private car and guide will lead the way!

After breakfast, Today we will fly to Tumlingtar and followed by a road trip to the Gurung settlement of Chichira where we will stay the night. Today we will be traveling for approximately three hours.

Leaving Chirchira, we will trek an easy way through villages and lush forests from Chichila. And finally, we arrive at a ridge with breathtaking views on either side with Num lying at the end. We spend overnight at Num local lodge.

Leaving Num we will start our trek with a steep descent through forests and farms to reach Barun River. From Barun River, we cross the river and then take an equally steep climb up on the other side to enter the Makalu Barun National Park. After registering our permits, We will spend our night at Local teahouse.

Leaving Seduwa, we climb up ridge bounded by rivers to the east and west. Then we cross the hillside through beautiful villages and paddy fields to finally arrive at the village of Tashi Gaun. We will get the first breathtaking, panoramic views of the mountains. We spend our night at a Local tea house.

From Tashi Gaon, Today one of the toughest trek days as we have to take steep climb up at higher elevations. After we pass through forests, a stream, and a ridge, the path gets steeper. Then after we will trek s through grazing land, stone steps, and few lakes to arrive at the top of a ridge. A short way from the ridge is Khongma Danda. we can see a magnificent view of Chamlang Mountain and other mountain peaks can be enjoyed from the top. Today, we spend the night at a local teahouse.

Today we will have an easy rest day at Kongma Danda as this place is already 3600m. Today is ideal to spend for acclimatization. We can go on a day trip to acclimatize properly. Here is a great viewpoint also. We spend our night at the Local teahouse.

Leaving Khongma Danda, we follow an equally picturesque path to the foothill of Shipton Pass. We trek along the ridge through a Rhododendron forest to Ghungru La. After a short downhill trek from here takes us to a lake and we reach Keke la pass. Then after crossing the pass, we will descend towards the valley of Dobate where we spend the night at Local teahouse.

After breakfast Leaving Dobate, today's trek is quite challenging due to two hours of steep, strenuous climb. Then, a pleasant walk will suffice to gain altitude and finally reach Yangle Kharka. It is located at the base of a valley where we spend our night at a local teahouse.

Leaving Yangri Kharak, we will trek down through grasslands and forests as we witness tantalizing views of various Himalayas peaks. Langmale Kharka is a meadow where the yaks and other cattle graze during the day. We will stay overnight at the local teahouse.

From Langmale Kharka, we will trek the trail is flat at first and then descends to a river. The base camp is on the western side of the river. The path comprises views of various glaciers and snowy mountains. An amazing view of the southern part of Mt Makalu as seen from the base. Another Himalayas like Mt. Baruntse, Kali Himal, Chamlang, and Makalu II is also seen from the Makalu Base camp. We will stay overnight at Tent Camp.

Today, we visit our destination, Makalu Base Camp. It is barren land with Barun glacier beyond it. We can enjoy the magnificent views of Mt. Everest and Mt. Lhotse or explore the lakes and glaciers in the region. A short walk can also be taken to Baruntse Base Camp. in the afternoon, we make our way towards Yangle Kharka. After ascending for a few hours, the trail moves along a flat path and then trek down to Yangle Kharka. Overnight at Tent camp.

After breakfast, Leaving Yangle Kharka, we trek through rock falls, forests, and valleys to reach Dobate. From there, we trek along the Barun River and take a steep climb up to reach a rough terrain that leads to Dobate. We spent our night at the Local teahouse.

After breakfast from Dobate, We start our trek early morning and pass through lush rhododendron and fir forests to reach the base of Keke la pass. Then we hike up Keke La pass, pass through Shipton La and Ghungru la pass to finally arrive Khongma. We spend our night at a Local tea house.

Leaving Kongma Danda, We will trek down through Rhododendron forests, rocky areas, and grasslands to reach Tashi Gaon. From Tashi Gaon, we walk through terraced fields with scenic views of mountains. We go lower to Arun River and make our way to Seduwa, We will stay in Seduwa at the local teahouse.

Leaving Seduwa, we will trek through lush forests on a trail that goes up and down to finally reach Num. Overnight at local teahouse.

Leaving Num, we retrace our steps back to Chichila. It is the last vantage point to enjoy the view of the mountains. We drive to Tumlingtar. We will spend our night at a local lodge in Tumlingtar.

After breakfast, we will take a flight from Tumlingtar to Kathmandu. You can enjoy the evening strolling around the tourist hubs Thamel in Kathmandu. In this evening Sherpa Expedition and Trekking provide your farewell dinner.

Sherpa Expedition and Trekking representatives will drop you off at the airport and see to your convenient departure. We welcome you to visit Nepal again to explore other treasures of the beautiful country.
We wish you a safe flight back home.