Breakfast and Welcome Dinner. Hotel or Resort

Land in Kathmandu International Airport and transfer to hotel or resort by our tour representative. Overnight stay in Kathmandu. Relax.
Accommodation: Hotel or Resort as per your preference.
Meal includes: Breakfast and Welcome Dinner.

Breakfast Hotel/Resort

Early morning breakfast at the hotel. Our guide will pick you up from the hotel for sightseeing of World Heritage Sites. Actually, there are seven World Heritage Sites in Kathmandu and we arrange sightseeing spots according to your choice, you have to choose only 3/4 spots for a day since it is not possible to visit all places in a single day–at least 2/3 days requires having sightseeing tour of all heritage sites in Kathmandu. World Heritage Sites of UNESCO in Kathmandu are; Kathmandu Durbar Square, Bhaktapur Durbar Square, Patan Durbar Square, Swyambhunath Temple, Pashuapatinath Temple, Bouddhanath Stupa and Changu Narayan Temple. In the evening we again can have pre trek discussion.

45 min flight & 2-3 Hrs. drive Full Board Tea House

Today we take a 45 minutes flight to Tumlingtar after breakfast. After reaching Tumlingtar, we drive to Khadbari. We will drive through the farmlands, forests, and little villages passing en-route. Land at the large village of Khadbari

5-6 Hrs. walk Full Board Tea House

We begin our trek from Khadbari going through attractive villages to reach Mane Bhanjyang. We proceed on our way by ascending a little ridge to a short pass at Bhotebas 1740m. Here you get great panoramas of Makalu. Further, we take the trail that passes by moss-covered woodland beside the ridge heading to Chichira.

5-6 Hrs. walk Full Board Tea House

Early morning after breakfast, we head towards Num. A decently paced stroll through the beautiful villages and rich mountain woodlands will lead us to Num. A ridgeline with awesome perspectives on two sides and roosted on the end, we will land at Num.

5-6 Hrs. trek Full Board Tea House available

Start with a precarious downward trail through terraced ranches and forests that brings us to Barun River. Cross the river and once more take a tough climb on the opposite side. Frequently very hot – the backwoods on the valleys offer a touch of shade during our trek. Makalu Barun National Park starts from this area and there we will get our permit checks. At top of the village of Seduwa, we can do our camping.

5-6 Hrs. trek Full Board Tea House

Today we climb the ridge limited by the Kasuwa Khola toward the east and Ipsuwa Khola at the west. Cross the slope through villages and going by little paddy fields. We achieve the fascinating Tashi Gaon village. From here, we can enjoy the stunning Himalayan scenes.

6-7 Hrs. walk Full Board Tented Camps

Start the trail that ascends sharply through the charming cloud forest. We keep on climbing going to Unshisa, here we can stop at a tea shop which is open during the primary trekking season. Then we take the uphill trail to land at Kauma Danda.

7-8 Hrs. trek Full Board Tented Camps

Today while in transit to Mumbuk, we climb on tough switchbacks for some time till reaching the highest point of the ridge, at 3840m. Here you can have the mesmerizing perspective of Chhamlang, Peak 6 and Peak 7. Then the trail goes through rhododendrons forest and reaches to Ghungru La one of the principal passes among the three passes we will cross today while heading to the Barun Khola. From here plunging a little lake we move up to Shipton La later to Keke La (4150m). The path at that point enters to a valley flourishing with rhododendrons. At last, we make a lofty downward trail through backwoods of firs. We land at Mumbuk.

4-5 Hrs. trek Full Board Tented Camps

The trail ahead from Mumbuk descends to the concealed and enclosed Barun Valley. It is the least discovered area of the eastern Himalayan locale. Enjoy one of a kind scenes at the Makalu-Barun National Park. There are about 3,000 types of flora, 440 birds’ species, and 75 types of mammals like the red panda, endangered clouded panther, and musk deer.
Further, we achieve the lavish snow-capped region of Barun Valley the walk is exceptionally lovely here with continuous tough uphills till reaching Nehe-Kharka. It is the summer pasture for the nearby people of Navagaun and Tashi.

6-7 Hrs. walk Full Board Tented Camps

Today the trek starts by crossing the wooden scaffold on the Barun River. The trail goes on the rocks, till a substantial prayer wall at Ramara. Following 2-3 hours of the trail, the vegetation gets scanty. During a wonderful walk, we have a sight of the lower Barun glacier and the transcending glorious Mt. Makalu. Reach Shersong. At its grazing ground, you enjoy the extraordinary panorama of many pinnacles, such as the upper part of Makalu south face, and Mt. Baruntse 7,220m etc.

4-5 Hrs. trek Full Board Tented Camps

After early morning breakfast, we remain on the east side of the valley for the further trek. It’s a progressive trail to a small pass around 100m above Makalu Base Camp. Dropping to a stream and intersection on the rocks to the west bank of the river we reach the Base Camp. Enjoy the fabulous perspectives of the south face of Makalu. There are no vegetation and houses at the Makalu Base Camp.

Full Board Tented Camps

Spend the day to rest and get acclimatized for the trek ahead. The Base Camp is a rough barren area with the vast Barun Glacier behind it. From here we can see the wonderful south face of Makalu and the breathtaking views of Mt. Everest and Mt. Lhotse. We can also wander around the encompassing lakes, pass, and glacier for a short trek up.

5-6 Hrs. trek Full Board Tented Camps

From Makalu Base Camp we take the well-maintained route that goes through Hillary Base Camp. We step by step climb towards Swiss Base Camp at 5,150 m. Trek is challenging but with the beautiful magnificence of the environment that will make you feel tireless and fresh. Cross the banks of Barun River to reach the Swiss Base Camp.

6-7 Hrs. trek Full Board Tented Camps

The trail from here turns out to be hard as it moves towards a lofty rock filled chasm. Soon climbing the slope becomes fairly easy before touching base to a little flat region. After an hour of the trail, reach the snout of the glacier at Sherpani Col Base Camp.

Full Board Tented Camps

Today we will spend the day for acclimatization. Since the trek ahead is more challenging at higher elevations for the next few days.

8-9 Hrs. trek Full Board Tented Camps

Early morning start with the intersection of the tough pass Sherpani Col. Take the route by the side of the glacier and ascend towards the prayer flags with the help of a fixed rope to achieve the Sherpani Col. top. From that point, we begin to go down to West Barun Glacier. Pass the glacier to reach Baruntse Base Camp.

7-8 Hrs. trek Full Board Tented Camps

Today, we ascend the rocky trail achieving the southern end near a rock wall that structures the pass. When we are at the highest point of West Col, we go down to Honku Basin. From here we descend vivaciously to achieve Amphu Labsta Base Camp.

8-9 Hrs. trek Full Board Tea House

We set out toward the intersection of presumably the riskiest pass of Nepal since the climb consists icy inclines and snow-topped trails. So, we need to climb and descend with care. We ascend with full climbing gear. From the highest point of the pass, we slide downhill after the precarious rough trail going via Amphu Labsta Glacier. Reach Chhukung.

5-6 Hrs. trek Full Board Tea House

Today we have a simple trail going through a few frozen streams we travel towards Bibre. From there we proceed with our trail through the stone-walled fields and the alpine scene to land at Dingboche. Further, we go down to a genuinely gentle trail to achieve Tyangboche.

4-5 Hrs. trek Full Board Tea House

The trek from Tyangboche is downhill with a couple of rough ascends from the bridge at Phungitenga, close to Shanasha. The superb and lovely trail through Khumjung lands us to the Sherpa Capital- Namche Bazaar.

5-6 Hrs. trek Full Board Tea House

This is the last day of our trek. Start trail from Namche Bazaar towards Lukla. From Namche, we drop through thick woods loaded with oak, rhododendron, and pine trees. With some short uphill ascensions and after that descend to the Bhote Koshi River, we will cross it three times. At last, an uphill trek will take us back to Lukla.

Breakfast Hotel/Resort

Early morning, we will board the Lukla Kathmandu flight. Our tour representative will transfer you to a hotel or resort in Kathmandu. Rest day at rest.

Breakfast & Farewell Dinner Hotel/Resort

Today is free for personal activities. Or our tour representative can help you to customize additional city tour.

Breakfast

After breakfast transfer to the Tribhuvan International Airport. Return to home with the cherishing memories of your adventure.

Makalu Base Camp Trek is considered as one of the challenging trek on remote area of Nepal. There are numerous challenges like the rugged terrain, steep slopes, trekking route through stone stairs and continuous walk of 5 to 6 hours per day. That being said, Makalu Base Camp Trek can be done by travelers who have the right attitude and are physically fit.

The best season for Trekking Makalu Base Camp is during Spring (March, April and May) and Autumn (October and November). During these seasons the weather will be clear, you will get long sunlight hours, fewer bugs, flowers will bloom on the way, the charm of the atmosphere can be felt by the heart, magnificent views of the Himalayas can be seen and you can escape the crowd and enjoy the pleasure of trekking.

The maximum height we will ascend during this trek is up to West Col (6,190m/20,303ft).

Yes!! The Internet is accessible during Makalu Base Camp Trek. You can access the 3G network on mobile phones. The mobile internet is fast enough to browse and even make video calls. You will get continuous signal during the whole trek but there will be certain dark spots along the trek where connection may drop. There are limited WiFi hotspots during the trek which will charge for usage only some will let you use it for free. So, for internet access we recommend you to buy a SIM and use 3G.

The permits required for Makalu Base Camp Trekking are:

• Makalu Barun National Park Permit
• Trekkers’ Information Management Systems (TIMS) Card

According to the standard itinerary our Makalu Base Camp Trek is of 25 days from your arrival to Kathmandu to farewell at Airport. If you wish to amend the itinerary you have to contact our booking manager; he will prepare the itinerary according to your needs.

Yes!! It is possible to trek Makalu Base Camp. Rara Lake trekking requires stamina and good health conditions. If you are planning to trek without any experience then you can contact us prior to 20 days so that we can guide you through some exercises and diets you should consider for preparation.

Yes!! It is recommended to have travel insurance during the trek. It is uncertain that you will not feel sick or get into any accidents during the trek. So, for medical emergencies and as precaution against risks and financial losses that could happen while traveling, insurance is best.

All the equipment/accessories required for trekking will be arranged for you. You will have to pay the amount for equipment. If you personally want to manage any equipment by yourself it’s fine. We have created The Ultimate Trekking Checklist page for your help as It is always better to carry the essential gears and accessories.

Qualified, well experienced, knowledgeable and reliable trekking leaders who have been working in this field professionally for more than a decade will guide you toward the destination and back. You are in safe hands with us, so don’t worry about trekking guides.

Adventure Mountain Trek offers you a lifetime policy through which you can renew your booking amount for another trek although if you want to cancel it then we will refund you as per our trip cancellation terms procedure.

We hire our staff according to their standards. They should have to go through our selection procedure on which we will check their certifications, qualifications and experience. Hence, Our staff are equipped/trained and insured.

Normally, Within 12-24 hours after ascending a certain height(1,500 to 2,500 meter above sea level) altitude sickness symptoms like dizziness, fatigue, loss of appetite, sleep problems, loss of energy, and shortness of breath are seen. In case of any altitude sickness symptoms we will apply medication and descend immediately for acclimatization.

Trekking via the local agency is one of the great ideas for trekkers. There are more local trekking organizations in Nepal. The hard part is you need to recognize whether they are authorized businesses and are members of the Trekking Agency Association of Nepal (TAAN).You can view their internet site and profiles commonly all legal organizations will upload their profile along with authorities-legal certificates.

Due to the advancement of the trekking industry, we can find enough lodges and tea houses throughout Makalu Base Camp trekking routes. They offer good food and accommodation. There are different options you can choose according to your needs and budget. Also you should know that at high altitude and remote places the service will be limited.

Yes!! You can charge mobile phones and camera batteries during the trek. At most of the places you will get to charge for free but at some places you have to pay some amount to charge. Remember that It is always better to bring power bank with you which will be helpful.