Makalu Base Camp Trekking
A journey shaped by the landscapes, people and experiences of Nepal.
Offered by Everest Expedition Tours and Travels Pvt.
NEPAL · TRAVEL EXPERIENCES
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Attractions: Makalu Barun National Park, Makalu Barun valley, Arun valley, Makalu Base Camp. Duration: 22 Days Accommodation: Tea House/Camping Activities: Trekking, Hiking. Max Altitude: 4870 m. Mode of travel: Flight and Land Transportation Best Month: September/October/November/ March/April/May Makalu is the fifth highest mountain in the world at 8463m. It is located in eastern Nepal in the Mahalangur Himalayas series on the boarder of Nepal and Tibet. Makalu Base Camp trekking lies in the Makalu Barun National Park.This trek provides the panoramic view of Makalu-Barun valley & Arun valley where high waterfalls cascade into deep gorges, craggy rocks rise from lush green forests & colorful flours bloom beneath white snow peaks. Makalu is one of the unexplored and virgin trekking route in Nepal. It goes through lush landscape, tropical jungles of rhododendron, oak & chestnuts to the high altitude alpine forests. This trek provides proximity to cultural diversities of native sherpa & Rai people as well as natural scenery with snow-capped mountains and different types of flora & fauna. Makalu Base Camp Trek offers good network of tea houses facilities(small, family run lodges/guesthouse superb accommodation and food for trekkers and climbers). We take excellent care of your transportation, accommodation, permits, and other travel necessities. With our remarkable team of the guide, porters, and cooks you are guaranteed to enjoy your trekking in Nepal.
Journey at a glance
Day 1: Greetings at Kathmandu airport & transfer to hotel. — Day 2: Kathmandu valley sight seeing, briefing & preparation. — Day 3: Fly to Tumlingtar & drive to Chichila. — Day 4: Trek to Num. — Day 5: Trek to Seduwa. — Day 6: Trek to Tashi Gaun. — Day 7: Trek to Khongma Danda. — Day 8: Trek to Mumbuk. — Day 9: Trek to Nhe Kharka. — Day 10: Trek to Makalu Base Camp. — Day 11: Exploration day at Makalu Base Camp. — Day 12: Trek to Nhe Kharka. — Day 13: Trek to Mumbuk. — Day 14: Trek to Kauma. — Day 15: Trek to Tashi Gaun. — Day 16: Trek to Balung. — Day 17: Trek to Pukuwa. — Day 18: Trek to Bumling. — Day 19: Trek to Tumlingtar. — Day 20: Fly to Kathmandu. — Day 21: Rest day in Kathmandu. — Day 22: Departure (Transfer to Kathmandu airport). —
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1Greetings at Kathmandu airport & transfer to hotel. —
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Day 2Kathmandu valley sight seeing, briefing & preparation. —
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Day 3Fly to Tumlingtar & drive to Chichila. —
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Day 4Trek to Num. —
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Day 5Trek to Seduwa. —
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Day 6Trek to Tashi Gaun. —
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Day 7Trek to Khongma Danda. —
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Day 8Trek to Mumbuk. —
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Day 9Trek to Nhe Kharka. —
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Day 10Trek to Makalu Base Camp. —
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Day 11Exploration day at Makalu Base Camp. —
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Day 12Trek to Nhe Kharka. —
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Day 13Trek to Mumbuk. —
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Day 14Trek to Kauma. —
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Day 15Trek to Tashi Gaun. —
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Day 16Trek to Balung. —
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Day 17Trek to Pukuwa. —
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Day 18Trek to Bumling. —
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Day 19Trek to Tumlingtar. —
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Day 20Fly to Kathmandu. —
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Day 21Rest day in Kathmandu. —
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Day 22Departure (Transfer to Kathmandu airport). —
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What's included in your experience
Included
- All airports-hotel-airports transfer as per itinerary.
- Kathmandu Hotel two nights with breakfast and bed and breakfast plan.
- Kathmandu-Tumlingtar-kathmandu flight tickets for clients & guide only 15 kg luggage allowed.(10 kg big bag and 5 kg hand bag).
- Tumlingtar-Chichilatransfer by sharing Jeep/
- Best available lodge and tea house accommodation during the trek.
- All food; breakfast, lunch and dinner during the trekking.
- Domestic flights and exit taxes.
- A trekking or hiking leader - Fluent English speaking, experienced, knowledgeable with assistant trek guide (4 hikers:1 assistant guide) and needed Sherpa porters (2 trekkers:1 porter) together with their payments, insurance, gears, foods and accommodations.
- All necessary national park fees, permits and paper works (Makalu Barun National Park permits & TIMS).
- Entire administration and local taxes.
- All guide and porter salary.
- Fresh Fruit after dinner everyday.
- 1 pc snickers or mars chocolate each person every day.
- 3 cup tea, or Coffee with meal B/L/D.
- Trekking certificate.
- Complimentary Trekking Kit bag.
- Farewell dinner.
- Trekking map.
- Medical kit.
Not included
- Nepal Visa fees on your airport arrival (You should bring accurate USD cash and two passport size picture).
- Personal expenses (Shopping, Laundry, bar bills, battery recharge, mineral water or boiled water, Phone calls, hot shower etc).
- Your Lunch and dinners in Kathmandu (This apply also early come back from trek then the fixed itinerary).
- Medical/Travel/Accidental/personal insurance.
- Extra night accommodation in Kathmandu than above itinerary.
- International fare/arrival taxes/departure taxes to and from Kathmandu.
- Tips for guides and porters /Donations.
- Rescue in case of emergency.
- Any expenses incurred due to unexpected circumstances.
- Any other expenses not mentioned in “cost includes” section.
Essential trip information
Before you go
Extra Info
Fitness & eligibility
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Meeting point
Kathmandu
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