Makalu Base Camp Trekking- 22 Days encompasses warm verdant land of Tumlingtar and high subtropical alpine terrains of the Himalayas in Makalu Region. Makalu Base camp Trekking- 22 Days Price USD$1750 is in effect at Himalayan Wild Treks while it varies between USD$1800 and USD$4000 in the other local and international companies. Moreover, traveler-friendly stretchable Makalu Base Camp Trekking Itinerary and latest updated Makalu Base Camp Trekking Map are designed best at Himalayan Wild Treks. In connection with Makalu Barun National Park in the Northeast part of Nepal, existent between Everest and Kanchenjunga it is a perfect package that encapsulates widest range of topography in addition to flora and fauna.

Makalu Base Camp Trekking- 22 Days starts with a large variety of flora and fauna in the Arun Valley National Park, 1500km2, that is adjacent to Makalu Barun National Park,2330km². The subtropical verdant forest possess  a huge variety of rarest of the plants like fir, oak, birch, pine, rhododendron, daphne and animals like  tigers, birds, wild jackals, and Asian monkeys that can often be spotted in the region. Additionally, what makes this trail phenomenal is Makalu Barun National Park, the 8th largest National Park in Nepal, which is a colossus store for a wide range of rarest alpine flora and fauna. As the trail ascends, trekkers get rewarded with exclusive view of snow-clad mountains with cloud turbans, stone-built and wood-roofed traditional houses, Chhortens, prayer flags and bushes. Hiking through valleys surrounded by towering bladelike snowy mountains, sporadic settlements and people there emanate a rare experience of a different world.

Makalu Base Camp Trekking - 22 Days  technically, the trekking starts with a brief sightseeing of the major UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Kathmandu (1400) and flight to Tumlingtar (1980m) from where the trail ascend towards Num (1560m) Seduwa (1500m), Tashigaun (2100m) Khongma Dada (3500m) Yangri Kharka (3557m), Langmale Kharka (4410) en route to Makalu Base Camp (8463m). Thereafter, the trail retraces back all the way to Tumlingtar bringing the trekking to a formal ending.

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Outline Itinerary for Makalu Base Camp Trekking
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu (1,300m/4,264ft)
Day 02: Kathmandu Sightseeing
Day 03: Fly from Kathmandu to Tumlingtar then drive to Chichira (1,980m/6497ft): 50 mins flight, 3-4 hours drive
Day 04: Chichira to Num (1,560m/5119ft): 6-7 hours
Day 05: Num to Seduwa (1,500m/4922 ft): 6-7 hours
Day 06: Seduwa to Tashigaon (2,100m/6890ft): 4-5 hours
Day 07: Tashigaon to Khongma Danda (3,500m/11,483 ft): 6-7 hours
Day 08: Acclimatization/Rest
Day 09: Khongma Danda to Dobate: 6-7 hours
Day 10: Dobate to Yangri Kharka (3,557m/11,670 ft): 6-7 hours
Day 11: Yangri Kharka to Langmale Kharka: (4,410m/14,468ft): 5-6 hours
Day 12: Langmale Kharka to Makalu Base Camp: (4,870m/15,978ft): 6-7 hours
Day 13: Explore Makalu Base Camp
Day 14: Makalu Base Camp to Yangri Kharka: 6-7 hours
Day 15: Yangri Kharka to Dobate: 6-7 hours
Day 16: Dobate to Khongma Danda: 5-6 hours
Day 17: Khongma Danda to Tashigaon: 4-5 hours
Day 18: Tashigaon to Seduwa: 4-5 hours
Day 19: Seduwa to Num: 5-6 hours
Day 20: Num to Tumlingtar: 6-7 hours
Day 21: Tumlingtar to Kathmandu: 50 mins flight
Day 22: Final departure

Physical Condition & Experience Requirements
This trek being a moderate of sort requires a good health of a person with ability to walk on the trail for at least five to seven hours carrying a light backpack. Walking at higher elevations require more physical stamina than at lower elevations but since this is an average route anyone with good health, willingness to walk and passion for travel can enjoy it. For the warm up, physical orientation needed for this elevation can be gained through various exercises that can be done prior to the commencement of the journey. In addition to the sound condition of heart, lung and entire setting of a body, past hiking experiences will be a plus point. Besides, it is advisable that those with any past health problems have to make sure that are medically able to walk on the trail. It is also advised that you inform Himalayan Wild Treks of any conditions before booking the trek.
 

Meals in Trekking 
Typical Nepalese food is the specialty we will relish on our journey in addition to the international cuisine that is Tibetan, Continental, Italian, Indian and so on. Breakfast and dinner will be provided according to menu that is in the lodge or a guest house and in the tenting/camping trekking we serve all food from our own kitchen. As for the lunch, it will be provided on the way to the next destination. All mealsincluding breakfast, lunch and dinner, will be provided during trekking while only breakfast will be available in Kathmandu and Pokhara. There will also be welcome and farewell dinners.
 

Best Time to Travel
As for the propitious seasons to carry out the trekking in the Makalu Region, the suggestable time would be September to November and March to May. During these times, the visit will be showered with the arcane beauty of the nature and the outstanding landscape views. To avoid the traffic, you can choose any of the times from December to February. It is also to be informed that during the winter the temperature here goes down low that poses challenges to the travelers. Except for botanists, the trekking in this region in monsoon or summer that is from June to August can be impacted by the rain.

Highlights of Makalu Base Camp Trekking- 14 Days
The brief  sightseeing of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Kathmandu gives insight to the archeological and traditional heritages of Nepal. A  scenic flight to Tumlingtar from Kathmandu enthralls travelers. Thereafter  venturing into Makalu Barun National Park reveals the widest range of flora and fauna galore which is followed by a hiking through terraced farmlands, stone-built settlements, traditional Buddhist  Mani Walls, Chhortens, antique monasteries, Lakes and waterfalls en route to Makalu Region. Traversing across stunning glaciers and enchanting waterfalls while getting to know Sherpa and other indigenous people to view the view of Eeverest and Makalu simultaneously is truly a rewarding experience.

Outline Itinerary

Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu (1,300m/4,264ft)

Day 02: Kathmandu Sightseeing

Day 03: Fly from Kathmandu to Tumlingtar then drive to Chichira (1,980m/6497ft): 50 mins flight, 3-4 hours drive

Day 04: Chichira to Num (1,560m/5119ft): 6-7 hours

Day 05: Num to Seduwa (1,500m/4922 ft): 6-7 hours

Day 06: Seduwa to Tashigaon (2,100m/6890ft): 4-5 hours

Day 07: Tashigaon to Khongma Danda (3,500m/11,483 ft): 6-7 hours

Day 08: Acclimatization/Rest

Day 09: Khongma Danda to Dobate: 6-7 hours

Day 10: Dobate to Yangri Kharka (3,557m/11,670 ft): 6-7 hours

Day 11: Yangri Kharka to Langmale Kharka: (4,410m/14,468ft): 5-6 hours

Day 12: Langmale Kharka to Makalu Base Camp: (4,870m/15,978ft): 6-7 hours

Day 13: Explore Makalu Base Camp

Day 14: Makalu Base Camp to Yangri Kharka: 6-7 hours

What to Bring ?

The following checklist should help you with your packing. As a general rule, you should always try to keep the weight of your equipment to a minimum. The packed weight of your trek bag while trekking should be no more than 15 KG.

• Waterproof overtrousers / rainpants
• Baselayer Hiking boots Socks
• Trekking trousers / pants
• shirts
• Casual shirt and/or T-shirts
• Fleece jacket or warm jumper/sweater
• Waterproof jacket
• Sunhat Warm hat
• Sunglasses
• Thermal gloves
• Warm and waterproof over gloves or mittens
• Headtorch/Headlamp with spare bulb and batteries
• Sun protection (including total bloc for lips, nose etc.)
• Water bottles 1 L. Antibacterial handwash
• Small towel Daypack,25/30Litres
• Trekking poles
• Sleeping bag 4 or 5 season * (rated down to – 20ºC)
• Warm jacket (down)*

Medical

• Small, personal first-aid kit. (Simple and light)

• Aspirin, first-aid tape, and plasters (Band-Aids)
• 1 skin-blister repair kit
• Anti-diarrhea pills
• Anti-headache pills
• Cough and/or cold medicine
• Anti-altitude sickness pills: Diamox or Acetylzolamide
• Stomach antibiotic: Ciprofloxacin, etc.
• Do not bring sleeping pills as they are a respiratory depressant.
•  Water purification tablets or water filter
• 1 set of earplugs Extra pair of prescription glasses, contact lens supplies.

Note: Walking pole, down jacket, sleeping bag, etc available on hire in Kathmandu or request we will provide it. NOTES Trip cost will vary depending on numbers of travelers, duration/days of trek, standard of hotel in Kathmandu before & after the trip. Please contact us to GET a Custom Quote.