Makalu Base Camp Trekking is more than an adventure trekking in the rural Himalayan region of Nepal. It is situated between the Everest and Kanchenjunga Himalayan regions.
The trekking to Makalu Base Camp goes through the Makalu-Barun National Park area, which is a synonym of the natural Shangri La in Nepal Himalayas. It has got various bio-diversity, wonderful landscape and flora and fauna.
Tumlingtar is the gateway to the Makalu Base Camp Trek. The trail heads along the hilly gorge and the tropical green forest along the Barun River. The trip includes untouched valleys populated by ethnic groups like Rai, Limbu, Sherpa, and others.
The Himalayan chain in the eastern region includes Mt. Everest (8848m), Makalu, Chamlang, Baruntse, and Lhotse. The surrounding peaks are seen crystal clear from the Makalu Base Camp. Your Makalu Base Camp Trek Nepal leads you to the Shipton La Pass and the Keke La Pass. The Keke La Pass is the perfect vantage point for looking at sixth and seventh peaks as well as the Chamlang Mountain.
Similarly, the cascade waterfalls and the untouched rural settlements are further attractions of this Makalu Base Camp Lodge Trek trail. You may encounter some of the rare wild animals, including Snow Leopard along with rhododendron, birch, and juniper forest that is also interesting.
March to May and September to November are the best time to trekking to Makalu Base Camp.
Besides, the trekkers should be physically fit and fine for Makalu Base Camp Tea House Trek and aware of the acute mountain sickness.
Rising Adventure Company is renowned to lead the trek in the off-the-beaten trails. Our teams are professionals in the field of trekking in Nepal. We have been organizing the Makalu Base Camp Trekking for many years. For more details, please feel free to contact us.
Upon your arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport in Kathmandu, you will be greeted by the representative from Rising Adventure at the arrival gate and transferred to the hotel.
This is your day for sightseeing. So, you are picked up by your tour guide from your hotel. Basically, Kathmandu Sightseeing involves the four UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Kathmandu. They are Kathmandu Darbar Square, Swayabhunath Stupa, Boudhnath Stupa, and the Pashupatinath Temple. However, we also organize other sightseeing tours nearby Kathmandu in accordance with your desires like Patan and Bhaktapur Darbar Squares those too are enlisted in UNESCO.
In the evening, Rising Adventure will discuss your trip and introduce our trekking guide as well as other members.
You will have almost one hour flight to Tumlingtar. After reaching there, you will have almost 4 hours drive to Chichira, a trekking starting point.
Today you are going to start your trek. So, you will have almost 6 hours trek to Num through the forest with enjoying the views of mountains and nearby villages
Today you are going to walk on both uphill and downhill along the Barun River. Then you will reach Sedua along the Makalu Barun National Park.
Today your trail will ascend the ridge. Then you will pass the village through the paddy fields and reach Tashi Village which offers stunning views of mountains.
Your trail will ascend to the ridge through the forest and the continuation of your steep ascending will take you to the top of a ridge. Then you will descend to Khongma.
Today you will pass the Shipton La Pass at first and then to Keke La Pass along the Kalo Pokhari Lake. After reaching on top of Keke La Pass, you will enjoy the grand views of the sixth and seventh peak as well as Chamlang Himal. Then you will go down to Dobato Valley.
Today you are going to the base of Dobate Valley. So, you will have a steep walk through the rhododendron forest at first. Then you will have a relaxed walk till Yangle Kharka.
This is the acclimatization day for you. So, you will explore the surroundings of Yangle Kharka.
You will have almost 6 hours walking to Langmale Kharka Valley through the yak pastures and other fields by passing Merek.
Today you are going to meet your final destination means the Makalu Base Camp. So, you are going to walk on icy glacier and snow bypassing Shershong. The sceneries will come closer to closer with your onwards and finally, you will be surrounded by mountains.
Today you will go a little bit up and enjoy the breathtaking views of surroundings such as Mt. Everest, Mt. Makalu, Mt. Lhotse and other lakes and so on. Then you will come back.
Today you will retrace your route bypassing Shershong, Langmale Kharka, Merek and finally at Yangri Kharka.
Today also you will follow the previous route till Dobate.
You will follow the same route as you had already passed such as Keke La, Kauma La and so on.
You will retrace your previous route till Tashi Village.
You will retrace your previous route till Sedua
You will retrace your previous route till Num.
You will retrace your previous route till Tumlingtar.
Today you are returning to Kathmandu. So, you will have a flight on the same previous airways. After reaching there, you will be transferred to the hotel.
Today your trip in Nepal comes to an end and the representative from Rising Adventure will take you to the airport approximately 3 hours before your scheduled flight.
Great trekking experience in the remote area of Nepal. Excellent Views. Excellent guide and company. Truly recommended
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