Makalu Base Camp Trek
One of Nepal's Trekking Highlights
Overview
Make a long trek up the Arun Kosi, and then climb over a high pass into the remote Barun valley, protected as Nepals newest national park. A rough trail leads through Yak pastures and glaciers to the foot of Makalu.
Duration: 19-20 days.
Grade: 4 to 5
When to Visit: October to November & March to May
Start: Tumlingtar.
Finish: Tumlingtar.
Itinerary
Day 1.
Tumlingtar Khandbari. (3-4 hours)
Day 2.
Khandbari Chichila. (5-6 hours)
Day 3.
Chichila Num. (5-6 hours)
Day 4.
Num Sedua. (4-6 hours)
Day 5.
Sedua Tashigaon. (4-5 hours)
Day 6.
Tashigaon Khongma. (4-6 hours)
Day 7.
Khongma Mumbuk. (5-7 hours)
Day 8.
Mumbuk Yangle Kharka. (4-5 hours)
Day 9.
Yangle Kharka Merek. (4-5 hours)
Day 10.
Merek Shersong. (1-2 hours)
Day 11.
Day round trip to Makalu Base Camp.
Day 12.
Shersong Yangle Kharka. (4-5 hours)
Day 13.
Yangle Kharka Mumbuk. (3-5 hours)
Day 14.
Mumbuk Khongma. (4-5 hours)
Day 15.
Khongma Tashigaon. (3-4 hours)
Day 16.
Tashigaon Num. (6-7 hours)
Day 17.
Num Chichila. (5-6 hours)
Day 18.
Chichia Mani Bhanjyang. (4-6 hours)
Day 19.
Mani Bhanjyang Tumlingtar. (3-4 hours)
Alternative route finish.
Day 16.
Tashigaon Mulgaon. (5-7 hours)
Day 17.
Mulgaon Parangbu. (5-7 hours)
Day 18.
Parangbu Bhadaure. (5-7 hours)
Day 19.
Bhadaure Kartaki Pul. (5-6 hours)
Day20.
Kartaki Pul Tumlingtar. (4-5 hours)