Makalu Base Camp Trek

Upon arrival, the representatives from Bharal Adventure will pick up the guests from Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu and drop them at their hotel for rest. An afternoon stroll and souvenir shopping around the streets of Thamel will be arranged. The guests will be served delicious Nepali cuisine as welcome dinner by Bharal Adventure.

After breakfast, guests will set off to a guided tour to four of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Kathmandu, Kathmandu Durbar Square – ancient palace of the then kings of Nepal, Hindu temple Pashupatinath, and Buddhist stupas Swayambhunath – The Monkey Temple, and Boudhanath. At noon, the pre-trip discussion will be organized where the participants could meet their team leader and crew members.

Just after breakfast, a flight to Tumlingtar will be boarded where upon landing, meeting with rest of the crew for the trek will be arranged. From here, a drive to Chichira will be taken where we would take rest and prepare for the trek next day in this small Gurung settlement.

After an early breakfast, we head for Num, a ridge line with great views on both sides, at a moderate pace through the picturesque villages and lush mountain forests.

Descending steeply through the forests and terraced farms will take us to Barun River from where we follow an equally steep ascent up on the other side after cross the river. We come at the entrance of Makalu Barun National Park where we register our permits and move forth to camp right at the top of the village of Seduwa.

We ascend the ridge bounded by Ipsuwa khola on the west side and Kasuwa Khola to the east side crossing the hillside through the small calm villages and paddy fields as we get to the exotic village of Tashi Gaon.

Walking on a steep trail in higher elevation ascending through forests to a stream and then a ridge, we walk further along steeper trail passing a Kharka (grazing land) and finally following a series of rough stone stairs and small lakes as we ascend to the top of the ridge from where we go short way down to Khongma Danda.

This day will be spent on acclimatization before we cross the Shipton-La the next day. For that purpose, we could explore the nearby area of the Danda as we prepare ourselves for the ascend.

Climbing towards the summit of the Shipton-La Pass, about few hours distance from Khongma Danda, we cross Lake Kalo Pokhari at 3,930m, Keke-La at 4,170m and descend through the beautiful valley as we arrive at Dobate.

Passing through the rhododendron forest leading to the Barun River and the upper reaches of the valley, we walk along the steep and arduous trail which would gradually change into pleasant walk slowly gaining altitude as we arrive at Yangri Kharka nestled at the base of the valley.

A moderate walk to the valley passing through lush forests, yak pastures and boulder fields with the valley walls tower above at the start of the trek will take us to Merek from where we move further up towards Langmale Kharka.

On this day, we trek to The Makalu Base Camp from Langmale Kharka going up through Shershong. The flat trail is accompanied by the icy glaciers and snowcapped mountains and as we approach the base camp, we are welcomed by the compelling views of the mighty Himalayas surrounding us from all sides.

On the thirteenth day of the trip, we explore the rocky barren place of The Makalu Base Camp from where we can see the magnificent south face of Makalu and the mesmerizing views of Mt. Everest and Mt. Lhotse. We could also explore the surrounding lakes, glaciers as we go for a short trek up and descend to the Base Camp to celebrate the accomplishment of the trek.

Taking the last glimpse of Makalu, we descend down from the base camp before turning the corner and passing through Shershong, Langmale Kharka, Merek and descend down the valley until we get to Yangri Kharka.

Descending through rock falls, green forests and beautiful valley, we move towards Dobate following the river banks of Barun as we descend down the trail.

The trek begins with a steep climb from Dobate to Mumbuk (Nambuk) through fir and rhododendron forests across the Keke-La, Tutu-La (Shiption’s Pass) and Kauma-La as we descend to Khongma Danda.

Continuing the trek also the long and steep trail going down cutting through the hillsides, we pass through thick forests making our way to the indigenous Sherpa village of Tashigaon where we will spend the night before proceeding our descend further the next day.

As we exit the Makalu Barun National Park, we retrace our steps back to the Barun River as we descend through the trail across the hillside passing through villages and settlements until we arrive at Seduwa.

As we trek through the lush forests amidst the mountains, we descend back to Num going up and down across various dense forests and Sherpa villages on our trail.

Retracing our footsteps to Chichira, we descend down from Num enjoying the views of Mt. Makalu for the last time while descending down to Tumlingtar where we will be staying overnight before we catch morning flight to Kathmandu the next day.

After weeks of long trek amidst the mountains, fifty minute flight from Tumlingtar brings you back to the comfort of the hotel room in Kathmandu. A small celebration at dinner hosted by Bharal Adventure will be made to mark the end of successful journey and to exchange parting words with each other as we say farewell.

A representative of the Bharal Adventure will accompany you to the airport approximately three hours before your scheduled flight with which you will be bidding farewell to this Himalayan country.

ndu, a representative from Nepal Himalayan Guide Team will pick us up from the airport and take us to our hotel. In the afternoon, we may take a rest or visit Nepal Himalayan Guide Team office. In the evening, there will be a welcome dinner hosted by our team. For dinner, you will be served excellent Nepalese cuisine which will introduce you to the country’s food culture. Overnight in Kathmandu.