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One of the most popular trekking destinations among solitary trekkers, Makalu Base Camp offers an exceptional opportunity to explore high-altitude terrains, snow-clad landscapes and ethnic Himalayan lifestyle. Our journey begins with an hour-long flight to Tumlingtar whereas the real trek starts from Chichila. The lower reaches of the trail are renowned for their lushness with verdant rhododendron forests whereas the upper reaches of the trail comprise of polished granite cliffs capped by hanging glaciers, overflowing with waterfalls. The 22-day Makalu Base Camp Trek is an ideal choice for avid trekkers and nature enthusiasts who seek solace and tranquility in pristine natural habitat and those who wish to avoid crowds.
Itinerary | Maximum Altitude | Walking/Hiking |
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Day 01 Arrival in Kathmandu | 1,350m/4,429ft | |
Day 02 Kathmandu Sightseeing | 1,350m/4,429ft | |
Day 03 Fly from Kathmandu to Tumlingtar then drive to Chichira | 1,980m/6,496ft | |
Day 04 Chichira to Num | 1,560m/5,118ft | 6-7 hrs |
Day 05 Num to Seduwa | 1,500m/4,922ft | 6-7 hrs |
Day 06 Seduwa to Tashigaon | 2,100m/6,890ft | 4-5 hrs |
Day 07 Tashigaon to Khongma Danda | 3,500m/11,484ft | 6-7 hrs |
Day 08 Acclimatization/Rest | 3,500m/11,484ft | |
Day 09 Khongma Danda to Dobate | 4,170m/13,682ft | 6-7 hrs |
Day 10 Dobate to Yangri Kharka | 3,557m/11,671ft | 6-7 hrs |
Day 11 Yangri Kharka to Langmale Kharka | 4,410m/14,469ft | 5-6 hrs |
Day 12 Langmale Kharka to Makalu Base Camp | 4,870m/15,978ft | 6-7 hrs |
Day 13 Explore Makalu Base Camp | 4,870m/15,978ft | |
Day 14 Makalu Base Camp to Yangri Kharka | 3,557m/11,671ft | 6-7 hrs |
Day 15 Yangri Kharka to Dobate | - | 6-7 hrs |
Day 16 Dobate to Khongma Danda | 3,500m/11,484ft | 5-6 hrs |
Day 17 Khongma Danda to Tashigaon | 2,100m/6,890ft | 4-5 hrs |
Day 18 Tashigaon to Seduwa | 1,500m/4,922ft | 4-5 hrs |
Day 19 Seduwa to Num | 1,560m/5,118ft | 5-6 hrs |
Day 20 Num to Tumlingtar | 285m/935ft | 6-7 hrs |
Day 21 Tumlingtar to Kathmandu | 1,350m/4,429ft | |
Day 22 Final departure | - |
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During our trek, we can enjoy authentic Nepalese food as well the more common international cuisine (Tibetan, Continental, Italian, Indian, etc.). Breakfast and dinner will be served from the tea-house where we spend the night whereas lunch will be served on the way to the next destination. All meals will be provided during trekking while only breakfast will be available in Kathmandu. There will also be welcome and farewell dinners for guests.
We will be staying in Yatri Suites & Spa or similar in Kathmandu and teahouses during the trek. All accommodations are on twin-shared basis. Single supplement will be served on request and will cost an additional USD 415. Himalayan Glacier will arrange rooms with attached washrooms; however, teahouses in some places only have shared washing and toilet facilities. Also note that single rooms are readily available in Kathmandu and the trekking regions at lower elevation but it might be difficult to find them at higher elevations.
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