Makalu Base Camp Trek-Cost, Distance, Itinerary, In Nepal

Meet our agent and transfer to the hotel upon arrival at Kathmandu's Tribhuvan International Airport. After checking in, receive a briefing on the tour and spend the evening at leisure.

After breakfast, we'll go on a guided tour of Kathmandu's most important historical and spiritual sites. The historic Durbar Square, the sacred Hindu temple of Pashupatinath, the famed 'Monkey Temple' (Swayambhunath), and the Buddhist shrine (Bouddhanath), which is one of the world's largest stupas, are all World Heritage Sites. A pre-trip meeting will take place at midday when we will meet our trek leader and other team members. In Kathmandu, spend the night.

After breakfast, we travel to Tumlingtar to meet the rest of the team who will be joining us on the journey. We then travel to Chichira, a small Gurung village. We stop for a rest at Chichira to prepare for the next day's hike. Chichira is where I'll be spending the night.

We get up early in the morning and drive to Num after a hearty meal. Num is reached after a gently paced trek through scenic villages and rich mountain forests. This is Num for us, a ridge line with magnificent views on both sides and perched at the end. Num for the night.

The Barun River is reached after a long descent through forests and terraced farmland. We cross the river and continue up the other side on an equally hard incline. It's often rather hot, but the forest in the valleys provides some relief. Makalu Barun National Park begins here, and this is where we register our permits. We set up camp at the very top of the settlement. Seduwa is where you'll spend the night.

Ascend the ridge that is flanked on the west by the Ipsuwa Khola and on the east by the Kasuwa Khola. We arrive in the unusual village of Tashi Gaon after crossing the slope through calm settlements and passing through small paddy fields. We are greeted by a stunning Himalayan panorama once we arrive. Tashigaon is where you'll spend the night.

This will be a challenging day because we will be walking on a steep trail at a greater elevation. We'll climb through the woods to a brook, then onto a ridge. The trail becomes much steeper from here, passing through a Kharka (grazing field) before reaching to the top of the hill through a series of hard stone stairs and small lakes. It's only a short distance down to Khongma Danda from here. Khongma Danda is where you'll spend the night.

The day off will allow us to recuperate our bodies before tackling the Shipton La the next day. Those who want to explore the surrounding area might take a walk around the area. Khongma Danda is where you'll spend the night.

Climb to the top of the Shipton La (pass), which will take a few hours. Pass through the Keke La at 4,170m after passing across the lake Kalo Pokhari (3930m). The magnificent vistas of Chamlang (7321m), Peak 6 (6,524m), and Peak 7 (6,524m) can be seen (6,758m). We descend via the picturesque valley to Dobate after passing the Keke La pass. Dobate is where I'll be spending the night.

We travel from Dobate through the rhododendron woodland to the Barun River and the valley's upper reaches. The first two hours of the walk should be taken very carefully because the trail is steep and difficult. We next continue a nice walk, gradually gaining altitude till we reach Yangri Kharka, which is located at the valley's bottom. Yangri Kharka is where you'll spend the night.

We pass through yak pastures, verdant woodlands, and boulder fields on our way to the valley after a moderate hike. During the beginning of the walk, the valley walls loom imposingly above us. As we climb higher, we cross Merek and observe a substantial increase in the spectacular Himalayan views. Langmale Kharka is where you'll spend the night.

Today is the day that we arrive at Base Camp. We climb up from Langmale Kharka to Shershong and then to Makalu Base Camp. The trail is mostly level, with icy glaciers and snow-covered mountains in the background. As we get closer to Shershong, we can see Mount Makalu. We get to take in the magnificent Himalayan panorama as we make our approach to the camp. Makalu Base Camp is where you'll spend the night.

The enormous Barun Glacier lies beyond the Base Camp, which is a stony barren place. The beautiful south face of Makalu, as well as the entire vista of Everest and Lhotse, can be seen from here. We can go exploring the nearby lakes and glaciers, as well as take a short hike up to the camp, where we can celebrate our accomplishments. Makalu Base Camp is where you'll spend the night.

Before turning the curve and heading back, we descend from the base camp and catch one more view of Makalu. We proceed via Shershong, Langmale Kharka, Merek, and Yangri Kharka on our way down the valley before arriving in Yangri Kharka. Yangri Kharka is where you'll spend the night.

We descend from Yangri Kharka through rock falls, verdant forests, and valleys on our route to Dobate. As we descend the trail, we follow the Barun River's banks. Dobate will be our home for the night.

The journey begins with a difficult ascent from Dobate to Mumbuk (Nambuk) through a fir and rhododendron woodland. On the way, we pass via the Keke La, Tutu La (Shipton's Pass), and Kauma La. After that, we return to Khongma Danda. Khongma Danda is where you'll spend the night.

The walk continues with a series of long, steep descents through the mountains. The trek leads us through dense forests before arriving in Tashigaon, an indigenous Sherpa settlement. Tashigaon is where you'll spend the night.

As we leave Makalu Barun National Park and descend to the Barun River, we retrace our tracks. We then proceed down the hillside, passing through villages and communities before arriving at Seduwa once more. Seduwa is where you'll spend the night.

We leave Seduwa and make our way to Num through verdant trees. As we descend, the trail climbs and descends, passing through deep woods and Sherpa communities. Num is where I'll be spending the night.

We retrace our steps back to Chichira, where we may enjoy the magnificent view of Mount Makalu one last time. The final portion of the trek will take us to Tumlingtar, where we will spend the night before departing for Kathmandu the next day. Tumlingtar is where you'll spend the night.

After a difficult climb in the highlands, we fly back to Kathmandu today. At our hotel, we can rest and relax all day or communicate with our loved ones. A goodbye supper is held in the evening to commemorate our successful journey to Makalu base camp and return. In Kathmandu, spend the night.

Today is the last day of our Nepalese adventure! About 3 hours before our scheduled flight, a representative will drop us off at the airport. We'll have plenty of time on the way home to plan our future excursion in Nepal's gorgeous land.