Makalu Base Camp Trek Itinerary
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Day 1 Arrive in Kathmandu, meet at airport and transfer to hotel.
Arrive in Kathmandu, meet at airport and welcome with marigold garland, an then transfer to hotel check in and short brief for next day plan overnight at hotel B/B altitude 1300m. -
Day 2 Trek preparation or half day sightseeing overnight at hotel.
Trek preparation or half day sightseeing we can plan as yours require situation. If we divide for sightseeing we will start after breakfast, and will show you those historical places. Swayambhu Nath temple, Boudhanath Stup, Pasupatinath temple and Kathmandu Durbar Squire, overnight at hotel B/B -
Day 3 Flight to Tumlingtar and drive to Seduwa, overnight at lodge/ teahouse.
3 Flight to Tumlingtar and drive to Seduwa, After breakfast drive to Kathmandu’s domestic airport. It is about a 40-minute flight to Tumlingtar. After landed in Tumlingtar we will stop for tea or coffee and drive to Seduwa for about 4/5 hours of bumpy jeep ride where we will meet our porters and team and stay overnight at lodge, tea house, altitude 1500m. -
Day 4 Trek to Tashi gaun, overnight stay at lodge/teahouse.
Trek to Tashigaun it takes about 5/6 hrs. From today you are entering Makalu Barun national park, we ascend the ride that is bounded by Isuwa Khola on the west and Kasuwa Khola to the east. The Path leads us across the hillside through the village. Ascending steady trail led us to a busier village of Tashigaun stay overnight at lodge tea house altitude 2100m.
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Day 5 Trek to Khongma Danda, overnight stay at lodge /teahouse.
Trek to Khongba Danda it takes about 6 hrs now we are getting in high altitude so we have to make walking speed slower and more relax able. We pass through such as nice Rhododendrons forest. Overnight stay at lodge/ tea house altitude 3510m. -
Day 6 Acclimatize day, hike to higher elevation from the place where stayed.
Acclimatization day stay at same altitude but in the afternoon we have to hike higher than we stay about 500/600m. It is a much better idea to manage altitude level. We reach to Kauma La hill view point from there you can enjoy views of Himalayas such as Mera peak, Kshar khang, Lotse spend about 30/40 minutes and back to same altitude overnight at lodge / tea house altitude 3510m.
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Day 7 Trek to Dobate stay overnight at lodge/teahouse.
Trek to Dobate through Shipton La and ke ke La Pass it takes about 7 hrs. it is a challenging and big day today a steady climb uphill trail led us toward Shipton La Pass 4125 meters, Shipton La Pass provides superb views of the Num on a backdrop. Again gently downhill led us to Kalo Pokhari (black Lake in Nepalese word) and continued to Ke Ke La Pass (4170 meters). Along the way, we have the opportunity to enjoy fantastic views of Chamlang Himal (7,319m). After about 7 hrs walking reach in Dobate stay at lodge/ tea house altitude 3655m. -
Day 8 Trek to Yangri Kharka stay overnight at lodge/teahouse.
Trek to yangri Kharka, it takes about 6 hrs. Descending through the rhododendron forest connecting us to Barun upper river valley. Pleasant walk, slowly gaining altitude. It is a lovely and peaceful small village located in the meadow at the best of the valley. About 6 hour's trek, stay overnight stay at lodge/ tea house 3560m. -
Day 9 Trek to Langmale stay overnight at lodge/teahouse.
Trek to Langmale Kharka it takes about 5 hrs walking today. Climbing up through the Yak grazing valley and impressive boulder of Langmale Kharka it is popular for Yak and goats graze, overnight stay at lodge/tea house, altitude of 4410m. -
Day 10 Trek to Makalu base camp stay overnight at lodge/teahouse.
Trek to Makalu base camp it takes 5 hrs to reach at base camp. The trek onward the valley opens up a little, just before the turn of the right great pyramid of Mount Makalu comes into full view on the right, and Chamlang Himal on the right. Continue walking until reaching Makalu Base Camp. Overnight stay at lodge/ tea house altitude 4870m. -
Day 11 Day Explore around Makalu base camp, stay oernight at lodge/teahouse.
Day Explore around Makalu base camp and Barun Pokharai which is 5100m. We spend a day exploring Makalu Base Camp, with the aim of climbing up to Advance Base Camp. From the edge of the Icy slopes, we can get a glimpse of the Barun Valley of Mount Everest, Lhotse, and Baruntse. Alternatively, we can explore Swiss Base Camp and Baruan Pokhari in the North Ride Area overnight stay at at Makalu Base Camp sleep in altitude of 4870m. -
Day 12 Trek back to Yangri Kharaka stay overnight at lodge/teahouse.
Trek back to yangri Kharka it takes 5/6 hrs after breakfast and a final photo opportunity, we begin our return trek back down the valley Yangri Kharka via Langmale Kharka and Shershong and stay overnight at lodge/ tea house altitude 3780m. -
Day 13 Trek to Khongma danda, stay overnight at lodge/teahouse.
Trek back to Khongba Danda it takes about 6 hrs. Again today it is a big day compare to other days, re-crossing the pass Ke Ke La, Kalo Kalo Pokhari, Shipton La toward Khongma Danda, In clear weather, we can explore superb views of the Himalayas views, including Mount Kanchenjunga, lotse, kesharkhang etc, overnight stay at lodge/tea house altitude 3500m. -
Day 14 Trek to Seduwastay overnight at lodge/teahouse.
Trek to Seduwa 5/6 hrs today is a last day of walking we will celebrate successful of our trek enjoy together with all staff Guides, assistant guide porters and also you could hand over some tips to the staffs overnight stay at lodge /tea house altitude 1500m. -
Day 15 Drive to Tumlingtar stay overnight at hotel.
After breakfast drive back to Tumlintar 4/5 hrs in the afternoon after lunch you could enjoy visiting Tumlintar town, overnight stay at hotel.
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Day 16 Flight to Kathmandu an then trandfer to hotel.
Flight back to Kathmandu, and transfer to hotel. Take a rest after busy days B/B
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Day 17 Half day sightseeing or free day for shopping or relax as your interest
Half day sightseeing free for shopping or relax as your interest -
Day 18 Drive to airport and final departure to home
Transfer to international airport and departure to home with a nice flight
