Makalu Base Camp

"in the worlds 5th higest mountain amidst perfect wilderness"

You enter the lowest valley in the world to start your Makalu base camp trekking to the base of Mt.Makalu (8481m), which is the world’s fifth highest mountain. On the way to makaly trekking  first you will have great chance to visit cloud-forest jungle, high alpine terrain, orchids, countryside dairy farm and bazaar villages where from you will follow the ridge above the Arun River, proposed site for the largest hydroelectric plant in Nepal.  Pass through yak territories towards the never-ending ice fields of Mt. Makalu.  View the Kanchenjunga massif, Everest, Lhotse, Baruntse and Chamlang as well as the rarely seen Kangshung face of Everest.  Return through isolated Sherpa villages back to Tumlingtar for your picturesque return flight below the Nepalese Himalaya.
This makalu base camp trek offers one of the most fantastic, marvelous outlook from lush tropical green of Arun Valley up to the high remorseless ice fields of Mt. Makalu, the fifth highest mountain in the world, situated in the north east of Nepal.
The Makalu trekking starts from Arun Valley following the countryside areas, through fascinating medieval traditional markets and farm villages, this walk-in follows picturesque and rarely trekked route, offering views of Mt. Makalu and Kanchenjunga all the way, more stunning views of the Mt. Khumbakarna Range as you enter the Barun valley of Makalu basin. From here, the trek passes over the yak pastures beneath the Makalu's towering south face along with the great view of one of the rare east (Kanshung) face of Mt. Everest.
This exploratory, unforgettable Makalu base camp trekking ends at Tumlingtar with a comprehensive picturesque flight back to Kathmandu.

Facts of the Trek

Trip length: 22/23 Days
Grade: Moderate to adventurous, Spring & Autumn
Trek Type: Camping
Accommodation: Hotel, Lodge and Camp
Transportation: Tourist Bus and private car
Meals: Breakfast, lunch & dinner during the trek
Altitude maximum: 5,000m.at BC

Views on the Trek

Makalu Trekking

Map of Trek Route

Trekking Map

An outline of your itinerary

Day 01: Arrive Kathmandu.1,300m. via respective airlines.
Day 02: A day in Kathmandu ½ day tour.
Day 03: Fly to Tumlingtar (950m) 50 minutes flight and camp.
Day 04: Trek to Mani-Bhanjyang (1,200m) Approx: 5-6 hrs.
Day 05: Trek to Chinchilla (1,800m)Approx 5-6 hours.
Day 06: Trek to Num (1,500m)Approx 5-6 hours.
Day 07: Trek to Sedua (1,493m.) Approx: 5 hours.
Day 08: Trek to Tashi Gaon(2,200m)Approx 3-4 hours.
Day 09: Trek to Kohma Danda. Approx 3,500m. 5-6 hours walk
Day 10: Trek to Mumbuk (3,400m) 6 hours walk
Day 11: Trek to Nehe Kharka(3,750m) 6 hours.
Day 12: Trek to Sherson (4,600m) 6 hours walk.
Day 13: Free day for a day hike.
Day 14: Trek to Yangre Kharka(3,645m) 6 hours. O/N Camp.
Day 15: Trek to Mumbuk, 5 hours.
Day 16: Trek to Kohma Ridge, 5 hours.
Day 17: Trek to Sedua, 6 hours.
Day 18: Trek to Num. 4-5 hrs.
Day 19: Trek to Mane-Bhanjyang via Chichele, 6-7 hours.
Day 20: Trek to Tumling tar via Khadbari, 4-5 hours.
Day 21: Fly back to Kathmandu. Meet & transfer to hotel.
Day 22: Free day at leisure guided tour on request.
Day 23: Transfer to Airport for the International departure.

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MAKALU-BARUN NATIONAL PARK AND CONSERVATION AREA
AREA ( 2,330 SQ. KMS.)

LOCATION: The Park and Conservation Area are situated in the Sankhuwasabha and Solukhumbu Districts, bordered by the Arun River on the east, Sagarmatha (Mt. Everest) National Park on the west, the Nepal-China border on the north and Saune Danda (ridge) to the south.

FEATURES: This is the only protected area in Nepal with a strict nature reserve. The park has some of the richest and unique pockets of plants and animals, elsewhere lost to spreading human habitation.

Steeping up the slopes are a series of vegetation zones starting with tropical sal forests below 1,000 m elevation; subtropical Schima-Castanopsis forests at 1,000 - 2,000 m, fir/birch/rhododendron forests in the sub-alpine ( 3,000 - 4,000 m); and herbs, grasses and rhododendron/juniper shrubs in the alpine pastures ( 4,000 - 5,000 m). There are 47 varieties of orchids, 67 species of economically valuable medicinal and aromatic plants, 25 of Nepal’s 30 varieties of rhododendron, 19 species of bamboo, 15 oaks including Arkhoulo, 86 species of fodder trees and 48 species of primrose. Over 400 species of birds have been sighted in the Makalu-Barun area, including two species never before seen in Nepal, the spotted wren babbler and the olive ground warbler.

Wildlife includes the endangered red panda, musk deer, Himalayan black bear, clouded leopard and possibly the snow leopard, in addition to more substantial populations of ghoral, Himalayan thar, wild boar, barking deer, Himalayan marmot and weasel, common languor monkey and the serow.

The Arun River system contains 84 varieties of fish. Some 32,000 people inhabit the conservation area.

Note: The above itinerary should be taken only as a guide line; it could change due to weather, availability of clean water and campsite, trail or any other unforeseen conditions. In case of trek Itinerary alteration or if it needs to be re-routed to other area your Group Leader or Sherpa Guide decision will be the final. For Derails Itinerary please contact us at info@adventurediscoverytreks.com

Cost Includes & Excludes on:

Cost Included on:
  • Conservation area fees & permits,
  • Trekking Map
  • Full Board Plan (breakfast, lunch, dinner, accommodation, tea or coffee) during trek,
  • Hotel in Kathmandu as your requirements,.
  • An experienced licensed holder Guide and required porters
  • Food, drinks, salary, insurance, equipment, transportation, accommodation, and local tax for guide and porters,
  • Transpotation by bus, car or by flight,
  • Medical kit box
  • TIMS (Trekkers' Information Management Systems)
  • Trekking Equipments
  • All government tax
  • All guided sightseeing tour in Kathmandu and entry fees
  • All necessary transportation while sightseeing
  • Airport pick up and drop with an escort

Cost Exclude on:

  • Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu
  • Your travel insurance
  • International flight and departure tax
  • Any expense of personal nature
  • Nepal entry visa fee US 40 (duration 60 days from date of issue)
  • Any kinds of Bar bills