Makalu Base Camp Trek

Upon your arrival, the crewmember of the agency welcomes you at the Tribhuvan International Airport. Afterwards, you are taken to the hotel locate nearby Thamel Bazaar. As soon as you are fresh, you can roam around Thamel where you can see the foreign tourists from all around the world.

The tour guide takes you for an excursion around Kathmandu Valley. You will go around the World Heritage Sites recognized by the UNESCO. Until other provision, you visit Swayambhunath Stupa (the Monkey Temple), Patan Durbar Square, Pashupatinath Temple and Bouddhanath Stupa.

There are still three more such cultural sites in the Kathmandu Valley and other three are out of the Capital City. If the itinerary supports, you can also travel around Kathmand Durbar Square, Bhaktapur Durbar Square and Changunarayan Temple.

After you come back to the hotel after the guided tour around Kathmandu, the team leader meets you there. Then after, he will give briefing about Makalu Base Camp trek itinerary and its challenges.

After breakfast, you will to the Kathmandu Airport to take Kathmandu Tumlingtar flight. You   reach Tumlingtar, the gateway to Makalu Base Camp trek, in an hour. The mountain flight gives you the enchanting view of the Great Himalayas, and deep valleys surrounded by the green forests.

Then, you formally begin the trekking to Makalu region from Tumlingtar. You walk past a village Chilchila by ejoying the picturesque villages and Himalayan forests. In the end, you reach Num for the night station.

Following the banks of the Arun River valley, you march ahead. you will walk past the cultivated farmlands with different crops and vegetables. The trekking from Num to Seduwa takes nearly 7 hours by walking through the steep uphill and downhill trails.

From Seduwa, you enter into Makalu Barun National Park and Conservation Area. Therefore, you should take a permit there. In the leisure time, you can explore the beauty of nature and cultural diversity.

Early in the morning, you descend along the trail that runs from between the Ispuwa Khola and the Kasuwa Khola. The track moves further alongside the paddy cultivation area and beautiful villages. By enjoying the spellbinding wilderness of Makalu region, you reach Tashi Gaun. It is a beautiful village that serves with the astounding panorama of the Himalayas.

You begin the trip immediately after having breakfast. The trail stretches along with the grazing meadows of the alpine region. While measuring the rocky trail, you can see the herds of yak and sheep munching the green grass.

The dense forests of oak and rhododendron safeguarding such meadows make the journey more fascinating. By crossing the stone-paved trail until the top of a ridge, you reach Khongma Danda. Enjoy the appealing view of the nearby forests inhabited by the diverse animals and birds. Moreover, the sunset view of the surrounding is equally worthy of observing.

Today’s trekking is short, yet more challenging as you have to cross a couple of passes above 4,000m. The trail moves along the dense woodlands offering the alluring outlook of the snowcapped peaks. The sight of two natural lakes: Thulo Pokhari and Sano Pokhari adds up to the beauty of the trip.

You should go across Keke La Pass (4,230m) and Tutu La Pass (4,200m). Tutu La Pass is also known as Shipton’s Pass as it was first conquered by Eric Shipton in 1954. The view from these passes are beyond description!

The environment is made up of pine, birch, hemlock and rhododendron forests.  You might have the occasional glimpses of the Himalayan animals and birds as well. When you get to Mumbuk, you end up today’s travel.

The trail moves along the Barun Khola banks and then through some meadows. Some of the sections of the track may be slippery as it lies in the damp side. You have to walk being properly careful to avoid the possible accidents.

On the way, you might also encounter some herds of yaks and sheep grazing in these grassy lands. After you leave Tamatan Kharka and Yangri Kharka, you arrive at Nehe Kharka.

Today’s trekking trail moves along the large prayer wall reflecting Buddhist culture in Makalu region. As the altitude increases, the density of the forests decreases accordingly.

Also called Makalu Lower Base Camp trek rewards you with the rarely magnificent view of the Barun Glacier and Mt. Makalu (8,481m). You move further enjoying the meadows with yaks and sheep grazing in the wonderful reflection of Mt. Baruntse to reach Sherson.

This is the most awaited day as you are going to reach Makalu Base Camp (4,870m). The route follows the Barun Khola banks and a few small passes as well. You will have the captivating outlook of the eight-thousanders of the Eastern Himalayas.

From Makalu Base Camp, you have the panoramic view of Arun Valley, landscapes covered with dense forests and snow-clad peaks. You will also realize the sense of victory over the top  destination in the Himalayas.

To witness the beautiful sunrise view from Makalu Base Camp, you should wake up early in the morning. The output of the challenging off the beaten path trekking to Makalu region comes into your memory.

From here, you also come to see the snowy peaks of the Everest region including Mt. Everest (8,848m). Later in the day, you can take short side trips around Makalu Base Camp. The worth having a look into are the glaciers, small ponds and waterfalls including forests.

After storing the lifelong memory in the camera and the mind, you descend through the trail you passed a couple of days back. The splendid sight of Mt. Everest region and dense forests inhabited by birds and animals make the retreat trip more rewarding. Walking for nearly 7 hours, you arrive at Nehe Kharka to wrap up the trekking today.

After breakfast, you begin to descend towards Mumbuk by enjoying the same old view of the Himalayas and green forests. As the trekking down is faster, you cover a comparatively longer distance today.

You end up the trip to Khongma Gaun after walking the downhill trail for about 6 hours.

After breakfast, you begin the trek up to Tashi Gaun and spend the night there.

By walking past the Kasuwa River Valley, you continue the trip along the Arun River banks. While moving ahead, you go across Mulgaun, which has cultivated farmlands with corn and barley.

Running along the rugged trail, you reach Balung Village in the end of the day. This is a beautiful village populated by Rai and Kshetri ethnic people. The friendly people have been living in the best of harmony for ages.

Following the banks of the Ishpuwa Khola and crossing a few suspension bridges, you reach Chayang. It is a Rai village where people follow Kirant religion. Then, on the way, you walk past Parangbu village situated on the Arun River banks. You will stay at Pukuwa Village by enjoying the wilderness and beautiful landscapes.

After having breakfast, you continue your journey through a trail that passes along dense forests and steep cliffs. En route, you come to go across Tome village in the Arun valley region. By following the Sankhuwa River banks, you will reach Bumling, a Kshetri village to end the trekking today.

Today is the last day of trekking in Makalu region and perhaps the shortest duration as well. Following the rugged trail moving uphill and downhill all the way through the dense forests, you reach Tumlingtar. Enjoy the trekking as far as you can. You can also make a celebration by making party with your fellow travelers.

You fly back to Kathmandu from Tumlingtar after having breakfast. After landing at the Kathmandu Airport, you will go to the hotel. In the daytime, you can go around the market to purchase necessary stuffs.

You can also take rest throughout the day at the hotel or even party with the fellow travelers. In the evening, the agency invites you to farewell dinner at a cultural restaurant around Thamel. You will really enjoy the cultural shows of the restaurant.

The crewmember of the agency escorts you up to the Kathmandu Airport as per the flight schedule. We hope you enjoyed Makalu Base Camp trek very much with Nepal Trekking Routes.