Makalu Base Camp - 22 Days

About Trip:

The Makalu Base Camp Trek is one of the most isolated and exhilarating treks in Nepal. If you are looking to get away from it all on a remote trail to a magnificent valley, then this trek is ideal for you. You might feel like a Himalayan explorer on this route that that passes through lush hills, dense forests and pristine meadows along the climb to the foot of the world’s fifth highest peak, Makalu, towering at 8463 m/27,765 ft.

This Makalu Base Camp trek receives far fewer tourists than Nepal’s other trekking regions, and you are likely to have the scenic trails all to yourself! The wide-ranging landscapes and sense of tranquility in this beautiful valley, far away from the troubles of this world, might be overpowering to the senses!

The exciting journey travels through the Makalu Barun National Park, just east of Everest and the Sagarmatha National Park. It borders the Tibetan Plateau which lies to the north over the Himalaya. The biological diversity on the way to the alpine meadow of base camp rises from 500 m to 5000 m and we enjoy the fascinating changes in geography and culture along the way.The highlights include scenic villages surrounded by rural, terraced farmland, and the unpopulated highlands with towering peaks all around.

The Makalu Base Camp Trek is peaceful and rejuvenating, far away from urban mayhem and noise pollution. We begin the journey with a picturesque flight to Tumlingtar in eastern Nepal, a town on a plateau above the Arun River. From here, we begin trekking as we head northward passing rural villages and fertile foothills. This isolated region requires special permits which means few tourists will travel into the area. We cross a challenging series of passes before reaching the marvelous valley beyond human settlements with astonishing landscape away from it all below the majestic Himalayan peaks.

The Makalu Base Camp is a camping trek, and we will have porters to carry supplies, a dining tent, sleeping tent and more for your comfort. The Himalaya Hikes chef will make delicious meals and the camp will be a warm place to reminisce about of the day’s highlights over food and drink, under the heavenly stars.
Note: After exploring the Makalu Base Camp there is much more to do in Nepal. If you are interested in other activities such as tours of Pokhara and Lumbini, paragliding, rafting, canyoning, jungle safaris and more then we will be happy to arrange it all for you as follow-on to this trek.
We have fixed departures and custom treks that can be arranged any day to suit your needs and schedule. Himalaya Hikes looks forward to guiding you into the spectacular Makalu Region and the most breathtaking scenery in Nepal!