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Makalu Base Camp Trek

23 days
Start and end in Kathmandu
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Makalu Base Camp Trek - Nepal Social Treks
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  • Hiking & Trekking
  • Private
  • Fully Guided
  • Personalized
  • Christmas & New Year
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
Other languages on offer: French, Spanish, Chinese
Age range 12 to 70
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Highlights

  • Fly to Tumlingtar, start your trek
  • Trek through rhododendron forests
  • Cross the Arun River via suspension bridge
  • Ascend to Makalu Base Camp, view peaks
  • Explore local villages and their culture

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Arrival in Kathmandu. Met upon arrival. Transfer to hotel.
  2. Day 2 Fly to Tumlingtar (410m) 50-minute flight. O/N At Camp.
  3. Day 3 Trek to Mane-Bhanjyang (1100m/3936ft) 6 hours, O/N At Camp.
  4. Day 4 Trek to Chichila (1980m/5904ft)) 6 Hrs, O/N At Camp.
  5. Day 5 Trek to Num (1560m/4920ft) 5-6 hours, O/N At Camp.
  6. Day 6 Trek to Seduwa (1493m/4897ft) 5 hours, O/N At Camp.
  7. Day 7 Trek to Tashi Gaon (2100m/7216ft) 3-4 hours, O/N At Camp.
  8. Day 8 Trek to Kauma La Danda (3603m/11480ft) 6 hours, O/N At Camp.
  9. Day 9 Trek to Mumbuk (3520m/11152ft) 5-6 hours, O/N At Camp.
  10. Day 10 Trek to Nehe Kharka (4320m/12300ft) 6 hour, O/N At Camp.
  11. Day 11 Trek to Shershon (4360m/15,088ft) 6 hours, O/N At Camp.
  12. Day 12 Trek to Makalu Base Camp (4870m/15974ft), O/N At Camp.
  13. Day 13 Acclimatization and exploration days. O/N At Camp.
  14. Day 14 Trek to Yangri Kharka (3557m/11956ft). 6 hours, O/N At Camp.
  15. Day 15 Trek to Mumbuk (3520m/11152) 5-6 hours, O/N At Camp.
  16. Day 16 Trek to Kauma Danda (3603m/11,480ft) 6 hours, O/N At Camp.
  17. Day 17 Trek to Narbugaon (2,500m/8200ft)7 hours, O/N At Camp.
  18. Day 18 Trek to Num((1560m/4920ft) via Seduwa.6-7 hours, O/N At Camp.
  19. Day 19 Trek to Chichila (1980m/6494ft) 5-6 hours, O/N At Camp.
  20. Day 20 Trek to Khadbari (1040m/3411ft) 6-7 hours, O/N At Camp.
  21. Day 21 Trek back to Tumlingtar (410m/3,116ft) 5 hours, O/N At Camp.
  22. Day 22 Fly back to Kathmandu. O/N At Hotel.
  23. Day 23 Transfer to the Kathmandu International Airport for our departure.
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Number of tours

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Age Range

1 to 80 years old

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Customer Reviews

  • Julius
    · April 30th, 2025
    Perfectly organized, guide was great. Porter was also always helpful and helped us wherever necessary. We would go on tour with Nepal Social Treks again and again. The management of Nepal Social was also very helpful and flexible and fulfilled all our wishes without any complications.
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  • Heather
    · April 20th, 2025
    Had a great experience with Nepali Social Treks going to Everest Base Camp. Everything went smoothly. Guides were knowledgeable and took great care of us. Highly recommend.
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  • Beate
    · April 17th, 2025
    Simple booking process via Tourradar: quick responses, booking of additional nights without any problems. The local operator Nepal Social Treks offers a good price-performance ratio and top support during the trek. Big thanks to Amrit, Randhoj and Kabiraj!!! You were great!
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23 days
Makalu Base Camp Trek
From Kathmandu to Kathmandu

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