Highlight
- Catch the unique angles of Mt Everest, Lhotse, Baruntse, Chamlang, Makalu, and other peaks.
- Explore glaciers, waterfalls, cliffs, Himalayan hanging bridges, ancient monasteries, and more.
- Probe the heavenly Maklu Barun Valley’s breathtaking surroundings.
- Experience varied terrains of the region starting from 700m to 5000m.
- Come across the Red Pandas of the Makalu Barun region.
- Walk through the lavish vegetation of Makalu Barun National Park.
- See what it is like to live on the remote side of the country.
- Trek via many classic hamlets of Rai and Sherpa ethnic of the region.
- Land in an isolated region for a unique trekking experience.
- Embark the journey with a panoramic flight to Tumlingtar.
- Pick to do one of the best-kept hidden treks in Nepal.
Makalu Base Camp Trek is a stunning hike to the foothills of the world’s fifth tallest peak, Mt Makalu(8,485m/27,838ft). The mountain is about 19km southeast of Mt Everest in the same Mahalangur Himalayas as Mt Everest, Cho Oyu, Lhotse.
Despite being home to one of the highest peaks in the famous Khumbu Region, the path to Makalu is a secret and isolated path. Regardless, it can be a great alternative to
Everest Base Camp Trek. That is why Sabbatical Explore Nepal is inclined to present this best-kept hidden trek to you all.
The path to Makalu Base Camp(4,900m) is perfect for trekkers looking for a peaceful walk in the mountains. This journey offers you terraced farm fields, traditional remote villages, rich cultures, dense forests, diverse landscapes, alpine meadows, glaciers, mountains, and probably more.
Similarly, the off-the-beaten
Makalu-Barun Valley, which you explore on the trek, is one of the heavenly valleys in Nepal. The tour also goes via Makalu Barun National Park, one of the biggest parks in the country. For more highlights, you can look around somewhere down.
Makalu Base Camp Trek itinerary starts with a panoramic flight to Tumlingtar. The trek will begin from Chichore to the countryside. The walk will get more and more scenic with the days. You will pass via numerous villages, hills, valleys, and meadows of the region to reach the trek's rough, higher but picturesque parts.
And the exciting hike of several days will finally bring you to the base camp of Mt Makalu. Overall, the trek from Tumlingtar-Makalu Base Camp-Tumlingtar will be full of beautiful and worth remembering experiences.
Nevertheless, Makalu Base Camp Trek will not be an easy trek at all. The region's remoteness, ruggedness, and high elevations are the dark sides of the tour. It is a long journey of around 20 days. You shall have some arduous and lengthy trekking days.
This trek is for you if you love taking on challenges and have already done similar tours. The rewards of this sheer trek are countless; we bet you!
Outline Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival at Kathmandu(1,400)
Day 2: Kathmandu Sightseeing and Trek preparation day.
Day 3: Fly to Tumlingtar & drive to Chinchela(1,980m).
Day 4: Trek from Chinchela to Num(1,500m)
Day 5: Trek from Num to Sedua(1,540m)
Day 6: Trek from Sedua to Tashigaon(2,070m)
Day 7: Trek from Tashigaon to Khongma(3,560m)
Day 8: Trek from Khongma to Mumbuk(3,550m)
Day 9: Trek from Mumbuk to Yangle Kharka(3,600m)
Day 10: Trek from Yangle Kharka to Merek(4,570m)
Day 11: Trek from Merek to Shersong(4,660m)
Day 12: Day Trip to Makalu Base Camp(5,000m)
Day 13: Trek from Shersong to Yangle Kharka(3,600m)
Day 14: Trek from Yangle Kharka to Mumbuk(3,550m)
Day 15: Trek from Mumbuk to Khongma(3,560m)
Day 16: Trek from Khongma to Tashigaon(2,070m)
Day 17: Trek from Tashigoan to Sedua(1,540m)
Day 18: Trek from Sedua to Num(1500m)
Day 19: Trek from Num to Tumlingtar(901m)
Day 20: Fly from Tumlingtar to Kathmandu(1,400m)
Day 21: Departure