Buddha Air Thirty-minute flight from Kathmandu to Tumlingtar Airport. Meet the company staff at the airport. Then catch an auto rickshaw or a jeep and drive for 15 minutes and get your pre- booked hotel room in Khandbari. Meet and be introduced your porter guide there. Pack all the required things in the backpack and prepare for your 16-day MBC trek.
Makalu Base Camp Trek
18
Days
Makalu Base Camp Trek Overview
Makalu Base Camp Trek is one of the longest, however much less crowded off-the beaten path , peaceful, very profitable trekking routes in Nepal. Mt. Makalu (8463m), the 5th highest mountain in the world, Makalu Barun National Park and Conservation Area, are the major attractions of the trekking route.
Your Makalu Base Camp Trek trekking program begins with a 30-minute flight from Kathmandu to Tumlingtar Airport. After you land at the airport you catch a jeep and travel for about 20 minutes (13km) and get Khandbari pre booked hotel room.
The next morning you catch a pre-booked jeep and drive 5-6 hours and get Num to Chamla Kharka to Seduwa. There leave your jeep, you pay for Makalu Barun National Park and Conservation Area, entrance fee and spend your overnight at a tea house there.
Next day your trekking route goes from Sedua to Tasigaun to Khongma. From there you follow the route pass Shipton La (4,210 m) and descend into the Barun Valley to Yangle Kharka to Lang male Kharka. After one day of acclimatization at Langmale Kharka, you reach Makalu Base Camp, your final trekking destination.
After one day exploring the surroundings of Makalu Base Camp area, you follow the same route back to Seduwa. The next morning you catch your pre-booked jeep and drive to Khandbari to Tumlingtar.
Nowadays there are teahouses with limited facilities available up to Makalu Base Camp. As result, you can enjoy teahouse trek with light with light luggage at your own pace with the help of a local porter guide.
Makalu Trek Highlights
- Off-the-Beaten-Path trekking adventure; perfect 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 and Conservation Area 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 which is considered a paradise on earth.
- Makalu Base Camp Trek is hard to accomplish. But it is definitely worth the struggle. Your reward will be higher than other treks in Nepal
Makalu Trek Detail Itinerary
Day 1 :
Khandbari (1036m)
This is Your first MBC Trekking Day. After breakfast at your Khandbari hotel around 7.45:00 AM, you catch a reserved jeep and drive for about 4 hours and get Num. After some rest at Num, your jeep takes you down to Chamla Kharka . You leave your jeep there and commence your real 16 days’ MBC Trek .
You walk down to the Arun River, cross the suspension bridge and ascend . After walking up for about 4 hours you get Seduwa village (1540m). Register your TIMS card and pay the Makalu Barun National Park entrance fee of Rs.3000 per person at the Park Site office. Your overnight stay at a local tea house there.
On the second day of your MBC trek, you walk 4-6 hours to reach the destination (Tasigaun (2027m), (8.69km) ). The whole part of trek is uphill. You climb gently, pass Chyaksedanda (1890m), the primary school at the bottom of Tasigaun. In the evening you get Tasi Gaun village for your overnight stay at a tea house there.
After having 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..
This day you trek for 4 to 5 hours (7.81km). You cross three passes: Ghenguru La (4045m), Shipton La (4216m) and Keke La (4150m). Enjoy observing the breathtaking natural beauty of Chamalang (7319m), Barunotse, Himchuli (6424m) Peak 6 (6739m) and Peak 7 (6105m) and finally reach Dobato where you spend the night at a tea house there.
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.
From Yangle Kharka your trekking trial goes through Nghe Kharka (3750m), Ripuk Kharka (3930m), Jhak Kharka (4210m) and finally gets Langmale Kharka (4400m). Today you will trek for four to five hours. Choose from one of the best teahouses at Langmale Kharka (4400m) for your overnight stay there.
This day is your day off day, your acclimatization day at Langmale Kharka. Grab the opportunity to observe the summit of peak 4 (6720m) Chamlang, peak 3, (6477m5 (6404m) Take this opportunity to relax and enjoy the amazing beauty of nature all around you. Your overnight stay at the same tea house.
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
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.
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.
After breakfast at a teahouse in Seduwa catch a reserved jeep and travel for about 6 hours and get Khandbari Pre Booked Hotel Room. Say goodbye to your porter guide.
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.
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.
The price you pay us includes:
- Porter guide’s daily salary including his food and accommodation
- Porter guide’s travel insurance
- Trekker's Information Management System (TIMS) card
- National Park Entrance Fee.
- Jeep Reservation from Tumlingtar – Khandbari – Num – Chamla Kharka - Seduwa- and from Seduwa – Num – Khardbari – Tumlingtar
- Local area hotel room booking
- MAST local community Support Projects
- Total Company service including government Tax, VAT as well as miscellaneous.
The following are not included in the price:
- Nepal entry visa fee is $30 for 15 days and $50 for 30 days
- Hotel room t in Kathmandu including breakfast, lunch and dinner.
- Domestic flight fare.
- Hotel breakfast, lunch, dinner
- Local tea house or homestead food and accommodation cost throughout the trekking will not be included in the total trekking package 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 will be your responsibility.
- Your personal trekking gear and equipment cost like sleeping bag, trekking pole, head light goggles, medical kits
- Other unforeseen expenses incurred due to accidents, strikes, natural disasters, political unrest etc.
- Your travel and health insurance
- Your emergency rescue operation when necessary
- Your porter guide tips at the end of your trek.
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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 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 MAST trekking packages cost we have not included food and accommodation cost for our guest along the trekking route.
Since we want to provide you freedom to choose whatever food and drink and accommodation you like and pay yourself directly to your service providers.
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 03: What 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 04: How can I enjoy Makalu Trek in the cheapest price?
If you are only one person enjoying trekking you 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
Question 05: What about internet access?
The Internet cannot be accessed away from Khandbari Area. However, the mobile phone can work up to Shipton La.
Question 06: My 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 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.
Question 08: Can 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.
Question 09: Are there ATMs on the way to Makalu Base Camp?
No. There are no ATMs on this trek route away from Khandbari area. You will have to draw enough cash in Kathmandu or in Khandbari. There are a number of ATMs in these cities. Everything is paid in Nepali rupees. So money should be exchanged before the start of the trek
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