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Makalu Barun · Established Trail

Makalu Base Camp Trek

Duration
16 days
Itinerary
16 days
Starting point
Tumlingtar
Ending point
Tumlingtar
Section
Makalu Barun
About the trail

Makalu Base Camp Trek

A remote and adventurous trek to Makalu Base Camp through the Barun Valley and Makalu Barun National Park.

Highlights
  • Accommodation includes basic tea house lodges, homestays and optional camping. Major places include Tumlingtar, Num, Tashi Gaun, Khongma, Dobate, Barun Pokhari and Makalu Base Camp.
Itinerary

Day by day

  1. Day 01

    Fly to Tumlingtar and drive to Chichila (1060m)

  2. Day 02

    Drive to Num and trek to Seduwa (1604m)

  3. Day 03

    Trek to Tashi Gaun (2298m)

  4. Day 04

    Trek to Khongma (3637m)

  5. Day 05

    Rest and acclimatization

  6. Day 06

    Trek to Dobate (3862m) via Septen-La (4256m)

  7. Day 07

    Trek to Yangle (3348m)

  8. Day 08

    Trek to Langmale (4432m)

  9. Day 09

    Trek to Makalu Base Camp (4839m)

  10. Day 10

    Explore Makalu Base Camp and return to Langmale (4432m)

  11. Day 11

    Trek to Yangle Kharka (3348m)

  12. Day 12

    Trek to Dobate (3862m)

  13. Day 13

    Trek to Khongma (3637m)

  14. Day 14

    Trek to Seduwa (1604m)

  15. Day 15

    Trek to Num and drive to Chichila (1060m)

  16. Day 16

    Drive to Tumlingtar and fly to Kathmandu