Makalu Base Camp Trek

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Price:US$ 2455
Duration:22 Days
Destination:Nepal
Grade:Strenuous

Destination: Nepal

Max. Altitude: 5000m

Itinerary: Fixed or customized (group, single, family and senior packages available)

Group size: Min 1 person, Max 10 people.

Departures: September to December, March to May

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The fifth-highest mountain in the world, Makalu (8463m) is considered one of the hardest 8000m peaks to climb because of its steep, exposed ridges. Edmund Hillary failed twice, leaving it to a French expedition to make the first ascent in 1955. Even the mighty Reinhold Messner only succeeded on his third attempt. You won’t face quite so many obstacles getting to the base camp of the mountain, although this is a challenging and difficult trek through one of the most remote and undeveloped parts of Nepal. The reward for this hardship is the chance to trek through an unspoiled Himalayan landscape far from the trappings of the modern age. En route, you will pass some epic viewpoints that will put you face to face with “the throne of the gods”, along with Baruntse (7220m), and the eastern slope of the Everest range.

Himalayan Unforgettable Adventures arranges the Dhaulagiri Circuit from September to December and from March to May.

All our guides and porters are experienced, licensed and covered by insurance.

Come and join us for a life changing experience – with Himalayan Unforgettable Adventures!

Day to day outline itinerary

Day 01:Arrive at Tribubhuwan International Airport in Kathmandu, transfer to the hotel, welcome dinner in the evening.
Day 02:Sightseeing in and around Kathmandu (Swayambhunath, Pashupatinath, Boudanath, and Kathmandu Durbar Square), preparation for the trek.
Day 03:Fly from Kathmandu to Tumlingtar and trek to Khandbari (1020m) – 3 hours
Day 04:Khandbari to Chichila (1840m) – 4 hours
Day 05:Chichila to Num (1500m) – 5-6 hours
Day 06:Trek to Sedua (1540m) – 4-5 hours
Day 07:Sedua to Tashigaon (2070m) – 4-5 hours
Day 08:Tashigaon to Khongma (3460m) – 4-6 hours
Day 09:Khongma to Mumbuk (3550m) – 5-7 hours
Day 10:Mumbuk to Yangle Kharka (3600m) – 4-5 hours
Day 11:Yangle Kharka to Merek (4570m) – 4-5 hours
Day 12:Merek to Shersong (4660m) - 1-2 hours
Day 13:Day trip to Makalu Base Camp (4950m)
Day 14:Shersong to Mumbuk – 7-9 hours
Day 15:Mumbuk to Khongma – 5-6 hours
Day 16:Khongma to Tashigaon – 3-4 hours
Day 17:Tashigaon to Num – 6-7 hours
Day 18:Num to Chichila – 5-6 hours
Day 19:Chichila to Tumlingtar – 6-8 hours
Day 20:Fly from Tumlingtar to Kathmandu
Day 21:Sightseeing in Patan and Bhaktapur followed by a farewell dinner
Day 22:Final departure

Cost Details

Cost Include

All airport/hotel/land transfers by private or public vehicle unless otherwise requested
Accommodation in Kathmandu with breakfast.
Welcome and farewell dinner.
Camping during the trek with all meals included
Sightseeing tours in Kathmandu, Paten and Bhaktapur including a tour guide and entrance fees (if the option is chosen)
Experienced trek leader, assistant guide and Sherpa porters including their salaries, insurance, equipment, flight, food and accommodation.
All necessary permits (national park entrance fee, TIMS).
A comprehensive medical kit.
All government and local taxes wherever applicable

Cost Exclude

Nepal visa fee ($30 and two passport photographs are required).
International airfare to and from Kathmandu
Excess baggage charges
Lunch in Kathmandu, unless requested for
Extra accommodation nights other than stated in the itinerary.
Travel and rescue insurance
Personal expenses (phone calls, laundry, bar bills, battery recharge, extra porters, chocolate, beverages, showers etc)
Tips for guides and porters

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Detail Itinerary

Day 01Arrive at Tribubhuwan International Airport in Kathmandu, transfer to the hotel, welcome dinner in the evening.

Day 02Sightseeing in and around Kathmandu (Swayambhunath, Pashupatinath, Boudanath, and Kathmandu Durbar Square), preparation for the trek.

Day 03Fly from Kathmandu to Tumlingtar and trek to Khandbari (1020m) – 3 hours

Day 04Khandbari to Chichila (1840m) – 4 hours

Day 05Chichila to Num (1500m) – 5-6 hours

Day 06Trek to Sedua (1540m) – 4-5 hours

Day 07Sedua to Tashigaon (2070m) – 4-5 hours

Day 08Tashigaon to Khongma (3460m) – 4-6 hours

Day 09Khongma to Mumbuk (3550m) – 5-7 hours

Day 10Mumbuk to Yangle Kharka (3600m) – 4-5 hours

Day 11Yangle Kharka to Merek (4570m) – 4-5 hours

Day 12Merek to Shersong (4660m) - 1-2 hours

Day 13Day trip to Makalu Base Camp (4950m)

Day 14Shersong to Mumbuk – 7-9 hours

Day 15Mumbuk to Khongma – 5-6 hours

Day 16Khongma to Tashigaon – 3-4 hours

Day 17Tashigaon to Num – 6-7 hours

Day 18Num to Chichila – 5-6 hours

Day 19Chichila to Tumlingtar – 6-8 hours

Day 20Fly from Tumlingtar to Kathmandu

Day 21Sightseeing in Patan and Bhaktapur followed by a farewell dinner

Day 22Final departure

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