Makalu Base Camp Trek

Overview

“Adventure to world fifth-highest Mt. Makalu base camp enclosed within giant mountains
Explore lovely scenic valleys of Arun and Barun on least visited areas of Nepal the Far East region
Within rural villages in the harmony of interesting local cultures and ancient heritage farm-life
Walk from low warm tropical to cooler mid-hills and towards an arctic zone of ice and glaciers
Grand views of snow-capped peaks with rare views of Everest the famous Khansung East Face”

Trip Profile:

Mode of Accommodation:      Hotels in Kathmandu with the local nice lodge on treks and camping
Trekking Grade:                       Moderate and Adventurous walk.
Highest Altitude:                      At Makalu Base Camp.
Activities:                                   Guided tour, scenic flight, exciting drive and treks
Trek duration:                          16 Nights and 17 Days (with flight and drives both ways)
Total Trip:                                 20 Nights and 21 Days (Kathmandu to Kathmandu)

Season for Mt. Makalu Base Camp Trekking:

Mt. Makalu Base Camp Treks best months from March till May and September to November around spring and autumn/fall seasons, pick season for this trek from March to May when most days are clear for views of mountains and pleasant walks with longer sunlight hours due to spring season, where wildflowers especially rhododendron and magnolia in bloom around mid-green hills.

Next best season during autumn and fall from mid-September to November although cold in the morning and night time with freezing temperatures around higher hills, but with the fine clear day but sunlight hours due to autumn/fall and pre-winter season.

Introduction:

Mt. Makalu base camp trekking leads you to Far North Eastern Himalaya and beyond east of number one Mt. Everest and west of world 3^rd high Mt. Kanchenjunga where Mt. Makalu located listed as world 5^th highest peaks.

Mt. Makalu base camp trekking adventure around far and off from main popular routes and away past farm villages and towns where the walk takes you to the remote end and far corners of eastern Himalaya.

An exciting and most scenic trek from the beginning to an end of the adventure includes panoramic flights both ways with exciting drives on hilly roads to start and on completing the walks.

Mt. Makalu base camp trekking leads to amazing diverse climate from warm sub-tropical to cooler alpine temperatures with arctic cold at Makalu base camp, due to change of climates on the walk, where landscapes people and cultures differ also that makes this trek more interesting and enjoyable.

From low warm farm area reach towards high cooler hills covered with dense woods of tall rhododendron, oaks, pines and fir trees exploring local rural villages of Num and Seduwa with the last village of Tashi Gaon, from this village onwards where permanent human settlement is not found till adventure reaches you back at Tashi Gaon after visiting Makalu Base Camp.

Makalu base camp takes you to high ridges of Khoma and few smaller passes to reach beautiful Barun valley enriched with exotic and rare flora and fauna which are found around almost extinct in the world.

From Barun valley, a nice scenic walk takes you right in the heart of towering Mt. Makalu at base camp with a sweeping panorama of Baruntse, Chamlang with Makalu and the only spot where one can view rare sides of Mt. Everest known as Khansung East Face of Everest.

After an enjoyable and most mesmerizing time return journey on the same scenic trails with ups and down to reach Num village and the end of the walk where the drive takes you to low farm fields and villages at Tumlingtar for last final night around Makalu region.

At Tumlingtar board in a smaller plane for a grand flight to reach Kathmandu facing a panorama of high peaks with Everest, Makalu and Kanchenjunga mountain range on landing at Kathmandu airport transfer back to your hotel with ever-lasting memories and adventure on Mt. Makalu Base Camp Trekking.

Short Outline Itinerary:

Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu via various airlines and transfer to the hotel.
Day 02: In Kathmandu with a sightseeing tour and trek preparation.
Day 03: Fly to Tumlingtar 745 m and transfer to the local lodge.
Day 04: Drive to Num 1, 500m and walk to Seduwa 1,493 m- 06 hrs.
Day 05: Trek to Tashi Gaon 2,200 m – 04 hrs.
Day 06: Trek to Khoma Danda 3,500 m – 05 hrs
Day 07: Trek to Mumbuk 3,400 m – 06 hrs
Day 08: Trek to Nehe Kharka 3,750 m – 05 hrs.
Day 09: Trek to Sherson 4, 600 m – 05 hrs.
Day 10: Trek to Makalu Base Camp 4,870 m – 04 hrs.
Day 11: Explore around Makalu Base Camp.
Day 12: Trek to Yangle Kharka 3,645 m – 06 hrs.
Day 13: Trek to Mumbuk – 06 hrs.
Day 14: Trek to Khoma Danda – 05 hrs.
Day 15: Trek to Tashi-Gaon – 05 hrs.
Day 16: Trek to Seduwa 1,493 m – 05 hrs.
Day 17: Trek to Num – 05 hrs.
Day 18: Drive back to Tumlingtar – 04 hrs.
Day 19: Fly from Tumlingtar to Kathmandu with afternoon free at leisure.
Day 20: Spare and contingency day in Kathmandu in case of flight delay and cancellation.
Day 21: International departure to respective countries homeward bound.