Makalu Base Camp Trek
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Makalu Base Camp Trek
Official NVT Expedition4.9/5.0 (22 Verified Reviews)
Quick Trip Facts
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Destination / Region | Makalu Region↗ |
Duration | 18 Days |
Trip Grade | strenuous |
Maximum Altitude | 4,870 m (Makalu Base Camp) |
Best Season | March - May & Sept - Nov |
Group Size | 2 - 10 Trekkers |
Transportation | Domestic Flights & Tourist Vehicle |
Meals | Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner during Trek |
Accommodation | Standard Mountain Teahouses & Lodges |
Start & End Point | Kathmandu / Kathmandu |
Activities | Teahouse Trekking |
Walking Days | 16 Walking Days |
Daily Walking | 5 - 7 Hours Daily |
Overview of Makalu Base Camp Trek
Deep wilderness expedition into eastern Nepal's Makalu Barun National Park to the base camp of Mount Makalu (8,485m), the world's fifth-highest peak.
The Makalu Base Camp Trek is one of the wildest and most remote high-altitude journeys in the Nepal Himalayas. Located inside Makalu Barun National Park, the trail leads from subtropical lowlands through sheer granite cliffs, hanging glaciers, and virgin alpine cloud forests into the upper Barun Valley. Standing at Makalu Base Camp (4,870m), you are confronted by the colossal south face of Mount Makalu (8,485m), alongside rare views of the eastern Kangshung Face of Mount Everest and Lhotse.
An 18-day wilderness trek supported by internal domestic flights to Tumlingtar, certified mountain guides, porters, national park permits, and rustic teahouses.
Trip Highlights
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Stand at Makalu Base Camp (4,870m) directly beneath the monumental pyramid of Mount Makalu (8,485m)
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Witness rare panoramic views of the rarely seen eastern Kangshung face of Mount Everest and Lhotse
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Trek through the untouched wilderness and sheer granite walls of the Barun Valley
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Cross high alpine passes including Shipton La (4,216m) and Keke La (4,170m)
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Explore Makalu Barun National Park, protecting rare red pandas, snow leopards, and over 400 bird species
Day-by-Day Itinerary (18 Days)
Detailed daily trekking distances, walking hours & stays
Airport pickup and transfer to hotel. Expedition briefing and welcome dinner.
⛰️ 1,400 m Standard Hotel in Kathmandu Welcome Dinner
What's Included
Included- Domestic return flights between Kathmandu and Tumlingtar
- Kathmandu hotel stays with breakfast
- Teahouse lodge accommodation on trek
- Three meals daily with hot beverages during trek
- Makalu Barun National Park entry permit and TIMS card
- Experienced senior mountain guide and porter team
- Satellite communications access and first aid medical kit
What's Not Included
Excluded- International airfare and visa fees
- Comprehensive high-altitude travel insurance
- Personal bar expenses, hot showers, and tips
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Route Map & Elevation Profile
Route map for Makalu Base Camp Trek will be updated soon.
Good to Know — Essential Preparation
Trip GuideAltitude & Acclimatization
Our itineraries are crafted with gradual ascent profiles to minimize Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS). Certified Sherpa guides carry fingertip pulse oximeters, medical first aid kits, and portable emergency oxygen at all times.
Permits, Passports & Paperwork
We manage and include all National Park, Conservation Area (ACAP/Sagarmatha), TIMS, and Restricted Area Permits on your behalf. Simply provide copies of your passport and 2 passport photos upon arrival in Kathmandu.
Recommended Trekking Packing Checklist
Checked & approved by Nepal View Trek lead guidesRequirements & Essentials2 essentials
- High physical fitness and mental stamina for remote wilderness hiking
- Previous high-altitude trekking experience strongly recommended
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about preparation, safety, permits, and booking
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It is among Nepal's most secluded trekking routes with minimal commercial infrastructure, raw nature, few teahouses, and pristine silence.
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Comments & Reviews
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