| Day
1 |
Arrive in Kathmandu International Airport. Transfer to the hotel and stay overnight at hotel in Kathmandu. |
| Day
2 |
City sightseeing in and around Kathmandu valley. (Kathmandu, Bhaktapur & Patan). Stay overnight at hotel in Kathmandu. |
| Day
3 |
Fly from Kathmandu to
Tumlingtar (510m.) takes about 45 minutes.
On the same day, you begin your trek from
Tumlingtar to Maney Bhanjyang which takes
about five and half hours. The trail ascends
all the way through forest of rhododendrons
and sal trees. En route, you pass a few
villages. Maney Bhanjyang is a ridge inhabited
by some people. It is gently surrounded
by lush green forest and is a grazing field
for cattle and fodder used by the local
people. Stay overnight at camp in Maney
Bhanjyang.
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| Day 4 |
Trek
from Maney Bhanjyang to Chilchile (1830m.)
takes about five hours. The trail ascends
through forest of rhododendrons and sal
trees for about three hours and you will
ultimately walk over a flat trail that
brings you to Chilchile. This is a small
village mainly inhabited by Gurungs and
other communities as well. There is a government
school where locals educate their children.
You will find some good tea houses around
here. Stay overnight at camp in Chilchile. |
| Day
5 |
Trek from Chilchile to
Num (1500 m.) takes about four and half
hours. The trail ascends for about 2 hours
and then descends by a small perennial
river and you walk on a flat trail for
about one hour and reach Num. Num is a
beautiful village which is enriched with
many tea houses and also has telephone
facilities. Stay overnight at camp in Num.
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| Day
6 |
Trek from Num to Seduwa
(1510m.) takes about four and half hours.
The trail descends steeply for about 2
and half hours till you come to a big river
named Neguwa Khola. The trail passes through
the suspension bridge and ascends through
forest and a few traditional villages.
People of this area are mainly engaged
in agriculture and crops grown here are
paddy, millet, potatoes and vegetables
depending on the season. There is a check
post and local office of the Makalu Conservation
Area. Stay overnight at camp in Seduwa.
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| Day
7 |
Trek from Seduwa to Tashigaon
(2070 m.) takes about four hours. The trail
slightly ascends but the major part of
the hike is flat and easy through the bushes.
While walking, you will see villages at
a far distance. Tashigaon, surrounded by
verdant forest is a big sherpa village.
You find prayer flags fluttering in the
wind whispering odes of prayers for the
dead and forgotten; in and around the village.
The camping spot in this village is really
a praiseworthy site. Stay overnight at
camp in Tashigaon.
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| Day
8 |
Trek from Tashigaon to
Khongma la (3560m.) takes about six hours.
The trail ascends throughout the day and
you will walk through forest of Rhododendrons
and Sal trees until you reach your destination.
Kongma la is a ridge and there is only
one tea house here. This is also perfect
place for camping. It snows here even during
the spring of March and April. Stay overnight
at camp in Khongma La.
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| Day
9 |
Trek from Khongma la
to Mumbuk (3550m.) takes about six and
half hours. The trail ascends and then
following a rugged path you reach a beautiful
lake named “Kalo Pokhari” at
the height of (4004 m). Leaving this lake,
you go downhill until you reach Mumbuk.
It is a serene camping spot surrounded
by green forests. Stay overnight at camp
in Mumbuk.
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| Day
10 |
Trek from Mumbuk to
Yangle Kharka (3600m.) takes about four
and half hours. The hike today is a bit
adventurous and strenuous. The trail passes
for about 3 hours through a landscape which
is very prone to landslides. The Barun
River running through the trail adds more
dimensions to the trek with its spectacular
views of Mt. Tutse (Peak 6) 6739m and Peak
7 (6185m.). Stay overnight at camp in Yangle
Kharka.
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| Day
11 |
Trek from Yangle Kharka
to Yak Kharka (4810m.) takes about five
and half hours. The trail ascends through
grasslands and forest. You can enjoy the
majestic peaks such as the Mt. Tutse (Peak
6) 6739m, Peak 7 (6185m), Isuwa La (5340m)
and many unnamed mountains and peaks. Yak
Kharka is a grazing field. Stay overnight
at camp in Yak Kharka.
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| Day
12 |
Trek from Yak Kharka
to Makalu Base Camp (4812m.) takes about
four hours. The hike passes through a flat
trail and will descend to a Perennial River.
As you reach Makalu Base Camp, you will
be mesmerized by the views of Mt. Makalu
(8463m), Baruntse (7152m), Kali Himal (6985m),
Chamlang (7390m) and Makalu II (7640 m),
etc. Stay overnight at camp in Makalu Base
Camp.
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| Day 13 |
A
day for Rest at Makalu Base Camp. You will
enjoy the whole day in the base camp. there
will be spectacular views of different mountains
and peaks like Mt. Makalu (8463 m), Baruntse
(7152 m), Kali Himal (6985 m), Chamlang (7390
m), Makalu II (7640 m), etc. You can also
hike to the Baruntse Base Camp.
Stay overnight at camp. |
| Day 14 |
Trek
from Makalu Base Camp to Yangle Kharka
(3600 m.). This takes about four and a
half hours. After ascending for a few hours,
the trail moves along a flat level path
and at the end it descends to reach Yangle
Kharka. En route, you walk through a rocky
forest path with views of green hills and
huge stones at some distance. Stay overnight
at camp in Yangle Kharka. |
| Day 15 |
Trek
from Yangle Kharka to Dobato takes about
four and half hours. The trail ascends
for almost three hours through the same
landscape of landslide. Then you have to
trek uphill passing through jungles all
the way to Dobato. This is not a village
but a camping place. Here, you find small
bushes of rhododendrons. Stay overnight
at camp in Dobato. |
| Day 16 |
Trek
from Dobato to Tashigaon (2070m.) takes
about six hours. The trail descends steeply
up to Khongma la via Kali Pokhari through
a dense jungle. You again walk along downhill
all the way to Tashigaon. Stay overnight
at camp in Tashigaon. |
| Day 17 |
Trek
from Tashigaon to Num (1490m.) takes about
five hours. The trail steeply descends
in the beginning and will pass through
a steep ascent later on to reach Num. You
pass through small forest of bamboo and
small villages. Stay overnight at camp
in Num. |
| Day 18 |
Trek
from Num to Maney Bhanjyang (1158m.) takes
about five hours. The trail ascends by starting
through the forest and will gently descend
in the second half of the day. Stay overnight
at camp in Maney Bhanjyang. |
| Day19 |
Trek
from Maney Bhanjyang to Tumlingtar takes
about five and half hours. Stay overnight
at camp in Tumlingtar. |
| Day 20 |
Fly out from Tumlingtar to Kathmandu. Stay overnight at hotel in Kathmandu. |
| Day 21 |
Recreation & shopping day. Stay overnight at Hotel in Kathmandu. |
| Day 22 |
Transfer to the Airport for final departure. (Fly out from Kathmandu) |
The Makalu Base Camp trek offers you an adventure of a lifetime. It is a physically challenging trek that surely brings out your spirit of adventure. Treading upon the most rugged terrain on earth, relishing the unparallel natural beauty of the region and marveling at the ecological diversity are some of the wonderful treats of the Makalu Base Camp trek.
