Makalu and Everest Region Trek – 24 Days

We complete our customs formalities at the Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu. Afterwards, there will be a representative from our company who will take you to your hotel. We can then spend the rest of the day resting. In the evening, we get to try Nepalese cuisine at a welcome dinner hosted by our company. Overnight in Kathmandu. 

Today, we will start our preparation of the necessary materials, etc., needed for our trek. So, after finishing the work, if we have time and clients want to explore the famous heritage sites, then we could visit them. Then, after that, we began our real journey from tomorrow. 

With excitement and anticipation, we fly to Tumlingtar, enjoying breathtaking views of villages, rivers, and the Himalayan giants, including Everest (8,848 m), Makalu (8,463 m), Cho Oyu (8,153 m), Lhotse (8,501 m), Lhotse Shar (8,393 m), Kanchenjunga, Gaurishankar, Ganesh Himal, and Langtang. After landing, we drive through scenic hills and rural settlements to Num. Overnight at Num.

After breakfast, we begin our trek to Seduwa. The trail descends steeply through terraced fields and forests to a suspension bridge over the Arun River (660m). We then enter the Makalu Barun Conservation Area, where permits are checked. The trail climbs gradually through villages, farmland, and forests of rhododendron and juniper before reaching Seduwa. Overnight at Seduwa.

After breakfast, we cross the Isuwa Khola and Kusuwa Khola via suspension bridges. Passing through small villages, meadows, streams, and cultivated fields, we steadily ascend to the Sherpa village of Tashigaon. Enjoy stunning mountain views and a peaceful village atmosphere. Overnight at Tashigaon.

This day is set aside for rest and acclimatization to help your body adjust to the increasing altitude.

Today is a challenging ascent. We hike through forests, cross streams, and follow ridges and steep stone steps. Along the way, we pass yak grazing areas and small alpine lakes. After a long climb, we will reach Khongma Danda. Overnight at Khongma Danda.

We begin early, as today is one of the toughest days. We cross several high passes, including Kauma La (3,603m), Keke La (4,127m), and Shipton La (4,170m), with stunning views of Kalo Pokhari Lake, Chamlang (7,321m), Peak 6 (6,524m), and Peak 7 (6,758m). After descending through alpine terrain, we will reach Dobate for the night.

We trek through vibrant rhododendron forests and descend toward the Barun River. The trail continues through grazing pastures for yaks and naks before gradually climbing to Yangri Kharka. Overnight at Yangri Kharka.

Today’s walk is gentle and scenic. We pass yak pastures, forests, boulder fields, and small streams before ascending gradually to Langmale Kharka, surrounded by dramatic Himalayan landscapes. Overnight at Langmale Kharka.

Following the Barun Nadi, we ascend through rocky terrain, glaciers, and ridges toward Makalu Base Camp. With increasing altitude, we move slowly and carefully. Upon arrival, enjoy panoramic views of the surrounding peaks. Overnight at Lower Base Camp.

We spend these days acclimatizing and exploring the Base Camp area. Enjoy stunning views of Makalu’s south face, the Barun Glacier, and the Everest-Lhotse massif. Short hikes to nearby Viewpoints (up to 5,500m) help with acclimatization.

After exploring the beauty of Makalu, today we will make our trip to the Sherpani Low camp after the fresh tea and breakfast. Today, we will follow the west trail of the Barun glacier. The trek will have an amazing view of the western Makalu ridge and the North West ridge, as well as Everest and Lhotse towards the head of the valley. Then we will slowly follow the trail through the rocky and sloping path. After some hours of trek, we will reach the  Sherpani Low camp and stay overnight.

After a fresh breakfast in the morning, we will make a gentle climb to reach Sherpani High Camp. We will be gaining altitudes of more than 5500 m today. So, we will make an easy walk through rocky trails where natural beauty surrounds you. Then after a trek of 6-7 hours we will reach High Camp for our night stay.

Today will be one of the most challenging days, where we are starting our trek early in the morning with a trek of 12 hours. Today we will be passing two passes: Sherpani Pass (6,135m) and West Col (6,143m), so the change in climate and weather can be problematic. We will make our way through a rocky trail and fixed ropes before reaching the pass. After reaching the pass, we will have stunning views of Mt. Makalu (8,463m), Mt. Everest (8,848.86m), Mt. Lhotse (8,416m), Mt. Pumori, Mt. Amadablam, Mt. Nuptse, Baruntse, and Kanchenjunga, etc. Then we will descend another pass of the trek, West Col. After reaching the top, we trek downhill to Hunku Glacier and trek further to Upper Baruntse Base Camp. Today, there are a lot more trekkers using ropes to pass the passes, and it will be easy if we help each other on the trail. We will camp overnight here in the Base Camp.

After the fresh breakfast in Baruntse Base Camp, with hot tea. We will explore the day in Baruntse where we can have amazing backdrops of Mt. Makalu (8,463m), Mt. Everest (8,848.86m), Mt. Lhotse (8,416m), Mt. Pumori, Mt. Amadablam, Mt. Nuptse, Baruntse and Kanchenjunga. We will feel the day in high altitude with a cold environment. Then we will stay overnight in Baruntse Base Camp and prepare for the next day.

Today we will make our day trip to the high pass of Amphu Laptsa, where we will pass through a loose rocky trail descending on the moraine to the lower Baruntse Base Camp, then further to the moraine ridges with the amazing view of Chamlang, Baruntse, Amphu Laptsa Pass, Amadablam, Kali Himal, etc. and stay overnight in High Camp.

Today, we will make our move early after a fresh breakfast in the cool high camp. We will make a steep climb crossing the Amphu Laptsa Pass (5,850 m), accompanied by the stunning view of the amazing northern mountains and the amazing landscapes of Northern Nepal. We will have a packed lunch after crossing the High Pass. After spending some time in the Amphu Laptsa pass, we will make a descent downhill trek and some flat path to reach Imja Lake, where we will make our night stay. We will see the beauty of the lake and enjoy an overnight on the lakeside with Himalayan views and coldness.

After the fresh breakfast in the morning today, we will make our hike to Pangboche in the Everest region. After the trek in a remote area today, we will see the trail of the beautiful Everest region with constructed and developed trails.  We will see the beauty of Everest with amazing landscapes and villages with the Sherpa culture. We will observe different prayer flags, mani stones, customs, monasteries, chorten and warm hearted sherpa people. After about 7 hours of trek, we will reach Pangboche for our overnight stay.

On this second day in the Everest region, today we will follow one of the most famous trails in the region. We will pass through several mani stones, prayer flags, Sherpa villages, where you can enjoy the local food, Sherpa organic beer (Chang), and many more organic dairy products. After some hours of trekking, we will reach Tangboche Gompa, which is one of the sacred places of the Everest region. Here we can explore the Gompa (Tengboche monastery), which is one of the oldest monasteries in Nepal. We can see old instruments, old architecture, statues of Gods, Mani, monks’ instruments, and prayer flags. After exploring Tengboche, we will make our descent walk to Namche Bazar, where you can enjoy a 3-star hotel with internet access and other facilities. Overnight in Namche.

After having breakfast in Namche, we will slowly move down the steep path crossing the Dudh Koshi river bridge. We will see various small gompas, animals like yaks, prayer flags, and green nature covered with beautiful rhododendron flowers. After walking for a few hours, we will get into some of the villages, and on the way, we can see the lukla appearing beautiful and fascinating from a far distance. Then we will finally reach Lukhla and enjoy the success of the trip, which will be our last night in the Himalayas.

Morning transfer to Lukla Tenzing-Hillary airport for a short sweeping flight to Manthali airport located in Ramechhap district, facing scenic views of mountains, green scenery of hills and farm fields, with nice villages and towns as the flight lands at Manthali airport, and drive back to Kathmandu and transport to your hotel or any desired location in Kathmandu.

After the long, exhausting trek, you might have worn out a bit. Today, you can do some relaxation activities or just take some rest and connect with your friends and family back home. You can also just wander down the lively streets of Thamel and Asan and buy some souvenirs. In the evening, your tour officer will pick you up for dinner at one of the cultural restaurants of Thamel. After the dinner, you will be escorted back to your hotel.

Your adventure in Nepal comes to an end today. We will transfer you to the airport approximately three hours before your flight. Depart with unforgettable memories and plans for your next adventure.