Day 1: Fly from Kathmandu to Tumlingtar, Drive to Num (1,500m)

Makalu Barun National Park - Flight duration: 45 minutes

Drive: 4-5 hours (off-road)

Overnight stay: Teahouse

Day 2: Trek from Num to Seduwa (1,500m)

Makalu Barun National Park - Steep descent to Arun River, followed by a steep ascent to Seduwa

Trek duration: 5-6 hours

Overnight stay: Teahouse

Day 3: Trek from Seduwa to Tashigaon (2,100m)

Makalu Barun National Park - Gradual walk through farms and forests

Trek duration: 4-5 hours

Overnight stay: Teahouse

Day 4: Trek from Tashigaon to Khongma Danda (3,500m)

Makalu Barun National Park - Long uphill trek through forest and meadows

Trek duration: 6-7 hours

Overnight stay: Basic lodge/Teahouse

Day 5: Acclimatization day at Khongma Danda

Makalu Barun National Park - Short hikes to nearby ridges for acclimatization

Overnight stay: Teahouse

Day 6: Trek from Khongma Danda to Dobate (3,650m)

Makalu Barun National Park - Cross Shipton La (4,170m) and Keke La (4,150m) passes

Trek duration: 6-7 hours (challenging but beautiful)

Overnight stay: Teahouse

Day 7: Trek from Dobate to Yangri Kharka (3,557m)

Makalu Barun National Park - Through rhododendron forests and river valleys

Trek duration: 5-6 hours

Overnight stay: Teahouse

Day 8: Trek from Yangri Kharka to Langmale Kharka (4,410m)

Makalu Barun National Park - Gradual ascent with stunning valley views

Trek duration: 5-6 hours

Overnight stay: Teahouse

Day 9: Trek from Langmale Kharka to Makalu Base Camp (4,870m)

Makalu Barun National Park - Climb to the base camp with incredible Himalayan views

Trek duration: 6-7 hours

Overnight stay: Basic lodge or tented

Day 10: Explore Makalu Base Camp

Makalu Barun National Park - Optional side hikes towards Barun Glacier

Overnight stay: Teahouse or tented camp

Day 11: Trek from Makalu Base Camp to Yangri Kharka

Makalu Barun National Park - Retrace steps down

Trek duration: 7 hours

Overnight stay: Teahouse

Day 12: Trek from Yangri Kharka to Dobate

Makalu Barun National Park - Trek duration: 6-7 hours

Overnight stay: Teahouse

Day 13: Trek from Dobate to Khongma Danda

Makalu Barun National Park - Trek duration: 5-6 hours

Overnight stay: Teahouse

Day 14: Trek from Khongma Danda to Seduwa

Makalu Barun National Park - Long descent

Trek duration: 6-7 hours

Overnight stay: Teahouse

Day 15: Trek from Seduwa to Num, drive back to Tumlingtar

Makalu Barun National Park - Trek duration: 4 hours, Drive: 4-5 hours

Flight option: If timing allows, you can fly from Tumlingtar to Kathmandu on the same day or the next morning.

• First Aid Kits
• Sleeping bags , trekking poles and crapoms is provided in request
• Lunch
• All Fees and Taxes
• Dinner
• Breakfast
• Public transportation (bus, subway, cable car, etc.)
• Lunch
• Maps
• Dinner
• Breakfast
• Experiences English Speaking Guide
• Guide and Porter daily Allowances
• Guide and Porters insurance

• Alcoholic beverages
• Bottled water
• Tea and coffee
• Excess Baggage
• Personal Insurance of Guest
• Private transportation
• Visa Fee

The Makalu Base Camp trek offers a unique and unspoiled trekking adventure in Nepal. Unlike the crowded paths of Everest or Annapurna, this trail leads adventurers into a secluded region of the Himalayas, where nature remains pristine and serene. The trek traverses the core of Makalu-Barun National Park, featuring lush forests, cascading waterfalls, high alpine valleys, and glaciers. Trekkers will witness rare and stunning views of Mt. Makalu, the world’s fifth highest peak, along with Everest, Lhotse, and Baruntse from distinctive perspectives. The trail is abundant in biodiversity, home to red pandas, Himalayan thars, vibrant birds, and forests teeming with rhododendrons and medicinal plants. Travelers will also encounter the modest and welcoming lifestyle of the local Rai, Sherpa, and Bhotiya communities, whose warm hospitality enriches the experience. With fewer trekkers on this path, one can enjoy a profound sense of tranquility and a deep connection to nature that is rare elsewhere.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.