Makalu Trekking - Makalu base camp trekking 23 Days

Makalu trekking Trip Profile

Makalu trekking is challenging trek in Nepal to explore Makalu base camp & Everest region trek

21 days hiking in Makalu & Mt. Everest region

Beautiful views of Makalu, Everest & Manaslu

Makalu trekking is popular trekking destination in Nepal Himalaya. Makalu trekking is formerly a restricted trekking area of eastern part of Nepal , it extent five major ecological zones where can be found the lush, tropical Arun Valley, dense forests or rhododendron and fir and alpine meadows that lead to the might Barun glacier. Since Makalu Barun trekking trail has been open Himalaya journey Treks and Expedition’s professional trekking guide will make continue trekking to this region with unforgetbale experience for trekkers and mountaineers..Makalu trekking trails rise from 850 meters (2,788ft) to 5000 meters (16,900ft) above sea level Makalu Base camp trekking offering impressing natural scenery and the main focal point of makalu trekking is Makalu Barun National Park and Conservation Area, which lies in the Solukhumbhu and Sankhuwasabha district, established in 1992 and formally inaugurated in 1992. Mount Makalu (8463m), the world’s fifth highest Mountain , Chamlang Himal and Barun Valley are the major jewels of this area. Having a wide range of attitudinal and climatic variations, the Makalu Barun trekking offers a remarkable and diverse habitat for a rich variety of flora and fauna. Plants of all major ecological zones: tropical, sub-tropical, temperate, alpine and sub-alpine are found here and Makalu Barun National park is the home to a rich variety of wildlife. Makalu trekking is rich for natural paradise include beautiful mountains, pristine forest, and a wide variety of plants, animal life and the simple and warm hearted people local people with rich and varied customs.

Makalu base camp trekking commence from Tumlingtar after 1 hour secnic mountain flight from Kathmnandu. Makalu trekking region is subject to all the rules relating entry fee, fees for video cameras and restriction on firewood. The nearest airstrip in this region is Tumlingtar. Nestled in the lower reaches of these valleys are communities of Rai, Sherpa, and Shingsawa (Bhotia) farmers. Though economically poor and isolated, they retain a rich cultural heritage. They hold the key to the preservation of the unique biological and cultural treasures of the Makalu Barun area. The sub-tropical valley floor of the mighty Arun River is in places densely forested, contrasting with the terraced slopes higher up, which are farmed by villagers of diverse tribal groups. High pastures typify the upper slopes, which border on the Makalu-Barun National Park, an important conservation area for many threatened species. Most of the trekkers and mountaineers visit the Makalu-Barun area during October-November and March-April when high passes are less likely to be snowed over. Lower elevations are temperate throughout winter, and hot during April and May. Heavy monsoon rains occur throughout the region from June through September, with occasional showers during April-May. Makalu base camp trekking is one of the most remote and unfrequented trekking areas of Nepal where tourist are visited for unforgettable life experience.

Trip Itinerary
Trip Highlight
Required Equipments
Cost, Includes & Excludes
Tailor Made Trip

Makalu Trekking Itinerary

Day 01: Arrival in kathmandu 1334m, Himalaya Journey Treks & Expedition’s representative will transfer to hotel , Makalu trekking briefing with officially arrangements. overnight at Kathmandu.

Day 02: After breakfast, our tour guide will take to you for historical monuments sightseeing around kathmandu valley such as Bhkatapur, pasupatinath, Boudhhanath, kathmandu durbar square & Swaymbhunath(monkey temple) and prepare for the Makalu trekking because this day is required to make Makalu trekking permit with original passport. Overnight at kathmandu.

Day 03: After break fast by flight Kathmandu to Tumlingtar

Day 04: Tumlingtar to Mane Bhanjayang

Day 05: Mane Bhanjayang to Chichila

Day 06: Chichila to Num

Day 07: Num to Sheduwa

Day 08: Sheduwa to Tashigaon

Day 09: Tashigaon to Khongma

Day 10: Khongma to Dobate

Day 11: Dobate to Yangle Kharka-

Day 12: Yangle Kharka to Jar Kharka

Day 13: Jar Kharka- Rest day

Day 14: Jar Kharka to Base camp (5000m)

Day 15: Base camp to Yangle Kharka

Day 16: Yangle Kharka to Thulo pokhari

Day 17: Thulo pokhari to Tashi Gaon

Day 18: Tashi Gaon to Num

Day 19: Num to Bhote bas

Day 20: Bhote bas to Tumlingtar

Day 21: Tumlingtar by flight back to kathmandu .overnight in kathmandu.

Day 22: After breakfast, our tour guide will take to for historical monuments sightseing in kathmandu valley such as Bhaktapur, Pasupatinath, Boudhhanath, Kathmandu durbar square and Monkey temple(swyambhunath) and in the evening farewell dinner in Restaurant, overnight at kathmandu in Hotel..

Day 23: After breakfast, Relaxing/shopping with own activities ,Himalaya Journey Treks & Expedition’s representative will drop to Kathmandu international airport for onward destination.

Makalu Trekking Trip Highlight

Trekking duration: 23days

Starting from: kathmandu to Hile by Bus

Ending at: Hile back to kathmandu by Bus

Grade: Strenuous

Highest access of the trek: Hillary Base Camp (5000m.)

Culture: Mixed, Sherpas, Tamangs & Rais.

Mode of trekking tour: Camping trek only

Himalayan sights: Makalu, Kanchenjungha, Mt. Everest, Lhotse

Splendid breathtaking place: Most challenging special trek in remote eastern Nepal

Nepal Trekking Equipments

Trekking Bag pack.
Trekking day bag.( Small handbag)
Trekking shoes.
Sports shoes or sandal.
Trekking stick.
Trekking Hat, cat
Trekking woollen cap.
Trekking jacket Gore tax/ flees jacket.
Pullover or warm sweeter.
Raincoat.
4/5 pairs of good qualities shock .
Hand gloves.
2/3 pairs of Trekking trousers
3/4 pairs of Trekking shirts .
3/4 pairs of Underwear
Eye glass
Water bottle.
Sleeping bag.
Flash or Torch light.
Camera and batteries.
Sun cream.

About trip cost:

Himalaya Journey Treks & Expedition arrange individual to large group as per demand either private or group join basis, with family or friends, Club, school, college, university, film shooting group and all the package trip price determined by group size. For more details please write us an e-mail.

Benefit /Advantage for Group Travelers:

HJT has mutual benefit for travelers who might have time travel in off season or traveling with groups as below mentioned discount offers:

Discount offer for Group leaders/ Travel operator:

If you manage 5-9 people in a group will get 50 USD discount per person in total trip cost
If you manage 10-15 people in a group will get 75 USD discount per person in total trip cost & group leader will get free trip
If you manage 15- 24 people in a group will get 100 USD discount per person in total trip cost & group leader will get free trip

Discount offer for Winter & monsoon season:

If you plan to travel in winter & monsoon season will get will get 75 USD discount per person in total trip cost. Similarly will get discount for group travelers & leader as benefit /advantage for Group travelers mentioned.

Service Includes:-

Airport pick up
Four night hotel accommodation on BB basis (3 star category hotel)
government license holder trekking guide
Expert trekking cook who will prepare food entire the trekking.
Trekking sherpa who is working for security entire the Makalu trekking
Required trekking crews/ porter who will carry your bag pack, trekking equipments, kitchen equipments etc.
Three time meal Lunch, Dinner and Breakfast during the trekking.
Trekking accommodation in tented camp.
Hot drinks such as Tea , coffee , Hot chocolate, juice
Desert/fruit after having dinner as company provided.
Makalu conservation area project fee.
Makalu special trekking permit
Trekkers Information Managements system ( TIMS Card)
Trekking equipments such as two men tent, kitchen tent, dining tent, toilet tent, mattress etc.
Necessary Kitchen entails for Makalu trekking.
All program as mentioned in itinerary.
Guided tour during the kathmandu valley sightseeing with private vehicle.
overland transportation.
Overland Transportation
Insurance for Nepalese staff.
Guide and porter fares and taxes.
Office service charge and Tax.
Airport drop

Service Excludes:-

Lunch & Dinner during Kathmandu stay
Personal equipments
High risk medical insurance
Alcoholic beverages and Telephone calls
Soft drinks such as cola, mineral water
Nepal Visa Fee
Emergency rescue evacuation if needed
Purely personal nature expenses
Tipping ( Tips)

Tailor made trip:

Himalaya Journey Treks and Expedition has general trip itinerary of relevant trip simply to reach the destination but can’t make guaranteed that trip itinerary will suite/ fit as per your holidays so let us know to design or modify, extend or combine for tailor made package trip in Nepal, Tibet, Bhutan & India