Makalu Base Camp Trek Information
Discover the Untamed Majesty of the Eastern Himalayas of Nepal
It is about Makalu Base Camp Trek Information, which will be useful for you and your group. The Makalu Base Camp Trek is the perfect getaway if you’re looking for a wilderness, isolated, and extremely fulfilling trekking adventure. This off-the-beaten-path journey, which takes place in the heart of Makalu Barun National Park, takes you through some of Nepal’s most pristine scenery to the base of Mount Makalu (8,485m), the fifth-highest peak in the world.
Highlights of Makalu Trek
- Scenic flight from Kathmandu to Tumlingtar in the inner Terai.
- Makalu Base Camp 4870m is the base camp of the 5th-highest mountain in the world.
- Makalu Barun National Park (Natural Paradise).
- Stunning view of Mt Makalu 8463m, Mt.Everest 8848m, as well as Mt.Kanchenjunga 8586m, Chamlang Himal, and many other beautiful snow-capped Mountain peaks.
- Explore Barun Valley, Barun glaciers, and high-altitude Lakes.
- Enjoy the beautiful Jungle- walking through the Rhododendron forest. Wildlife such as Red pandas, Rivers, and George’s green valley.
- Walking through beautiful Rai and Sherpa villages.
- Opportunity to visit lower altitude Tumlingtar 4,00m to High Himalayan altitude Makalu Viewpoint 5,265m.
- People and culture of the high Himalayan region.
- Explore the remote valley and rural area of eastern Nepal.
Makalu Base Camp Trek Cost
We, Himalaya Darshan Treks, offer the best and fairest price for Makalu Base Camp Trek costs. The cost always depends on the service. We provide quality service at a fair price for the Makalu Base Camp Trek. We offer the Makalu Base Camp Trek full package Per Person of USD 1665, including your hotel in Kathmandu, Kathmandu to Tumlingtar, and Tumlingtar Kathmandu flights for the group and guide, all necessary staff.
Makalu Base Camp Trek Permit as well as tea house accommodation and 3 times meals during the trek, all airport arrival & departure by private vehicle, and much more. If you are not interested in buying the full package, we also provide a Guide & Porter Hire Service. So you can hire an experienced and professional guide or porter with us. For more details about Trek Cost, including and excluding, visit our Makalu Base Camp Teahouse Trek package.
Why Choose Makalu Base Camp Trek?
Uncrowded Trails: Unlike Everest or Annapurna, Makalu offers solitude and serenity.
Rich Biodiversity: Traverse lush forests, alpine meadows, and dramatic glaciers.
Cultural Immersion: Encounter warm hospitality in Rai and Sherpa villages.
Epic Himalaya Views: Witness panoramic vistas of Makalu, Everest, Lhotse, Baruntse, and surrounding peaks.
Makalu Base Camp Trek Itinerary
The Makalu Base Camp Trek Itinerary is possible to modify and change. It depends on your holiday time in the Makalu Base Camp Trek.
1. Arrival at Kathmandu International Airport and transfer to the hotel.
2, Flight from Kathmandu to Tumlingtar 400m, lunch at Tumlingtar, then drive to Num (1,505m) by private jeep, stay at a tea house.
3, Trek to Seduwa (1,530m) (National park office, entry point), stay at a tea house.
4, Trek to Tashigaon (2,065m), stay at a tea house.
5, Trek to Khongma/Kauma (3,562m), and stay at a tea house.
6, Acclimatization day, after breakfast, hiking to Khongma La top (3,873m), enjoy the incredible Mountain View, Kanchenjunga Himalayan Range, and many more.
7, Trek to Debate (3,850m), (Via Khongma la pass (3,873m), TuTu la pass (4,055m), Shipton la pass (4,220m), and Keke la pass (4,152m), long and hard day but beautiful day if the weather is clear), stay at a tea house.
8, Trek to Yangri/Yangle Kharka (3,610m), stay at the tea house (The trail to Yalgle Kharka is hard).
9, Trek to Langmale Kharka (4,278m), stay at a tea house.
10, Trek to Makalu Base Camp (4,878m), stay at a tea house.
11, Early morning hiking to Makalu viewpoint (5,264m), enjoy amazing views of Mt.Makalu (8,463m), Mt.Everest (8,848m), Mt.Lhotse (8,516m), (Mt.Everest and Lhotse are only possible to see if clear the weather), Peak 7, Peak 3, Chamlang Himal, Peak 5 and much other beautiful snow-capped mountain peaks.
12, Trek back to Yangle Kharka (3,610m), and stay at a tea house.
13, Trek back to Dobate (3,850m), and stay at a tea house.
14, Trek back to Khongma (3,562m) (via high pass) and stay at the tea house.
15, Trek back to Seduwa (1,530m), and stay at the tea house.
16, Trek back to Num (1,505m), and stay at the tea house.
17, Drive to Tumlingtar (400m) and stay at the lodge.
18, Flight from Tumlingtar to Kathmandu and transfer to the Hotel.