Makalu Base Camp Trek - 22 Days

After arriving in the lovely capital if Nepal via Tribhuwan International Airport, our agents will be there to receive you and transfer you to one of the standard hotels of Kathmandu.

You’ll have a very wonderful time exploring some of the greatest cultural and historical heritages of Kathmandu. Have a very gracious time and prepare for your trekking by buying some of the crucial recommended gears.

We travel to Tumlingtar after breakfast and engage with the rest of the crew members who will also be accompanying us for the trek. Then, we push to Chichira, a small pristine Gurung settlement. We catch a break at Chichira as we require to be ready for the next day’s trek. Overnight in Chichira.

We rise freshly in the morning and travel towards Num right after a warm energizing breakfast. A mildly paced hike through the unusual villages and lush alpine forests will take us to Num. A ridgeline with fabulous views on both sides and rested on the end, this is Num for us. Overnight in Num.

A sheer declination through forests and terraced fields takes us to Barun River. We cross the river and follow a uniformly steep ascent up the other side again. Usually very hot due to trek- the forest on the valleys offer a bit of shade. This is the place where Makalu Barun National Park starts and where we record our permits. We lodge right at the roof of the village. Overnight in Seduwa.

Scale-up from the crest bounded by the Ipsuwa Khola on the west and Kasuwa Khola to the east. Passing the hillside through quiet quailing villages and passing by small paddy fields, we arrive at the exotic village of Tashi Gaon. Once there, we are inundated by the breathtaking Himalayan panorama. Overnight in Tashigaon.

It is going be a bit of a laborious day as we have to walk on a steep trail in higher altitude. We will ascend through woods to a stream and then over a ridge. From here the trail gets even sheerer and passes a Kharka (grazing land) and eventually follows a series of rough stone stairs and small lakes sprouting to the top of the ridge. From here it’s a small distance down to Khongma Danda. Overnight in Khongma Danda.

The day off will allow some bodily rest before we take on crossing of the Shipton La the next day. Those who crave to explore the nearby vicinity can walk around the area. Overnight in Khongma Danda.

Escalate towards the summit of the Shipton La (pass) which takes a few hours to enter. After the lake Kalo Pokhari (3930m), pass over the Keke La at 4,170m. We can observe the astonishing views of Chamlang (7321m), Peak 6 (6,524m), and Peak 7 (6,758m). After traversing the Keke La pass, we stumble through the beautiful valley to Dobate. Overnight in Dobate.

From Dobate, we pass through the lush of rhododendron forest which leads to the Barun River and the upper extensions of the valley. We need to be very cautious during the first two hours of the trek as the trail is steep and strenuous. We then take a pleasant walk, slowly increasing altitude until we arrive at Yangri Kharka situated at the base of the valley. Overnight at Yangri Kharka.

Following a steady walk to the valley, we pass through yak meadows, lush forests, and crag fields. The valley walls mount imposingly over us during the start of the trek. We relinquish Merek as we make our way moreover up and notice a significant acceleration in the scenic Himalayan views. Overnight in Langmale Kharka.

Today is the day we strive to the Base Camp. From Langmale Kharka we move our way up to Shershong and ultimately to Makalu Base Camp. The trail is even with frosty glaciers and snow-clad mountains stalking us. Mount Makalu appears into view as we progress towards Shershong. As we make our way to the camp, we get to immerse ourselves in the exalted Himalayan panorama surrounding us. Overnight at Makalu Base Camp.

The Base Camp is a rocky desolate place with the mighty Barun Glacier beyond it. From here we can witness the sumptuous south face of Makalu and the entire panorama of Everest and Lhotse. We can travel the surrounding lakes, glaciers, and go for a short trek up to where we may feast our triumphant at the camp itself. Overnight at Makalu Base Camp.

We drop our way down from the base camp and take our utmost impression of Makalu before spinning the corner and traveling back. On our way down, we pass through Shershong, Langmale Kharka, Merek, and descend down the valley ultimately stopping at Yangri Kharka. Overnight at Yangri Kharka.

From Yangri Kharka we stumble through rock falls, green woods, and valley, making our route towards Dobate. We accompany the river banks of Barun as we descend down the trail. Overnight at Dobate.

We start the trek with a sheer climb from Dobate to Mumbuk (Nambuk) and through a forest of firs and rhododendrons. We then ford towards the Keke La, Tutu La (Shipton’s Pass), and Kauma La en route. Next, we descend to Khongma Danda again. Overnight in Khongma Danda.

The trek proceeds with regular long and steep decline cutting through the hillsides. The track takes us through dense forests and finally making it to the indigenous Sherpa village of Tashigaon. Overnight in Tashigaon.

We reconsider our trails as we exit the Makalu Barun National Park and launch down to the Barun River. We then traverse the hillside and come across villages and hamlets as we move further down finally resting at Seduwa again. Overnight at Seduwa.

We exit Seduwa and trek through verdant forests towards Num. The trail goes up and down and passes through dense forests and Sherpa villages as we proceed downwards. Overnight at Num.

Again we backtrack our footfalls to Chichira from where we can relish the grand prospect of Mount Makalu for the last time. The terminal restoration leg of the trek will see us overnight at Tumlingtar, ready for an early flight to Kathmandu the following day. Overnight at Tumlingtar.

We travel back to Kathmandu after our long trek in the mountains. We can rest and relax completely the day at our hotel or get in touch with our loved ones. In the evening we celebrate our victorious campaign to the Makalu base camp and back with a farewell dinner. Overnight in Kathmandu.

You’ll be heading back to your home by bidding farewell to Nepal and its amazing hospitable people. Make sure you open the suitcase of beautiful memories you cratered in Nepal.