Makalu Base Camp Trek
Makalu Base Camp Trek

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: Full day sightseeing

Day 03: Fly from Kathmandu to Tumlingtar then drive to Num (1560m) 50 minutes flight 3-4 hours

Day 04: Num to Seduwa (1,500m) 6-7 hours

Day 05: Seduwa to Tashigaon (2,100m) 4-5 hours

Day 06: Tashigaon to Khongma Danda (3,500m) 6-7 hours

Day 07: Khongma Danda to Dobate (3,550m) 6-7 hours

Day 08: Dobate to Yangle Kharka (3,557m) 4-5 hours

Day 09: Rest day at Yangle Kharka

Day 10: Yangle KharkaYangle Kharka to Langmale Kharka (4,410m) 4-5 hours

Day 11: Langmale to Makalu Base Camp (4,870m) 4-5 hours

Day 12: Trek back to Yangle Kharka 4-5 hours

Day 13: Trek back to Dobate 5-6 hours

Day 14: Trek back to Tashi Gaun 6-7 hour

Day 15: Trek back to Num (4-5 hours)

Day 16: Drive to Tumlingtar 3-4 hours

Day 17: Fly back to Kathmandu

Day 18: Free day in Kathmandu

Day 19: Final departure

 

 

Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu (1,350m)

As you arrive at Kathmandu airport, you will be welcomed with a great hospitality by the representative of United Brothers Trek and Expedition and assisted to the hotel. By the evening, you will be invited for welcome dinner.

Day 02: Full day Sightseeing

You can do full day sightseeing such as Boudhanath, Pashupatinath and Swayambunath Temples. Those are the prime places of Kathmandu for sightseeing.

Day 03: Fly from Kathmandu to Tumlingtar then drive to Num (1560m) 50 minutes flight 3-4 hours

Drive to Kathmandu domestic airport early in the morning to fly Tumlingtar. It takes approximately 45 minutes and you can see the beautiful scenery of Langtang range, Ganesh Himal along with green countryside. After 45 minutes of scenic flight we will land at Tumlingtar airport, meet with our crew and catch a jeep then drive to Num. We stay overnight at normal lodge.

Day 04: Num to Seduwa (1530m) 5-6 hours

 The Way descends down and crosses the Arun River and then climbs up through tiny village till Seduwa.You have to pay Makalu Barun National Park fees at Seduwa. It takes 5/6 hours approximately.  Stay overnight at Lodge.

Day 05: Seduwa to Tashigaun (2065m) 5-6 hours

Today, the way is a little bit up and then flat till below Tashigaun. The way passes through a tiny Chhetri’s village called Chyaksa Danda and you can see the beautiful scenery of the untouched area of the remote area. The entire way is paved and the route is a bit uphill from the bottom of Tashigaun till Tashigaun. Stay overnight at Lodge.

Day 06: Tashigaon to Khongma Danda (3,500m) 6-7 hours

Tashigaon is one of the huge Sherpa villages of this trek from where we trek to Khongma danda. The entire way is uphill and 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: Khongma Danda to Dobate (3,550m) 6-7 hours

Khongma danda is a normal yak pasture where only two lodges are made 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 see meet a view point. You can see the nice view of Mt. Makalu and other numerous mountain views if the weather is fine. 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. Stay overnight at lodge. It takes approximately 6-7 hours.

Day 08: Dobate to Yangle Kharka (3,557m) 4-5 hours

Dobate is located in at the bottom of huge rock where only one lodge is available. From here, 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. As the difficult way ends and we will get to Phema thang where one small lodge is available to take lunch. After lunch we continue our journey through 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 the popular pilgrimage which has its own religious value both for Buddhist and Hindu among Nepalese community. This cave is like a dome and inside it, about 500 ft high, has a large 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: Yangle KharkaYangle Kharka to Langmale Kharka (4,410m) 4-5 hours

After having spent 2 nights at Yangle Kharka Today, trail is a bit uphill, goes through tiny trees along with yak pasture to Langmale Kharka. On the way, you can see the picturesque views of Shiva Dhara, Parvati cave and the amazing rock like the shape of God Ganesh. It is taken as a holy place and that is called Ama pujung (it means mother and son). After 2 hours of walking you will reach a beautiful place called Tadosa where you can stop to drink a cup of tea. Here, one small lodge is available. Nearby it, you can see a natural face of Lord Buddha and a small cave meditated by great lama o the rock. From here, the way is slightly uphill till Langmale. It takes almost 4-5 hours and we sleep overnight there.

Day 11: Langmale to Makalu Base Camp (4870m) 4-5 hours

Langmale is a nice place where only one lodge is made for accommodation. We trek to Makalu Base Camp with the picturesque views of Mt. Makalu 1st, Makalu 2nd, Lhotse, Lhotse Syar, Everest, Barunche and Chamyang. We have to take packed lunch, chocolate and water for the day because there are 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: Trek back to Yangle Kharka 4-5 hours

As usual we start our journey after breakfast. We trek back to Yangle Kharka from the same way.

Day 13: Trek back to Dobate 5-6 hours

We return back to Dobate which takes approximately 5-6 hours.

Day 14: Trek back to Tashigaun 6-7 hour

On the next day, we will return back to Tashigaun and stay overnight.

Day 15: Trek to Num: 4-5 hours

On the next day, we descend down to Bagar and climbs up again till Num from the same way which may take about 5-6 hour.

Day 16: Num to Tumlingtar 3-4 hour

Today is the last day of our trek. We return back to Tumlingtar by jeep from the same route and stay overnight there. By the evening, we celebrate last day of our memorable trek being together with porters, distribute tips and say thank you and good bye for their hard job.

Day 17: Tumlingtar to Kathmandu

We fly back to Kathmandu after the long memorable trip of Makalu base camp trek. You can do shopping and relax in Kathmandu. By the evening we will take you for farewell dinner.

Day 18: Free day in Kathmandu

You can do packing up your luggage and relax for your final departure.

Day 19: Final departure

Our company representative will come to the hotel to drop you to the airport for final departure.

 

What is Included in the Cost

  • Arrival and departure transportation by private vehicle
  • 3 Nights Hotel accommodation in Kathmandu with breakfast
  • Kathmandu/Tumlingtar/Kathmandu flight tickets
  • One day full day sightseeing in Kathmandu
  • welcome and farewell dinner
  • All ground transportation by private vehicle as per itinerary
  • All government, local and airport taxes
  • All essential paperwork for trekking permits
  • Tims Card
  • National park fees
  • Accommodation in trekking
  • Foods (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner) with tea or coffee during the trek
  • Porters (2 trekkers- 1 porter)
  • An English speaking and government license holder trekking guide
  • Staff's salaries, insurance, equipment, foods, accommodation and flight tickets
  • Medical Kit
  • T-shirt, cap and map from united brothers trek and expedition with its logo
  • Trekking poles
  • Duffel Bag

What is Excluded in the Cost

  • Visa fees in Nepal
  • Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu
  • International flight tickets
  • Travel and rescue insurance
  • Hot Shower
  • Heater
  • Battery Charge
  • Mineral water
  • Hot water
  • Personal expenditure (bar bills and laundry)
  • Extra porter
  • Extra night hotel in Kathmandu
  • All entrance fees in Kathmandu during your sightseeing
  • Tips for guide and porters

 

Trip dates trip price trip status
10 Sep, 2021 - 22 Sep, 2021 0.00 Available

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tirp fact

  • Duration : 16 days
  • Trip Grade : Moderate
  • Trip Area : Makalu
  • Types of trek : Lodge and Camping
  • Group Size : 2-12 pax
  • Max. height : 5300m
  • KTM/Tumlingtar : Flight
  • Tumlingtar/KTM : Flight
  • Starting point : Tumlingtar
  • Ending point : Tumlingtar

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