Makalu Base Camp Trek
22 days
Moderate
4870m
Sept - Oct, March - May
Makalu Region
6-7 hours per day
One of the most popular trekking destinations among solitary trekkers, Makalu Base Camp offers an exceptional opportunity to explore high-altitude terrains, snow-clad landscapes and ethnic Himalayan lifestyle. Our journey begins with an hour-long flight to Tumlingtar whereas the real trek starts from Chichila. The lower reaches of the trail are renowned for their lushness with verdant rhododendron forests whereas the upper reaches of the trail comprise of polished granite cliffs capped by hanging glaciers, overflowing with waterfalls. The 22-day Makalu Base Camp Trek is an ideal choice for avid trekkers and nature enthusiasts who seek solace and tranquility in pristine natural habitat and those who wish to avoid crowds.
Day 01 : Arrival in Kathmandu (1,300m/4,264ft)
Day 02 : Kathmandu Sightseeing
Day 03 : Fly from Kathmandu to Tumlingtar then drive to Chichira (1,980m/6497ft): 50 mins flight, 3-4 hours’ drive
Day 04 : Chichira to Num (1,560m/5119ft): 6-7 hours
Day 05 : Num to Seduwa (1,500m/4922 ft): 6-7 hours
Day 06 : Seduwa to Tashigaon (2,100m/6890ft): 4-5 hours
Day 07 : Tashigaon to KhongmaDanda (3,500m/11,483 ft): 6-7 hours
Day 08 : Acclimatization/Rest
Day 09 : KhongmaDanda to Dobate: 6-7 hours
Day 10 : Dobate to YangriKharka (3,557m/11,670 ft): 6-7 hours
Day 11 : YangriKharka to LangmaleKharka: (4,410m/14,468ft): 5-6 hours
Day 12 : LangmaleKharka to Makalu Base Camp: (4,870m/15,978ft): 6-7 hours
Day 13 : Explore Makalu Base Camp
Day 14 : Makalu Base Camp to YangriKharka: 6-7 hours
Day 15 : YangriKharka to Dobate: 6-7 hours
Day 16 : Dobate to KhongmaDanda: 5-6 hours
Day 17 : KhongmaDanda to Tashigaon: 4-5 hours
Day 18 : Tashigaon to Seduwa: 4-5 hours
Day 19 : Seduwa to Num: 5-6 hours
Day 20 : Num to Tumlingtar: 6-7 hours
Day 21 : Tumlingtar to Kathmandu: 50 mins flight
Day 22 : Final departure
Inclusion
- Pickups and drops from hotels and airport
- Accommodations in a 3-star hotel in Kathmandu and teahouses during the trek
- Breakfast in Kathmandu. All meals during the trek
- Welcome dinner
- Transportation on a comfortable private vehicle
- An experienced English-speaking trek leader (trekking guide), assistant trek leader (4 trekkers: 1 assistant guide) and Sherpa porters to carry luggage (2 trekkers:1 porter) including their salary, insurance, equipment, flight, food and lodging
- All necessary paper work and permits (National park permit, TIMS)
- A comprehensive medical kit
- All government and local taxes
Exclusion
- Nepalese visa fee
- International airfare to and from Kathmandu
- Excess baggage charges
- Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu
- Extra night accommodation in Kathmandu in case of early arrival, late departure, and early return from the mountain (due to any reason) than the scheduled itinerary
- Travel and rescue insurance (Should be covered helicopter evacuation incase of problem on the trek and medical also)
- Personal expenses (phone calls, laundry, bar bills, battery recharge, extra porters, bottle or boiled water, shower, etc.)
- Tips for guide(s), porter(s) and driver(s)
Note
We shall not be responsible for any changes and alterations in the itineraries due to avoidable circumstances i.e. landslide, road blockage, floods, snowfall, political unrest, cancellation of flights, delay arrivals, sickness or accidents and any extra cost incurring there of shall be borne by the clients themselves at the spot. It is most advisable for clients to have full INSURANCE against medical and personal accidents.