Makalu Base Camp Trekking - Itinerary | Adventure Mountain Treks

Day 01 Arrival in Kathmandu and transfer to hotel.

Duration: Approx. 20-30 minutes drive
Distance: Approx. 7 km

Our company representative will welcome you at Tribhuwan International Airport and drive you by private vehicle to hotel. Preparation and briefing about the trip.

Hotels BB/Full Board Kathmandu (1,400m/4,592ft

Day 02 Guided tour to Kathmandu’s World Heritage sites.

Breakfast in the morning, and then start for full day Kathmandu Sightseeing: Pashupati Nath temple, Boudhanath stupa, Patan Darbar Square, Swyambhunath temple, Hanuman Dhoka. Overnight in Kathmandu.

Hotels BB/Full Board Kathmandu (1,400m/4,592ft)

Day 03 Fly from Kathmandu to Tumlingtar, Drive to Num

Flight Altitude: 1,285m (Kathmandu) to 518m (Tumlingtar)

Duration: 45 min flight, 4–5 hrs drive

Highlights: Scenic flight over eastern Himalayas, drive through rural villages.

Teahouses/ Lodges BB/ Full Board Num (1560 meters)

Day 04 Trek from Num to Seduwa.

Duration: 5–6 hours

Highlights: Steep descent to Arun River, climb through forest and farmland, entry into Makalu Barun National Park.

Teahouses/ Lodges BB/ Full Board Seduwa (1,560 meters)

Day 05 Trek from Seduwa to Tashigaon.

Duration: 4–5 hours

Highlights: Gradual climb, beautiful villages, terraced fields, dense forest.

Teahouses/Lodges BB/Full Board Tashigaon (2063 meters)

Day 06 Trek from Tashigaon to Khongma Danda.

Highlights: Short hikes to higher elevation, rest and altitude adjustment.

Teahouses/Lodges BB/Full Board Khongma Danda (2,100 meters)

Day 07 Trek from Khongma Danda to Dobate via Shipton La Pass.

Altitude: 3,560m to 3,650m via Shipton La (4,216m)

Duration: 7–8 hours

Passes Crossed: Shipton La (4,216m), Keke La (4,170m), Tutu La (4,075m)

Highlights: Multiple passes, breathtaking views of Makalu and surrounding peaks.

Teahouses/Lodges BB/Full Board Shipton La Pass (4,216 meters)

Day 08 Trek from Dobate to Yangri Kharka.

Altitude: 3,650m to 3,557m

Duration: 5–6 hours

Highlights: Trail through forest, river crossings, pasturelands.

Teahouses/Lodges BB/Full Board Yangri Kharka (3,557 meters)

Day 09 Trek from Yangri Kharka to Langmale Kharka.

Altitude: 3,557m to 4,410m

Duration: 5–6 hours

Highlights: Expansive views, grazing yaks, alpine terrain.

Teahouses/Lodges BB/Full Board Langmale Kharka (4,410 meters)

Day 10 Trek from Langmale Kharka to Makalu Base Camp.

Altitude: 4,410m to 5,050m

Duration: 6–7 hours

Highlights: Views of Mt. Makalu, Baruntse, and glaciers; rugged and dramatic landscapes.

Teahouses/Lodges BB/Full Board Makalu Base Camp (5,050 meters).

Day 11 Exploration Day at Makalu Base Camp.

Altitude: 5,050m

Highlights: Optional hike to viewpoints for panoramic views of Everest, Lhotse, and surrounding peaks.

Teahouses/Lodges BB/Full Board Makalu Base Camp (5,050 meters).

Day 12 Trek from Makalu Base Camp to Yangri Kharka.

Altitude: 5,050m to 3,557m

Duration: 6–7 hours

Highlights: Retrace steps, downhill walking.

Teahouses/Lodges BB/Full Board Yangri Kharka (3,557 meters)

Day 13 Trek from Yangri Kharka to Dobate.

Altitude: 3,557m to 3,650m

Duration: 5–6 hours

Teahouses/Lodges BB/Full Board Dobate (3,650 meters)

Day 14 Trek from Dobate to Khongma Danda.

Altitude: 3,650m to 3,560m

Duration: 6–7 hours

Highlights: Climb back over Shipton La Pass.

Teahouses/Lodges BB/Full Board Khongma Danda (2,100 meters)

Day 15 Trek from Khongma Danda to Tashigaon.

Altitude: 3,560m to 2,100m

Duration: 5–6 hours

Teahouses/Lodges BB/Full Board Tashigaon (2,100 meters)

Day 16 Trek from Tashigaon to Seduwa.

Altitude: 2,100m to 1,530m

Duration: 4–5 hours

Teahouses/Lodges BB/Full Board Seduwa (1,530 meters)

Day 17 Trek from Seduwa to Num.

Altitude: 1,530m to 1,560m

Duration: 5–6 hours

Teahouses/Lodges BB/Full Board Num (1,560 meters)

Day 18 Drive from Num to Tumlingtar.

Altitude: 1,560m to 518m

Duration: 4–5 hours

Teahouses/Lodges BB/Full Board Tumlingtar (518 meters)

Day 19 Fly back to Kathmandu.

Altitude: 518m to 1,285m

Duration: 45 minutes

Highlights: Scenic Himalayan flight.

Hotels BB/Full Board Kathmandu (1,400m/4,592ft

Day 20 Final departure. Drop to airport as per flight schedule.

Duration: Approx. 20-30 minutes drive
Distance: Approx. 7 km

Our representative will drop you at International Airport as per your flight schedule.

Teahouses/Lodges BB/Full Board Tribhuvan Internation Airport (1,338 m/4390 ft)