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
Nepal Social is the best choice
I booked my trip through Nepalviaje (website in spanish) and from the first moment everything was perfect. Starting with Fernando that was answering really fast all our questions, when we arrive to Kathmandu the person waiting for us in the airport was absolutely fantastic, he wait over and hour for us cause it tooks a while to get out of the airport, the hotel for the first and last night is absolutely brilliant, when you arrive to the Office everything is super clear and they make you feel at home. The Trek is a experience of a lifetime, our guide Lhakpa IS the best guide ever and will not only guide you all the way to the base camp but show you things about culture and take care about every single details, lodges are always fantastic with a huge variaty of food. We made it with other girl and all of us reach EBC, Lhakpa will give you all the good advices to make it and the company will take care of everything, even the last day Basu(the manager of the company) call us to provide a helicopter service to come back to Kathmandu as the weather in Lukla was mean to be bad for a couple of days. 10/10 for this company and all the people involve on it
10/10 experience
The whole experience was brilliant. Manaslu trek. From before the trip, the nepalsocialtreks team were contactable and clear in communication. The only area I would suggest for slight improvement is advice about buying hiking spikes as we weren't informed and our guide suggested we buy it whilst we were on the trek. Otherwise no issues. Now onto the the trek itself, it was brilliant. Amazing views and scenery. The organisation was brilliant from the guides and porters. Accomodation was good, nothing fancy of course but had the essentials. Food was delicious. Our guide urken was unbelievable. One of my friends became altitude sick and had to turn back. He organised everything with porter going with my friend and bus back to Kathmandu when they were able to reach a place with roads. He was efficient and acted quickly. Urken also was very attentive to our needs and always willing to help. A very kind man. The porters were amazing as well, I am shocked at their strength but they always had a smile on their face despite understandably being knackered. I would definitely recommend the trip.
Great experience on the Annapurna Circuit!
My partner and I did a private trek on the Annapurna Circuit and had an amazing time. A huge thanks to our guide Ashut and our porter Tirtha—they were a fantastic team and took excellent care of us. Everything was handled very professionally, and we felt like we were in great hands the whole way. Ashut shared so much knowledge about Nepal and the local culture. He also monitored our health closely, ensuring we were well-prepared to make it over the Thorung La Pass safely. The food and accommodations were lovely, and our guide always made sure we got the best rooms available in the teahouses. All transport was perfectly organized and smooth. It was a wonderful, exciting trip and we’d definitely recommend trekking with these guys! We will definitly be back!
I had an incredible experience doing the Manaslu Circuit trek!! As I was the only one who had booked, they paired me with another solo girl from a different company which worked super well. Our guide Nekhil was attentive, supportive and made us feel really safe. He was clearly a very experienced guide and gave us lots of tips to manage the altitude and trekking, plus having lots of fun together along the way! Our porter Chhiring was awesome too! Not only were the views incredible, it felt so nice to be ‘looked after’ and have everything taken care of so we could just enjoy ourselves. This included by the office in Kathmandu, who were so helpful and generous in giving me an extra day in a nearby hotel and lending me some gear. I couldn’t have been happier with the experience! I would definitely recommend :))
Hey, this was awesome! The Agency made all well, and especially, Ngima Sherpa is the best guide ever! He made my experience on everest view trek special and wonderful. His heartwarming, calm and respectful behaviour let me feel welcome and my needs during trek seen. He knows a lot of trekking and the insides there in the mountains, showed me all possible in that 7 days and has my full 5-star review. Always again!
Amazing experience! We had a very loving and caring guide Narayan. Also not possible without our porters 💜💜
