Makalu Base camp Trekking for 22 days
Makalu Base Camp trek is a challenging and remote trekking route in Nepal that leads to the base camp of Mount Makalu, the fifth highest mountain in the world. The trek starts with a flight from Kathmandu to Tumlingtar, and then follows the Arun River to the Barun Valley,...
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Trip Overview
Makalu Base Camp trek is a challenging and remote trekking route in Nepal that leads to the base camp of Mount Makalu, the fifth highest mountain in the world. The trek starts with a flight from Kathmandu to Tumlingtar, and then follows the Arun River to the Barun Valley, a stunning wilderness of towering peaks, glaciers, and pristine forests. The trail passes through remote Sherpa villages, high-altitude pastures, and alpine lakes, offering breathtaking views of Mount Makalu, Mount Everest, and other peaks. The trek also includes a challenging crossing of the Shipton La Pass (4,200m) and the Tutu La Pass (4,000m), which require basic mountaineering skills and experience. The trek ends in the village of Num, where you can catch a flight or drive back to Kathmandu. The Makalu Base Camp trek is a perfect adventure for experienced trekkers who want to explore a remote and pristine region of Nepal.
Tour Itinerary
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Day 1
Arrival in Kathmandu
Upon arrival, a representative from Mountain Leaders will receive you at the Airport and transfer to the hotel. Depending upon your arrival time, we will arrange for activities for the day. In the evening, you will enjoy the welcome dinner alongside a lovely cultural performance program. We will be staying at Kathmandu
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Day 2
Kathmandu City Tour
After breakfast, our guide will pick you up from the hotel and start a day with full day sightseeing tour of Kathmandu Durbar Square which is the old palace square. Next we will proceed to Swayambhunath temple- one of the oldest Buddhist Shrines .We will then processed to Visit Pashupatinath- the holiest Hindu temple and Boudhanath- one of the biggest and holiest stupa. After spending the early hours we’ ll move towards Bhaktapur and Patan where you can explore living museum and palaces. We will be staying at Kathmandu.
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Day 3
Kathmandu to Tumlingtar and drive Chichira (1980 m/6497 ft)
Early morning after breakfast, we drive to Chichira – small Gurung settlement via Tumlingtar. We rest at Chichira to prepare for the next day’s trek. We will be staying at Chichira.
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Day 4
Chichira to Num (1560 m/ 5119 ft)
On this day we headed towards Num. we will walk through the picturesque villages and lush mountain forests and we reach Num. We will be staying at Num.
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Day 5
Num to Seduwa (1500 m/4922 ft)
Today we cross the river which will takes us to Barun River. There is a forest on the valleys where Makalu National parks begins and where we can register our permits. We will be staying at Seduwa.
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Day 6
Seduwa to Tashigaon (2100 m/ 6890 ft)
On this day we will cross hillside through quiet villages and pass through small paddy fields and we reach exotic village of Tashi Gaon. You can see beautiful views of Himalayan. We will be staying at Tashigaon.
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Day 7
Tashigaon to Khongma Danda (3500 m/ 11483 ft)
Early morning after breakfast, we will step to Khongma Danda through forests and we passes a Kharka and we follows a series of rough stone stairs and small lakes. Finally we reach down to Khongma Danda. We will be staying at Khongma Danda.
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Day 8
Acclimatization day
On this day, we will take rest in Khongma Danda. We will be staying at Khongma Danda.
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Day 9
Khongma Danda to Dobate
On this day after after breakfast, we will climb the summit of the Shipton La. On the way we will see Kalo pokhari and pass over the Keke La . you also can see the views of Chamlang. After crossing the Keke La pass we descend to Dobate. We will be staying at Dobate.
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Day 10
Dobate to Yangri Kharka (3557 m/ 11670 ft)
On this day, we pass through the rhododendron forest which leads to the Barun river and after a pleasant walk we reach at Yangri Kharka. We will be staying at Yangri Kharka.
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Day 11
Yangri Kharka to Langmale Kharka (4410 m/ 14468 ft)
On this day we will pass through yak pastures, lush forests and boulder fields. We will then pass Merek and you can see scenic Himalayan views. We will be staying at Langmale Kharka.
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Day 12
Langmale Kharka to Makalu Base Camp (4870 m/15978 ft)
We will step towards Makalu Base camp from Langmale Kharka. The trail pass through snow clas mountains. On the way you can see Beautiful views of Himalayas. We will be staying at Makalu Base camp.
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Day 13
Makalu Base Camp
On this day, we can explore the surrounding lakes, glaciers and panorama views of Everest and Lhotse. We will be staying at Makalu Base camp.
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Day 14
Makalu Base Camp to Yangri Kharka
On this day, we pass through Shershong, Langmale Kharka, Merek and descend down the valley. We reach Yangri kharka. We will be staying at Yangri Kharka.
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Day 15
Yangri Kharka to Dobate
Early morning after breakfast, we will make our way back to Dobate from Yangri kharka. We will be staying at Dobate.
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Day 16
Dobate to Kongma Danda
From Dobate we will descend through a forest of rhododendron. We will cross the keke la, Tutu La and kauma La en route. We will then make our way back to Kongma Danda. We will be staying at Kongma Danda.
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Day 17
Kongma Danda to Tashigaon
On this day we make our way back to Tashigaon from Kongma Danda. We will be staying at Tashigaon.
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Day 18
Tashigaon to Seduwa
On this day we will step towards Seduwa from Tashigaon. We will be staying at Seduwa.
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Day 19
Seduwa to Num
Today we will trek through lush forests towards Num. We will be staying at in Num.
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Day 20
Num to Tumlingtar
We will return back to Tumlingtar from Num. We will be staying at Tumlingtar.
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Day 21
Tumlingtar to Kathmandu
On this day, we drive back to Kathmandu from Tumlingtar. We will be staing at Tumlingtar
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Day 22
Departure from Kathmandu
As per your flight schedule our representative drop to international airport and safely fly to your home country.