Makalu Base Camp Trek

Trip Type

Family Tours, Group Adventures, Solo Treks
Activities

Trekking & Hiking
Group Size

No size limit - No size limit
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Locations

Makalu Trek , Nepal
Trip Duration

19 Day(s) 18 Night(s)

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Trip code WT-CODE 1691

Makalu is 5th highest Mountain of the world. A trip to Makalu Base Camp is completely wilderness and distinct with other region due its unbelievable beautiful Scenery and the popular pilgrimage called Shiva Dhara and Parvati cave. This region is known for its tremendous diversity of plants animals and people where over 3000 species of flowery plants including 25 species of rhododendron 47 types of orchids and 56 rare plants can be found. Likewise, you can observe 440 species of birds, 75 species of mammals combining the endangered Snow leopard, red panda, Musk deer and wild boar along with 87 kinds of Himalayan medical herbs. This trek start from Tumlingtar and ends at the same place. The best season is Sep. to Dec. And March to May.

Outline Itinerary:
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu (1,350m)
Day 02: Rest day and briefing for Makalu Expedition
Day 03: Fly to Tumlingtar then drive to Num (1560m) 3/4 hours
Day 04: Trek to Seduwa (1,500m) 6/7 hours
Day 05: Trek to Tashigaon (2,100m) 4/5 hours
Day 06: Trek to Khongma Danda (3,500m) 6/7 hours
Day 07: Trek Danda to Dobate (3,550m) 6/7 hours
Day 08: Trek to Yangle Kharka (3,557m) 4/5 hours
Day 09: Rest day
Day 10: Trek to Langmale Kharka (4,510m) 4/5 hours
Day 11: Trek to Makalu Base Camp (4,870m) 4/5 hours
Day 12: Rest day
Day 13: Trek back to Yangle Kharka 4/5 hours
Day 14: Trek back to Dobate 5/6 hours
Day 15: Trek back to Tashi Gaun 6/7 hours
Day 16: Trek back to Num 4/5 hours
Day 17: Drive to Tumlingtar 3/4 hours
Day 18: Fly back to Kathmandu
Day 19: Free day in Kathmandu
Day 20: Final departure

Details Itinerary:
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu and transfer to hotel
On the first day of your arrival in Kathmandu, you will be welcomed at the airport by our airport representative and then transferred to the hotel.
Day 02: Sightseeing and preparation for trek
Today, we go for full day sightseeing in Kathmandu mainly, Swayambunath temple, Boudhanath Temple and Kathmandu Durbar Square. By the evening, we will have welcome dinner.
Day 03: Fly to Tumlingtar 45 minutes and drive to Num (1560m) 3/4 hours
We fly to Tumlingtar early in the morning. It takes approximately 45 minutes and you can see the beautiful scenery of Langtang range, Ganesh Himal along with green countryside. We meet our crew at Tumlingtar and catch a jeep then drive to Num. We stay overnight at normal lodge.
Day 04: Trek to Seduwa (1530m) 5/6 hours
The way descends down and crosses the Arun River and then climbs up through tiny village till Seduwa. We show the permits and pay National Park at Seduwa. It takes 5/6 hours approximately. Stay overnight at Lodge.
Day 05: Trek to Tashigaun (2065m) 5/6 hours
Today, the way is little uphill to Tashigaun. The way passes through a tiny Chhetri’s village called Chyaksa Danda and you can see the beautiful scenery of the unspoiled area of the remote village. It takes approximately 5/6 hours.Stay overnight at Lodge.
Day 06: Trek to Khongma Danda (3,500m) 6/7 hours
Tashigaon is a beautiful Sherpa village. Today, the entire way to Khingma Danda is uphill. The way goes through dense forest of Rhododendron and Magnolia. The way constantly climbs up passing tiny yak pasture. We continue our journey with steep pavement way through Jungle and stop at Danda Kharka for lunch. Here, only two small lodges are available for lunch. After lunch, we again climb up crossing a small pass with the beautiful scenery of nature and finally arrive at Kongma Danda. It takes at least 6-7 hours where we stay overnight at normal tea house.
Day 07: Trek to Dobate (3,550m) 6/7 hours
Khongma danda is a normal yak pasture where only two lodges are available for accommodation. Today, we have to take sufficient water and packed lunch for the day because there is no lodge on the way. From here, the way gently ascends and after 1 hours of walking you will get to a view point. You can see the nice view of Mt. Makalu and other numerous mountain views if the weather is crstal. We have to still climb up through like a Chinese great wall way passing two high pass and then encounters with two beautiful lakes It is believed that no one is allowed to make a noise around it. If someone ignores the rules and regulation of this area, they have to face with difficulty or bad luck during their trip. After the lakes, the way is a bit uphill and then descends down to Dobate. The way from Khongma to Dobate will be covered by snow from December to May. It takes approximately 6-7 hours. We spend a night there at a normal lodge.
Day 08: Trek to Yangle Kharka (3,557m) 4/5 hours
Dobate is located at the bottom of huge rock where only one lodge is available. From here, the route descends and crosses Barun River flowing from Mt. Makalu. This area is taken the most dangerous route due to landslide. Hence, we have to be careful while passing the trail. After crossing the difficult way, we arrive at Phema thang where we stop for lunch. After lunch we continue our journey along the bank of Barun Rive and finally get to Yangle Kharka. It is a huge lawn where only few lodges are available for accommodation. It takes at least 4-5 hours.
Day 09: Rest day at Yangle Kharka
Today, we will hike up to Shiva Dhara and Parvati Cave. It is a popular pilgrimage which has its own religious value both for Buddhist and Hindu in Nepal. Inside the cave we can see a huge waterfall coming out from its roof. It is considered as the holy tap of Lord Shiva. The way is uphill and a bit difficult due to rocky trail. It takes about 4-5 hours up and down. The rest time, you can visit a holy monastery at Yangle Kharka.
Day 10: Trek to Langmale Kharka (4,410m) 4/5 hours
Yangle Kharka is a beautiful place and from here the trail goes through tiny trees along with yak pasture to Langmale Kharka and Tadosa.On the way, you can see the picturesque views of Shiva Dhara, Parvati cave and the amazing rock like the shape of God Ganesha. This rock is called Ama pujung (it means mother and son) and worships as a holy place. Nearby Tadosa, you can see a natural face of Lord Buddha and a small cave meditated by great lama on the rock. From here, the way is slightly uphill till Langmale. It takes almost 4-5 hours. We spend a night there at normal lodge.
Day 11: Trek to Makalu Base Camp (4870m) 4/5 hours
Langmale is a nice place and from here, we head to Makalu Base Camp with the picturesque views of Mt. Makalu 1st, Makalu 2nd, Lhotse, Lhotse Syar, Everest, Barunche and Chamyang. Today,we have to take packed lunch, chocolate and water for the day because there is no lodges on the way to Makalu Base Camp. There is one lodge at sersung but sometime it may close. We have to go through huge yak pasture to Makalu Base Camp. It takes approximately 4-5 hours.
Day 12: Rest day
We will do hiking for acclimatization and relax for the next day's journey to advance base camp.
Day 13: Trek back to Yangle Kharka 4/5 hours
As usual we start our journey after breakfast. We continue trek back to Yangle Kharka from the same way.
Day 14: Trek back to Dobate 5/6 hours
We return back to Dobate which takes approximately 5/6 hours.
Day 15: Trek back to Tashigaun 6/7 hour
On the next day, we come back to Tashi gaun and stay overnight.
Day 16: Trek back to Num 4/5 hours
We continue our journey back to Num which takes about /-5 hours.
Day 17: Drive to Tumlingtar 3/4 hours
We drive to Tumlingtar by jeep.
Day 18: Fly back to Kathmandu
Tumlingtar is the last point of our trek.We fly back to Kathmandu which may take 45 minutes.
Day 19: Free day in Kathmandu
You can do shopping and explore around the city. By the evening, we invite you for farewell dinner.
Day 20: Final departure
We will drop you to the airport for final departure.