The Makalu Base Camp trek is one of the best, offering a close look at the world’s fifth-highest mountain and allowing you to enjoy the day at the base. This trek is located within the Makalu-Barun National Park and Conservation Area. Makalu trekking lies in a restricted area where we can find five major ecological zones, where lush, tropical Arun valleys, dense forests of rhododendrons and fir and alpine meadows can be found. Makalu Base Camp trek brings you deep into the Himalaya with the view of glaciers and high mountains, Makalu and the magnificent peaks above: Lhotse, Everest and Baruntse.
Makalu Base Camp trek goes through more than 3,000m, so it will be a new environment that you will feel, and you can see the beauty of the high Himalayas, hills and peaks with amazing peaks. We will even see wildlife at lower altitudes, green pastures and fields, villages, and forests, combined with snow-capped mountains, glaciers and rocky trails.
Makalu Base Camp Camping trek even offers you the natural green beauty with different animals, different species of birds, flowers and plants that you’ve never seen before. It also brings you into a new community with warm-hearted people who are rich in culture, tradition and varied in customs.
During this trip, we, Himalaya Sacred Trek and Expedition, will make our drive in a 4×4 private jeep, and we’ll make our night stay in hotels at the start of the trip and then in tea houses as the trip goes more rural with stunning nature. The best season for the trek is autumn and spring, when we will be accompanied by the best environment of the year. Any number of the large group can be led to this trek due to the large number of hotels with overnight facilities.
Departure Location: Kathmandu
Return Location: Kathmandu
Namaste and Heartily welcome to Nepal. Our company representatives welcome you warmly at the International Airport of Kathmandu and transfer you to the hotel. You take your rest and enjoy your meal in the evening. Also, the trekking guide would do a briefing or explain to you about the trek. Overnight at the hotel.
With the thoughts of thrilling adventure in our mind today, we will make our flight to Tumblingta with an amazing landscape view and villages. We can enjoy the panoramic sights of the great Himalayas of Nepal, including Mt. Everest (8,848m), Mt. Makalu (8,463m), Mt. Cho Oyu (8153m), Mt. Lhotse (8,501m) and Mt. Lhotse Shar (8,393m), Kanchenjunga, Gaurishanker, Ganesh, Langtang, etc. Then we will make a drive for the first day of 4 hours to reach Num with the refreshing air of hills, villages, and mountains. Then we will stay overnight in Num for the preparation of the next day.
Today, we will make our trek after breakfast to Seduwa for another night. We will descend through the fields of Lumbang, the trail drops very steeply through a jungle to a suspension bridge over the Arun River (660m). Then we will enter the Makalu Barun Conservation Area, where our guide will deal with the legal permits. Then we will walk through the forests of the villages, which offer a bit of shade. We will even walk along planted corn and barley, and we make a long, steep, rough climb to Seduwa (1,500m). We will even see rhododendrons and junipers in forests.
After the fresh breakfast in Seduwa, today we will climb up a hill and make a pass through the suspension wooden bridge of Isuwa Khola and Kusuwa Khola on each side. We will cross through several small villages, meadows and several streams, pass by small paddy fields and then climb to the Sherpa village of Tashi Gaon after a 5-hour hike. We will stay overnight in Tashigaon with the breathtaking panoramic view of the Himalayas.
On this day, we will rest to recover our strength. Also, we could see the Tashi village and the local people’s culture and tradition to learn more about their lifestyle. And for the rest of the day, we rested overnight at a camp.
Leaving behind the beauty of Tashigaon. Today we will hike for 6 – 7 hours to reach Khongma Danda. Today will be a tough day as we have to walk on a steep trail. We will ascend through forests to a stream and then onto a ridge. The trail gets steeper and passes Kharka (grazing area), filled with yaks, blue sheep, and other Himalayan cattle grazing in the field. We will climb the stone stairs and small lakes, ascending to the top of the ridge. Then we will reach Kongma Danda and stay overnight.
Today, after the fresh breakfast, we will make our trek early because today will be a tough day for us. We will be passing about 4 passes today. We will make a gentle climb through Kauma La Pass (3,603m) and then head on to Keke La Pass (4,127m). We further climb onto Shipton La pass (4,170m) from where we can see marvellous views of Kalo Pokhari Lake. After crossing through Kalo Pokhari, we will finally pass through Keke La at 4,170m, from where we can see the marvellous views of Chamlang (7,321m), Peak 6 (6,524m) and Peak 7 (6,758m). After that, we will finally reach a beautiful valley, Dobate, for our overnight stay.
After the warm breakfast in the morning today, we will hike for about 6-7 hours for the next overnight in Yangle Kharka. Before reaching Yangle Kharka, we will traverse the colourful woods of the blooming rhododendron forest, which leads to the Barun River. Then it leads to the upper reaches of the valley. We will even cross through the animal grazing area of yaks, naks and other animals. Then we will slowly walk by gaining altitude until we arrive at Yangle Kharka. And stay overnight in Yangle 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.
After leaving the beauty of Shershong, we will leave for Makalu Base Camp after breakfast. We will make a way to climb a steep trail alongside Barun Nadi and reach Shershong by crossing icy glaciers and ridges. We will follow the trail, which is more than 5000 m above, so there are chances of altitude sickness. The trail is flat with icy glaciers and snow-clad mountains accompanying us. We will even follow a rocky path before reaching the Base camp. After reaching Base Camp, we will see the panoramic beauties of the Himalayan mountains and peaks surrounding us.
After exploring the beauty of Makalu, we will move to our next camp in Yangle Kharka. Today, we will descend from the Base Camp and take our last glimpse of Makalu before turning the corner and heading back. We will trek through sparse forests along the rocky trails, crossing the villages and valleys of Shershong, Langmale Kharka, and Merek. Then we will slowly descend the valley to reach Yangle Kharka for our nightstay.
Today, we will descend from Yangle Kharka after a fresh breakfast. We will make a gentle walk through a rocky path and see the lush vegetation. The route escalates a bit and traverses the woods of blooming Rhododendrons. We will slowly climb and pass through different passes like Keke La, Tutu La (Shipton’s Pass) and Kauma La en route again. Then, finally, stay overnight in Kongma danda.
Today, after the fresh breakfast in Tashigaon with a mountain view, we will slowly descend the same path that we got on this trek. We will pass through the suspension wooden bridge of Isuwa Khola and Kusuwa Khola on each side. We will cross through several small villages, meadows and several streams, and finally reach Seduwa for our night stay.
Today we will Descently make our path the same path we got in. We will retrace our footsteps all the way back down to the river, only to be rewarded with a climb back up the opposite side to Num. We will slowly make our way through small villages and settlements, seeing the beauty of the Arun River. We will cross through lush forests and vegetation. As the trail goes up and down, we will finally reach Num. Then we will drive to Tumlingtar for our night stay and enjoy the last day of our trek by taking a rest in a lodge or hotel.
After the last breakfast in the Himalayas, today we will make our flight back to Kathmandu with the final beauty of the Himalayan mountains, hills and amazing landscape that remains a memory for our whole life. After reaching Kathmandu, we will transfer you to the hotel. After some rest, we will meet in the evening and enjoy the success of our trip and a happy farewell.
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.
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16 Days
Start – 2026-04-25
End – 2026-06-03
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Booking Open | 1 – 12 PAX |
