Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Kathmandu
You'll arrive at Kathmandu airport where a team representative meets you for a private tourist bus transfer to your hotel. After settling in, your guide gives you a trek briefing in the evening so you're ready to start the journey.
- Start point
- Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, Kathmandu, Bagmati, Nepal (You will arrive at Tribhuvan International Airport. You will be picked up by one of our team representatives at the airport, and he will take you to your hotel, 00:00 - 23:00)
Included Activities
- Airport transfer by private tourist bus
- Guide briefing and trek preparation
- Day 2
Kathmandu to Tumlingtar
Following breakfast, you'll take a short domestic flight to Tumlingtar. Once there, you'll meet your crew and walk to the campsite. Spend the rest of the day getting settled and checking out the nearby areas before the trek officially begins.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Domestic flight Kathmandu to Tumlingtar
- Trek crew meeting
- Campsite exploration
- Day 3
Tumlingtar to Mane-Bhanjyang
Your first trekking day starts from Tumlingtar through farm fields and small villages. The path gradually climbs through tropical Sal forests as you make your way to Khadbari, where you'll see Mt. Chamlang. From there you ascend and descend to reach Mane-Bhanjyang for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek through farm fields and villages
- Trek through Sal tree tropical forest
- Reach Khadbari viewpoint
Landmarks Mt. Chamlang - Day 4
Mane-Bhanjyang to Chichila
You'll trek through bamboo forests alongside the Arun Koshi River, passing the Gurung village of Sekaha. After lunch at Bhotebas, the route continues through forest and farmland to bring you to Chichila village by evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek through bamboo forests
- Trek along Arun Koshi River
- Pass through Gurung village of Sekaha
- Day 5
Chichila to Num
This day takes you through dense forest with rhododendron, hemlocks, and oak trees as you climb toward Mure ridge. After ascending, you'll descend for about two hours to reach Num, a small village with Rai and Sherpa settlements.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek through rhododendron, hemlock and oak forest
- Ascend to Mure ridge
- Descend to Num village
- Day 6
Num to Seduwa
You'll descend steep terraced slopes through oak forest, then cross a suspension bridge over the Arun River. The path gets dense and slippery at times, but you'll navigate through and climb to Seduwa, which marks the entry point for Makalu Barun National Park.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek through oak forest
- Cross suspension bridge over Arun River
- Reach Seduwa entry point
- Day 7
Seduwa to Tashi Gaun
This is a shorter, easier trekking day. You'll walk through meadows, streams, and paddy fields, passing small villages. The route ascends gradually through rice and millet fields, finishing at Tashi Gaun, the last permanent village in the valley.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek through meadows and streams
- Trek through paddy fields
- Reach Tashi Gaun
- Day 8
Tashi Gaun to Kauma La Danda
The trek goes through beautiful oak and rhododendron forests, then opens to pastures with shepherd huts scattered around. Later, the trail gets steep with thick rhododendron forest as you climb to Kauma La Danda ridge, where you'll have significant mountain views.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek through oak and rhododendron forest
- Trek through pastures and shepherd huts
- Reach Kauma La Danda ridge
- View Mt. Chamlang and Peak 7
Landmarks Mt. Chamlang Peak 7 - Day 9
Kauma La Danda to Mumbuk
You'll face multiple ascents and descents today. After climbing to Keke La Pass at 4127 meters, you'll continue to Kalo Pokhari and Shipton La at 4170 meters. Then comes a descent through hemlock, birch, pine and rhododendron woods to Mumbuk.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Ascend to Keke La Pass (4127m)
- Trek to Kalo Pokhari
- Pass Shipton La (4170m)
- Descend through alpine forest
- Day 10
Mumbuk to Nehe Kharka
You'll descend into a narrow valley and cross the Barun Khola, where the path becomes slippery with rocks scattered throughout. Walk carefully since rock falls happen frequently here. Later you trek along the north bank of Barun Khola to Yangri Kharka and then to Nehe Kharka.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Descend to narrow valley
- Cross Barun Khola
- Trek through slippery, rocky terrain
- Trek along Barun Khola north bank
- Day 11
Nehe Kharka to Sherson
After crossing a wooden bridge over the Barun River, you'll walk on rocks for several hours as vegetation gradually disappears. The landscape changes to barberries, juniper and rhododendron bushes. By evening you'll reach Sherson, where you can see the lower Barun Glacier and Mt. Makalu.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Cross wooden bridge over Barun River
- Trek past large prayer wall
- Trek through alpine vegetation
- View lower Barun Glacier and Mt. Makalu
Landmarks Mt. Makalu Barun Glacier 
- Day 12
Sherson to Makalu Base Camp
You'll ascend to Makalu Base Camp and cross rocky ridges on the west side of the camp. From here you get views of Mt. Makalu, Peak 3, Baruntse and Peak 5 in their full glory.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek to Makalu Base Camp
- Cross rocky ridges
- View Mt. Makalu, Peak 3, Baruntse and Peak 5
Landmarks Mt. Makalu Peak 3 Baruntse Peak 5 
- Day 13
Makalu Base Camp (Rest Day)
This is your rest day at base camp. You can explore nearby areas and hike on the right side of camp to see Barun Pokhari with closer Mt. Makalu views. On a clear day you might see rare glimpses of Mt. Everest and Mt. Lhotse. After ascending to an open meadow for additional mountain views, you'll head back to Sherson for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Explore base camp area
- Hike to see Barun Pokhari
- View Mt. Makalu, Mt. Everest and Mt. Lhotse
- Trek to open meadow
Landmarks Mt. Makalu Mt. Everest Mt. Lhotse Barun Pokhari - Day 14
Sherson to Yangri Kharka
After a warm breakfast, you'll start the return trek passing through rhododendron forest to reach the Barun River. There's a steep, difficult section briefly, then the trail eases up as you trek to Yangri Kharka at the end of Barun Valley.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek through rhododendron forest
- Trek to Barun River
- Reach Yangri Kharka
- Day 15
Yangri Kharka to Mumbuk
You'll trek back toward Mumbuk from Yangri Kharka, spending 5 to 6 hours walking rocky paths through dense forest. The camp sits in the middle of alpine forest with lush green vegetation and mountain views surrounding the area.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek through rocky terrain
- Trek through dense forest
- Return to Mumbuk
- Day 16
Mumbuk to Kauma Danda
Retracing your route, you'll head back following the same path. You'll reach Kauma Danda by going through Kalo Pokhari and Shipton La, then pass through Keke La. The descent continues along the Barun River to bring you to Kauma Danda.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek via Kalo Pokhari
- Trek via Shipton La
- Trek via Keke La
- Descend along Barun River
- Day 17
Kauma Danda to Narbugaon
From Kauma Danda, you'll trek back to Tashi Gaun and then continue toward Narbugaon on the upper trail. The route passes through chill dam forest and reaches farm terraces before arriving at Narbugaon, a larger Sherpa village.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek to Tashi Gaun
- Trek on upper trail towards Narbugaon
- Trek through forest and farm terraces
- Day 18
Narbugaon to Num
You'll trek downhill through farm fields to Seduwa Village, then return via the same dense forest route. After descending and crossing the bridge, you'll walk 2 to 3 more hours to reach Num.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek through farm fields
- Trek through dense forest
- Cross bridge
- Reach Num
- Day 19
Num to Chichila
Heading to Chichila, you'll climb uphill to the top of the ridge, then descend all the way down to the village. Once there, you can explore nearby Gurung villages and observe local daily activities.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek uphill to ridge top
- Descend to Chichila
- Explore Gurung villages
- Day 20
Chichila to Khadbari
The trek becomes easier now. You'll walk gradually back to Khadbari through farmland, dense forest and small villages. Once at the large village of Khadbari, you can explore nearby markets and get a feel for the local lifestyle.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek through farmland and forest
- Trek through small villages
- Reach Khadbari
- Explore markets and local lifestyle
- Day 21
Khadbari to Tumlingtar
This is your last trekking day. You'll descend downhill and arrive at Tumlingtar. Spend the rest of the day resting and exploring the surrounding areas before flying back to Kathmandu tomorrow.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek downhill to Tumlingtar
- Explore surrounding areas
- Day 22
Tumlingtar to Kathmandu
After breakfast, you'll fly back to Kathmandu with scenic views during the flight. Upon arrival, a transfer takes you to your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Domestic flight Tumlingtar to Kathmandu
- Hotel transfer
- Day 23
Departure from Kathmandu
Following breakfast, you'll transfer to Tribhuvan International Airport for your flight back home.
- End point
- Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, Kathmandu, Bagmati, Nepal (You will check-out of the hotel after having the last breakfast of the trip. You will be then taken to the airport for your flight back to your home., 00:00 - 23:00)
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Airport transfer
