Makalu Base Camp Trek

As per your morning flight time, transfer to Kathmandu domestic airport for a short scenic flight to reach Nepal's Far Eastern Himalaya in Sankhuwasabha district, within the mid-hills, in Tumlingtar, a nice, busy town.

Flying for a short hour to land at Tumling airport, located on a plateau, with superb views of the Himalayan range of peaks, including Everest, Makalu, and Kanchenjunga.

Tumlingtar is located in warmer subtropical temperatures. From the airport terminal, we transfer to a nice local lodge for an overnight stop, with a free afternoon to explore the eastern people's culture and a mix of hill tribes.

From Tumlingtar start the morning taking a local jeep drive to reach Num village in the upper mid hills, the ride leads past farm villages and Khandbari, a headquarters town of Sankhuwas -Sabha district within Makalu area.

Continue driving up to a ridge at Chinchela and downhill to Num village, a farm area slowly turning into a town due to the arrival of a motorable road. From here, the walk begins with a long descent to cross a bridge over Arun River.

From the bridge climb to reach a small farm village of Runruma, after a short break, the last climb for a few hours to Seduwa village for an overnight camp near its local school yard. 

After Seduwa morning leads with a gentle walk to Tashi-Gaon on a winding path past many smaller farm areas to reach at Tashi Gaon, mostly inhabited by Sherpa people, this is the last village for a week on the route to Makalu base camp.

Afternoon free to explore around this nice small farm village and catch the local immense culture of the Makalu area Sherpa people, interwoven with Buddhism religion and ancient heritage.

On leaving the last village of Tashi Gaon, the walk heads into the cool shade of forest covered by rhododendron, pines, oaks, and birch tree lines, where the route leads past scattered huts of cattle herders.

A steep climb leads you all the way to reach on top of Khoma danda, a high scenic ridge.

Overnight at Khoma rewards you with grand views of Kanchenjunga towards far-east includes Mt. Makalu in the North. 

Morning walk starts downhill to reach an open area past glacial ponds of Thulo Pokhari (larger pond) and Sano Pokhari (smaller pond).

From here cross over a ridge line of Tutu-la pass at 4,075 meters then on downhill back into tree lines to Mumbuk a place in the middle of forest for overnight camp.

From Mumbuk, the morning starts with a descent to Barun Valley, a unique and scenic valley, an unspoiled and pristine area within the Himalaya, as few trekkers often travel around these remote corners of Barun Valley.

The valley is famous for rare wildlife, herbs, and rare species of plants and vegetation, almost lost in this part of the world. From here, the walk leads to a slow climb heading North West to camp at Nehe Kharka, a wide field around a grazing area. 

After Nehe Kharka walk heads at the end of Barun Valley enclosed within high mountains and rock cliffs, the walk takes you close to Makalu base camp at Sherson. The morning walk follows the Barun River to reach Sherson for an overnight camp with views of Mt. Makalu, Baruntse, and Peak IV. 

From Sherson, on leaving the last green vegetation, heading into the moraine of ice and glaciers, the climb takes a higher route towards an isolated zone to reach Makalu base camp for an overnight stop.

Located close to the snout of Barun glacier and glacial pond, afternoon rest and enjoy the surrounding marvelous views of giant peaks and glaciers on the highest spot of the adventure.

Rest day at Makalu base camp with grand views of Mt. Makalu, Baruntse Himal, and peak IV. At base camp, hike to some scenic hills to catch the best panorama of surrounding peaks with the rare East Face of Mt. Everest, the famous ‘Kangsung Face’ include views of Lhotse and the range of mountains. 

From Makalu base camp, retrace the journey towards the low area of Barun valley to reach Yangle Kharka for an overnight stop enclosed within high rocky cliffs with views of waterfalls.

After a great time around beautiful Barun valley, morning walk to the end of Barun valley, then climb into forested at Mumbuk for an overnight camp.

Morning walk on the same scenic trail to Khoma ridge, with a climb for an hour into forest areas to reach a high ridge where the tree line stops for a while, as the walk leads past glacial ponds and over Tutu la and Shipton la to reach Khoma hill for an overnight stop.

From Khoma, after being in complete wilderness for many days, a morning walk leads to reaching back into a human settlement, as the route leads to a long descent into the forest to reach back at Tashi Gaon for an overnight stop.

Afternoon is free and walk around Nawa or Narbu Gaon village to explore the Sherpa farm village.

Morning walk follows toward Seduwa village on a pleasant winding path, taking time to observe local farm life as day ends at Seduwa for an overnight stop.

The last day trek of the adventure morning leads to a long descent above the Arun River, after crossing over a bridge, with the last final steep climb for an hour to reach back at Num village for the final overnight stop around the high hills of Makalu Himalaya.

An exciting and interesting drive up to the farm village at Chinchela village, from here drive to reach the low warm area at Khandbari, a headquarters town of Sanka-Sava district within Makalu region.

From here, a short downhill to reach Tumlingtar for the last overnight halt around Nepal Makalu and around the Nepal Far Eastern area.

After a great adventure around the high Barun Valley and at Makalu base camp, a short walk to Tumlingtar air-strip, then board the aircraft for a scenic short flight to Kathmandu, on landing at Kathmandu airport, transfer back to your respective hotels.