Makalu Trek -18 Days

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Makalu trek in eastern Nepal is protected by the Makalu Barun National Park and Conservation Project. Established in 1992, it covers 2330 sq km.

Trip Duration 18 Days
Max Altitude Upto 5755m
Group Size 2 - 15
DIFFICULTY Moderate
ARRIVAL ON Kathmandu Nepal
DEPARTURE FROM Kathmandu Nepal

 Highlights for Makalu:

  •  Picturesque Journey: A stunning getaway through dense jungles, terraced farmlands, and rocky trails leads to Makalu Base Camp. A captivating landscape is created by majestic mountains, flowing waterfalls, and colourful rhododendron blossoms. This trek is a beautiful and remarkable Himalayan experience because of the tranquil Barun Valley and up-close views of Mount Makalu's (8463m) majesty, the fifth-highest mountain in the world.
  • Diverse Landscape: From subtropical forests to the terraced farmlands, alpine meadows, and glacial moraines, the Makalu region hosts an astonishing range of landscapes. Trekkers will make their way through lush rhododendron forests, sparkling rivers, and hike up to high-altitude deserts surrounded by peaks. The change in this vegetation every day gives you a unique feeling into the raw beauty
    and remote region of Nepal.
  •  Majestic Mountain Views: Adventurers who complete the Makalu trek are rewarded with unmatched vistas of few of the highest peaks in the world, including Mount Everest, Mount Lhotse, Mount Baruntse, and the magnificent Mount Makalu (8,485m). While the beautiful valleys below are still covered in mist, the snow-capped peaks are covered in shades of pink and gold with every sunrise.
  •  Rich Culture and Village Life: Traditional Sherpa and Rai villages are found in the Makalu trail, where customs and hospitality are at their best. Local people traditionally reside in farming, and working with their intricate handicrafts. Prayer flags and chortens mark deep spirituality in the region.
  • Makalu Barun National Park: A biodiversity center in Nepal, which spans 1,500 sq km and elevates from subtropical forests to high grassland is known as Makalu Barun National Park. It is home to rare species likes red panda and snow leopards, as well offers stunning view of Mount Makalu (8,463 m) the fifth highest mountain in the world, Mount Chamalang (7,319 m), Mount Baruntse (7,129 m) and Mount Mera (6,654 m) with diverse ecosystems. Makalu Barun is a trekkers paradise where nature blends with rich culture and heritage.

Trip Overview

Makalu trek in eastern Nepal is protected by the Makalu Barun National Park and Conservation Project. Established in 1992, it covers 2330 sq km. Among the 16 mountains in the park, it is home to Makalu, the fifth-highest mountain in the world (8463m/ 27,766ft).

The world’s fifth-highest mountain. Formerly a restricted area, it spans five major ecological zones where can be found the lush, tropical Arun Valley, dense forests or rhododendron, and fir and alpine meadows that lead to the mighty Barun glacier. From the base camp, anyone can view the spectacular Mt. Makalu.

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DETAILED ITINERARY

Day 01 Arrival in Kathmandu airport. Our Airport Representative transferred to hotel by private tourist vehicle
Max Altitude:

1345m/4412ft

Accommodation:

3 stars level hotel

Day 02 Half day city guide tour then drive back to hotel and preparation for trekking. City tour 4 hours.
Meal:

Breakfast

Max Altitude:

1345m/4412ft

Accommodation:

3 stars level hotel

Day 03 After breakfast transfer domestic airport and flight to Tumlingtar then drive to Num by local Jeep. Flight for 45 minutes then drive 5:30 hours by Jeep.
Meal:

Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner

Max Altitude:

1500/4920ft

Accommodation:

Tented camp

Day 04 Num to Seduwa. Walking 6 hours
Meal:

Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner

Max Altitude:

1493 m/4897ft)

Accommodation:

Tented camp

Day 05 Seduwa to Tashi Gaun. Walking 4 hours
Meal:

Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner

Max Altitude:

3500m/11480ft

Accommodation:

Tented camp

Day 06 Khongma Danda to Dobate via Shipton La pass 4125m/1353. Walking 7 hours
Meal:

Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner

Max Altitude:

3650m/11972ft

Accommodation:

Tented camp

Day 07 Dobate to Yangri Kharka. Walking 7 hours
Meal:

Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner

Max Altitude:

3557m/11666ft

Accommodation:

Tented camp

Day 08 Yangri Kharka to Langmale Kharka. Walking 6:30 hours.
Meal:

Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner

Max Altitude:

4410m/14465ft

Accommodation:

Tented camp

Day 09 Langmale Kharka to Shershong. Walking 7 hours
Meal:

Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner

Max Altitude:

4630m/15187ft

Accommodation:

Tented camp

Day 10 Shershong to Makalu Base Camp. Walking 6:30 hours.
Meal:

Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner

Max Altitude:

4870m/15975ft

Accommodation:

Tented camp

Day 11 Rest and explore around Mt. Makalu Base Camp.
Meal:

4870m/15975ft)

Max Altitude:

4870m/15975ft

Accommodation:

Tented camp

Day 12 Rest and explore around Mt. Makalu Base Camp.
Meal:

Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner

Max Altitude:

4870m/15975ft

Accommodation:

Tented camp

Day 13 Makalu Base Camp to Yangri Kharka. Walking 6 hours
Meal:

Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner

Max Altitude:

3557m/11666ft)

Accommodation:

Tented camp

Day 14 Yangri Kharka to Dobate. Walking 7 hours.
Meal:

Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner

Max Altitude:

3650m/11972ft

Accommodation:

Tented camp

Day 15 Dobate to Khongma Danda. Walking 6 hours.
Meal:

Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner

Max Altitude:

3500m/11480ft

Accommodation:

Tented camp

Day 16 Khongma Danda to Seduwa (8 hrs)
Meal:

Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner

Max Altitude:

3500m/11480ft

Accommodation:

Tented camp

Day 17 Seduwa to Num. Walking 5:30 hours.
Meal:

Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner

Max Altitude:

1493 m/4897ft

Accommodation:

Tented camp

Day 18 Num to Tumlingtar by drive by local Jeep. 5:30 hours.
Meal:

Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner

Max Altitude:

1493 m/4897ft

Accommodation:

Tented camp

Day 19 After breakfast an early morning flight back to Kathmandu from Lukla and transfer to the hotel at 3 stars level, inclusive breakfast. Flight time 30 minutes. O/N at hotel.
Meal:

Breakfast

Max Altitude:

1345m/4412ft

Accommodation:

3 stars level hotel

Day 20 The trip ends, our Airport Representative will drop you to the Kathmandu international airport for your final flight departure from Nepal. Driving 15 km – 10 minutes
Max Altitude:

Breakfast

Itinerary Note
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What to expect?

Price Includes

  • All the ground transportation as per itinerary.
  • Hotel in Kathmandu, inclusive breakfast at 3 stars level (2 nights before trekking and 1 night after trekking).
  • Meals 3 times a day ( Breakfast, lunch and dinner) with hot drinks tea and coffee in trekking for you.
  • Accommodation tented camp & twin sharing private comfortable room in trekking.
  • All necessary camping gears like two men tent, dining tent, kitchen tent, Toilet tent, kitchen equipment, mattress.
  • Makalu trekking Map.
  • Both ways domestic flight tickets from Kathmandu to Tumling Taar to Kathmandu, inclusive taxes.
  • An experienced, knowledgeable English Speaking Government license holder trekking guide and strong porter (1 porter for 2 people).
  • Food, drinks, accommodation, insurance, salary, equipment’s, transportation, local tax for Guide and porter.
  • First aid medical kit, Ox meter to check pulse, heart rate and oxygen saturation at higher altitude.
  • Four season sleeping bag and down jackets to use for trekking, if necessary.
  • Trekking Permits Makalu region .
  • All necessary paper works & Makalu Barun conservation entry permits.
  • TIMS (Trekkers’ Information Management System).
  • Emergency helicopter rescue arrangement which will be paid by your insurance company.
  • Farewell dinner in Kathmandu.
  • All our government taxes, vat, local tax, tourist service charges.

Price Excludes

  • Extra accommodation and meals in Kathmandu (Except Farewell Dinner)
  • Drinks (cold, alcoholic & Mineral water) in trekking.
  • Personal equipment.
  • Travel and rescue insurance.
  • Extra personal expenses (phone calls, laundry, bar bills, battery recharge, laundry, shower, excess baggage charges).
  • Tips for trekking staffs and driver (Tipping is expected).
  • Any others expenses which are not mentioned on ‘Price Includes’ section.

Trip Info

The Makalu trek embarks with one’s arrival in Kathmandu. Then, from Kathmandu the trip continues towards Biguti, Surey dovan, Jagat, Simigaou, Kelchey, Beding, Nagaou, their the trek will stop for acclimatization. After Nagaou the trek continues to Tso Rolpo, Tolumbhu Buka, then crossing Tashi Lakpa pass (5755m), and camp at Thengpo (4300m). And, trek to Khumjung, Khumjung to Namche Bazar, Phakding, then to Lukla and from Lukla to Kathmandu for the final departure.

TREKKING EQUIPMENTS, GEARS & SOME MEDICINES

We do recommend following equipment's for trekking and Hiking in Nepal.

  • Sun hat
  • Scarf
  • Light balaclava
  • Warm wool hat
  • UV protection one Sunglasses
  • Head torch with extra batteries.

  • Tshirts
  • Shirts
  • Sleeveless or body warmer type fleece.
  • Long sleeve shirts
  • Thermal Vest
  • Down Jacket
  • Fleece Jacket
  • Pullover
  • Sports bras (women)
  • Waterproof outer jacket
  • Rain Coat
  • Hand wear
  • Fleece gloves.
  • Warms mittens or gloves.

  • Long Under Wear
  • Short Under Wear
  • Lightweight Cotton Long Pants
  • Warm Trousers
  • Tracksuit pants
  • Lightweight thermal trouser
  • Fleece pants
  • Cotton paints

  • Thin inner socks
  • Thick warm wool hiking socks
  • Walking boots with ankle support
  • Trainers or trail shoes
  • Gaiters
  • Micro spikes

  • Camera and Accessories
  • Phone
  • Power Bank
  • Solar Panel
  • Travel Adapter

  • Book
  • Playing Cards/Games
  • Journal and Pen
  • Snacks and Specialist Food

  • Sunscreen
  • Insect Repellent
  • Hand Sanitizer
  • Toilet Paper
  • Wet Wipes
  • Pocket Hand Warmers
  • Moisturizing skin cream and Lip balm
  • Toiletries
  • Water purifier
  • First Aid

  • Passport and Copy
  • Travel Insurance Details
  • Trekking Permit(s)
  • Waterproof Document Wallet
  • Cash

  • Guide will take a group first aid kit but please bring personal medications and other items you might use regularly such as
  • Any personal medications
  • Malaria prophylactic tablets
  • Blister treatment
  • Rehydration powder
  • Analgesics (Paracetamol, ibuprofen and aspirin)
  • Plasters and zinc oxide tape
  • Throat lozenges
  • Diamox

  • Duffel Bag or Suitcase
  • Day pack
  • Sleeping bag
  • Water bottle
  • Trekking poles
  • Towel

Good to Know

Q. Do you provide any gears for trekking?
A. Yes, we do provide roughly 65 liters one duffel bag, sleeping bag and down jacket to use for trekking without extra charge, if you do not have.
Q. Can I rent or buy gears in Kathmandu?
A. You can buy or rent trekking boots and rest of the gears, you need to need to buy.
Q. How much weight does porter carries?
A. We do provide one porter between 2 trekkers. One porter carries 25 to 30 kg respectively.
Q. How much weight does airplane allow to Lukla?
A. Twin Otter and Dornier planes are the primary mode of transport to and from the airstrip at Lukla. It allows 15kg per passenger, including had bag.
Q. Can I take some more gears for paying extra charge?
A. It is hard but some time, they do allow 2 to 3 kg with paying extra charge US$ 2 per kg
Q. When Should I pack my gears?
A. You will have pre-trip meeting in Kathmandu that night you pack trekking gears.
Q. What equipment should I carry at Daypack?
A. Most of our day packs have a capacity of roughly 20 to 24 liters. You need to carry only day use things like water bottle, light jackets, some extra shocks, sun hat, sunglasses, raincoat, light glove, scarf, toilet paper, and small towel, camera, some personal medical, Sunscreen, Passport, money, camera, trekking poles and some snacks. Rest of the gears will be carried by porter.
Q. Can I store suitcase and other unnecessary gears in hotel in Kathmandu or at your office?
A. Yes, you can store either at the hotel in Kathmandu or at our office without extra charge.

 TRAVEL INSURANCE

Travel insurance is compulsory for all Clients undertaking any tour. It should provide adequate protection for the full duration of the tour to cover personal injury, medical expenses, repatriation expenses, helicopter evacuation, loss of luggage, etc. For your kind information, we would like to give a list of the insurance companies, please inquire with them.

  •  USA and Canada: Tugo, United Health Care, World Nomad, Blue Cross
  • Australia and New Zealand: Fast Cover, Allianz Australia
  • Singapore: Ergo, World Nomad (Explore plan level 3)
  • Europe: Europe Assistance, Austrian Alpine Club, Allianz Europe
  • India: ICICI Lombard

 ALTITUDE AND TEMPERATURE IN NEPAL

Altitude (in meter) & Temperature (in degree Celsius) in Nepal over 2000m/6056ft. Trekking areas are only situated over 2000meter in Nepal.

Altitude Spring Summer Autumn Winter
March, April, May June, July, Aug Sept., Oct,  Nov Dec, Jan, Feb
Max. Min. Max. Min. Max. Min. Max. Min.
2000m -2500m 27 5 29  9 25 2 20 -2
3000m – 3500m 12 -5 20 -1 17 -2 14 -7
4000m – 4500m 10  -7 14 -3 12 -7 7 -10
4500m- 5500m 9 -10 12 -5 10 -15 5  -20

Map & Elevation

Reviews

EXCELLENT rating
Based on 54 reviews
An excellent Company!!
Ambar Bamjan
Ambar Bamjan
2024-12-23
We did the Annapurna Circuit with Unique Path and our trip was amazing! Everything was seamless: all accommodation was booked in advance and we got good rooms along the route; all our transport was on time and we found our driver very safe; and we were told where to be and when. Babu, who organised our trip, thought of everything and was very flexible and professional. We ended up changing our original plan. All our hotels/ flights / transport were adjusted accordingly. Babu also helped organise a tour of Kathmandu for us. On top of that our guide & porter (Ishwor & Ramesh) were great. They were knowledgeable, fun, caring and aware of mountain safety. We had a great time spending 14 days with them and felt like we were in very capable hands! We can’t wait to come back and do a different trek with them and would recommend to any Nepal visitors!
Claudia P
Claudia P
2024-11-28
Great experience trekking the Everest Base Camp and climbing Lobuche East :)
Nejc
Nejc
2024-11-19
Great experience and perfect organisation and care from Babu
Konstantin Guller
Konstantin Guller
2024-11-18

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