MAKALU BASE CAMP TREK

 

 

Makalu Base Camp (5250m) trek starts from Tumlingtar. The trek has some option which is (I)makalu base camp trek (ii) Sherpani col pass trek (iii) Tumlingtar to Lukla. This trek is specially to see the Mt. Makalu (8463m.), remote area of Nepal including the Rai and limbu (ethnic group) culture. It is not a touristic route as other trekking route in Nepal. Makalu base camp starts from the low land to the high mountain passing the forest, along the river, the traditional villages and finally to the Himalaya. The trek further led to the east col, west col to Chukung passing 6200m. The trails are very rough and confusing while in the forest. Well experienced guide and staffs are compulsory to do this trek. There are no tea house (lodge) to stay and sleep. It is a demanding trekking. If you want to do the Sherpani col pass you should be prepare with good climbing equipment as being the hardest trek of Nepal. Adventure Zambuling Treks (P) Ltd. can organize this trek with well experienced team.

Itinerary
Makalu Base Camp Trek (Full camping trek)
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu and transport to hotel
Day 02: ½ day sightseeing in Kathmandu valley and preparation day.
Day 03: Flight to Tumlingtar and immediately trek to khadbari
Day 04: Trek to Chichila
Day 05: Trek to num
Day 06: Trek to sedua
Day 07: Trek to tashi gaon
Day 08: Trek to kauma
Day 09: Rest day at kauma
Day 10: Trek to mumbuk
Day 11: Trek tonhe kharka
Day 12: Trek sherson
Day 13: Trek to makalu base camp
Day 14: Explore makalu base camp
Day 15: Decent trek to Merak
Day 16: Trek to Mumbuk
Day 17: Trek to Kauma
Day 18: Trek to Tashi gaon
Day 19: Trek to Sedua
Day 20: Trek to num
Day 21: Trek to Chichila
Day 22: Trek to Tumlingtar
Day 23: Early morning flight to Kathmandu and transfer to hotel
Day 24: Rest and final shopping day
Day 25: Final departure to homeland.

Route Map