Makalu Base Camp Trekking
Makalu is somewhat difficult but extremely rewarding trek. Makalu base camp trek offers a true wilderness experience the rugged, uninhabited terrain of Makalu-Barun National Park. The Makalu Barun National Park was established in 1992 as Nepal's eighth national park.
Makalu base camp is very much demanding, and an outstanding trek in eastern Nepal. The trek up to Makalu base camp visits one of the most remote and unfrequented areas of Nepal. The long trek and unspoiled terrain makes this trek a classic in its own. Makalu trek goes high up to 5,000m. Makalu trek is in remote area so hardly find some local tea shop and local houses but one can find incredible diversity and natural beauty.
Sherpa, Rai and Limbus are main habitants in Makalu area. Walking north up the Arun River to Sedwa and Num, you get to the upper Barun Khola valley for a close look at Mt.Makalu (8,463m)
To start Makalu base Camp, we have to take a flight from Kathmandu to Tumlingtar in eastern Nepal. Then we have to follow a well defined trail along the Arun River or Arun valley. From the village of Num, we take northwest trail through small settlement and continue ascend in extremely remote upper area. The best season to trek Makalu area is autumn and spring time.
Day by day Itinerary [
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Day 01 - Arrival in Kathmandu. Transfer to the Hotel.
Day 02 - Full day sightseeing tour in Kathmandu Valley ( Pashupatinath ,Bouddha & Durbar Square) O/N at Hotel
Day 03 - Fly to Tumlingtar(45 minutes) and trek to Khandbari(1160m).O/N at Camp.
Day 04 - Trek to Chichila (1920m)5/6hrs.O/N at Camp.
Day 05 - Trek to Num (1500m) 7hrs.O/N at Camp.
Day 06 - Trek to Seduwa (1510m) 5/6 hrs .O/N at Camp.
Day 07 - Trek to Tashi Gaon (2060m) 5hrs.O/N at Camp.
Day 08 - Trek to Kauma (3500m) 6/7hrs.O/N at Camp.
Day 09 - Kauma rest for acclimatization .O/N at Camp.
Day 10 - Trek to Mumbuk (3550m) 5/6hrs.O/N at Camp.
Day 11 - Trek to Yangle Kharka (3540m) 6 hrs .O/N at Camp.
Day 12 - Trek to Shersong (4600m) 7hrs.O/N at Camp.
Day 13 - Trek to Makalu Base Camp (5000m) 4/5 hrs .O/N at Camp.
Day 14 - Makalu Base Camp Excursion .O/N at Camp.
Day 15 - Trek to Nhe Kharka (3000m) 7 hrs .O/N at Camp.
Day 16 - Trek to Mumbuk (3550m) 6 hrs .O/N at Camp.
Day 17 - Trek to Kauma (3500m) 5/6 hrs .O/N at Camp.
Day 18 - Trek to Tashi Gaon (2060m) 5/6 hrs .O/N at Camp.
Day 19 - Trek to Pukuwa (1500m) 5/6 hrs .O/N at Camp.
Day 20 - Trek to Bumling(1150m) 5/6 hrs .O/N at Camp.
Day 21 - Trek to Tumlingtar.4/5 hrs. O/N at Camp.
Day 22 - Fly to Kathmandu. O/N at Hotel.
Day 23 - Free day for rest and shopping .O/N at Hotel.
Day 24 - Final Departure.
