Makalu Base Camp Trek 22 Days

Makalu Base Camp Trek 22 Days in Nepal

Our Makalu Base Camp Trek 22 Days is one of the best off-the-beaten treks for you in the Makalu Region in the eastern part of Nepal. That is dominated by hills and snow-covered mountains that play a significant role in making Nepal the best trekking destination in the world. As you head to the base of Makalu, you will come across a high ascending trekking trail, have an opportunity to see the stunning snow-covered mountains, and experience the sweetness of the aged old culture. Makalu Base Camp Trekking is also trekking, which showcases the summit of the snow-covered mountain, composed of granite. In contrast, its trekking trail takes you to the beautiful area of glaciers and to the heights where you see the water falling from top to beneath. Our Makalu Base Camp Trek 22 Days is a trek for the trekkers who want to swallow all the beauties of nature while trekking in the middle of the valleys supported by add-on beauties, especially snow-covered mountains. The main features of Makalu base Camp Trek 22 Days in Nepal are:

    ★ Best solitary trekking trail in Nepal

    ★ Beautiful snow-covered mountains of Nepal

    ★ Beautiful waterfall in the remote region

Makalu Base Camp Trek 22 Days Itinerary

Day 01 Arrive at Tribhuwan International Airport (standard accommodation)

Arrive in Kathmandu on the date that you have planned for or at the most suitable time you have decided. Stay calm about the pick-up; we will wait for you outside the airport to take you to our office and the hotel. Our office remains open from 9 A.M. to 6 P.M. Kathmandu is known as the city of temples, and it is the most developed city in Nepal as we write these words in this itinerary. You will be staying in Thamel, the central tourist hub in Kathmandu. If you stay in a 5-star hotel, it will be outside Thamel.

Day 02 Sightseeing with breakfast (standard accommodation)

Kathmandu is dotted with world heritage sites, and the most famous of them are mentioned below

    ★ Pashupatinath

    ★ Swayambhunath

    ★ Bouddhanath

    ★ Kathmandu Durbar Square

You will visit each of these with our city guide, and they will take you to the past. Those were the glorious days of Nepal. From your guide, hear the myths, the true story, and the significance of the historical monuments from the religious point of view.

Day 03 Fly from Kathmandu to Tumlingtar and drive to Khadbari (4 meals provided, standard accommodation)

Tumlingtar is a small hilly town, and so is its airport. Its airport has a metalled runaway. It is a 2-hour drive from the airport to Khadbari, a village of the Newar and the Rai people. Moreover, it is an administrative centre of the Makalu Barun National Park.

Day 04 From Khadbari to Chichira (4 meals provided, tented camp)

You start your trek by following a trekking trail through beautiful villages, including Mane Bhanjyang. Next, you walk on a ridge and a small pass called the Bhotebas. From the top of this pass, you will see the stunning view of Makalu, and you will walk downhill to the forest and a village called Chichira.

Day 05 From Chichira to Num (4 meals provided, tented camp)

You will follow the trekking trail heading to Kuwapani village. Then, the course will take you to the Daju La pass. This is a small pass, and at the top, there is a place to see a nice view of the distant mountain. Then, as usual, you will descend from the pass to reach the dense forest and a village called Num.

Day 06 From Num to Seduwa (4 meals provided, tented camp)

Follow the trekking trail going downhill to the suspension bridge over the Arun River; after crossing the bridge, it is an uphill walk to the dense forest and Seduwa. This is a beautiful village and a trading centre.

Day 07 From Seduwa to Tashigaon (4 meals provided, tented camp)

The trekking trail is easy up to Murmidanda. From there, the course goes uphill to Nurbugaon and the dense forest. It also takes you to the agricultural land and Tashigaon.

Day 08 From Tashigaon to Kauma Danda (4 meals provided, tented camp)

Today you will be walking only uphill. On the way, you come across a village called Unisha. Then, following another uphill trekking trail, you will head to Kauma Danda.

Day 09 Acclimatization Day in Kauma Danda (4 meals provided, tented camp)

Take a rest because tomorrow, you will be crossing a high-altitude pass. Today you can explore the surrounding area with your trekking guide.

Day 10 From Kauma Danda to Mumbuk via Kauma La, Tutu-La, and Keke La (4 meals provided, tented camp)

Today you are crossing 4000 m passes and seeing the breathtaking view of the mountains of Makalu, Chamlang, Baruntse, Kanchenjunga, and Jannu. On the way, you will come across the Kalo Pokhari. Then, you will get the superb Amlang Range and Tibet view from the Keke La Pass. Then, as usual, it is always a downhill walk to the forest and village.

Day 11 From Mumbuk to Nehe Kharka (4 meals provided, tented camp)

Today you will follow a downhill trekking trail to reach the Barun River. From this river, the trekking trail becomes steep and takes you to the landslide area. From this area, you head to Nehe Kharka.

 Day 12 From Nehe Kharka to Shersong (4 meals provided, tented camp)

The trekking trail takes you to the Barun River again, including Yangri Kharka, the rhododendron, pine, fir forest, and Langmale Kharka. You will also be trekking on the lateral moraine. The trekking also goes by the glacial lake. Later, it becomes an easy trekking trail and takes you to Shersong.

Day 13 From Shersong to the Makalu Base Camp  (4 meals provided, tented camp)

The uphill trekking trail takes you to the top of the moraine and heads to a small bridge and the Makalu Base Camp.

Day 14 Explore the Makalu Base Camp (4 meals provided, tented camp)

You can see the stunning view of Everest and Lhotse from the base camp, including the breathtaking view of the Barun Glacier. You will also be seeing the south face of Makalu. Visit the lakes that are around the base camp.

Day 15 From the Makalu Base Camp to Mumbuk (4 meals provided, tented camp)

The Sherpas will pack up the climbing equipment, and you will start your trek from the base camp. First, you retrace the trekking trail to Shersong and Nehe Kharka. From Nehe Kharka, the easy trekking trail takes you to Mumbuk.

Day 16 From Mumbuk to Tashigaon (4 meals provided, tented camp)

You retrace the trekking trail to small passes and Kauma Danda. From there, after trekking for some hours, you head to Tashigaon.

Day 17 From Tashigaon to Num (4 meals provided, tented camp)

As you walk downhill trekking trail, you reach the forest, agricultural land, and Narbugaon. This trail is easy, and you are once again in Seduwa. It also heads to the Arun River and climbs uphill to take you to Num.

Day 18 From Num to Khadbari (4 meals provided, standard accommodation)

Today also, you will retrace the trekking trail and find the course very steep. Finally, you will reach the forest and a small pass called the Daju La. This ongoing trail takes you to Kuwapani, Chichira, and Mane Bhanjyang. Besides, you will see the stunning view of Makalu. Seeing this, you will walk and reach Khadbari.

Day 19 From Khadbari to Tumlingtar (4 meals provided, standard accommodation)

You take a jeep to drive from Khadbari to Tumlingtar. You pass through several villages and see the locals working in the fields.

Day 20 From Tumlingtar to Kathmandu. (Breakfast and lunch provided, standard accommodation)

Enjoy a scenic 45-minute flight from a hilly area to the valley of Kathmandu.

Day 21 Leisure Day in Kathmandu (breakfast provided, standard accommodation)

Take a rest and explore Thamel. This place always has got something for a tourist like you. Every tourist loves this place.

Day 22 Departure (breakfast provided)

We will pick you up at the hotel three hours before your international flight and take you to Tribhuwan International Airport. So goodbye, and we wish you good luck for a safe journey.

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