Makalu base camp
The Makalu Base Camp trek is an exciting and less-explored adventure in the eastern Himalayas of Nepal. This trek takes you to the foot of Makalu, the fifth highest peak in the world, standing at 8,485 meters. It is an ideal trek for those seeking solitude and untamed nature, far from the crowds of more popular regions like Everest or Annapurna. The route offers breathtaking views of towering mountains, including Makalu, Baruntse, and Chamlang, as well as diverse landscapes ranging from lush forests to alpine meadows and rugged rocky terrain. The trek also provides a unique opportunity to explore isolated villages that preserve traditional ways of life.
Itinerary
Day 1: Kathmandu – Tumlingtar (410 m) – Num (1,560 m)
Transfer to the airport for the Kathmandu – Tumlingtar flight (410 m). Continue by local jeep to the village of Num (1,560 m). Overnight stay at Barun Hotel.
Day 2: Num – Seduwa (1,500 m)
Start of the trek – 5 hours of walking, with +710 m ascent and –710 m descent. Overnight stay in a lodge.
Day 3: Seduwa – Tashigaon (2,100 m)
5 hours of walking, with +700 m ascent and –100 m descent. Overnight stay in a lodge.
Day 4: Tashigaon – Khongma Danda (3,500 m)
6 hours of walking, with +1,470 m ascent and –70 m descent. Overnight stay at Shivaview Lodge.
Day 5: Khongma Danda – Dobato (3,900 m) via Shipton-la (4,125 m) and Keke-la (4,170 m)
6 hours of walking, with +670 m ascent and –270 m descent. Overnight stay in a lodge.
Day 6: Dobato – Yangri Kharka (3,720 m)
5 hours 30 minutes of walking, with +460 m ascent and –640 m descent. Overnight stay in a lodge.
Day 7: Yangri Kharka – Langmale Kharka (4,410 m)
5 hours of walking, with +735 m ascent and –45 m descent. Overnight stay in a lodge.
Day 8: Langmale Kharka – Shersong (4,630 m)
Makalu Base Camp (4,870 m) – 5 hours 30 minutes of walking, with +510 m ascent and –50 m descent. Overnight stay in a lodge.
Day 9: Shersong – Makalu Base Camp (4,870 m) – Shersong (4,630 m)
Excursion around Makalu Base Camp (4,870 m) – return to Shersong (4,630 m). 3 hours of walking, with –290 m descent and +50 m ascent. Overnight stay in a lodge.
Day 10: Shersong – Yangri Kharka (3,720 m)
5 hours 30 minutes of walking, with –1,025 m descent and +120 m ascent. Overnight stay in a lodge.
Day 11: Yangri Kharka – Dobato (3,900 m)
6 hours of walking, with –390 m descent and +570 m ascent. Overnight stay in a lodge.
Day 12: Dobato – Khongma Danda (3,500 m) via Keke-la and Shipton-la
5 hours 30 minutes of walking, with –910 m descent and +700 m ascent. Overnight stay in a lodge.
Day 13: Khongma Danda – Tashigaon (2,100 m)
5 hours of walking, with –1,470 m descent and +70 m ascent. Overnight stay in a lodge.
Day 14: Tashigaon – Seduwa (1,500 m)
5 hours of walking, with –700 m descent and +100 m ascent. Overnight stay in a lodge.
Day 15: Seduwa – Num – Khandbari
5 hours of walking. Trek to the village of Num, then transfer by local jeep to Khandbari, the district headquarters, with –710 m descent and +710 m ascent. Overnight stay in a lodge.
Day 16: Khandbari – Tumlingtar
In the morning, explore the village of Khandbari. In the afternoon, transfer by local jeep to the village of Tumlingtar.
Day 17: Tumlingtar – Kathmandu
Morning flight from Tumlingtar to Kathmandu. Upon arrival, transfer to the hotel.
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