Makalu Base Camp Trek
Duration
1-16 days
Start / End
kathmandu to kathmandu
Meals
Breakfast dinner
Grade
Moderate
Stay
Basic Tea House Lodge and Camping
Best Season
March-May
Max Altitude
4839 m
Group Size
1`-16
Transport
Land/ Flight
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Overview
Makalu Base Camp (MBC) is one of Nepal's most remote and spectacular trekking destinations, located at an elevation of approximately 4,870 meters (15,978 feet) in Sankhuwasabha District, within Makalu Barun National Park.
The trek leads through an extraordinary range of landscapes, from subtropical forests and terraced hillsides to alpine meadows, glacial valleys, and rugged high-mountain terrain. Along the way, trekkers pass through traditional villages inhabited by Rai, Sherpa, and other local communities, offering opportunities to experience the region's rich culture and hospitality.
At the base camp, visitors are rewarded with breathtaking views of Mount Makalu (8,485 m), the world's fifth-highest mountain, along with surrounding peaks such as Chamlang, Baruntse, and sections of the Everest massif. The dramatic scenery includes glaciers, rocky moraines, and the vast Barun Valley, creating a true wilderness experience.
Unlike the more crowded Everest and Annapurna regions, Makalu Base Camp remains relatively untouched and less visited, making it ideal for trekkers seeking solitude, pristine nature, and a challenging adventure in the Himalayas.
Highlights
Remote and less-crowded trekking route
Diverse ecosystems within Makalu Barun National Park
Spectacular views of Makalu and neighboring Himalayan peaks
Rich local culture and tradition mountain villages
Unique wilderness and high-altitude adventure experience
Itinerary (1-16 days)
Cost Included
- International and Domestics Airport pick up and drop
- 5 Star hotel in Kathmandu 3 Night (Bed and Breakfast incoludined )
- An Experience English speaking guide and porter (1 porter for every 2 trekkers)
- Kathmandu City Sightseeing by Private vehicle
- Trekking permits,TIMS and Makalu National park permits
- All Meals and Teahouse accommodation during the trek with attach deluxe room
- Kathmandu Valley Sightseeing with private jeep and tour guide (Local Monuments entrance fee included)
- Kathmandu to Tumlingtar and same way flight ticket
- Tumlingtar to Num and same ways back Jeep
- Seta light phone
- Medical kits
- Guide, porter insurance with food and Accommodation
- Basic Medical kits
- Sleeping and duffel bag, down jacket, trekking poles (should be returned after the trek)
- Farewell dinner
- Emergency Helicopter Evacuation Service Arrangement Only (should cover by your travel insurance)
- All required paper works and government taxes
- RP Adventures T-shirt
Cost Excluded
- nternational Flight
- Nepal Travel Visa Fee
- Personal Medical and Travel insurance (Should cover helicopter evacuation)
- Guide, Porter and Driver tips
- Personal Gears (equipment)
- Personal bill
- Lunch and Dinner in Kathmandu
- All other personal expense of beverages (hard and soft drinks)
- All other things not mentioned in the inclusion
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