Trip Name: Makalu Base Camp Trek
Destination: Nepal
Grade: Hard
Accommodation: Lodge
Max Altitude: 5000m
Transport: Flight and Drive
Best Time: Mar-May, Oct-Dec
Activities: Trekking and Hiking
Group Size: 1+
Minimum Price: US$ 1695.00
Maximum Price: US$ 2400.00
Trek Duration: 18 days
Duration: 22 days
Makalu, Everest, Lhotse view
Barun National park with rhododendron and pine tree, Flora and fauna,
Tumlingtar airport
Communities of Rai, Limbu, Sherpa, Bhotia tribe
Mt Makalu is the fifth highest peak in the world so many trekkers would like to venture deep into the high Himalaya. This trek passes through Arun and Barun river lead to the Makalu base camp exploring verity of flora, fauna and geographic diversity. The Makalu base camp trek is adventurous the picturesque beauty of the surroundings keeps the trekkers fresh and tireless. This trek located in Makalu Barun National park which is established in 1992 AD. This trek starts from Tumlingtar, passes through Arun river valley and then continue to Num base camp. Crossing after Shipton La 4125m we reach Kalo Pokhari, Barun river valley and get the close view of Makalu mountain an altitude of 5150m and also Chamlang Himal.
Barun National park with the dense rhododendron forest host 3000 species of flowering plants, 440 species of birds, 75 species of mammals such as snow leopard, red Panda, Musk Deer, Wild Boar, Wild Yak, Himalayan Thar etc. Similarly, the local famous communities of Ethnic group Limbu, Rai, Sherpa, Bhotia among them many respected Everest, Makalu and more mountain climbers.
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmnadu airport, transfer to hotel
Day 02: Fly to Tumlingtar and drive to Num village 1490m
Day 03: Trek Num to Sedwa 1460m - hrs
Day 04: Trek Sedwal to Tashi Gaun 2070m - 5 hrs
Day 05: Trek Tashi Gaun to Kauma 3470m - 6 hrs
Day 06: Rest Day
Day 07: Trek Kauma to Mumbak 3570m - 5 hrs
Day 08: Trek Mumbak to Neha Kharka 3000m - 6hrs
Day 09: Trek Neha Kharka to Sherson 4615m - 7 hrs
Day 10: Trek Sherson to Makalu Base camp 5000m - 5 hrs
Day 11: Explore Makalu Base Camp
Day 12: Trek Makalu Base Camp to Yangri Kharka: 6-7 hours
Day 13: Tre Yangri Kharka to Dobate: 6-7 hours
Day 14: Trek Dobate to Khongma Danda: 5-6 hours
Day 15: Trek Khongma Danda to Tashigaon: 4-5 hours
Day 16: Trek Tashigaon to Seduwa: 4-5 hours
Day 17: Trek Seduwa to Num: 5-6 hours
Day 18: Trek Num to Tumlingtar: 6-7 hours
Day 19: Fly Tumlingtar to Kathmandu: 50 mins flight, transfer to hotel.
Day 20: Final departure
1 Person US$ 2400.00
2 Person US$ 3950.00
3 Person US$ 5550.00
4 Person US$ 6780.00
Trekking Boots
Woolen Socks
Gaiters
Rucksack
Camp / Lodge footwear
Thermal Underwear
Walking trousers
Track suit
Weatherproof trousers
T-shirts
Polar fleece pullover(s) and/or jacket
Woolen Shirt
Woolen cap
Sun glass
Woolen Gloves
Neck scarf
Sunglasses
Down booties
Kit Bag
Sleeping Bag + inner sheet
Map / books
Down jacket - depending on season and area visited
Gortex Jacket / Polo Jackets
Sleeping Bag
Weatherproof jacket
Small Towel
Trekking Stick
Small day pack
Torch with battery
First aid equipments and medicine
Water carrying bottles
Camera, film with batteries
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