Makalu Base Camp Trek

You will heartily be welcomed by our representative at the Tribhuwan International Airport. From thereon, you will be dropped at the hotel for relaxing. After that, you will be given a brief orientation of the Upper Mustang Trek by our representative.

After having our early morning breakfast, you will have a full day sightseeing plan at Kathmandu. Also popular as ‘the city of Temples’, you can visit the world heritage sites such as Boudhanath Stupa, Swayambhunath Stupa, Pashupatinath temple, Patan Durbar Square, Bhaktapur Durbar Square. Explore the beauty of the city, its culture, and tradition on this day. Furthermore, you will be prepared for trekking overnight. Overnight at the hotel.

After having an early morning breakfast, we take a flight from Kathmandu to Tumlingtar. It will be a quick 40 minutes to  Tumlingtar, the beginning point of our trek. During the flight, you will be rewarded with a spectacular aerial view of Ganesh Himal, Mt. Everest, Mt. Kanchenjunga and Mt. Makalu. After the spontaneous flight, we will stay overnight at Tumlingtar tent camp.

After an amazing flight to Tumlingtar, we initiate our trek towards Khadbari. We initiate our trek by heading upwards through the village of Kumal. Further, we move towards the subtropical forest of Sal trees that eventually gives way to the farmlands of Khandbari. Then, we will set up camp nearby at Mani Bhanjyang and explore the town for the rest of the day.

We have our early morning breakfast and take the main trekking route from Khadbari to Bhotebas. Then we climb steadily on the highland that separates the Arun River from its tributary, the Sabha, and finally reach Bhotebas. Overnight at Bhotebas.

Ascending to a pass at 1850m the trail offers a spectacular view of Chamlang, Makalu and Jaljale Himal. Then, it descends for a while to the next ridge, following the crest as it makes some ups and downs through rhododendron forest. Further, the cultivated fields disappear as the trail climbs to a pass at 1850m. The trail rewards you with a spectacular view of Chhamlang, Makalu and Jaljale Himal.

After having our early morning breakfast we head towards Num from Gogone. Wildering through huge rhododendrons forest, the trek takes you through an enchanting trail. Then, we head below Mure passing many estates of burned trees. Moving ahead to Num on a large and well-marked trail we explore these villages. There you can see the inhabitants and get to about their culture.

Spending overnight at Num, today we head towards Tashi Gaon. The trek initiates with an ascend above the Kasuwa Khola to Gyang at 1770m. From here we walk past a school through a forest area and terrace fields on the way to Rupisa. Further, the path traverses through meadows and several streams. Finally, climbing to the Sherpa village of Tashi Gaon.

Today will be a bit of a tough day as compared to other trek days. The trek goes through a lofty trail in a higher elevation. Ascending through the forest to a stream we move ahead onto a rim. Further, the path gets even steeper and passes a Kharka (grazing land). Finally, the trail follows a series of rugged stone stairs passing along a small lake on the top of the ridge. From here we reach Col Khongma.

After having our breakfast, we trek to Numbuck. The day begins with a sharp descent down a wooden narrow valley and continues on to cross the Barun Khola just beyond Tamatan Kharka take about 6-7 hours. Further, the trail can be slippery with numerous and rock falls often, so you have to walk carefully. After this, you follow the Barn Khola along its northern bank. On your way, you will be rewarded with a superb view of Chamlang (7290m), Peak 6 and 7. Also, the trail follows the ridge, climbs gently up to the Kike La (4127m) then descends through a forest.

Today we leave behind Numbuck and head towards Sarsung. After having our early morning breakfast, we initiate our trek Following the Barun Khola then ascend to Ripok Kharka. Further, the trail ascends alongside a moraine. Not to mention, spectacular views of Pyramid Peak awaits you on the way. Finally, you enter an alluvial valley and Makalu pops into view just before Sarsung.

After having our early morning breakfast, we head towards Makalu Base Camp. It is a gradual climb to a pass then you descend to a stream, cross on boulders to the B.C. Here we get astounding views of the south face of Makalu. The Base Camp is a rocky barren place with the large Barun Glacier beyond it. From here we can take a glance of the magnificent south face of Makalu and the complete panorama of Everest and Lhotse. Moreover, we can explore the surrounding lakes, glaciers and go for a short trek up.

After having our early morning breakfast, its time to head back to Numbuck. Taking our last

glimpse of Makalu, we descend down from the base camp. The trail goes along the Barun Khola ascending through the wooden narrow valley.

Today we head back to Khongma from Numbuck. We begin the trek with a steep climb from Dobate to Numbuk (Nambuk) and through a forest of firs and rhododendrons. Further, we traverse the Keke La, Tutu La (Shipton’s Pass) and Kauma La en route. Finally, we descend to Khongma Danda again.

The trek continues with frequent long and lofty descent cutting through the hillsides. The path takes us through thick forests and finally making it to the indigenous Sherpa village of Tashigaon. Retracing our steps as we exit the Makalu Barun National Park we descend down to the Barun River. Finally, we traverse through the hillside and come across villages and settlements as we move further down finally stopping at Seduwa again.

The trail includes both uphill and downhill walking today, with the first two or three hours being the harder one. We reach a high ridge around the midpoint of our road to Chichela, and then get a break and easier walking.Moreover, Chichela is a fun village to explore, and we’ll make it to camp with plenty of time to look around.

After having an early morning breakfast, we head back to Tumlingtar. The trek is a easy one as we descend down to Khadbari. Passing through forests, farmlands we reach Khadbari. We hike three or four hours downhill to arrive in Tumlingtar for lunch and then set up camp. Overnight at Tumlingtar.

The trekking journey to Makalu has come to an end. After having our early morning breakfast, we take a flight from Tumlingtar to Kathmandu. During the flight, you will be rewarded with a spectacular aerial view of Ganesh Himal, Mt. Everest, Mt. Kanchenjunga and Mt. Makalu. After the spontaneous flight, we will stay overnight at Tumlingtar tent camp.

Today we spend our entire day exploring the capital city Kathmandu. Also popular as ‘the city of Temples’, you can visit the world heritage sites such as Boudhanath Stupa, Swayambhunath Stupa, Pashupatinath temple, Patan Durbar Square, Bhaktapur Durbar Square. Explore the beauty of the city, its culture, and tradition on this day. Furthermore, you will be prepared for trekking overnight. Overnight at the hotel.

After having your breakfast, you can have a relaxing time shopping in the city. At the evening our representatives will drop you off at the Tribhuvan International Airport. Not to mention, you will be taking tons of memories of the trip.