Tour overview

Mount Makalu Trek is an isolated trekking destination and the world’s 5th highest mountain Makalu base camp offers beautiful cinematic views of other snow-capped mountains and is located in between Mt Kanchenjunga and Mt Everest Himalayan range. Makalu Base Camp Trekking is another popular adventure trail in eastern Nepal, the trek starts from Kathmandu one hour mountain flight to Tumlingtar. After landing we drive to Num Via Chichila takes around 6 hrs and a star to hike over the Makalu. The program has been designed to allow for plenty of acclimatization to the altitude and to make the best use of our time in the region of Makalu Base Camp. During the Makalu base camp trek, we walk around the beautiful Arun-Barun valley and pass through different authentic groups in lower parts of Rai villages, and higher parts of Sherpa villages.

The Makalu National Park was founded in 1992 AD, which covered the whole part of Barun valley to the protected international agreement between Nepal and China. The Makalu Trekking offers you great varieties of widespread as well as rare flora and fauna are sheltered in this region including the forest of pine, Rhododendrons, Orchids, Snow Leopard, Red Panda, Musk Deer, Wild pig, Wild Yak, Himalayan Thar, and more than 420 mixtures of bird species and also some people they believe this is the area to be house to the elusive Himalayan Yeti.

During the beautiful Makalu base camp trek, we cross the Shipton-La pass (4,216 m) via Kalo Pokhari before reaching the Makalu. Along the trails we will have Fantastic views of Mt: Makalu, Mt: Everest, Mt: Lhotse, Kanchenjunga, and many more snow-capped mountains. After exploring the Makalu base camp the same way we turned back down to Tumling-Tar. This trek gives you a great mountain experience in your lifetime.

Included

  • All airports pick up drop/hotel transfers by private car or van.
  • 3 nights in touristic stander hotel in Kathmandu BB plan.
  • English speaking Guide and Necessary staff Cook, Sherpa, Potter.
  • Their salary, Insurance and all accommodation, transportation etc.
  • Domestic airfare airport tax KTm, Nepalgunj, Juphal round trip.
  • Full accommodation during the trek (breakfast, Lunch, Dinner).
  • All necessary special trekking permits for Dolpo trek.
  • All camping gear kitchen set, tent, for Dolpo Trek.
  • First Aid Kit and government and local Taxes.

Not Included

  • All International airfare
  • Nepal Visa fee bring accurate USD cash and two passport size photo.
  • Excess baggage charges if you have more than 20 kg luggage, cargo charge is around $1.5 per kg
  • Extra night accommodation in Kathmandu because of early arrival, late departure.
  • Early return from mountain in scheduled program meals and Hotel.
  • Personal expenses phone calls, laundry, bar bills, battery recharge, extra porters, bottled water, shower, heater, etc.
  • Travel insurance if in case for rescue
  • Tips for guides porters and driver.

Short Itinenary

Highlights
beautiful Trekking and a stunning view of eastern Nepal in Makalu.
Trekking in varied mores areas and the beautiful Rhododendron forest.
Best view of the Fifth highest peak of Makalu and Everest, Lhotse.

Outline Itinerary
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu (1,350 m) transfer to Hotel Bed and Breakfast plan.
Day 02: Flight to Tumlingtar drives to Num (1200 m) 6 hours O/N tea-house or tented FB plan.
Day 03: Trek to Seduwa (1,540 m) 5-6 hours, O/N Tent or Tea-house FB plan.
Day 04: Trek to Tashigoan (2,070 m) 6-7 hours, O/N Tent or Tea-house FB plan.
Day 05: Tashi Gaon – Kongma (3,470 m) 6 hrs walk O/N Tent or Tea-house FB plan.
Day 06: Kongma – Mumbuk (3,570 m) 5 hrs walk O/N Tent or Tea-house FB plan.
Day 07: Mumbuk – Nehe Kharka (3,100 m) 7 hrs walk O/N Tent or Tea-house FB plan.
Day 08: Nehe Kharka – Sherson (4,615 m) 7 hrs walk O/N Tent or Tea-house FB plan.
Day 09: Excursion day of Makalu base camp viewpoint O/N Tent or Tea-house FB plan.
Day 10: Base camp – Back to Yangri Kharka (3,557 m) O/N Tent or Tea-house FB plan.
Day 11: Yangri Kharka – Mumbuk (3,570 m) O/N Tent or Tea-house FB plan.
Day 12: Mumbuk – Kongma (3,470 m) O/N Tent or Tea-house FB plan.
Day 13: Kauma – Tashi Gaon (2,070 m) O/N Tent or Tea-house FB plan.
Day 14: Tashi Gaon – Num (1200 m) O/N Tent or Tea-house FB plan.
Day 15: Num drive to Tumlingtar O/N Tent or Tea-house FB plan.
Day 16: Tumlingtar – fly back to Kathmandu and transfer to Hotel O/N BB plan.
Day 17: Extra day for an emergency case, other ways you can explore the Kathmandu Valley.
Day 18: Final Departure to the airport for your won Destination trip to end.

Day 01: Arrival to Kathmandu (1,350 m) transfer to Hotel Bed and Breakfast plan.

Your arrival in Kathmandu international airport then our guide picks you and transfer to hotel, after checking room talk about the further program about the trekking, evening welcome dinner with an official.

Day 02: Flight to Tumlingtar drives to Num (1200 m) 6 hours O/N tea-house or tented Full Board plan.

This day after breakfast drive to domestic airport and one hour flight to Tumlingtar, after your landing just tea break then continue 5-6 hours drive to Num the road is totally garbler but you have great fun with pictures scenery of beautiful landscape with local lifestyle, after reaching just walk around and evening after the dinner guide will brief you next day’s program.

Day 03: Trek to Seduwa (1,540 m) 5-6 hours, O/N Tent or Tea-house FB plan.

After the breakfast your day start descends to the Arun river bank and cross the suspension bridge then ascending till to Seduwa, the trails are mostly ascending and descending but its low altitude trails not so hard, after reaching the destination rest and explore the village, every day an evening guide brief further day’s program.

Day 04: Trek to Tashigoan (2,070 m) 6-7 hours, O/N Tent or Tea-house FB plan.

After the breakfast heading toward to Tashi Gaun it is beautiful Sherpa village passing through beautiful trails in the Oak forest and some Farming Terrace the trails are totally Gradual ascending till to destination when you reach there the explore the village this is the Buddhist area but below Tashi again there is mixed culture.

Day 05: Tashi Gaon – Kongma (3,470 m) 6 hrs walk O/N Tent or Tea-house FB plan.

From the Tashi Gaun after the breakfast you are heading toward to beautiful forest camp Kongma, the trails begin gradual but totally 1,400 meter ascending passing through beautiful Oak and Rhododendron forest on the way you can enjoy flora and fauna.

Day 06: Kongma – Mumbuk (3,570 m) 5 hrs walk O/N Tent or Tea-house FB plan.

After the breakfast heading to Mumbuk passing through Thulo Pokhari, it is the holy lake and Keke La pass (4230m) Tutu-la (4,200m). From the pass, you have magnificent snow-capped Mountain View with the landscape the trails are mostly ascending till to pass after that descends to Mumbuk.

Day 07: Mumbuk – Nehe Kharka (3,100 m) 7 hrs walk O/N Tent or Tea-house FB plan.

After the breakfast trails begin descending with the narrow valley rocky garbler way till to Barun River I suggest every my clients walk carefully and cross the river then flow the northern bank then trails goes to Yagri Kharka and further ahead Nehe Kharka.

Day 08: Nehe Kharka – Sherson (4,615 m) 7 hrs walk O/N Tent or Tea-house FB plan.

This is the moderate walk after the breakfast heading gradually ascend to exploring beautiful valley surrounding offers you amazing vista passing through Yak Pastures, boulder fields and lush forest. From the Sherson you will have an amazing view of Barun glacier and magnificent south face vista of Mt Makalu.

Day 09: Excursion day of Makalu base camp viewpoint O/N Tent or Tea-house FB plan.

After the breakfast going to explore the closer view of Makalu base camp and back to the campsite Sherson. The trails look flatter but it gradually ascends with glacier snow clad path, offers you beautiful panoramic view surrounding you including the 3 over eight thousand meter peak Mt Makalu (8,481 m). Mt Everest (8,848 m.) and Mt Lhotse (8,516 m) and others many seven thousand meters peak like Baruntse.

Day 10: Base camp – Back to Yangri Kharka (3,557 m) O/N Tent or Tea-house FB plan.

After the breakfast descends to the Yangri Kharka if you are still hungry for the glimpse of Makalu you should weak up early in the morning and can shoot sunrise view then slowly to Yangri Kharka Via Nehe Kharka.

Day 11: Yangri Kharka – Mumbuk (3,570 m) O/N Tent or Tea-house FB plan.

This day after the breakfast flowing the riverbank heading descend till to cross the bridge then ascend to the Mumbuk or Dobato it depends on your walk.

Day 12: Mumbuk – Kongma (3,470 m) O/N Tent or Tea-house FB plan.

After the breakfast trails begin ascending till to Shipton La pass and descending to Kongma danda via Thulo Pokhari it is the holy lake, passing through alpine pine and Rhododendron forest.

Day 13: Kauma – Tashi Gaon (2,070 m) O/N Tent or Tea-house FB plan.

After your regular feast heading steep descending passing through the hillside with a beautiful thick forest of Rhododendron and alpine pine with Oak forest to Sherpa village of Thasi Gaun.

Day 14: Tashi Gaon – Num (1200 m) O/N Tent or Tea-house FB plan.

This day you have to start a bit earlier it’s long way descend till to Barung Riverbank through Seduwa and ascend two and half hours till to Num, this day you can enjoy with the mixed culture group and beautiful farming Terrace.

Day 15: Num drive to Tumlingtar O/N Tent or Tea-house FB plan.

After the breakfast, we drive back to Tumlingtar via Chichila with the bumping road going to be a new experience but if the weather is good then you can stop for a moment in Chichila for observing the last vista of Makalu range and continue to Tumlingtar evening celebrating the last dinner with your trekking staff.

Day 16: Tumlingtar – fly back to Kathmandu transfer to Hotel O/N BB plan.

After breakfast go to the airport and take your scheduled flight back to Kathmandu and transfer to the hotel, evening farewell dinner with an official.

Day 17: Extra day for an emergency case, other ways you can explore the Kathmandu Valley.

This is the extra spear day if in case of something wrong you can catch your time other ways if everything normal then you can explore the Kathmandu valley and shopping etc.

Day 18: Final Departure to airport for yours won Destination trip to end.

This is your final departure day anytime our office person drop to you in an international airport for your own destination, you have to be in the airport before 3 hours at your scheduled time.

Useful Info

IMPORTANT NOTE:
Every effort will be made to keep to the above itinerary, but as this is adventure travel in a remote mountain region, we cannot guarantee it! Weather conditions and the health of trekkers can all contribute to changes. The guides and their Sherpa assistants will try to ensure that the trip runs according to plan, but please be prepared to be flexible if necessary.
Experience Required: This Trek is suitable for keen walkers who are able to walk for 6 – 7 hours in a day, with a light rucksack. Some of the days are quite long, and the walking feels more strenuous at altitude. Generally, the trail is a good track, but occasionally it will be uneven and rocky.
Food & Accommodation: You will be accommodated in the tea house & during trekking. Tea houses are simple, local-run guesthouses with twin-share or single rooms. Toilets and showers are of varying standards.
Typical food available for lunch and dinner is Nepali rice & lentils, pasta, potato dishes, soups, or pizzas. Delicious pancakes, porridge, toast, and eggs are the main breakfast fare, while tea, coffee, and hot chocolate are always available. You will probably be pleasantly surprised at the variety of food at the lodges.
What about our luggage?
1 Porter will be shared between 2 participants, they take a maximum load of 12kgs per participant.
You may keep things you will not use on the trek at our hotel in Kathmandu.
What will the temperature be like?
Basically, the atmospheric temperature fluctuates between -10 to 25 degrees throughout the day.
When we are trekking, the temperature would be on the high. For trekking, our concerns are focused on sun and wind exposure. To protect yourselves, you can wear long trekking pants or convertibles, in case it gets too warm, and a dry-fit long sleeve top and have the rain shell or outer waterproof layer accessible.
You’ll need your fleece or maybe the down jackets for those who are more afraid of cold when we reach the lodgings or at night to keep warm.
How much money should we bring?
You will need to carry Nepali Rupee if you decide you want to more shower than 3 times or have additional hot water on the trek. At the trekking lodges, you may wish to buy specialty menu items as well, or pick up souvenirs on a trek. Shopping can be done on your last day in the Thamel area.
What about Acute Mountaineering Sickness (AMS)?
AMS occurs to different people differently at different altitudes due to our tolerance level.
Signs of AMS include Dizziness, Nausea, Loss of Appetite, Fatigue or weakness, Shortness of breath, Drowsiness, and Fluctuation.
Peripheral Edema (Swelling of extremities)
Fluctuation in body temperature
Prevention of AMS:
Adequate REST prior to the trip.
Adequate HYDRATION during the trek or activity. (It is alright to keep going to the look, it is good for you)
Adequate SALT AND SUGAR in your bloodstream. (Basically, EAT)
Adequate WARMTH. (Keep yourself warm and try to not lose as much heat as possible to maintain bodily functions)
PROPER BREATHING. (Breathe deep into the diaphragm, breathe slow and steady. Breathe through your nose. Do not pant.)
PROPER EXERTION. (Go at a constant, manageable pace, do not chase after the person in front, and try not to keep stopping and starting)
All in all, sound out when you do not feel well. We are only human.