Makalu Base Camp Trek

You are welcomed by a hospitable meeting, and then you will be transferred to the hotel. Our airport representative will explain the program briefly upon arrival. Overnight at hotel

Sightseeing of world heritage sites in Kathmandu valley, including Kathmandu Darbar square, Swayambhunath Temple, Boudhanath Stupa & Pasupatinath Temple.

Overnight at the hotel, breakfast included.

We take a flight from Kathmandu to Tumlingtar; we then take a jeep to Num, passing through Hururu.

Overnight at Guesthouses, breakfast, lunch, and dinner included.

We continue along the trail descending steeply from Num through the corn fields of Lumbang. Below the village, the trail drops steeply through a jungle to a suspension bridge over the Arun River (660 m).

From the bridge, we climb steeply to a primitive tea shop, then through corn and buckwheat field. Moving along the rocky path and tiny terraces planted with corn and barley, we make a long, steep, rough climb to Sedua.

Overnight at Guesthouses, breakfast, lunch, and dinner included.

Leaving Sedua, we do a gradual climb high above the Kasuwa Khola to Gyang (1770m).

Climbing past the school at Gyang, it is a gentle walk through terraced fields and forested areas to Hindrungma village and Rupisa. En route, we cross meadows and several streams and then climb to the Sherpa village of Tashi Gaon.

Overnight at Guesthouses, breakfast, lunch, and dinner included.

We climb over the ridge and ascend through forests to a stream and onto a ridge where there is a small campsite. The trail levels out and then climb to a shepherd’s hut called Chipla atop another ridge. We climb past two small streams, then switch back up the ridge in forests to a kharka at 2900 meters and up to a saddle and Unshisha, a tiny meadow at approx. 330 meters.

Here the trail joins the ridge that separates the Iswa and Kasuwa drainages. The slope gets steeper and becomes a series of moss-covered stone stairs to Dhara Kharka, a meadow atop the ridge. We then move over a hillock and descend a bit to reach Kauma.

Overnight at Guesthouses, breakfast, lunch, and dinner included.

Today leaving Kauma, we climb on steep switchbacks for a while. We climb less steeply through rhododendron forests to the top of the ridge, with a large mani wall adorned with prayer flags.

From here, we get superb views of Chamlang, Peak 6, and Peak 7. Following the ridge for a while, we ascend a stone staircase. After a few false summits, the trail veers off the crest to a small lake.

We climb gently up a shallow rocky gully to the Kekela Pass (4127 m). From the pass, we descend to another lake, then ascend steeply through large boulders to the Shipton La, a 4230-meter pass. We continue descending about 150 meters into sparse rhododendron forests to a level area. The final descent is through a forest of firs and rhododendrons, then reach Dobato overnight.

Overnight at Guesthouses, breakfast, lunch, and dinner included.

We descend a steep gully with a stream of about 500 meters. We then move left through fir forests along the flank of the Barun Valley.

Moving along an ill-defined trail, we cross a 200-meter-long slide area and then follow the river to a Kharka. Moving through forests of birch and scrub rhododendron, we reach Yangle Kharka.

We Climb from Yangle Kharka, finally crossing to the north side of the Barun Khola to reach Nhe Kharka.

There is a small Gompa on the south side of the valley that offers great mountain views.

Overnight at Guesthouses, breakfast, lunch, and dinner included.

Today is our acclimatization day, and on this day, we hike Shiva and Parvati Cave, where we can observe the brilliant view of the Barun Valley as well as the stunning view of Peak 3 and Peak 7, etc. 

Overnight at Guesthouses, breakfast, lunch, and dinner included.

Beyond the Nhe Kharka, we follow the north bank of the Barun Khola for a while. We then cross a small wooden bridge before the river turns northward.

The Barun Valley makes a huge S-shaped curve, and the walls rise almost vertically 1500 to 2000 meters above the river, but the trail climbs gently as we approach Ripok Kharka. Still, on the north side of the Barun, the trail turns westward and leaves the rhododendron forests for the alpine tundra.

Above Ripok Kharka, the route crosses a rocky crest with a few goths and then ascends alongside a moraine formed by the Barun Glacier. There are excellent views of Pyramid Peak, Peak 4, Chamlang, Peak 3, and Peak 5, but Makalu is not yet visible.

As we pass a ridge, the glacier turns slightly north. We enter an alluvial valley, then continue to walk to the Langma Le for the night halt.

Overnight at Guesthouses, breakfast, lunch, and dinner included.

From Langma-le, we trek to the Sherson Kharka; we stay to the right in a gully on the east side of the valley. It is a gradual ascent to a minor pass about 100 meters above Makalu Base Camp.

We then descend to a stream, cross on boulders to the base camp on the west bank of the river.

From here, we get terrific views of the south face of Makalu. The large buttress of the south face rises across from the base camp. An ascent of this buttress yields views of Peaks 6, 7, and Baruntse (7220 m); Everest and Lhotse complete the panorama.

After lunch, we hike to the Hillary camp and return.

Today, early breakfast and hike to the Makalu View Point, where we can see the great views of Mt. Makalu, Barunste, Lhoste, Mount Everest, and many more. And also, the Makalu Glacier is completely visible.

Overnight at Guesthouses, breakfast, lunch, and dinner included.

Today we retrace our steps down the Barun Valley towards Nhe Kharka.

Overnight at Guesthouses, breakfast, lunch, and dinner included.

Overnight at Guesthouses, breakfast, lunch, and dinner included.

Today we hike to the Dhad Kharka, passing through Shipton La, 4230 Pass, and the Kekela Pass (4127 m). 

Overnight at Guesthouses, breakfast, lunch, and dinner included.

Trek to Seduwa village via Tashi Gaun. Overnight at Guesthouses, breakfast, lunch, and dinner included.

We trek down to the Arun River and climb to Cham-la Kharka, then drive to Timlintar. We drive by private jeep for 61 Kilometers.

Overnight at Guesthouses, breakfast, lunch, and dinner included.

Amazing scenic flight back to Kathmandu and transfer to the hotel.

Overnight at the hotel, breakfast included.

Spend the day in Kathmandu to rest or explore, as per your inclination.

Overnight at the hotel, breakfast included.

Approximately 3 hours before the scheduled flight, a representative from the Nepal Hiking Team will take you to the airport.