Makalu Base Camp Trek

Makalu Base Camp Trek Overview

Looking for a tough trekking destination in Nepal?

Book an all-inclusive Makalu Base Camp Trek Package and test your fitness level by trekking through high-altitude terrain and a unique landscape with an amazing backdrop of Mt. Makalu (8481 m, 27825 ft).

The Makalu trekking tour is an organized journey off the beaten track that will bring you up close to nature and the shy human civilizations living in the hidden Makalu valleys and along the edges of the mighty Barun River, coexisting while preserving and complementing the environment.

Suited for extreme adventure-seeking enthusiasts, this Makalu trekking route is a remote hiking trail that has everything Nepal offers: the high Himalayas, remote valleys, rare wildlife, unique culture, and quiet walking trails. The ancient, culturally rich communities and the view of Mt. Makalu are the highlights of this tough Makalu Base Camp trekking trail.

The government opened the Makalu Base Camp Trail, a trekking route for outsiders, in recent years. You will walk through the trails that take you to the foothills of the world’s fifth-highest mountain, Mt. Makalu. The mountain stands as tall as 8485 m.

Makalu Base Camp lies in the tranquil and pristine region of Makalu Barun National Park in the eastern part of Nepal. So, the Makalu trekking trails are rich in unique ecosystems. Besides, the topography is also rare in any other region in the entire world.

Benefits of booking our Makalu Trek package

• Locally trained and licensed trekking guides who know mountains very well
• Get a porter to carry your goods and bags.
• Connect with the locals of the region with our community tourism projects.
• 100% safety guaranteed
• Helicopter rescue missions are on standby from Kathmandu.
• The guides will have first-aid medical kits and will be trained to handle emergencies.
• Extra space for luggage storage in Kathmandu
• Get an oximeter to monitor oxygen levels while on the Makalu Base Camp Route.
• arrangements for extra gear, such as sleeping bags, down jackets, and duffel bags.
• Free airport transfers before and after the Makalu hike

Glimpse rare birds and animals with the Makalu Base Camp Trekking Package.

Makalu Base Camp trekking is fast becoming one of the key attractions for trekkers all around the world in recent years, as the words say.

Just like the Kanchenjunga Base Camp Trek, it allows for the raw experience of trekking to unexplored areas.

The wilderness is a perfect habitat for rare species of birds and wild animals. Nature lovers, environmental researchers, and extreme adventurers should take this trekking package. They take the Makalu Trek to study birds and animals that are not found in other parts of the world. Some rare and endangered species include the Wren Babbler, red pandas, and snow leopards.

Thriving in the harsh mountain environment, these animals have imprinted their names on legendary status. So, it’s considered a valuable reward even to have the quickest sight.

How do I start the Makalu Base Camp Trek?

After you agree to our Makalu Base Camp Trek itinerary, you are required to make a booking. Then, after we send the trip confirmation to you, all logistics will be arranged here in Nepal accordingly.

Later, after you arrive in Nepal, we will transfer you to a hotel in Kathmandu. On the next day, you take a short flight from Kathmandu to Tumlingtar, the starting point of our Makalu Base Camp Trek. Then, you will trek through the beautiful villages of Num, Tasigaun, Seduwa, Mumbook, Sherson, and Yangri Kharka before reaching the base camp.

Everyone will get adequate time for acclimatization and much-needed rest during the Makalu trek. The density of people gets thinner with the progression of the ascent.

The guides and porters of Heaven Himalaya will be there to take good care of you along the Makalu Base Camp Trek and expedite all of your needs.

Getting there

Take a flight to Tumlingtar, a small airstrip about 500 kilometers east of Kathmandu. Then, start the Makalu Base Camp Trek.

Permits Required

• A Makalu Barun Conservation Area permits (US $30 per person).
• A Trekkers’ Information Management Systems (TIMS) card (US $20 per person)

Difficulty

It’s a long, strenuous trek. If you are an experienced mountain trekker, then you should experience the odds. Don’t expect luxury lodges along the way, as it’s a less popular trekking trail. We have included acclimatization and rest days in the Makalu Base Camp Trek itinerary, so it’s not extremely challenging as well.

If you have a good fitness level and can walk for miles, then you can complete the hike.

Best Time for Makalu Base Camp Trekking

The best times for the Makalu Trek are during the most popular seasons of spring and fall. Hiking in other seasons invites a lot of challenges. The monsoon invites slippery trails, landslides, and continuous rainfall that obstructs views. Winter is freezing, and trails at the upper altitude are full of snow.

When deciding to go on a hike to Makalu, plan your holidays either from March to May or from September to November.

Outline Itinerary for Makalu Base Camp Trek for 2023/2024

• Day 01: Arrive in Kathmandu!
• Day 02: A full day of sightseeing in Kathmandu Valley and trek preparation
• Day 03: light to Tumlingtar; Drive to Num
• Day 04: Trek to Seduwa
• Day 05: Trek to Tashigaon
• Day 06: Trek to Khongma La
• Day 07: Trek to Dobato
• Day 08: Trek to Yangle Kharka
• Day 09: Trek to Lengmale Kharka
• Day 10: Trek to the base camp of Makalu Mountain.
• Day 11: Explore Makalu Base Camp
• Day 12: Trek to Yangle Kharka
• Day 13: Trek to Dobato
• Day 14: Trek to Khongma
• Day 15: Trek to Seduwa
• Day 16: Trek to Tumlingtar
• Day 17: Flight back to Kathmandu
• Day 18: Depart from Kathmandu

Get a brief itinerary below.