Trekking Trail of the fifth Highest Mountain of the Planet Earth is Makalu Base Camp Trekking. On which you will reach the elevation of 5,251 m, in the alpine terrain of the Himalayas. This Off The Beaten Trekking Route covers with snowy and icy topography, traditional ethnic people, hilly range trail to base camp of Mount Makalu, while dense tropical forest in the low-land. Makalu Base Camp Trek is a true off the beaten trekking journey with untouched nature, diverse topology, culture and ethnicity that you will cant experience in any other trekking in Nepal.
Mt. Makalu - Major Attraction of Makalu Base Camp Trekking
You will see the whole body of of Mt. Makalu from the Base Camp. Here you not need to hike to another adventerous hike like Manaslu Base Camp Trek. Just Base Camp of Makalu, which is at the elevation of 5251 m, offers you the breathtaking views. Here we are not spending our valuable adventure holidays just to see the 2 Eight Thousendrs mountains major to Mt. Makalu and Kanchanjunga. The trekking trail of Makalu base camp is full of new things that makes us to enroll in the adventure of Makalu Base Camp Trekking. Untouched Natural Beauty, Hidden Valleys with full of orchids, flora and fauna, traditional lifestyle of many ethnic groups, peaceful trekking trail and less presence of Trekkers makes this Makalu Base Camp Trek a Best one in compare to other popular.
Tumlingtar Airport - From Where Makalu Base Camp Trekking Starts
The real adventure Makalu Base Camp Trek starts with Jeep drive to Num from Tumlingtar Airport. However actual Trekking starts after Num Camp. Furthermore, we cross the Shipton-La Pass of height 4210m and enter into the upper Valley of Barun along the side of River Barun. This river depression for an in depth explore mountain peak and Himalayas peak of Chamlang. This Makalu Base Camp Trek;one among the foremost remote, untouched, virgin and solitary trekking area of Nepal. One of the Best Off The Beaten Trekking in Nepal.
The Makalu Base Camp Trekking route is mostly lies inside the Makalu Barun Nationla Park. The house of Mountain Makalu; Makalu Barun National Park is border with Tibet with Qomolangma National Nature Preserve Area. While in the west bounded by Everest National Park.
Why Makalu Base Camp Trek is Best off the Beaten Trekking in Nepal
- Breathtaking mountain views of rough terrain.
- Green lush valley with agricultural fields.
- Rich and diverse in flora and fauna.
- One of the unexplored Trekking in Nepal.
- Cultural diversity, culture and tradition.
- Peaceful trekking trail with less crowed.
- Adventure of flight between Kathmandu and Tumlingtar.
Facts Need to Know for Makalu Base Camp Trekking
1. World 5th Highest Point, with Height of 8485 m /27,838 ft.
2. Mt. Makalu is also called Pyramid Mountain Because of its pyramidal shape.
3. On May 15, 1955 Mt. Makalu was first submitted by French Expedition
4. Lionel Terray, Jean Couzy, Franco. Franco, Guido Magnone and Gyalzen Norbu Sherpa are the first summitters of Mt. Makalu.
5. In 1954 Sir Edmund Hillary was unable to summit Mt. Makalu, His team just able to make up to 7200 m.
6. There is not view point hike as in Everest Base Camp Trek. Makalu Base Camp is Ultimate destination for Makalu Base Camp Trek.
7. Makalu has two subsidiary peaks. Kangchungtse 7678 m, which is also known as Makalu II and saddle, is Chomo Lonzo with the height of 7,804 m.
8. Makalu is actually based in the same range as Mt. Everest, Which is called Maha Langur Himalayas range.
Makalu Base Camp Trek Itinerary: Detail of Every Steps
Day 01: Arrive Kathmandu and Transfer to Hotel
A Trekking Trial Nepal representative welcome you at the International Airport with smile and your Name Board. After 15 minutes drive in the busy traffic road of Kathmandu you will reach our 3-star hotel Thamel. Thamel is the tourist hub of Kathmandu that offers you everything that you need for your Makalu Base Camp Trek.
- Accommodation: 3-Star Hotel
- Max. Altitude: 1365
Day 02: Makalu Base Camp Trek Berifing, Team Meet up and Free Time In Kathmandu
Today after breakfast you will meet the official person from Trekking Trail Nepal. Today we will discuss about the Itinerary, Things to know, Itinerary, Camps and more about our Makalu Base Camp Trek. Furthermore you will meet our staffs for Makalu Base Camp Trek, with whom you will spend your quality time.
In addition, to this, you have free afternoon, that you can use for your last minutes shopping and preparation for Makalu Base Camp Trek.
- Accommodation: 3-Star Hotel
- Max. Altitude: 1365
- Meals: Breakfast
Day 03: Flight to Tumlingtar form Kathmanduand Drive to Num
Fly from capital of Nepal to Tumlingtar then drive to Num (1,980m/6497ft): fifty minutes flight, 3-4 hours drive. We fly to Tumlingtar when breakfast and meet the remainder of the crew members WHO also will be change of integrity for the trek. Next, we have a tendency to drive to Chichira, a tiny low Gurung settlement. A moderately paced practice the picturesque villages and plush mountain forests can take USA to Num. A ridge line with nice views on each aspect and perked up on the tip. The Num village we end our first day of Makalu Base Camp Trek.
- Accommodation: Tea House
- Max. Altitude: 1490
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 04: Trek to Sedua also written as SEDUWA
A steep descent through forests and terraced farms takes us to Barun watercourse. we have a tendency to cross the watercourse associate degreed follow an equally steep ascent up the opposite aspect once more. usually quite hot - the forest on the valleys supply a touch of shade.
This can be wherever Makalu Barun National Park begins and wherever we have a tendency to register our permits. we have a tendency to camp right at the highest of the village. We end our Hiking in Seduwa.
- Accommodation: Tea House
- Hours: 5-6
- Max. Altitude: 1460
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 05: Trek to Tashi Village
We start our ascend the ridge delimited by the Ipsuwa River on the west and Kasuwa River to the east. Crossing the side through quiet villages and spending by tiny paddy fields, we will reach the exotic village of Tashi Gaon. Once there, we have a tendency to area unit encircled by exciting range panorama. In the evening we explore around the Tashi Village.
- Accommodation: Tea House
- Hours: 5-6
- Max. Altitude: 2090
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 06: Trek to Kaumma Danda
Today will be a small amount of a troublesome day as we have to hike on a steep path towards higher elevation. we will ascend through forests to a stream so onto a ridge. From here the trekking trail gets even vessel and passes a Kharka (grazing land) and at last follows a series of rough stone stairs and tiny lakes ascending to the highest of the ridge. From here it’s a brief approach all the way down to Kaumma Danda.
- Accommodation: Tea House
- Hours: 6-7
- Max. Altitude: 3490
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 07: Acclimatization day at Kaumma Danda
Today is the first acclimatization of Makalu Base Camp Trek. The day off will allow some bodily rest before we take on crossing of the Shipto-La Pass for the next day. For those who wish to explore the nearby surrounding can hike around the area and explore as we can.
- Accommodation: Tea House
- Hours: 2-4
- Max. Altitude: 3490
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 08: Trek to Dobato
Climb towards the summit of the Shipton La. One Pass we need to care for our Makalu Base Camp Trek. This steep part of hike takes few hours to cross.
Today we will experience a lot of untouched nature. We start with Kalo Pokhari at 3,930 m which literally means Black Lake. Crossing over the pass of Keke-La of 4,170m, the amazing views of Makalau and its surrounding make our day. We can see the marvelous views of Chamlang of 7,321 m, Mountain Peak 6 and Peak 7 with respective height of of 6,524 m and 6,758 m. After crossing the Keke-La pass, we descend through the beautiful valley to Dobate to spend our night.
- Accommodation: Tea House
- Hours: 5-6
- Max. Altitude: 3570
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 09: Trek to to Yangri Kharka
From Dobato our trekking trail to Makalu Base Camp passes through the rhododendron forest. This beautiful natural gifts leads to one of the Himalayas roaring River called Barun River. And reach to the upper valley of Barun. We should be very careful during first two hours of hiking since this part of trekking trail is quite steep, rugged and unstable with amazing views. After this, our hike will be easy, quite and more relaxing and slowly we gain altitude of 3557 meter of Yangri Kharka. The small town of Yangri Kharka is situated at the base of the Barun valley next to the Barun River.
- Accommodation: Tea House
- Hours: 6-7
- Max. Altitude: 3557
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 10: Trek to Langmale Kharka
With the moderate hiking through the valley of Makalu Barun National Park we more closer to Ultimate Destination Makalu Base Camp. Today we trek close to Yak pastures, inexperienced lush forests and boulder fields next to the Makalu Base Camp Trekking Trail. The depression walls tower impressively on top remains on our sides throughout the day. we have a tendency to pass Merek as we have a tendency to create our manner any up and see a big rise within the scenic range of mountains views. Spend night in the Lang Male Kharka.
- Accommodation: Tea House
- Hours: 5-6
- Max. Altitude: 4,410
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 11: Final approch to Makalu Base Camp
Today is the day we are waiting from long time to reach the Lower Makalu Base Camp. From Male Kharka , we cross the rough trail towards the Sher-Shong. A nearest camp to our dream destination Makalu Base Camp. Here the Trekking Trail is flat with icy glaciers, snow clad of Himalayan Mountains with moving rubbles. Mount Makalu come close to when we approach to Sher-Shong, to take us close to Makalu Base Camp. As a favor, we will show our gratitude and thanks to the Mt. Makalu, Beautiful Base Camp along with its Nature. Here we will try to dipped and soak within the majestic beautiful range of Makalu himalayas panorama encompassing others.
- Accommodation: Tea House
- Hours: 6-7
- Max. Altitude: 4870
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 12: Making Memoriable at Makalu Base Camp
Makalu Base Camp is mostly rocky barren, Icy cold, with the Views of Mt. Makalu touching sky. Around the Makalu Base Camp, the big Makalu Barun icy mass on the far side it. From here we are able to see the glorious south face of Makalu and also the complete panorama of mountain peak with its adjoining peak Makalu II. We are able to explore the encircling lakes, glaciers and optional for a brief trek up. However, we have a tendency to could celebrate our accomplishment at the camp itself.
THE TRUE EXPERIENCE TO STAND AT MAKALU BASE CAMP AT 5250 m is not able to express.
- Accommodation: Tea House
- Hours: 3-4
- Max. Altitude: 5250
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 13: Trek back to Yangri Kharka, Leaving Makalu Base Camp behind with memories
We descend down from the bottom camp and take our last glimpse of Makalu before turning the corner and heading back. On our manner down, we have a tendency to withstand Shershong, Langmale Kharka, Merek and descend down the depression finally stopping at Yangri Kharka. long at Yangri Kharka.
- Accommodation: Tea House
- Hours: 6-7
- Max. Altitude: 3557
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 14: Trek back to Dobate
From Yangri Kharka we have a tendency to descend through rock falls, inexperienced forests and depression, creating our manner towards Dobato. we have a tendency to follow the water course banks of Barun as we have a tendency to descend down the path.
- Accommodation: Tea House
- Hours: 6-7
- Max. Altitude: 3570
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 15: Trek back to Kaumma Danda
We begin the trek with steep climb from Dobate to Mumbuk (Nambuk) and thru a forest of firs and rhododendrons. we have a tendency to then cross the Keke La, Tutu La Pass also known asd Shipton Pass and Kauma La on the way to our destination. Next, we will enjoy our night at Kaumma Danda once again.
- Accommodation: Tea House
- Hours: 5-6
- Max. Altitude: 4390
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 16: Trek down to Tashi Village
The trek of Makalu Base Camp continues with frequent long and steep descent cutting through the hillsides. The trekking trail takes us through thick green forests and eventually creating it to the native rural Nepalese village of Tashi.
- Accommodation: Tea House
- Hours: 4-5
- Max. Altitude: 2090
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 17: Trek down to Seduwa and to Num
We retrace our steps as we have a tendency to exit the Makalu Barun National Park and descend all the trekking trail down to the Barun water canal. We have a to cross the inclined trekking trails which available across villages. These settlements areas we cross to have a sweet favor to move any down finally stopping at Seduwa for one more night.
- Accommodation: Tea House
- Hours: 4-5
- Max. Altitude: 1460
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 18: Trek back to Num
We leave Seduwa and trek through lush forests towards Num. Our trekking trail goes up and down and passes through dense forests and Asian villages as we have a tendency to move down.
- Accommodation: Tea House
- Hours: 4-6
- Max. Altitude: 1460
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 19: To Tumlingtar
Again we will continue our flow to retrace our footsteps to Chichira. Chi-Dhira is the place from where, we are able to savor the wonderful panorama of Mount Makalu for the last time. This ultimate hike come leg of the trek, that we can see the Tumlingtar also at another end. Prepared for associate early departure to Katmandu the subsequent day. This Short Hike of of Makalu Base Camp Trek gives you enough time to explore the local market of Tumlingtar.
- Accommodation: Basic Hotel
- Hours: 4-5
- Max. Altitude: 520
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 20: Tumlingtar to Kathmandu
Today, we will fly back to Katmandu, after our adventure of Makalu Base Camp trek within the mountains. We are able to rest and relax throughout the day at our edifice or get in contact with our worshiped ones. Within the evening we have a tendency to celebrate our victorious and off the beaten trekking in Nepal to the Makalu base camp and back with a farewell dinner. You can enjoy your time with more relaxing 3-start hotel. Today you will be more happy with same room.
- Accommodation: 3-Star Hotel
- Hours: 50 Minutes Flight
- Max. Altitude: 1365
- Meals: Breakfast
Day 21: Final departure, End of Makalu Base Camp Trek
Our Trekking in Nepal with Makalu Base Camp Trek officially comes to end today! A range of mountains ice mass representative can drop you off at the airport of Kathmandu roughly three hours before our regular flight. In our manner home Nepal, We will always welcome you to see you for next adventure. This end of Makalu Base Camp Trek is the starting of new trekking in Nepal.
- Max. Altitude: 1365
- Meals: Breakfast