Makalu Base Camp Trekking in eastern Nepal takes place inside the Makalu Barun National Park. This area is full of lush green forest well habitat of different species of birds, including the Wren Babbler that is rarely found in other parts of the world and more than 75 species of mammals adapted. Makalu trek offers an encounter with Red Panda, Snow-Leopard and Musk Deer. The less crowded trekking route to Makalu Base Camp offers unique culture of locals with dramatic views of landscape and mountains.
Trip Highlights
- Walking into the Makalu Barun National Park
- Camping trekking to Makalu Base Camp
- Trekking in Nepal’s most remote and unspoiled destination
- Unique local culture of people
- Verities of birds, animals and plants
Overview
Makalu Base Camp Trek in eastern Nepal is less crowed unspoiled trekking route. Our riveting trek will take us to the Makalu Base Camp, 5,000m above ground! While this trek is one of the most challenging trekking package that we offer. Our three-week Makalu trekking itinerary is designed to ease altitude acclimatization and maximize the vivid scenery, rich cultural interactions, and singular experiences of Himalayan trekking.
Mount Makalu is one of the formidable “eight thousands,” those peaks over 8,000m. While it is “only” the fifth-tallest mountain on Earth, it was the last of the eight thousands to be summitted in the winter – it is widely considered to be one of the most challenging climbs in the world.
The foothills and trekking route of Makalu are nestled in a former restricted conservation area, and even today pristine, and wild in the best possible way. Trek to Makalu Base Camp is a camping trek that will bring you close to the untamed loveliness of Nepal’s most remote outposts and the cherished cultures of its most isolated inhabitants. We’ll pass through five different ecological zones, viewing a diversity of flora and fauna as we go.
There are very few teahouse and lodge available in the route, so it is suggested for fully organize a camping trek. Not for a single, a group of adventure seekers who love the wilderness trekking is worth to do. Makalu Base Camp trekking is best in autumn and spring season. A previous trekking experience is highly recommended for this adventure trek.
Outline Itinerary
Day | Program | Elevation |
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1 | Arrival to TIA airport. Pick up from there then check in to hotel in Kathmandu Upon arrival in Kathmandu. | 1440m |
2 | Fly to Tumlingtar , Trek to Khadbari | 1025m |
3 | Trek from Khadbari to Chichila | 1800m |
4 | Trek from Chichile to Num | 1500m |
5 | Trek Num to Seduwa | 1493m |
6 | Trek Seduwa to Tashi Gaun | 2200m |
7 | Trek Tashi Gaun to Kahuma Danda | 3500m |
8 | Trek Kahuma Danda to Mumbuk | 3400m |
9 | Trek Mumbuk to Nehe Kharka | 3750m |
10 | Trek from Nehe Kharka to Sherson | 4600m |
11 | Free day at Sherson for a day excursion | 4600m |
12 | Trek Sherson to Yangri Kharka | 3645m |
13 | Trek from Yangri Kharka to Mumbuk | 3400m |
14 | Trek from Mumbuk to Kahuma Danda | 3500m |
15 | Trek from Kahuma Danda to Navagaun | 2500m |
16 | Trek from Navagaun to Num via Seduwa | |
17 | Trek from Num to Chichile | 1800m |
18 | Trek from Chichile to Khadbari | |
19 | Trek from Khadbari to Tumlingtar | 400m |
20 | Trek from Khadbari to Tumlingtar | 1440m |
21 | Free Day in Kathmandu | 1345m |
22 | Free Day in Kathmandu | 1345m |
Itinerary
Includes/Excludes
Price Includes
- Airport Pickup and Drop by private transport
- All the trekking transfer by local bus (private transport will cost extra)
- 1 nights hotel in Kathmandu at tourist standard hotel ( centrally located, attach bathroom, hot and cold shower)
- Meals on full board (Breakfast, lunch and dinner) during trekking period.
- Best available accommodations during the trek in Teahouse/tent camp.
- TIMS CARD (Trekking Information Management System) - ( we need two photos each for permit
- Kathmandu-Tumlingtar-Kathmandu Flight Tickets/ ground transport for Clients and Trekking Crews.
- All the camping equipment such as sleeping tent, Dinning tent, kitchen tent, toilet tent, sleeping mattress, Sleeping Bag and necessary Kitchen Equipment etc.)
- An experience trekking guide (trained by Ministry of tourism), trekking cook, kitchen helper, Sherpa
- Necessary number of porter’s their meal /accommodation / transportation / salary / insurance / equipment’s are included in price.
- Trekking Permits for Makalu-Makalu Restricted Area.
- Trekking poles, sleeping bag/duffle bag (we provide these if necessary).
- Trekking Maps
- Rubbish Disposal
- Our Service Charge and Government Taxes
Price Exclude
- All meals in Kathmandu
- Extra nights hotel stay in Kathmandu.
- Tips to guides and support staff.
- Additional costs in case of emergency (You must have adequate travel insurance to cover any kind of emergencies, such as ground transportation & Heli recue/medical/hospitalization. Medical etc).
- Your International flight ticket airfare
- Energetic chocolate/energy drinks/alcohol/mineral water/cigarettes/packing food snacks etc
- Additional medication for altitude sickness (Acetazolamide etc).
- Personal expenses and any other unforeseen expenses, such as Laundry/WIFI on trek/phone call
- Personal trekking equipment.
- Nepal entry visa fees which can get up on your arrival in Kathmandu airport
- Sightseeing tour and All the entrance fees of temple in Kathmandu
- Services not mentioned herein
FAQs
It depends on the individuals’ adaptation of walking in any situation and at any circumstances. It depends on the location and choice of trekkers. Both difficult as well as easy treks are available. Difficulty of the treks depends on the region of the trek and duration of it. Shorter treks tend to be easier while longer ones require some physical fitness.
Completely, we assure the safety and security of the women travelling with us. We will provide the privacy that the women need. We will also give you a personal room on lodge and personal tent for camping while trekking.
Tea House Trek – is a trek during which at the end of each trekking day you stay for overnight in Tea Houses. “Trekking Guide Team Adventure” also organizes Camping Treks during which you stay for overnight in tents which our guides will set up for you and food during such treks will be cooked by our experienced cook.
Yes, you can get it in Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu. As you arrive to airport fill the form and proceed to the visa line. You have to pay 25US$ for 15 days of visa from the day of issue, 40US$ for 30days and 100US$ for 90 days of tourist visa. For this you have to bring two passport size photos.
There are enough airline companies operating daily flights from Middle East of Kathmandu. Kathmandu only has got only international airport in Nepal so, where ever you are coming from you must come through tribhuvan international airport.
For coming to Nepal you should have both medical and Rescue evacuation insurance. Yes you can get it here too, but we recommend purchasing it in your own country to avoid any last minute hassle and basal.
In Nepal it rains a lot between Junes to August. You too can enjoy great treks during this period of year in rain shadow region. But if you planning for more popular trek autumn and spring is the best time. As during this period climate will be moderate and will favorable for the trekking.
Nepal has modern banking facilities having branches of some international bank. Almost all foreign currency along with credit card such as American Express, Visa and Master card are accepted. Nepal also has ATM facilities.
We suggest you to book your trip in advance to avoid the disappointment and hassles. We too will make an effort to accommodate last minute bookings but some time due to the last minute planning we may unintentionally make few mistake which may offend you so it will be better to do advance booking.
Yes, our agency representative will pick you from airport. We will be displaying our placard of your name with our agency name.
This depends on the destination you will be at and package, facilities you may choose . However our trip profile will give you information about how to budget form additional meals, optional excursions and extra expenses that might occur in any specific trip.
Since we are Nepal based company we refer to arrange your international flights from your home town. But domestic flight ticket will be included in our package. Other help like river rafting, city guided tour, mountain flight, jungle safari will be provided according to your necessities.
If you are in good physical condition then you do not require any hiking experience for short trekking. But if you are planning for the longer ones then you should do long day hikes at your home.
Permit is not required for trekking in Everest, Annapurna, Langtang and some other regions. However, conservation permits or National park permits are required. There are few restricted trekking areas in Nepal where trekking permits are required.
All the meals are prepared with high standards of hygiene, fruit and vegetables are soaked in iodine before preparation. Most of lodges serve boiled and filter water which is safe. It is also possible to buy the bottle of mineral water in the trek.
All of our guides are trained with first aid and have basic idea about the physical problems that may arise during trekking. If an emergency occur then we will cover initial expenses of rescue operation as these expenses will need to be recovered from your insurance company. For minor cases there are health posts established by foreign doctors and many are staffed by overseas personnel.
You need to pay 30% of total price as advance deposit to conform reservation before arriving to Nepal. Rest of the payment can be paid after arrival.
You can bring power bars, cereal bars and similar high energy foods, powder Gatorade is also recommended to fight dehydration.
In the way in many villages along the popular trekking routes you can find telephones from where you can make international calls. And now a days we have the internet facilities most of the trekking destination.
You can do all day walk, where you stay overnight (or several nights) at three activities in Nepal, but they are quite different things. Trekking is a multi-the place you’ve walked to.
Hiking generally refers to a one-day walk. It might be two hours or eight, but if it takes place within a single day, it’ll probably be referred to as a hike.
Mountain climbing is another thing entirely. It takes special equipment, training and comes with more risk. Neither trekking nor hiking require any special skill, other than the ability to walk.