This trek takes you to Makalu Base Camp (5250 m), now designated as Makalu Barun National Park and Conservation Area. Mt. Makalu (8463 m) is the fifth highest peak in the world. The Makalu Base camp trek is a true adventure with scenery so beautiful that it will never tire you. The trek starts with a flight to Tumlingtar and heads up the Aurn River valley to Sedua and Num, then crossing Shipton La Pass (4210 m) into the upper Barun river valley for a close look at Makalu and Chamlang Himal. This trek visits one of the most remote and unfrequented areas of Nepal. The Barun valley is a part of a huge international protected area under the agreement between the governments of Nepal and China, which comprises of 2330 sq. km of National Park and 830 sq. km of conservation area in Nepal alone. The trek returns the same way and ends with a flight back to Kathmandu.

Day to day itinerary

Day 01: Upon arrival in Kathmandu a representative will meet you at the airport and transfer you to your Hotel.

Day 02: Free day in Kathmandu to make the final preparations for your trek or do some exploring on your own. We will be happy to arrange sightseeing tours of the valley for you if you desire. O/N Hotel

Day 03: Early morning transfer to airport for flight Tumlingtar. Meet with your sirdar and the rest of the crew. Trek to Khandbari.

Day 04: Trek to Gogane.
Day 05: Trek to Num.
Day 06: Trek to Bumkim.
Day 07: Trek to Uttise.
Day 08: Rest day
Day 09: Trek to Khongpma Gaon.
Day 10: Trek to Makalu Base Camp.
Day 11-14: Excursions in Makalu Base Camp area.
Day 15: On this day, we cross Barun pass and camp below.
Day 16: We slowly retrace for camp at Khongpma.
Day 17: We stop at Uttise for lunch and overnight at Nabhagaon.
Day 18: On this day, we camp at Num village.
Day 19: Camp at Bhote pass.
Day 20: Camp at Khandbari.
Day 21: Khanbari to Tumlingtar.
Day 22: Fly back to Kathmandu. Transfer to the Hotel. A free afternoon in Kathmandu

Day 23: In Kathmandu. This is a cushion day that has been built into the itinerary to allow for delays due to flights or other reasons beyond our control. If you are able to complete your trek in time then this day may be used for sight seeing around Kathmandu Valley or free for shopping days. O/N Hotel.

Day 24: Depart Katmandu