Makalu Base Camp Trek 17 Days

The Makalu base camp trek is one of the most adventurous and popular trekking in Nepal. Mt. Makalu, the 5th highest mountain in the world, (Alt 8421m.) is situated between the Everest and Kanchenjunga range. it is located in the far east of Nepal and borders the trans-Himalaya range. generally, you will take a flight to Tumlingtar or you can also go by bus drive from Kathmandu. You will start to walk from Tumblingtar. on the way up to Makalu base camp trek you will cross many local villages such as Seduwa, Thasi gaun, and Kauma Dada, and finally, you will cross Keke-la pass over the 4200m high then you will reach another side of the mountain landscape After you will continue up to basecamp another few days more and celebrate to reach basecamp and explore around then you will re- turn back to Tumlingtar from different route, but you will meet same trail at Dobato as you went up.

During the Makalu basecamp trek, you trek through the Hindu & Buddhist cultures. inhabitants by Chettri, Magar, and Rai in the lower part of the trek, and the uphill is surrounded by Sherpa inhabitants. Early in this trek route, there is a temple called Manakamana which thousands of pilgrims come to visit every year.

Cardamom farming is prosperous also in this area. On the way to base camp from Koma-La pass, you will view the whole Everest range and Makalu mountain range including many other beautiful types of scenery. The trek will be adventurous ascending and descending steeply. From Yangri Kharka, we will see a different mountain. Makalu base camp 5,140m alt.

Our journey commences from the low altitude valley, Arun valley (400m) and mounts over to 5000m elevation. In between Makalu base camp, we will encounter through several passes and note their significance. The region is regarded as a remote area and our hike will become tough, challenging and enjoyable as we go through.

Highlights of Makalu Base Camp Trek