| Trip code | |
| Package name | Makalu Base Camp Trekking |
| Duration | 20 |
| Max. elevation | 4853 m |
| Level | MODERATE |
| Transportation | Local bus/ Plane |
| Accomodation | 3* hotel in Kathmandu and simple guest house in Trekking |
| Starts at | Kathmandu |
| Ends at | Kathmandu |
| Trip route | Kathmandu- Tumlingtar-sidhuwa-khongma danda-Lungmale Kharka- Makalu base camp thulo pokhari-seduwa- Num back to via Tumlingtar |
| Cost | USD 0 per person |
A group of trekkers takes flight (An hour) to Tumlingtar and Driver through a major town Kandabari in the district at an elevation of 1960 meters before descending Chichila to say overnight. The drive projects scenic beauty of nature along with several settlements.
The trek starts towards Num on a crumbling trail from chichila to reach Num. The walk will be for 7 hours to stay overnight and eat delicious local food. The beautiful villages, the welcoming gesture from locals wins the heart of all people trekking through.
The local breakfast and smile in the dawn will provide us the energy to further journey. Trekkers descend to the Arun River after 2 hours and climb a steep terrain to Seduwa. The suspension bridge over the Arun River makes travelers feel a swing in the air and fills them with joy. The trails have beautiful cardamom crops and terrace farming along with giant bamboos and scattered beautiful villages which make hikers forget the 6-7 hours of a long hike.
Trekkers walk through many farmlands, bamboo forests and Rhododendron forests along with the wooden bridges. The flabbergasting mani walls following trekkers on stones steps to reach Tashigaon shows the cultural or ethnic creativity of the Sherpa community. The 4-5 hours of penetration through farmlands or forest and ascent on stone steps takes hikers to Tashigaon for resting in small cozy tea houses.
A really challenging day to trekkers as the journey hikes up the real steep. Taking up the stone steps from Tashigaon. After walking for three hours, trekkers stretch and have lunch at Dhara (2867m). The next two hours of hike to Unshisha toiling upwards, trekkers reach a stone rest stop with prayers flags and finally reach to Khongma Danda for overnight stay. The body starts acclimatizing the elevations from there.
Since the elevation ahead starts rising, acclimatization becomes necessary for the body to cope well in higher altitudes. After sleeping a night, trekkers spend a day in Khongma Danda hiking to the nearby Khongma La (3890m) and enjoying the blissful rhododendron bushes. As the hikers get enough time to enjoy the scenic beauty, they retrace to the Khongma Danda Tea Houses for their proper rest.
The real adventure starts from here with cool and crisp breeze freezing the nose and striking views of scow-clad white giants. During this trek, trekkers cross few Passes; ascending through rhododendron bushes to Khongma La, heading towards some steep stone brings you to Sano Pokhari danda with a small lake view. Eventually, with ascending and descending of the trials trekkers reach to the highest pass, Shipton La (4200m). The pass is followed by the creative mani walls with Buddhist scriptures on it adorned with prayer flags. Moving ahead, the last pass of the day i.e. Keke La is climbed easily and next approx. an hour of drop away, trekkers reach Dobato. After trekking for 6-7 hours, the accommodation here is comparatively better than other till here which comforts you for your long journey.
After breakfast, trekkers descend through pine and rhododendron forest towards Barun River. Hiking for four hours along with the wilderness of nature, trekkers reach Themathang kKharka and further walking for a while to cross Barun River on a wooden bridge. The trail follows the river on your left walking the stony path reaching Yangle Kharka. The continuous 5-6 hours of walk on heaved trials exhaust trekkers and it brings the right time to rest with the howling sound of breeze and animals.
From Yangle Kharka, trekkers drop downhill to the river passing by and decorated with Buddhist prayer flags along the trails. The views start dominating by the Massifs Mountains and snow-clad peaks along with Yaupa peak. Further, the trials lead to Merek and from there it takes 2 hours to reach Langmake Kharka. Since the destination comes ahead to them on the next day, trekkers get excited to reach Makalu Base camp.
On day 12, trekker hike to Makalu base camp, the lap of the 5th highest mountains in the world. Trekkers begin their journey early in the morning to reach Shersang (4630m), a small stone hut. From the spot, the undefinable beauty of Mt. Makalu appears to appease the trekker’s heart. The four-sided shape of gigantic, enchanting and sensational Makalu spellbound travelers with its astounding and unbelievable beauty. Mt. Makalu completely dominates the view as expected at Makalu Base camp.
The tea houses and lodges are there to provide sufficient time to stay and explore the captivating and alluring beauty of the MBC. Trekkers can hike up to the ridge (5300m) to witness the beautiful panoramic view of the base camp. Along with this, trekkers also get a glimpse of the world tallest mountain from its rarest seen side called the Kangshung face of the majestic Everest along with Lhotse, Nuptse, Peak IV, peak VI and peak VII as well as a close-up and vivid view of Makalu.
After rejoicing the enthralling beauty of mountain and MBC, trekkers retrace back to Yangle Kharka and take a hot shower with a small fee if they wish to.
After the morning breakfast, the trekkers ascend steeply to reach Thulo Pokhari. The trails are full of the scenic beauty of mountain landscapes.
Trekkers will be heading west and continue descending all the way down to Tashigaon. Trekkers get to see the several lovely villages, forest trails and stream and finally ascend to Tashigaon.
After crossing several farmlands and streams, trekkers reach Ropesa Village. Further, the trails ascend towards Kasuwa Khola from where hikers will trek down to Manigaon. A short and relaxing walk from Manigaon will reach Seduwa.
The journey back to Num starts by drop downhill on a rough trail crossing the suspension bridge over Arun River. The trail becomes steep as trekkers move ahead and carefully hike to reach Lumbang. Following the terraced farmland, trekkers reach to Num village to stay overnight.
After the morning breakfast and relaxing conversations, everyone will hop on to the tourist bus/van for 6 hour-long journey. The drive be a long a scenic along with forests and several small settlements.
After a long night sleep and rest, everyone will get up early to get ready for their morning flights to Kathmandu. The day is rest upon you either to relax, get a massage or go shopping.