Makalu Base Camp Tea House trek- Solo – Circuit , Package Cost 2023,2024

Makalu Base Camp Tea House trek- Solo – Circuit , Package Cost 2023,2024

  • 20 Days
  • Sept - Nov & Mar - May
  • Strenuous
  • Tea House/Camping
  • 5,000m
  • Car/Van/Bus/Flight
  • Min 2 PAX
  • Kathmandu.

Mount Makalu, standing at 8,463 meters, is the fifth-highest peak in the world, and reaching its base is an unforgettable experience. A trek to Makalu Base Camp offers the chance to see some of the highest peaks on the planet, including Mount Everest, Mount Chamlang, and Mount Lhotse. The trek can be moderately challenging in certain sections, depending on your fitness level. In addition to the breathtaking scenery, the trail to Makalu Base Camp also provides opportunities to explore diverse cultural heritage. The area is part of Makalu Barun National Park, which covers 2,330 square kilometers and spans the Solukhumbu and Sankhuwasabha districts of Nepal, filled with an abundance of wildlife and vegetation.

Makalu Base Camp areaThe Makalu Base Camp Trek is located in the Khumbu Valley, primarily inhabited by the Sherpa people. The adventure begins with a short flight from Kathmandu to Tumlingtar in central Nepal, which takes approximately half an hour. The trail to Makalu Base Camp encircles the Arun River basin’s subtropical gorge and leads to stunning mild passes known as Tutu La Pass (4200 m) and Keke La Pass (4230 m).

As you trek, you’ll find numerous trails ascending from the desolate Barun River gorge, showcasing a mix of both challenging and scenic routes. This journey offers breathtaking views of towering snowy mountains, vibrant rhododendron forests, and diverse alpine plants, creating unforgettable memories throughout the trek.

Thanks to improvements in infrastructure over the past few years, trekking to Makalu Base Camp is now more comfortable. Travelers have the option to stay in tea houses or homestays, which are neat and clean and provide private accommodations.

Let us help you design the perfect schedule for your holiday to the Makalu Base Camp Trek in Nepal!

 

Detailed Itinenary

Welcome to Himalayan country of Nepal. Upon your arrival at the Tribhuvan intl. airport   we meet transfer in your hotel in Kathmandu. Overnight at Hotel..

Today, you’ll be visiting ethnic heritages enlisted with UNESCO World heritage list in Kathmandu valley – the holy Hindu temple, Pashupatinath, the biggest Stupa, Boudhanath, Swoyambhunath Stupa (monkey temple) and also fantastic Kathmandu Durbar Square, Bhaktapur Durbar Square, Patan Durbar Square and more. Overnight at hotel in Kathmandu.

It takes 50 minute to reach Chichile as we take flight from Kathmandu. After landing on an uneven landing field at Tumlingtar we will drive to Chilchilka. It takes about 3 hours jeep drive on a rough road to reach at the first camp at Chichila lying at 1840m. We will stay overnight at Chilchila.

From Chichila, on this day we have a quite stable walk through the enjoyable villages and lush forests. A ridge shape with great scenes on both surface and suspended on the last part is Num. Tonight we will stay in Num.

Our road today moves vertically down through the jungles and terraced designs of land that takes you to Arun Khola from Num. The area is quite warm – the forest on the vale sides presents a bit of dimness. Makalu National Park begins from here and we register our entrance permits. On this day, we will camp at the top of the village.

Today, from Seduwa, our track moves up to the ridge surrounded by the Ipsuwa River located on the west and Kasuwa River falling to the east. After we go by the hillside through tranquil villages and move ahead by small paddy fields, we will soon get there at the village of Tashi Gaon. Overnight in Tashi Gaon.

Departing from Tashigaon, on this day we will walk upwards to Khongma. Khongma is the very last stop before we traverse the Shipton La and walk down into the upper part of the distant Barun Valley. You will be viewing scrub and rhododendrons enclosing the lower parts of the mountains. Overnight in Khongma.
Departing from Tashigaon, on this day we will walk upwards to Khongma. Khongma is the very last stop before we traverse the Shipton La and walk down into the upper part of the distant Barun Valley. You will be viewing scrub and rhododendrons enclosing the lower parts of the mountains. Overnight in Khongma.

Today, you will have a day rest in Khongma for adaptation. Actually acclimatization day will let our bodies to draw level of adjustment with the environment before going to more height. The following date we take on traverse the Shipton La. Overnight in Khongma.

From Khongma, this day we head to the mountain region of the Shipton La taking not many hours to reach. After we reach at the lake Kalo Pokhari, we will move further of the Keke La located at 4,152m. Spectacular views of Chamlang (7,319m), Peak 7 (6,758m), Peak 6 (6,524m) etc will appear. After going transversely through the Keke La pass, we move down all the way through the arresting valley to Debotay. Overnight in Debotay.

From Debotay, we will pass via the Rhododendron woods to arrive at the Baruni River and the upper areas of the valley. An entertaining amble will allow us to get there at altitude slowly, until we appear at Yangle Kharka located at the bottom of the valley. Overnight in Yak Kharka.

On this day, we will move to Merek from Yangle Kharka. As we are getting at height beyond 4, 000 m, we have to go on walking allowing our body the needed time for acclimatization. Overnight in Merek.

At this time, we go up the valley, all the way via yak pastures and stony fields. On the way to Shersong, we can observe the south east ridge of Mount Makalu. Camp site at Shersong for overnight.

Day tour to Makalu Base Camp (5,000m)
We need to make sure that you will adapt yourself well earlier than walking up to Makalu Base Camp. We will take pleasure from the wonderful views of the great Himalayan all over. Come yet again back to Shersong. Overnight in Shersong.

From Shersong, from Yangle Kharka, we come down back downward the valley and take our final glance of Makalu ahead of turning the curve and finally reaching Yangle Kharka. Overnight in Yangle Kharka.

From Yangle Kharka, on this day we will descend down. Then go up the rock channel to Mumbuk. We will be another time acknowledged by the greeneries below. Overnight in Mumbuk.

After walking further on from Mumbuk, en-route you will walk from side to side with a forest of firs as well as rhododendrons. We will then cross the Keke La, Ghungru La and Shipton La. Moving down, we will then reach to Khogma again. Overnight in Khongma.

Today, we repeatedly go down to Tashigaon. The way down will be an extended and perpendicular one. And we come crossways through the hillside to in the long run reach the Sherpa town, Tashi Gaon. Overnight in Tashi Gaun.

We are returning back over the similar path that we once climbed during the start of our trek. We depart from the Makalu Barun Camp. Moving downward to Arun Khola and Seduwa yet again we have one more hike through the wooded area to Num. We go at the back of our footsteps all the way to the river and climb back the reverse side of the valley to Num. Overnight in Num.

Once more we go over our steps to Chichila. The final way back of the trek will let us overnight at Tumlingtar. And we will be prepared for an early leave to Kathmandu the nest day. Move to Tumlingtar. Overnight in Tumlingtar.

We come to an end of our journey with a trip to Kathmandu. We will go back to the hotel in Kathmandu.

Service Includes

  • Airport / Hotel / Airport pick up & drop by private car or van. It is depend of the group.
  • 3 nights accommodation in 3 star category hotel in Kathmandu located tourist center, or up to you.
  • Meals on full board (Breakfast, lunch and dinner) during the in trekking.
  • Local fresh fruits like orange, apple, banana and grape etc.
  • All accommodations during the trek.
  •  trekking map.
  • Both ways  trasporttion Via  fly  kathmandu to  tumling tar and back to kathmandu.
  • An experienced Government licensed holder guide and porter to carry your luggage during the trek.
  • Food, drinks, accommodation, insurance, salary, equipments, transportation, local tax for Guide and porter.
  • Group medical supplies (first aid kit will be available).
  • If you need we will provide you sleeping bag, down jackets, Duffle bag and, if necessary etc.
  • All necessary Government paper works and national park entry permits and TIMS Card etc.
  • Travel & Rescue arrangement.
  • All government taxes and Vat.

Service Excludes

  • Meals yourself Kathmandu (L+D).
  • Your Travel insurance.
  • International airfare.
  • Nepal entry visa ( You can obtain a visa easily upon your arrival at Nepal’s Airport in Kathmandu).
  • All kind drinks (Alcoholic, hot and cold drinks)
  • Personal shopping and laundry etc.
  • Personal trekking Equipments.
  • Tips for trekking staff and driver. (Tipping is expected, but it is not mandatory)
  • If do any tour and sightseeing and other activities etc.

Frequently asked question about this trip

The Himalayan country, Nepal has lots to special offer to travellers. Nepal’s attractions are numerous and diverse, from its popular monuments and ancient sites just like the Kathmandu durbar square, Pashupatinath temple and the wildlife reserves like chitwan national park in which you can spot and meet many natural wildlife. You  can looking to trekking within the Himalayas, exploring culture, historical past attractions or relax & unwind within the peace & tranquility Nepal has them all.

The Nepalese rupee is the local money. It’s usually great to change your money once you arrive in Nepal. Euros, sterling and US dollars are all simple way to exchange for rupees at local banks and money exchange. The most of credit cards and debit cards are extensively commonplace at the ATMs shops, Hotels and eating places in tourist area.

Oh yes, a few kind of journey coverage is relatively endorsed. maximum tour insurance covers emergency flights, clinical prices, and theft or lack of possessions. If you plan to move rafting or hiking, make sure your insurance covers these “dangerous sports.” keep in mind to keep your receipts to make claims. With a view to make claims on misplaced or stolen gadgets, you’ll need a police file issued in Nepal.

Usually, Nepal’s weather is split into 3 seasons –summer season winter and the monsoon. Normally, the winter season (October to February) is the desired and considered as the quality time for lots of travelers to go to travel. The Himalayas and Mountain stations are explored throughout the summer time (March to May additionally).

The monsoon season (june to September) brings the heavy rain.

Nepal has precise flight connections from united kingdom. There are several direct flights to Nepal from the UK. Although, there aren’t any direct flights from the london to kathmandu, nepal, you could choose to fly both through new delhi, dubai, muscat, bahrain or bangkok. Flight times range among 12-14 hours depending on which airlines you are flying with.

Yes, you can get your entrance visa at Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA), Kathmandu upon your landing.

Sure, You could observe for a visa earlier than you travel or upon arrival on the airport. please notice, Nepal visa are valid from the date you arrive within the country. For extra information about visa, please go to visit http://www.nepalimmigration.gov.np

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