Trip Grade
Challenging
Duration
50 Days / 5 - 7 Hours Per Day
Country
Nepal
Season
Spring
Max Altitude
8,485M
Trip Type
Expedition
Makalu Base Camp is a popular trekking destination located in the Makalu-Barun National Park in the eastern region of Nepal. It is situated at an altitude of 4,870 meters above sea level and offers stunning views of the world's fifth highest mountain, Mount Makalu (8,485 meters).
The trek to Makalu Base Camp is a challenging and adventurous journey that takes you through remote villages, dense forests, and high mountain passes. The trek starts from Tumlingtar and follows the Arun River to reach the village of Num. From Num, the trail ascends through the Barun Valley, passing through beautiful rhododendron and bamboo forests, and crossing several high mountain passes.
The trek offers breathtaking views of the Himalayan range, including Mount Everest, Lhotse, and Kanchenjunga. The trail also passes through several traditional Sherpa villages, where you can experience the local culture and lifestyle.
The Makalu Base Camp trek is a teahouse trek, which means that you can stay in local lodges and teahouses along the way. The best time to visit Makalu Base Camp is from March to May and from September to November when the weather is clear and the views are spectacular.
Overall, the Makalu Base Camp trek is a challenging but rewarding journey that offers stunning views of the Himalayan range and a unique cultural experience.
DAY
1
Upon arrival in Kathmandu, the team will be transferred to a hotel for rest and preparation for the expedition.
DAY
2
This day is for rest and preparation. The team will receive a briefing on the expedition and make final preparations.
DAY
3
The team will take a flight from Kathmandu to Tumlingtar and then drive to Num, the starting point of the trek.
DAY
4
The trekking begins with a walk from Num to Seduwa, passing through small villages and forests.
DAY
5
The trek continues to Tashi Gaun, a Sherpa village with stunning views of the surrounding mountains.
DAY
6
This day is for acclimatization and rest in Tashi Gaun.
DAY
7
The trek continues to Khongma, a high-altitude campsite with beautiful views of the mountains.
DAY
8
The trek continues to Dobato, a camping site with stunning views of the mountains.
DAY
9
The trek continues to Yangle Kharka, a camping site with beautiful views of the mountains.
DAY
10
The trek continues to Langmale Kharka, a high-altitude campsite with stunning views of the mountains.
DAY
11
The team will reach the lower base camp of Makalu and spend time acclimatizing to the high altitude.
DAY
12-13
These two days are for acclimatization and rest in the lower base camp.
DAY
14
The team will hike from the lower base camp to the higher (main) base camp, which is at a higher altitude.
DAY
15-30
The team will spend 16 days in a rotation, which involves climbing to Camp I, Camp II, and Camp III and then returning to the base camp for rest and acclimatization.
DAY
31-42
The team will spend 12 days climbing from the base camp to the summit of Makalu and then returning to the base camp.
DAY
43
The team will clean up the base camp and prepare to leave.
DAY
44
The team will trek back to Yangle Kharka.
DAY
45
The team will trek back to Khongma.
DAY
46
The team will trek back to Seduwa.
DAY
47
The team will trek back to Num and then drive to Khadba.
DAY
48
The team will drive from Khadba to Tumlingtar and then take a flight back to Kathmandu.
DAY
49
This day is for rest and relaxation in Kathmandu.
DAY
50
The team will be transferred to the international airport for their final departure.
