Makalu Base Camp Trek - 23 Days
23 Days
4600 M
Fairly Challenging to Strenuous
Jeep and Flight
Hotel and Resort
Camping
Makalu trekking in eastern Nepal is protected by the Makalu Barun National Park and Conservation Project. Established in 1992, it covers 2330 sq km. Among the 16 mountains in the park, it is home to Makalu, the fifth highest mountain in the world (8463m/ 27,766ft).The world's fifth highest mountain. formerly a restricted area, it spans five major ecological zones the lush, tropical Arun Valley, dense forests of rhododendron and fir and alpine meadows truly stand out on the way to the mighty Barun Glacier. From the base camp there are spectacular views of Mt. Makalu, Campared to other trekking it is long but a tremendously exciting trek.We commence the trek by either taking a bus to Hille or by flight to Tumlingtar. Then comence trekking along the Arun River to the Makalu base camp. You will walk through beautiful rai and limbu settlements of num and with steep climbs to the Makalu Barun National Camp To reach base camp we need to traverse the Sherpani Col pass which is the main pass trail to join the Khumbu valley.
Itinerary
Day 1: Day 1 Arrive Kathmandu Met Upon Arrival Transfer To Hotel.
Day 2: Day 2 Fly To Tumlingtar (950m/3,116ft). 50 Minute Flight O/N At Camp
Day 3: Day 3 Trek To Mani-Bhanjyang (1,200m/3,936ft). Walking 6 Hours. Camp.
Day 4: Day 4 Trek To Chichila (1,800m/5,904ft), 5-6 Hours Of Trekking O/N Camp
Day 5: Day 5 Trek To Num (1,500m/4,920ft). 5-6 Hours Of Trekking O/N Camp.
Day 6: Day 6 Trek To Seduwa (1,493m/4,897ft). 5 Hours Of Trekking. Camp.
Day 7: Day 7 Trek To Tashi Gaun (2,200m/7,216ft). 3-4 Hours Of Trekking O/N Camp.
Day 8: Day 8 Trek To Kahuma Danda (3,500m/11,480ft). Walking 6 Hours. Camp.
Day 9: Day 9 Trek To Mumbuk (3,400m/11,152ft). 5-6 Hours Of Trekking. Camp.
Day 10: Day 10 Trek To Nehe Kharka (3,750m/12,300ft). Walking 6 Hours. Camp.
Day 11: Day 11 Trek To Sherson (4,600m/15,088ft). Walking 6 Hours. Camp.
Day 12: Day 12 Acclimatization And Exploration Days. Camp.
Day 13: Day 13 Acclimatization And Exploration Days. Camp.
Day 14: Day 14 Trek To Yangri Kharka (3,645m/11,956ft). Walking 6 Hours. Camp.
Day 15: Day 15 Trek To Mumbuk (3,400m/11,152ft). 5-6 Hours Of Trekking. Camp.
Day 16: Day 16 Trek To Kahuma Danda (3,500m/11,480ft). Walking 6 Hours. Camp.
Day 17: Day 17 Trek To Navagaun (2,500m/8,200ft), Walking 7 Hours. Camp.
Day 18: Day 18 Trek To Num Via Seduwa. 6-7 Hours Of Trekking. Camp.
Day 19: Day 19 Trek To Chichila (1,800m/5,904ft). 5-6 Hours Of Trekking. Camp.
Day 20: Day 20 Trek To Khadbari. 6-7 Hours Of Trekking. Camp.
Day 21: Day 21 Trek Back To Tumlingtar (950m/3,116ft). Walking 5 Hours. Camp.
Day 22: Day 22 Fly Back To Kathmandu. Hotel
Day 23: Day 23 Departure To Onward Destination Or Rest Tour In Nepal
The Cost Include(s)
- All ground transfers by private vehicle.
- Hotel accommodation in Kathmandu (Bed and breakfast basis )
- Welcome Dinner with Live Nepalese Cultural Program
- Guided sightseeing around world heritage sites of KTM. (Includes all applicable entrance fees.)
- All domestic airfares (Kathmandu - Tumlingtar - Kathmandu).
- Organized Camping Trek arrangement, including all high quality camping equipments and tents such as Two Men Tent, Kitchen Tent, Dinning Tent, Toilet Tent, Tables, Chairs, Mattresses, Hot Water Bags, Pillows, Inner Sheet and etc.
- Three times hot meals a day while trekking, which will be prepared by our very professional kitchen crew.
- National Park / Conservation Area Permit Fees (Makalu Barun Conservation Area).
- Guide, porters and their daily wages, insurance with all necessary lodging - fooding arrangements.
- High altitude working crew / high altitude porters / vast experienced climbing Sherpa / guide with their daily wages, insurance and all arrangements.
The Cost Exclude(s)
- Expenses of personal nature such as bottled drinks, mineral water, laundry and etc.
- Rescue and evacuation (helicopter operation) - if needed.
- Personal medical and travel insurance.
- Tips and Gratitude.
Booking
Review
Mera peak trekking
I joined the 17-days mera peak trekking through Nepal Social Treks. All the plans and schedules are good and strong, including the acclimatisation/rest day or before&after the trekking! My guide Pasang Jangbu Sherpa and my porter Samuel are very supportive from all aspects through the whole trek from day to night. I have experienced a bit of altitude sickness in the trip but my guide got the experience to handle my body condition which makes me more confident in the whole trip. This is a fantastic experience and I will definitely choose this company again for my next nepal trip! Thanks for everything!
Upper Mustang and Tiji Festival amazing experience in Tibetan culture
I had an amazing experience in Upper Mustang with Nepal Social Trek, they are profissional with large experience in many treks around Nepal. I been for about 2 weeks with their guide ( Santabir ) and one of their porters ( Nishan ) who were also extremely professional, knowledgeable and warm hearted, we went to experience the Tiji Festival in Lo Manthang and it was incredible an unique experience worth every step of the trekking in the Nepali Mustang desert with amazing landscapes and interesting villages. Most important I was safe and taken care of everything by Nepal Social Treks and their guide and porter, if I have to recommend an agency for you do book me your treks in Nepal i highly recommend Nepal Social Treks. Thanks for everything guys you will be with me in my memories and i learned a lot with you 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
Highly recommend Nepal social treks!
We did the Annapurna circuit trek with Bishnu as our guide and Nabin and Suman as our porters. It was an incredible experience, amazing views and rewarding trekking getting to experience the nepalese culture along with way. Bishnu was very knowledgeable about the mountains, preventing altitude sickness, and was always there to help us with our crampons, poles, or anything else we needed. We were very well fed/ fuelled and he kept us laughing along the way with his funny sayings. We were always in accommodation with amazing views too. Nabin and Suman our porters, hard to summarise how incredibly hard they both work all while always having a smile on their face. We could not have done the Trek without them and are forever grateful for how hard they work. Definitely recommend going with nepal social treks it was an incredible experience.
This tour was amazing!! 10/10 would recommend. All of my communication with them was prompt and very helpful. For my trek to Khopra Danda it ended up only being myself and my very experienced guide, Lakpa Sherpa, and I felt so taken care of beginning to end. I did not bring enough luggage for a porter to be necessary so I wore my larger backpack during the trek and my guide carried his pack and my day pack. We also made some adjustments to our route due to weather conditions and what my guide thought would provide the best experience and I was grateful we did! The accommodations along the way provided everything you could need and the food was filling and delicious. The hotels in Pokhara and Kathmandu were much nicer than I expected and the taxi trips to and from airports were all well organized and made the trip very easy and comfortable. If you are flying between Kathmandu and Pokhara and want the sky view of the mountains, ask to sit on the right side of the plane when flying to Pokhara and the left side when flying to Kathmandu. You cover a lot of different terrain and climates when trekking in this region! The gear list that Nepal Social Treks sent was very thorough and helpful. I used Aquatabs and a filtering water bottle for drinking water and it worked very well the whole trek and saves the waste of purchasing water along the way. There is power and wifi essentially everywhere you go. I got a SIM card in Kathmandu (the amazing receptionist at the Temple Suites Hotel helped me out!) and it worked well throughout the trek. I would highly recommend Nepal Social Treks and am already thinking about when I can return to Nepal! Thank you!! :)
Greetings from Indonesia! I recently completed the EBC Trek, guided by Mr. Ramji and assisted by Bbag, our porter. The journey was truly amazing, and the views were absolutely spectacular. Mr. Ramji proved to be a caring and exceptional guide. His patience and encouragement greatly helped me, especially when I almost gave up due to altitude sickness in Namche Bazaar and Tengboche. Thanks to Mr Ram, Bbag, Nepal Social Team's and Mr. Basu's support, we successfully made it to Base Camp. I first discovered Nepal Social through the Lonely Planet guidebook Trekking in Nepal Himalaya. From that moment, I knew they came highly recommended for trekkers embarking on their adventure in Nepal. Every aspect of the journey was flawlessly arranged — from seamless logistics to welcoming stays at comfortable 3-star hotels in Thamel, Kathmandu. With their professional service and meticulous attention to detail, Nepal Social guarantees a trekking experience that is not only memorable but completely worry-free.
Met Mr. Basu at Nepal Social Treks booth in Toronto at the Adventure Outdoor Show in Feb & decided to book our Nepal land trip with Mount Everest & Annapurna helicopter tours. Also booked Temple Himalaya hotel in Pokhara after his recommendation. Everything went great & beyond our expectations🙏🙏🙏🙏. Highly recommended.
