Makalu Base Camp Trek

Makalu Base Camp Trekking starts with short drive to Kathmandu domestic airport for short scenic flight to warm areas of Arun valley at Tumlingtar, during 45 minutes flight grand panorama of mountains with Everest and Makalu, on reaching at Tumlingtar where you will jon with our other crew members and porters for this wonderful adventure to Makalu base camp.

At Tumling overnight in a nice lodge, the temperature here of semi –tropical located on the shelf and a plateau above Arun River, afternoon free to explore this interesting town / village.

From Tumlingtar starting the morning with a scenic interesting drive heading to the mid hills passing many farm villages and the large town of Khandbari, drive continues on the hill ridge rough dirt road leading higher to Chinchela village from here a long descend to Num village slowly turning into a town with the motor reaching this village few years back, at Num overnight in lodge or in tents with grand views of surrounding landscapes and peaks of Jalajala Himal and Makalu.

Today our first day walk starts with downhill and up to Seduwa village, a steep descend to the bridge over raging Arun River around this place quite tropical, and then with a climb towards farm fields and small villages of Runmura, here with lunch break and then with a gradual climb to reach overnight stop at Seduwa village, a small place with primary school and small health post with views of Num across the ridge and of other adjoining hills of Bhojpur and Jalajala rocky peaks.

After Seduwa village, morning walk on undulating winding trail to Tashigaon a Sherpa village, the last village before Makalu base camp, walk leads through farm areas with nice terraces of millet, a major crops after rice and wheat’s of this area, and then for 3-4 hours of good trek reaching at Tashigaon for lunch and overnight camp with time to visit the local village around, which is quite interesting. The Sherpa of this area is quite different to Khumbu highlanders

Leaving Tashigaon the last village for a week long, morning walk leads on gentle path into thick forest of rhododendron, oaks and tall pines trees passing many cattle herder’s temporary shelters of shades and stone huts after few hours of pleasant walk stopping for lunch on the grassy meadow and summer pasture ground.

Afternoon walk with steep climb for few hours to reach at Kaungma ridge top, as the tall trees gives away for smaller rhododendron and juniper bushes and small birch trees.

This high ridge offers excellent views of Kanchenjunga mountain range and of Mt. Makalu with adjoining peaks, from here in complete wilderness.

From Kaungma Danda, a morning walk on a ridge line following a gradual path with few ups and downs, reaching the icy ponds of Thulo Pokhari (big) with Sano Pokhari(small) after crossing Tutu-la and Shipton la at above 4 453 meters passes, and then downhill back into the forest with views of Khumbakarna Himal range of mountains towards north, overnight camp on level ground in the middle of tall trees.

Today’s walks lead to scenic Barun Valley, famous for rare species of vegetation- plant, and herb,s including wild-life; starting the morning down-hill for an hour and crossing a small stream to reach Barun Valley, walking with gentle up views of peaks on both sides of the valley passing few Sheppard’s shelters with a small Buddhist Gompa (monastery) after a pleasant walk of 5 hours reaching at Nehe Kharka for overnight camp around Barun valley.

From Barun valley walk to Shersong leading at the end valley near Makalu base camp leading on gentle uphill crossing streams with great views of Mt. Makalu and Baruntse peaks, after a nice walk of 5 hours reaching at our destination at Sherson for two nights camps.

Rest and acclimatization day to soak with the views of Mt. Makalu, Baruntse peaks with peak IV, morning an optional hike for excellent views of Mt. Everest with rare East Face known as Kanshung face with Lhotse.

Retrace the journey back on the Barun valley to Yangle Kharka enclosed within high rocky cliffs with views of cascading waterfalls after a descend reaching the overnight camp at cow herders temporary summer grazing place at Yangle-Kharka.

After a wonderful time at Barun valley, walk leads past the valley with a climb to reach back into thick woodland at Mumbuk for overnight camp.

On the same trail back to Khoma ridge morning walk with a climb for an hour or more through forest on reaching the hill top ridge leaving the tree lines, and passing the ponds and over Tutu la and Shipton la reaching at Khoma ridge for overnight camp.

Morning walks on the downhill path back into a forest of tall tree lines to reach villages and farm fields. On reaching Tashigaon, I am taking a different, higher route to Nawa gaon village, through the cool shade of woodlands and farm terraces, and then go to the large Sherpa village of Narbugaon ran overnight stop, with afternoon free to explore this friendly farm village.

From Narbugaon, our last day walk of this beautiful adventure leading downhill with a few short up to Seduwa gaon. After a rest here, continue to descend on a steep path to the Arun River; after crossing a bridge, it is a steep climb for a few hours to reach Num village for the last overnight around the high hills of Makalu.

After a beautiful time on the high hills and mountains with farm villages, from Num, take an exciting drive on the rough road, passing past villages with beautiful views of surrounding green hills and peaks; after a few hours of driving, reaching Khadbari, a significant town and headquarter of Sanka Samba district of Makalu region. From here, an hour downhill back to Tumlingtar is in the comfort of a lovely lodge.

From Tumlingtar with an early breakfast, then bid farewell to the rest of the camping staff and porters; our leading guide walked to Tumlingtar’s small airport for a sweeping flight to Kathmandu; after a beautiful flight with views of snow-clad peaks, reached Kathmandu then transfer to your hotel with rest of the day free at leisure.

Nepal Base Camp Trek reserves this day as a contingency or free day in case of flight delay and cancellation at Tumlingtar, which can sometimes occur due to inadequate and unfavorable weather conditions beyond our control.

If all goes well, use this spare day for an optional tour at places of interest around the old heritage sites of Kathmandu-Patan or Bhaktapur. The rest of the day is free for individual activities and shopping for souvenirs.

On your last day in amazing Nepal, with an incredible adventure around Arun and Barun valley and Makalu Base Camp trekking, our staff will transfer you to Kathmandu International Airport for your final flight back homeward bound or to your respective countries.