Flight from Kathmandu to Lukla. Meet your porter guide at Lukla Airport. Pack your Trekking gear. Then trek to Paiya. Short all-day trek. Overnight at Paiya Tea House
Lukla to Makalu Base Camp Trek.
26
Days
Lukla to Makalu Base Camp Trek Overview
Lukla to Makalu Base Camp Trek is an exciting, but challenging hiking route which links each Everest and Makalu region of Eastern Nepal. The trek challenges trekkers with steep ascents, rugged landscapes, and immoderate altitude passes. However, it rewards them with extraordinary towering mountain peaks, dense forests, and colorful Sherpa villages. It’s a as soon as-in-a-lifetime adventure for those who experience an off-the-crushed-course experience.
The Lukla to Makalu Base Camp Trek takes you via a way off and pristine areas that very few trekkers enjoy it. Unlike the crowded Everest trails, this trek gives tranquility, solitude, off- the beaten path hiking journey. If you’re seeking out a trek that combines journey, assignment, and lovely natural splendor, this trekking route is one of the greatest preferences for you.
What Makes This Trek Unique
This trek is famous natural diversity. You hike through lush rhododendron forests, towering mountain passes. The final destination of their trek spot of this trek Makalu Base Camp, which lies at the foot of the Mt. Makalu (8463m). The trek also affords an opportunity to discover conventional Sherpa and Rai villages.
Best Time to Embark on the Lukla to Makalu Base Camp TrekThe time to experience this extraordinary trek are Spring (March to May) and Autumn (September to November). During those months, clear weather, right visibility clean sky.
Lukla to Makalu Base Camp Trek Highlights
- Scenic Flight from Kathmandu to Tumlingtar offering beautiful aerial views of the Himalayan panorama
- Diverse landscapes, inclusive of lush forests, terraced farmlands, and picturesque valleys, wealthy biodiversity and natural splendor of the decrease Solu vicinity.
- Cultural encounters with the local communities living along the Lukla to Tumlingtar path,
- Off-the-Beaten-Path Experience faraway from the greater frequented trekking routes
- Panoramic Mountain Views of Himalaya, including stunning snow-capped peaks, deep valleys, and rolling hills.
Lukla to Makalu Base Camp Trek Detail Itinerary
Day 1 :
Kathmandu- Lukla -Paiya
After breakfast start your trek. Khari La pass (3145 m) with a nice view. Trek and pass Charte and reach Pangum (2850 m). Your overnight stay in the tea house there.
Your trek today will be 5-6 hours. You will have to climb (1120m) and descend (1320m). After breakfast, you will set off on your journey. You will slowly pass Pangum La (3173m), Tropki Kharka, Sibuje (2500m), Gai Kharka (2300m) and finally you will get Najingdingma (2650m) for food and accommodation at the teahouse there.
Have breakfast at your teahouse and get ready for today’s 6-7 hour trek. You will have to pass 430 m of ascent and 1680 m of descent. Keep walking past the village of Surke La Charakot Khiraule Gumpa and finally get a Bung (1900) for spending the night there
Day 5 :
Trek from Bung to Sanam (2850m)
After a big breakfast start your nearly 6-7 hour trek today. Go slowly and carefully, pass Gudel (1900 m) and finally reach Sanam (2850 m), where you spend the night in a tea house.
Day 6 :
Trek from Sanam to Phedi (1680m)
Have breakfast and get ready for a slightly long 7-8 hour trek. Keep going and get Sapla Pokhari (3414m), a sacred wish-fulfilling pool. Visit the pool. Then continue walking and pass Bilbate (2800m) and Jaubari (2040m) and descend to Phedi (1680m) where you spend the night.
Have breakfast and get ready for today’s 5-hour trek. Walk continuously, pass by Tallpo Phedi, Dobhane (920m). Finally reach Gothe Bazar (775 m). Find one of the best tea houses and stay there.
Have breakfast at your teahouse and get ready for today’s trek (5-6 hours). Trek along the Irkhuwa Khola. Go continuously and get Majuwa Besi. From there you trek past Baluwa Besi Katike pul and finally reach Chewa Besi. And find a tea house there to spend the night.overnight stay there.
After breakfast at your teahouse, start your trek today. Follow the road from Chewabei to Chewa and continue climbing the hill to the top of the village. Then proceed to Mane Bhangyang. You can find Auto Rickshaw to travel to Khandbari Hotel Room..
Day 10 :
Khandbari Rest Day.
This is your rest day. You wash and clean up and get ready for the next 13 days of the trek at Makalu bas camp. You pack almost all the necessary things and pack them carefully. Today you have time to explore the Khandbari area. If you are interested, visit a nearby school and meet the school children and the teaching staff. You can talk to them and also share some knowledge with them.
This is your first day of your MBC trek After breakfast, around 8 am, you catch your reserved jeep and travel for around 5-6 hours and Seduwa. Register your TIMS card and pay the Makalu Barun National Park entrance fee of Rs.3000 at the Park Site office.
Day 12 :
Trek From Seduwa to Tasigaun (2070m)
On the second day of your trek, you have to walk for 4-6 hours to reach the destination (Tasigaun 2027 m). The whole part of this trekking test is uphill. So you climb gently. You pass Chyaksedanda (1890 m) and the primary school at the bottom of Tasigaun. Finally, you get Tasi Gaun to spend the night at the tea house there.
After breakfast at the tea house, you will start the 4-6 hour trek. You climb Khongma (3560 m). You may experience the first symptoms of altitude sickness. On the route you will pass Danda Kharka, Chipla (2520m) Unishisha (3180m) and finally reach Khongma..
Day 14 :
Trek from Khongma to Dobato (3550m)
After breakfast at 8 am at your tea house, start the trek to Dobato which takes around 4 to 5 hours. Today you will pass three passes: Ghenguru La (4045 m), Shipton La (4216 m) and Keke La (4150 m). Admire the breathtaking beauty of Chamalang and admire the imposing peaks of Peak 6 (6739m) and Peak 7 (6105m) on your trek and finally reach Dobato where you will spend the night at a tea house.
Have breakfast at the tea house and get ready for the 4-5 hour drive to Yangle Kharka. You have to descend 700m and ascend 750m. From Dobato, slowly descend and pass Phematang and cross the Braun River and finally reach Yangle Kharka (3600m) where you will spend the night.
Day 16 :
Yangle Kharka (Rest Day) (3600)
Today is your rest day in Yangle. Treat yourself to a well-deserved rest and acclimatize to your surroundings. Use this time to fully relax and enjoy the amazing natural beauty around you. Overnight in the same teahouse.
Have breakfast at 8am at the teahouse, then start a gentle climb to Nghe Kharka (3750m), Ripuk Kharka (3930m), Jhak Kharka (4210m) and finally Langmale Kharka (4400m). This journey takes approximately 4 to 5 hours. At the end of the day, find one of the best teahouses in Langmale Kharka to spend the night
After breakfast at eight in the morning, you will need four to five hours to reach the Makalu base camp at an altitude of 4870 meters. Once there, find one of the best tea houses for a delicious dinner and a cozy place to stay. Enjoy reaching your hiking destination while enjoying the breathtaking surroundings
Day 19 :
Makalu Base camp Exploration Day
Discover the amazing surroundings of Makalu Base Camp. Reaching destinations like Peak 3 above Shersong (5250m), Barun Pokhari (4950m), Hillary Base Camp and more will be facilitated by your guide. Enjoy the breathtaking views and let yourself be carried away by the untouched charm of the area. At the end of the day, return to the same tea house and spend the night.
Start your descent to Yangle Kharka after breakfast at your MBC tea house. Find a nice teahouse at Yangle Kharka for overnight stay en route.
Day 21 :
Trek from Yangle Kharka to Dobato
After enjoying breakfast at a tea house in Yangle, proceed to Dobato for overnight stay. The hike should take 4 to 6 hours.
Day 22 :
Trek form Dobato to Khongma
It would take four to six hours to drive to Khongma after breakfast at Dobato. When you get there, look for a room in the teahouse where you can spend the night. Enjoy the beauty of the surroundings once more.
Day 23 :
Trek from Khongma to Tasigaun
After a satisfying breakfast at Khongma, descend to Tasigaun, which will require four to six hours of walking. Find a cozy room in the tea room, relax for a while and enjoy food and some drinks. Don’t miss the opportunity to take in the local sights and sounds. Stay overnight in Tasigaun at a tea house.ea house.
Day 24 :
Trek From Tasigaun to Seduwa
After a morning meal at the Tasigaun teahouse, descend to Seduwa gradually and carefully. The trip should take four to six hours. Find one of the best teahouses in Seduwa, then take a moment to relax, have some food and sip some drinks. Explore the local area and attractions.
Day 25 :
Travle Seduwa to Khndbari
After refueling with breakfast at Seduwa Tea House, catch your pre-booked jeep and travel for 5-6 hours and get tour hotel room in Khandbari. Say goodbye to your concierge escort, say hello to our corporate staff, and rate the entire joy.
After breakfast at your accommodation, get ready to travel to Tumlingtar Airport. A jeep will be waiting for you there. Get into the jeep and drive to the airport in fifteen minutes. Once checked in, say goodbye to the company staff and enjoy your journey to Kathmandu
The price you pay us includes:
- Porter guide daily salary including his food and accommodation
- Porter guide insurance
- Trekker's Information Management System (TIMS) card
- Makalu Barun National Park Entrance Fee
- Jeep Reservation
- Khandbari Hotel room booking
- Support for MAST local community Projects
- Total Company service charge cost including government Tax, VAT as well as miscellaneous cost.
The following will not be included in the price:
- Nepal entry visa fees are USD 30 for 15 days and USD 50 for 30 days
- Kathmandu hotel room charge including breakfast, lunch dinner.
- Kathmandu -Tumlingtar -Kathmandu Airfare cost
- Khandbari Hotel breakfast, Lunch, Dinner charge.
- Local tea house or homestay food and accommodation cost throughout the trekking route has not been included in the total trekking pckage cost. Your meals and accommodation will be your responsibility. You pay directly to your service providers from your pocket.
- Alcoholic, hot and cold drinks, hot water, hot and cold showers.
- Personal expenses include laundry, telephone calls, sweets, snacks, beverages, bar bills, and camera battery charging
- Personal trekking gear and equipment cost like a robust sleeping bag, trekking pole, headlight, eyeglasses, medical kits etc
- Tips for a porter guide.
- Travel and medical insurance for the guest.
- Emergency rescue for the guest.
- Other personal expenditure like laundry, alcoholic cold drinks, hot showers, etc.
- Other unforeseeable expenses incurred due to accidents, strikes, natural calamities, political unrest, etc.
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FAQs
Question 01: Can I customize this trek program as per my requirement?
Yes. You can if you need. No problem. For your customization facilitation we send you a spreadsheet file to your mail id. There you add or remove some days or your activities or more service you need and send us for our information. After we finalize the detail itinerary, we calculate the total cost you need to pay us and send you for your consideration.
Question 02: How long do we walk every day when doing Lukla to Makalu Base Camp Trek.?
On average, you walk about 4 to 6 hours per day. One or two days can be as less as 3hrs and one or two days can be as long as 7hrs.
Question 03: What about battery charging and hot shower facilities?
Yes, you can charge batteries along the route. Charger should be brought. There are no hot shower facilities.
Question 04: What about internet access?
The Internet cannot be accessed away from Khandbari Area. However the mobile phone can work up Shipton la. Away from the place no mobile works. Sometimes, there might be some technical problems.
Question 05: Why has food and accommodation cost not been included in Makalu Arun Social Trek's trekking package cost?
At Makalu Arun Social Trek’s total trekking packages cost food and accommodation cost for the guest along any trekking routes has not been included.
We would like to provide you freedom to choose whatever food and drink and accommodation you like to have and pay yourself directly to your service providers. Your porter guide pays for his own food and accommodation, and you pay for your part.
Although we offer all-inclusive packages, we think it is cheaper and better for you to pay for your own food and accommodation along the trekking route.
Question 06: Why has food and accommodation cost not been included in Makalu Arun Social Trek's trekking package cost?
At Makalu Arun Social Trek’s total trekking packages cost food and accommodation cost for the guest along any trekking routes has not been included.
We would like to provide you freedom to choose whatever food and drink and accommodation you like to have and pay yourself directly to your service providers. Your porter guide pays for his own food and accommodation, and you pay for your part.
Although we offer all-inclusive packages, we think it is cheaper and better for you to pay for your own food and accommodation along the trekking route.
Question 07: What will happen if I add some extra day in my itinerary?
If you are interested to enjoy adding some more days in the itinerary, we welcome you to do it. But you will have to pay us for the additional days salary for the porter guide after you come back from your trek.
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