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18 Day Makalu Base Camp Trek

Makalu Base Camp Trek is one of the most difficult, longest, but less crowded off-the beaten, peaceful, very rewarding trekking routes in Nepal.  Mt. Makalu (8463 m), the fifth highest mountain in the world, Makalu Barun National Park and Conservation Area , are the main attractions of the route.

Your trekking program begins with a 30-minute flight from Kathmandu to Tumlingtar Airport. After landing at the airport, you catch a jeep and travel (15 minutes, 13km) and get  Khandbari  pre-booked hotel room.

The next morning you take a pre-booked jeep and drvive 4-5 hours and get Num to Chamla Kharka. There you leave your jeep and get ready for your real Makalu Base Camp Trek.

Your trekking route from Chamla Kharka goes through Makalu Barun National Pak and Consersation Area. You pass  Shipton La (4,210 m) and descend into the Barun Valley to Yangle Kharka. After one day of acclimatization at Langmale Kharka, you   reach   Makalu Base Camp, your trekking destination.

After a day exploring the surroundings of Makalu Base Camp, you follow the same route back to Chamla Kharka. There you catch your pre-booked jeep and drive to Khandbari to Tumlingtar.

Nowadays teahouses with limited facilities are available up to Makalu Base Camp. As result, you can enjoy teahouse trek with light luggage at your own pace with the help of a local porter guide.

Outline of the Makalu Base Camp Trek Detail

  • Total number of program days with us: 18 Days
  • Total number of trekking days with a guide: 16 Days
  • Distance cover :100km return trip.
  • Trekking difficulty: Relatively strenuous.
  • Maximum altitude: Makalu Base Camp (5520 m), View Point (5900m)
  • Food & Accommodation: Hotel Room, Local Tea Houses.
  • Food Type: Mostly local Nepali food (Dal Bhat). limited choice of food items available.
  • Best time to enjoy trekking: September to November, mid-March to May.
  • Required Permits: TIMS card, Makalu Barun National Park Entrance fee.
  • Mode of Travelling: Flight, Pré-Reserved jeep, regular jeep, public bus, auto rickshaw, Trekking
  • Travel Activities: Trekking, sightseeing. Photography, local cultural study, volunteering.
  • Average total number of hours of trekking per day: 4-7 hours.

Major Highlights of MBC Trek

  • Off-the-Beaten-Path trekking adventure; Ideal for those seeking tranquility unique landscapes interact with local communities and traditions of Nepal.
  • Breathtaking panoramic views of the Himalayas along with the spectacular Mt Makalu 1st (8463m), the 5th highest mountain in the world.
  • Makalu Barun National Park provides an opportunity to witness various flora and fauna.
  • Along the trekking route the rich cultures of the Hindus and the Buddhists, their traditions, cultures and their warm hospitality
  • The Barun Valley is considered a paradise on earth.
  • MBC Trek is hard to accomplish. But it is definitely worth the struggle. Your reward will be higher than other treks in Nepal

MBC Trekking Package Cost Includes

  • One (1) porter guide daily salary including his food and accommodation cost for sixteen days.
  • One (1) Porter guide travel insurance cost.
  • Trekker's Information Management System (TIMS) card cost for 1 person
  • Makalu Barun National Park Entrance Fee for 1 guest.
  • Jeep Reservation cost from Tumlingtar – Khandbari – Num – Chamla Kharka and from Chamla Kharka – Num – Khardbari – Tumlingtar
  • Two-night Khandbari Hotel room booking cost for 1 person
  • Support for MAST local community Projects
  • Total Company service cost including government Tax, VAT as well as miscellaneous cost

MBC Trekking Package Cost Excludes

  • Nepal entry visa fee is $30 for 15 days and $50 for 30 days
  • Hotel room cost in Kathmandu including breakfast, lunch and dinner.
  • Kathmandu - Tumlingtar - Kathmandu domestic flight fare.
  • Khandbari Hotel breakfast, lunch, dinner cost.
  • 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.
  • Personal expenses include laundry, phone charge, sweets, snacks, hot or cold drinks, camera battery charging etc.
  • Your personal trekking gear and equipment cost like a robust sleeping bag, trekking pole, headlamp, goggles, medical kits, etc.
  • Other unforeseen expenses incurred due to accidents, strikes, natural disasters, political unrest etc.
  • Your travel and health insurance cost
  • Your emergency rescue operation when necessary
  • Your porter guide tips at the end of your trek.
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Makalu Base Camp Trek Detail Itinerary.

Day 1:Khandbari (1036m)

The Buddha Air offers daily (thirty-minute) flight from Kathmandu to Tumlingtar Airport. Meet the company staff at the airport. Then catch an auto rickshaw and travel for 15 minutes and get your hotel room in Khandbari. Meet and greet your porter guide there. Pack all the required things in the backpack and prepare for your 14-day long trek.

Day 2:Travel from Khandbari to Num (1500m) (38 km) to Chamla Kharka. Trek from Chamlakharka to Seduwa (1540m)

Your first MBC Trekking Day. 4 hours traveling by jeep and 4 hours walking. After breakfast at your hotel around 8:00 AM, you will catch your reserved jeep and travel for about 4 hours and get Num. After some rest at Numu, you will head down to Chamlakharka. Leave the jeep there. Your real Makalu Base Camp Trek starts from here. You walk down to the Arun River, cross the suspension bridge on the river and ascend to Seduwa village (1540m). Your overnight stay at a local tea house there.
Register your TIMS card and pay the Makalu Barun National Park entrance fee of Rs.3000 at the Park Site office

Day 3:Trek from Seduwa to Tasigaun (2070m)

On the second day of your MBC trek, you walk 4-6 hours to the destination (Tasigaun 2027 m, (8.69km) ). The whole part of this trekking is uphill. You climb gently, pass Chyaksedanda (1890m) and the primary school at the bottom of Tasigaun. In the evening you get Tasi Gaun for overnight stay at a tea house there

Day 4:Trek from Tasigaun To Khongma ( 3560m)m

After your breakfast at the tea house at around 8 am, you commence your 4-6 hours (8.69km) trek. You pas Danda Kharka, Chipla (2520m) Unishisha (3180m) and ascend up to Khongma (3560m). You may experience the first sign of altitude sickness there.

Day 5:Trek from Khongma Danda to Dobato (3550m)

This day you trek up to Dobato which takes around 4 to 5 hours (7.81km). This day you cross three passes: Ghenguru La (4045m), Shipton La (4216m) and Keke La (4150m). ). On your trek, take in the breathtaking beauty of Chamalang (7319m), Barunotse Himchuli (6424m) and admire the imposing peaks of Peak 6 (6739m) and Peak 7 (6105m) and finally reach Dobato where you will spend the night at a tea house.

Day 6:Trek from Dobato (9.96km) to Yangle Kharka (3600m)

Prepare for your 4-5 hours trek to Yangle From Dobato go down slowly, pass Phematang and cross suspension bridge on Braun River and finally reach Yangle Kharka (3600m) for overnight stay there.

Day 7:Yangle Kharka Rest Day. ( 3600)

Today is your day off in Yangle. Take this opportunity to relax and enjoy the amazing beauty of nature all around you. Your overnight stay at this particular tea house

Day 8:Trek from Yangre Kharka (8.05km) to Langmale Kharka ( 4400)

After breakfast, start with a gentle ascent to the following places: Nghe Kharka (3750m), Ripuk Kharka (3930m), Jhak Kharka (4210m) and Langmale Kharka (4400m). Today you will trek for four to five hours. Choose from the best teahouses in Langmale Kharka for an overnight stay.

Day 9:Trek from Langmale (8.56km) to Makalu Base camp (4870 m)

Have breakfast at eight in the morning. Begin your 4 to 5 hour trek to reach Makalu Base Camp at 4870 meters. Once there, find one of the best tea houses for a delicious dinner and a pleasant place to stay. Enjoy the pride of arriving at your tourist destination and enjoy the beautiful surroundings

Day 10: Makalu Base Camp Exploration Day (4870m)

Discover the amazing landscape of Makalu Base Camp. Reaching places like Barun Pokhari (4950m), Peak 3 over Shersong (5250m), Hillary Base Camp Lookout (5900m) and more can be made easy with the help of your guide. Enjoy the incredible views and let yourself be carried away by the natural attraction of the area. At the end of the day, return to the same tea house and spend the night.

Day 11:Trek from Makalu Base Camp to Yangle Kharka

This is the day you return home from your trip. After breakfast start the descent to Yangle Kharka. In Yangle Kharka, choose a good teahouse to spend the night there

Day 12:Trek from Yangle Kharka to Dobato

After finishing your breakfast at the teahouse, walk for four to six hours to get Dobato, which is where you will spend the night.

Day 13:Trek from Dobato To Khongma

The journey from Dobato to Shipton La and back along the Khongma Way would take four to six hours after breakfast. When you reach Khongma, book an overnight stay at a nearby tea house. Enjoy the beautiful surroundings once again.

Day 14:Trek from Khongma to Tasigaun

After 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 enjoy the local sights and sounds. Stay overnight at Tasigaun Tea House.

Day 15: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 a tea house in Seduw where we can spend the night. Discover the local area and attractions.

Day 16:Trek from Seduwa Chamlakharka, travle from Chamla Kharka to Khandbari

After breakfast at a teahouse in Seduwa, head down to the Arun River, cross the river via a suspension bridge and then climb the motorable road to board your pre-booked jeep. After a four-hour journey, you will reach your hotel room in Khandbari. Say goodbye to your porter’s entourage, say hello to our team and review the whole adventure

Day 17: Khandbari Exploration Day

Today we split up so you can visit the Khandbari region and volunteer if you want. Visit a neighborhood market and buy a souvenir of a local product. You also have the opportunity to visit any hospital, school or project that our organization supports.

Day 18:Travel from Khandbari to Tumlingtar, Flight from Tumlingtar to Kathmandu

Enjoy breakfast at the tea house and then take a jeep for a 20-minute drive to Tumlingtar. Get ready for your flight to Kathmandu. Say goodbye to the MAST staff and board the plane for the flight to the capital, Kathmandu.

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FAQs About Makalu Base Camp Trek

Question 01Can 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 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 03What things should I consider while planning Makalu Base Camp Trek?

Micro spikes, Steripen or Water Filter, Power Bank or Solar Charger, Lightweight Tent, Warm Sleeping Bag, Tea Bags & Coffee, Trekking Boots, Snacks & Toilet Paper

Question 04How can I enjoy Makalu Trek in the cheapest price?

If you are only one person enjoying trekking you will have to cover jeep reservation cost, porter guide daily salary and his travel insurance cost, hotel /teahouse room cost, agency service charge etc.

One-person 1069

But if there are two or more than two persons in your group you can share all these expenditure among you and can trek with us in the cheapest price.
As follows:

Two People USD 1069 ( To be shared between the 2 so USD 550. per person)

Question 05Will the teahouses still be open in November?

Yes, it’s the peak season for trekking. All tea houses are open until the second week of November. However, weather conditions can sometimes change, and there may be snowfall after the second week of November. In such cases, tea house owners may close their teahouses and return to Tasi Gaun to their homes.

Question 06My flight from Kathmandu to Tumlingtar cancelled because of bad weather. And I could not find a flight ticket for the next day. What Can I do to travel from Kathmandu to Khandbari?

Fly to Biratnagar from Kathmandu at 7am, 11 am, 12 pm, or 2 pm (a 30-40 minute flight). Upon landing at Biratnagar airport, head to the main road and take an express bus to Dharan (fare of Rs.120 per person, 1 hour of travel time). From the Dharan bus station, go to the Dharan-Khandbari jeep counter. You can call us from there if necessary, but keep in mind that a jeep will only leave Dharan once it is fully loaded with 10 passengers. To ensure your travel, consider reserving a jeep to Khandbari (Rs.10000). Otherwise, you will have to spend the night at a hotel in Dharan and take a bus or jeep to Khandbari the next day (6-8 hours of travel time, Rs. 1000 for jeep/bus fare).

Question 07What 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.

Question 08Can I hire a porter guide through your company?

Sorry! You cannot hire any porter guide only through our company. If you choose our company to enjoy trek in Nepal , you have to book our Trekking package. We do not only sell you our porter guide service only.

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