MAKALU BASE CAMP
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Duration
14 days
Max People
20
Min Age
3+
Pickup
Private Vehicle
Overview
The Makalu Base Camp trek offers a remote and challenging adventure, showcasing some of Nepal’s most breathtaking landscapes and cultural diversity. From lush terraced farmland to rugged glaciers, trekkers will immerse themselves in the beauty of the Makalu Barun National Park while gaining rare views of towering peaks, including Everest.
Tour Highlights
- Diverse landscapes: terraced farmland, rhododendron forests, cloud forests, glaciers
- Encounter with Rai and Sherpa cultures
- Spectacular views of Kangshung face of Everest
- Opportunity to spot rare wildlife like the Red Panda
- Acclimatization days built into the itinerary
Included/Excluded
- Pick-up and drop-off service at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu by private vehicle.
- Three nights 3-star accommodation in Kathmandu with Bed & Breakfast
- Both way flights from Kathmandu to Tumlingtar.
- Both way transportation from Tumlingtar to Chichila by private vehicle.
- Accommodation in teahouses: Chichila, Num, Seduwa, Tashigaon, Khongma Danda, Dobate, Yangle Kharka, Langmale Kharka, and Makalu Base Camp.
- All standard meals during the trek.
- Government licensed and qualified trek leader (guide).
- One porter for every two trekkers.
- Fingertip Pulse Oximeter used daily to monitor oxygen levels and pulse, reducing the risk of altitude sickness.
- Water purification tablets for safe drinking water.
- Guides and porters' costs - including meals, insurance, salary, lodging, transportation, and other necessary equipment.
- Necessary permits and fees.
- Seasonal fresh fruits every day.
- All government, local taxes, and official expenses.
- Hairy Yak Adventures trek achievement certificate.
- Farewell dinner in Kathmandu at the end of the trek.
- International flight airfare.
- Nepal entry visa fees on arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport.
- Excess baggage charges.
- Extra night accommodation and meals in Kathmandu due to early arrival or late departure or early return from the trek.
- Personal expenses - shopping, snacks, boiled bottle water, hot and cold drinks, hot shower, alcohol, Wi-Fi, telephone calls, battery re-charge fees, extra porters, etc.
- Personal clothing and gear.
- Travel insurance which has to cover emergency high-altitude rescue and helicopter evacuation.
- Tips for guide and porters.
- Additional costs due to delays caused by circumstances beyond company control, such as landslides, bad weather conditions, itinerary modifications for safety concerns, illness, change of government policies, strikes, elections etc.
- All costs and expenses not listed in "What's Included" will be counted as excluded.
Tour Plan
Day 1: Fly from Kathmandu to Tumlingtar and Drive to Chichila
Travel Day
- Activity: Scenic flight to Tumlingtar, followed by a drive to Chichila.
- Distance/Duration: 1-hour flight; 3-4 hours drive.
- Accommodation: Tea house in Chichila.
- Meals Included: Lunch and dinner.
Day 2: Trek to Num
First Trek Day
- Activity: Trek through lush forests and terraced farmland to Num.
- Distance/Duration: Approximately 3-4 hours of trekking.
- Accommodation: Tea house in Num.
- Meals Included: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Day 3: Trek to Seduwa via the Arun River
River Crossing
- Activity: Traverse diverse landscapes, cross the Arun River, and ascend to Seduwa.
- Distance/Duration: Approximately 6-7 hours of trekking.
- Accommodation: Tea house in Seduwa.
- Meals Included: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Day 4: Trek to Tashigaon
Trek
- Activity: Pass through quaint villages and lush forests to reach Tashigaon.
- Distance/Duration: Approximately 4-5 hours of trekking.
- Accommodation: Tea house in Tashigaon.
- Meals Included: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Day 5: Trek to Khongma Danda
Label: Ascent Day
- Activity: Ascend higher into the mountains through rugged terrain and rhododendron forests.
- Distance/Duration: Approximately 6-7 hours of trekking.
- Accommodation: Tea house in Khongma Danda.
- Meals Included: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Day 6: Trek to Dobate via Shipton La
High Pass Crossing
- Activity: Cross the high mountain pass of Shipton La and descend to Dobate.
- Distance/Duration: Approximately 6-7 hours of trekking.
- Accommodation: Tea house in Dobate.
- Meals Included: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Day 7: Trek to Yangle Kharka
Trek
- Activity: Follow the Barun River upstream through pristine wilderness and verdant valleys.
- Distance/Duration: Approximately 6-7 hours of trekking.
- Accommodation: Tea house in Yangle Kharka.
- Meals Included: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Day 8: Trek to Langmale Kharka
Trek
- Label: Alpine Trek
- Activity: Continue through the rugged landscape to Langmale Kharka.
- Distance/Duration: Approximately 5-6 hours of trekking.
- Accommodation: Tea house in Langmale Kharka.
- Meals Included: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Day 9: Trek to Makalu Base Camp
Base Camp Trek
- Activity: Trek to Makalu Base Camp, experiencing stunning views of Makalu.
- Distance/Duration: Approximately 5-6 hours of trekking.
- Accommodation: Tea house at Makalu Base Camp.
- Meals Included: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Day 10: Trek back to Yangle Kharka
Descent Day
- Activity: Retrace your steps back to Yangle Kharka.
- Distance/Duration: Approximately 6-7 hours of trekking.
- Accommodation: Tea house in Yangle Kharka.
- Meals Included: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Day 11: Trek to Dobate
Return Trek
- Activity: Continue retracing your steps to Dobate.
- Distance/Duration: Approximately 6-7 hours of trekking.
- Accommodation: Tea house in Dobate.
- Meals Included: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Day 12: Trek to Khongma Danda
High Pass Return
- Activity: Trek back to Khongma Danda, crossing Shipton La again.
- Distance/Duration: Approximately 6-7 hours of trekking.
- Accommodation: Tea house in Khongma Danda.
- Meals Included: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Day 13: Trek to Tashigaon
Forest Descent
- Activity: Descend to Tashigaon.
- Distance/Duration: Approximately 5-6 hours of trekking.
- Accommodation: Tea house in Tashigaon.
- Meals Included: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Day 14: Trek to Num and Drive to Tumlingtar
Final Trek Day
- Activity: Trek back to Num and drive to Tumlingtar.
- Distance/Duration: Approximately 6-7 hours of trekking and driving.
- Accommodation: Tea house in Tumlingtar.
- Meals Included: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Day 15: Fly from Tumlingtar to Kathmandu
Return to Kathmandu
- Activity: Fly back to Kathmandu.
- Distance/Duration: 1-hour flight.
- Accommodation: Hotel in Kathmandu.
- Meals Included: Breakfast.
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