Makalu Base Camp Trek

After you arrive in Kathmandu, our team will be there to pick you up and drop you off at your hotel. After you freshen up in your hotel, we will have a short pre-briefing regarding the trek. In this session, you can ask any questions that you have regarding the trek.

This is a spare day for you to prep for the trek. On this day, you can explore Kathmandu or do any last-minute shopping before your trek. Kathmandu is a city that has a lot to offer. From cultural sightseeing to trying out local cuisines, the city offers visitors a varied range of activities. You can take this day to explore Kathmandu Valley and prepare for your trek.

Today, we will first take a flight to Tumlingtar from Kathmandu. After that, from Tumlingtar, we will drive towards Sedhuwa. Before landing in Tumlingtar, where the subtropical climate and lively environment will welcome us, the flight provides expansive views of the Himalayan range.
From Tumlingtar, the journey continues with a scenic drive to Sedhuwa, where we’ll see terraced farms, little towns home to various ethnic groups, and lots of greenery. The drive to Sedhuwa will offer us views of rural Nepalese life and the stunning scenery that marks the start of the Makalu Base Camp journey.

Today, after an early morning breakfast, we will trek to Tashigaon from Sedhuwa. As soon as we start the trek, we will pass through tiny communities as we gradually rise through terraced fields and lush forests. The walk offers views of animals and bird species as it travels through lush bamboo and rhododendron forests. The trail gets steeper as it goes on, eventually arriving at Tashigaon.

Early in the morning, after breakfast, we will head towards Kauma, leaving Tahigaon behind us. The route climbs gradually as we proceed through thick trees and scattered villages. The landscape changes as we get higher, opening out into alpine meadows with sweeping vistas of the surrounding peaks. We will finally arrive in Kauma after 6 to 7 hours of walking for our overnight stay.

Today, after an early morning breakfast, we will head towards Mumbuk. As we ascend via rugged trails and alpine meadows, we frequently come across calmly grazing yak herders and their animals. The route ascends steadily, providing expansive views of the surrounding Barun Valley and snow-capped peaks. The route takes us through thick rhododendron woods as we get closer to Mumbuk, which brightens the scenery.

As we head from Dingbuche, the pace becomes slower and we gradually trek upwards in the high altitude. Now, we are leaving the tree line and clutching towards the barren landscape. Several rocky cairns can be seen on the trail that are made in the memory of the people, who have passed away in the Himalayas. Passing the Khumbu glacier dominated landscape, we reach to Lobuche. O/N at lodge in Lobuche.

Today, we will hike towards Shershon after an early morning breakfast. As we continue, we will travel through untamed landscapes and high alpine meadows with sweeping vistas of Makalu and other towering peaks. The path passes across stony roads and occasional moraines as it progressively climbs towards Shershon. We may see Himalayan wildlife and come across herds of yaks grazing in the high-altitude meadows along the route.

After an early morning breakfast, we will start our hike towards Makalu Base Camp. The route follows the Barun River upstream and climbs gradually, providing breathtaking views of the surrounding glaciers and the tall peaks of Makalu. The imposing shape of Makalu dominates the skyline, adding to the dramatic panorama as we get closer to Makalu Base Camp.

Today we will explore Makalu Base Camp. This is a great way to refresh, relax and take a much needed break from all the trekking.

We will return from Makalu Base Camp today and head towards Shipton-La Camp. Beautiful views of the neighboring Himalayan peaks, especially the towering Makalu (8,485 meters), are seen as we continue the trek. Several high passes must be crossed, steep paths must be navigated, and there will occasionally be yak herders and limited alpine flora to see. The scenery changes from vast rocky stretches to isolated patches of resilient alpine vegetation, contributing to the trek’s attraction

Today, from Shipton-La Camp, we will move towards Sedhuwa. We’ll descend across rocky terrain, alpine meadows, and occasionally narrow, steep routes. Broad views of the Barun Valley below and the surrounding Himalayan peaks can be seen throughout the descent. The route soon enters thick rhododendron and pine forests, offering plenty of shade and sporadic views of the local fauna. Trekkers encounter kind residents and get a genuine taste of the rural lifestyle of the area as they go through charming villages and terraced fields.

Today we will descend from Sedhuwa to Mure after breakfast. As we go, we’ll pass through small villages where the Rai and Sherpa populations live nearby, providing us with a window into their way of life. As you continue, the route climbs higher and offers sweeping vistas of the surrounding valleys and snow-capped peaks.

Today, after an early morning breakfast, we will drive from seduwa to Tumlintar. As we descend, we’ll pass past traditional villages home to Sherpa, Rai, and other ethnic groupings, as well as verdant woods and terraced slopes. The route wanders through picturesque valleys, providing sweeping vistas of the neighboring peaks and the verdant undergrowth at lower elevations. They get a peek at rural Nepalese life as we descend farther, passing by little towns and lively local marketplaces.

Today we will return to Kathmandu from Tumlintar, ending our trek to Makalu Base Camp.