Trip Highlights
  • Generous warmth of the Sherpas, Lhomi, Rai and Limbu
  • Rich in biodiversity with the insects and the butterflies
  • Hike up to the Makalu Base Camp.
  • Majestic mountain peaks and the glaciers
  • Get to taste the local drink called as Tongba.

Makalu Base Camp Trekking 2022-2023, 5100m unquestionably offers one of the exceptional chances to discover the landscapes, terrains of the higher altitude, and the ethnic Himalayan lifestyles. This trek is the world's fifth-most noteworthy summit and is one of the most underestimated trek courses in the nation. Makalu Base Camp Trek Itinerary 18 Days is a perfect trek for experience searchers who need to explore the disengaged zones of the Himalayan region and get some answers concerning the Himalayan culture and lifestyle of people living in the higher rise.

Explore the world’s fifth most north worthy summit and one of the glorious trekking of mid-eastern region of Nepal.

From where will our trekking start

The 18 Days Makalu Base Camp Trek Fixed Departure starts with the long striking flight to the Tumlingtar whereas the trek actually starts with Chichila where the trail is known for the forests of the rhododendron and the lushness of the beautiful trees. Makalu trekking holiday is truly an exception and has the beauty of its own kind which will let you forget the comfortable trail which has all the accommodation and tea houses. The trail in general comprises overflowing waterfalls and glaciers. The trekkers will get an opportunity to find the wonderful towns of Tibetan and Sherpa people group in the quiet Himalayas. More than that you will get to meet and know much more about the culture and lifestyle of the indigenous groups of the Limbu, Sherpa, and the Rai where you will encounter the lower downtown. The premiums are only more than the strong Himalayas and the icy masses, yet the Makalu area is genuinely thoughtful giving home shelter to the 440 types of Birds, 75 types of warm-blooded creatures, and around 3000 types of blossoming plants. The more you rise up to the stream valleys and the massive mountain vistas the more stories get unfurl with the magnificence of the glorious pinnacles like Mt. Everest, Mt. Makalu, and Mt. Lhotse. The glaciers are much higher in the upper Barun Valley as this is connected to the Great Himalayan Trail. Explore the company of the beautiful birds and wildlife rather than the fellow travelers. Trekking Makalu Base Camp is truly an ideal adventure for novice trekkers and nature enthusiasts who love the calmness that can be found in the natural habitat. The Makalu region is highly renowned for the Great Himalayas and as for the Makalu’s weather, it is usually the rain and snow where the best hiking months in Makalu has to be October and November in autumn and in the spring the April and May months are considered to be the best time to visit.

With Nepal Nomad, you can get the expected experiences of mountain climbing, trekking, day tours, and other adventurous trip packages. We have trained climbing and trekking crew who are the local people born and raised in Himalayan regions. We also provide a customized Makalu Base Camp Trekking Itinerary that will be created according to your wished time and date. Contact us to know any further information regarding the trip or regarding the office.

Itinerary

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Today after early morning breakfast we take a flight from Kathmandu to Tumlingtar. After reaching Tumlingtar, we will have lunch and drive towards the Num. we will spend our overnight at num.

  • Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner with coffee/tea.
  • Accommodation: Lodge
  • Place: Num
  • Altitude: 1490m

Today we will hike towards the Seduwa which is we begin by taking steep slopes to the Arun River and then we head to the dense forests after crossing the suspension bridge, we then ascend to the rain forests and stay for lunch then reach the Seduwa village where we stay for an overnight.

  • Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner with coffee/tea.
  • Accommodation: Lodge
  • Place: Seduwa
  • Altitude: 1460m

After an early breakfast, we hike to the Tashi Gaun where we will take a walk for about 3-4 hrs to the countryside village and then head towards the Tashi Gaun after ascending in the rice fields and millet. We will stay for an overnight at the camp and then enjoy our time at the Tashi Gaun.

  • Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner with coffee/tea.
  • Accommodation: Lodge
  • Place: Tashi Gaun
  • Altitude: 2070m

Today we hike to the Khongma Danda out from the Tashi Gaun where we will relish our mind with the beautiful lush forests of the oaks and the rhododendron where we then hike towards the Kahum crest and then stay for an overnight at the Khongma Danda. The scenic mountain ranges will surely melt one's heart.

  • Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner with coffee/tea.
  • Accommodation: Lodge
  • Place: Khongma Danda
  • Altitude: 3500m

Today we will take a break to rest for a day to acclimatize ourselves. We will stroll around and visit some nearby monasteries and explore the sherpa lifestyle and culture.

  • Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner with coffee/tea.
  • Accommodation: Lodge
  • Place: Khongma Danda
  • Altitude: 3500m

Today will be an extreme day for us as we need to pass four passes to reach Dobate. We begin with climbing from Kauma La Pass and afterward head on to Keke La Pass. We further get on to Shipton La pass where we unearth wonderful Kalo Pokhari Lake. At that point, we trek for a few hours and pass Tutu La Pass to at long last reach Dobate. The trail can be difficult during the snowfall as we walk further we reach the beauty of the different vegetation and forests.

  • Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner with coffee/tea.
  • Accommodation: Lodge
  • Place: Dobate
  • Altitude: 3570m

We start our day with the trek to the Yangri Kharka as we pass through descending of the valley and come across the Barun Khola, the path can be pretty tough that is why one should be careful with the road. Then we reach the Yangri Kharka and then stay overnight at Kharka.

  • Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner with coffee/tea.
  • Accommodation: Lodge
  • Place: Yangri Kharka
  • Altitude: 4615m

We trek along with the rich Himalayan timberlands and cross two or three wooden extensions over little streams to reach Merek. Pursuing the entrancing perspective on the Himalayas, we proceed with our trek strolling on moraines and passing little Himalayan towns to reach Langmale Kharka.

  • Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner with coffee/tea.
  • Accommodation: Lodge
  • Place: Langmale Kharka
  • Altitude: 4410m

Today we explore the forgetting on a lofty path close by Barun Nadi, we stroll through frigid icy masses and edges to reach Shershong. We relish the excellence of Mt. Makalu (8481m) on our way to the base camp. We trek for an hour or two to at last arrive at Makalu Base Camp. The display of the Himalayas from the base camp is stunning. roundings and take rest and prepare for further days

  • Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner with coffee/tea.
  • Accommodation: Tent
  • Place: Makalu Base Camp
  • Altitude: 5000m

Today, we explore the Makalu Base Camp region with an amazing display of Makalu from the south face, Everest (8848m), Lhotse (8516m), and the different Himalayas in eastern Nepal. We relish the excellence of the encompassing icy masses and chilly lakes. We can likewise climb somewhat up to Barun Glacier and make a side outing to the peaceful Barun Pokhari.

  • Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner with coffee/tea.
  • Accommodation: Tent
  • Place: Makalu Base Camp
  • Altitude: 5000m

After our effective trek to Makalu Base Camp, we say goodbye to the base camp and plummet to Yangri Kharka. Trekking through scanty timberlands along the rough path, we pass the little towns of Shershong, Langmale Kharka, and Merek on our approach to Yangri Kharka.

  • Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner with coffee/tea.
  • Accommodation: Tent
  • Place: Yangri Kharka
  • Altitude: 3000m

Trekking along free-streaming Barun River, we pass elevated backwoods, rough edges, and barely any little streams to at long last reach Dobate. We relish the excellence of nature while diving to Dobate. On our way, we may run over certain yaks, snow pigeons, and blue sheep.

  • Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner with coffee/tea.
  • Accommodation: Lodge
  • Place: Dobate
  • Altitude: 3570m

We head back to the Kahuma Danda from the Dobate where it takes about 6 hours of journey to return back and then reach to the overnight camp where we relish the picturesque place and then rest at the place for an overnight.

  • Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner with coffee/tea.
  • Accommodation: Lodge
  • Place: Khongma Danda
  • Altitude: 3470m

Today we make a long steep drop back to Tashi Gaon. At Tashi Gaon, we spend the remainder of the day unwinding so as to recoup from the high elevation.

  • Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner with coffee/tea.
  • Accommodation: Lodge
  • Place: Tashi Gaun
  • Altitude: 2070m

We descend the Kasuwa Khola Valley back to Seduwa, at that point turn south down the west bank of the Arun River. From Sedua, we follow a path that slides tenderly to Mulgaon, and afterward drop steeply on a rough path through fields of corn and grain to the Ipsuwa Khola, crossing it on a suspension connect at 760 meters height. The course currently enters the hot base terrains of the Arun Valley. A large portion of the settlements right now are transitory settlements utilized by Rai and Chettri ranchers who live in towns high on the slope above. 

  • Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner with coffee/tea.
  • Accommodation: Lodge
  • Place: Seduwa
  • Altitude: 760m

We trek over a few thick rhododendrons and bamboo woods and cross Arun River to leave Makalu Barun Conservation Area. We pass a little rustic settlement of Sherpas on our approach to Num. We at that point trek for several hours to arrive at the Sherpa town of Num.

  • Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner with coffee/tea.
  • Accommodation: Lodge
  • Place: Num
  • Altitude: 550m

Today is the final day of our trek. We relish the delight of trekking along with soak preliminaries with the wonderful display of Mt. Makalu (8481m) once and for all before coming to Tumlingtar. In the wake of trekking for 7 hours, we reach Tumlingtar.

  • Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner with coffee/tea.
  • Accommodation: Lodge
  • Place: Tumlingtar
  • Altitude: 370m

On day 18, we get up early in the morning to be ready for the arrival of our aircraft for the flight back to Katmandu. We will meet at the airport and shall be transferred to the hotel. Please remark, our flight will be subject to good weather for the sake of our overall safety. 

  • Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner with coffee/tea.
  • Accommodation: Hotel
  • Place: Kathmandu
  • Altitude: 1300m

What's Included

  • Meals as specified for trek (breakfast, lunch, dinner).
  • All internal local transport as per the itinerary.
  • Local flights from Kathmandu- Tumlingtar- Kathmandu.
  • National Park entrance fees, trekking permits accommodation in twin sharing local basis lodges and tents or best available places, guide and porters-salary, insurance, food, accommodations.
  • Basic first aid kit carried by your guide.
  • None of the single supplements is required in Kathmandu or in the mountain.
  • Arrival Airport picks up and departure drop.
  • Food and accommodation (Kathmandu) - lunch and dinner, International flights from your home to home.
  • Airport Taxes, car, taxi or van, Visa fees.
  • Medical examination (if required) and vaccination costs.
  • Own Expenditure(Personal) , .all bar bills, laundry, telephone calls, hot shower in the mountain, mineral water, sweet deserts, we recommend bringing .water purifier and neutralizer tabulates to reduce your cost of traveling and to become responsible traveler.
  • Drinks or meals except 3 meals or not specified in the itinerary, Personal clothing and equipment, Travel insurance, Optional trips. Tipping in general for trek crew (driver, Trek leader and porter-tipping is not mandatory but expected).
  • Charges sustained as a result of delays beyond Nepal Nomad's control. Anything not specified in the Cost Includes section.

USEFUL INFORMATION

Experience Required:

A good level of fitness and experience of mountain walking is required for the Makalu Base Camp Trekking. These tend to be longer treks with some more difficult days, some of which may involve walking at increased altitudes and more difficult terrain. Occasionally, there may be a long day when negotiating the more challenging sections such as a mountain pass or viewing peak.

Pre-Trip Meeting:

Prior to setting off to Makalu Base Camp Trekking, we host a Pre-Trip meeting here in the Kathmandu office on the 2nd day of your itinerary which starts in the evening during the dinner and introduces your trek Leader. It is an opportunity for individuals to ask questions about your Makalu trekking as well as introduce you to one another.

Equipment Check List:

The specified basic equipment checklists should help you with your packing. Remember to keep the weight of your equipment to a minimum. At the start of the trek, your packed trek bag should not weigh more than 20 kg.

Head:-

For head protection: Sun hat or scarf - Light balaclava or warm fleece hat - Sunglasses with UV protection.

Lower Body: -

Under Garments - Hiking shorts - Lightweight cotton long pants - Lightweight hiking thermal bottoms - Fleece or wool pants – Waterproof trekking trousers -

Feet: - lightweight thin inner socks - Thick, warm wool hiking socks - Hiking boots with spare laces - Camp shoes – Gaiters (optional)

Upper Body:-

As for the upper body’s shirts – Hiking and lightweight thermal tops - Fleece jacket or pullover - Fleece Wind-Stopper jacket (optional) - Waterproof shell jacket - Down vest and/or jacket - Baselayer shirts - Warm jacket (down)*

Hands: - gloves that are Lightweight - Heavyweight gloves or mittens with a waterproof shell outer.

Accessories:-

Sleeping bag (comfort rated –10ºC)*- Sleeping bag liner - Head torch with spare bulbs and batteries - Small pad or combination.

Trekking Bags: - Large bag for keeping items dry inside trek bag, Daypack 250 to 30litres. - Thermarest sleeping pad - Water bottles - Water purification tablets.

Basic First Aid Kit: - Antiseptic cream, throat lozenges, diarrhea treatment (Imodium), altitude (Diamox), painkillers, plasters and blister treatment, insect repellent, and re-hydration salts (Dioralite). Glucose tablets and multi-vitamin tablets are also good ideas.

Toiletries:- 1 medium-sized quick-drying towel - Toothbrush/paste - Multipurpose soap - Deodorants - Nail clippers - Face and body moisturizer - Feminine products - Small mirror - Wet wipes - toilet roll/Tissue Extras - Antibacterial hand wash

Luxuries - Binoculars - Reading book - Trip Map/Guide book - Trekking poles – Camera - Repair kit: needle, thread, duct tape.

A typical day:

At 6.30 am your Sherpa knocks on your door with a cup of good morning tea. Time for the Breakfast, tight up your bag pack, and head off for today's trekking hiking for the next three to four hours then at the pleasant spot we shall stop for an hour along the way for a well-prepared hot lunch. Later, a walk another three hours or so before you stop for the overnight. The evening can be spent reading or chatting with your fellow hikers or trekking crew about the trip of the day. An asset can be a pack of games to these nights; your trekking crew loves teaching various Nepali card games and learning new Western games. Eventually, it's time to bed for a well-deserved night.

Accommodation:

While at the Makalu Base Camp Trekking, lodging options are limited so please do not expect the Ritz! Nepal Nomad utilizes simplistic family-run lodges, with a large sociable central dining area and a cozy chimney burning fire. Lodges are on a twin share basis and we recommend you use your own sleeping bag. Accommodations in the Makalu Base Camp Trekking tend to have shared bathroom facilities and you may not always have access to a shower. Regardless of the lack of facilities, these lodges certainly have a rustic charm, most are blessed with spectacular views, and being family-run operations, they offer a great insight into the daily life of the Mountain people.

Insurance:

Nepal Nomad'sbooking terms & conditions of joining Makalu Trekking include that you must be fully insured with medical, emergency rescue evacuations including trip cancellation insurance which should cover over 3000m to 6000m.

Altitude Sickness:

The itinerary of the Makalu Base Camp Trekking is designed to ensure that there is plenty of time for adequate occurs as a result of acclimatization and cases of mountain sickness are rare. The common symptoms are headaches, nausea, irregular breathing, insomnia, and the swelling of fingers and glands. Medical Treatment is to descend to a lower altitude as quickly as possible which normally results in rapid improvement and recovery.

Meals:

On Makalu Base Camp Trekking, three meals on a full board basis will be provided (Nepali, Sherpa, and Tibetan, Continental, Italian, Chinese and Indian cousins). Every day dinner and breakfast will be placed and taken in the same lodge you spend overnight but Lunch will be taken on your way to the next village. Farewell dinner, breakfast, and reception will be provided in Kathmandu.