Makalu Base Camp Trek
Highlights
- Scenic mountain flight to/from Tumlingtar
- Outstanding scenery with flora and fauna
- Magnificent views of Mt. Makalu & other great mountains
- Visit medieval traditional markets & farm villages
- Cross over Shipton La Pass
- Great cultural and biodiversity
Overview
One of the adventurous treks into a rarely visited wilderness area of eastern Nepal! Trekking to the base camp of Mt Makalu, the world’s fifth highest mountain; will be a trip to remember for every adventure enthusiast. At the beginning of Makalu Base Camp trek, you will walk through rice terraces, green forest; and gently ascend up to higher elevation into the most remote and unfrequented areas of Nepal. At the higher altitude, you will find yourself encircled by huge moraines, glaciers and impressive 7000 and 8000m peaks.
Here, you will hardly find any human settlements except summer huts of the Shepherds. While trekking, you will enjoy panoramic views of Mt. Chamlang (7,319m), Mt. Baruntse (7,129m) Mera Peak (6,654m) and many other snow-clad peaks. The area enriched with 28 species of rhododendron, 52 types of orchids, and 59 rare plants. Wild Yak, Himalayan Thar, Red Panda, Snow leopard, Musk deer can be seen in the Makalu Barun National park. Along the route, you will meet diverse groups of people such as Rai, Tamang, Sherpa, Newari, etc.
Makalu Base Camp trekking categorized as extreme trekking, which includes rock and snow climbing. At all high passes you need to fix ropes to climb up and down. This trek is really difficult as you have to cross high mountain passes; however, it is one of the best treks in Nepal.
For a truly challenging alternative, it is possible to cross three high passes; and return via the Everest region instead of ending the trek at Tumlingtar.
The Makalu Base Camp is a full board camping trek; and there will be porters to carry supplies, a dining and sleeping tent and other necessary camping gear. Please contact us for brief details.
Arrival Kathmandu & transfer to hotel.
Accomodation: Lodge
Kathmandu Valley sightseeing & trek preparation..
Accomodation: Lodge
Fly Kathmandu to Tumlingtar & trek to Khadbari - 460 m
Accomodation: Lodge
Trek to Bhotebas (1700m)
Accomodation: Lodge
Trek to Mure (1980m)
Accomodation: Lodge
Trek to Sedua (1460 m)
Trek to Tashigaon (2200m)
Accomodation: Lodge
Trek to Kauma (3470m)
Cross Shipton La (4250m) & trek to Mumbuk (3570m)
Trek to Nehe Kharka (3670m)
Rest at Nhe Kharka
Trek to Merek (4340m)
Trek to Makalu Base Camp (5000 m)
Rest at Makalu Base Camp
Trek to Nhe Kharka
Sandy camp upper Barun Glacier (5250m)
Sherpani East Col BC (Below East Col) (5250m)
Rest Day (5720m)
Traverse East (6140m) – Baruntse BC (6140m)
Rest day (6140m)
West Col (6135m) – Panch Pokhari (5445m)
Spare Day (6140m)
Amphu Labtsa BC (5520m)
Amphu Labtsa (5520m) – Chukung (4730m)
Accomodation: Lodge
Trek to Tengboche (3860m)
trek to Namche (3440m)
Day 28: Fly from Lukla to Kathmandu (1300m)
trek to Lukla (2970m)
fly to kathmandu
Final Departure
Cost Includes
- Airport pick up , transfer and drop services by private vehicle
- Hotel accommodation in Kathmandu with breakfast
- A full day Kathmandu sightseeing escorted by English speaking tour guide
- Kathmandu – Tumlingtar/ Lukla -Kathmandu domestic airfares
- All necessary permits
- Accommodation tea houses or tented camps as per the availability during the trek
- Meals on full board during the trek(B-L-D)
- An experienced English-speaking government licensed trekking guide and necessary porters to carry luggage
- Note: (1 porter can carry two people’s luggage up to 30 kilograms)
- Trekking crew’s salary, insurance, equipment, transport, food and lodging
- Down jacket, Sleeping bag, Duffel Bag (to be returned after trip completion)
- Trekking map
- First aid medications / medicines with the guide
- Necessary paper works,
- VAT and local Tax
- Company service charges
- Complementary welcome dinner in Kathmandu at a typical Nepali restaurant
Cost Excludes
- Nepal Visa fee
- Lunch and Dinner in Kathmandu
- Extra night accommodation in Kathmandu because of early arrival, late departure, and early return from the mountain(due to any reason) than the scheduled itinerary
- Travel and rescue insurance
- Extra porter charges
- Personal expenses (phone calls, laundry, bar bills, battery recharge, Mineral bottle or boiled water, etc)
- Tips for guides and porters
- Any services not mentioned in Service Includes Section unless specified at the time of booking the trek
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