This trek is best for fit walkers with previous multi-day mountain experience who are comfortable with long days, altitude and simple lodges in a remote valley. The approach to Makalu Base Camp has substantial climbs and descents.

Makalu Base Camp Trek
The Makalu Base Camp Trek is a once-in-a-lifetime experience that will leave you with memories that will last forever.
2,850
Duration
19 Days
Per person ยท 1+ travelers
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Is this trek right for you?
Several days of hiking at a moderate level of effort.
Trekking involves altitude, weather, and trail risks. A planned itinerary, acclimatization days, and guide support cannot guarantee safety or reaching the planned destination. Conditions may require changes to the route.
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Makalu Base Camp Trek
Trip overview
- Service level
- Amigo Essential
- Comfort profile
- Active Trek
Route highlights
Trek through Makalu Barun National Park toward Makalu Base Camp.
Spend an acclimatisation day at Khongma before walking higher.
Explore the mountain scenery around Makalu Base Camp.
Amigo Treks and Expedition is pleased to offer you our Makalu Base Camp Trek. This unforgettable journey will take you through the beautiful and diverse landscape of the Makalu Barun National Park. You will be able to witness breathtaking views of some of the world's highest mountains, including Everest, Lhotse, and Makalu. This trek is the perfect opportunity for adventure seekers seeking a challenging and rewarding Himalayan experience.
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Our experienced guides will support the group and provide route information and the equipment listed in the package. We take care of everything, including transport, accommodation, meals, and permits, so you can concentrate on enjoying the trip. We pride ourselves on our sustainable and responsible tourism practices and work closely with local communities to provide employment opportunities and support their economic development.
The Makalu Base Camp Trek is a once-in-a-lifetime experience that will leave you with memories that will last forever. Book your trek with Amigo Treks and Expedition today and join us on this incredible adventure. We guarantee an unforgettable trip that will take you through some of the most remote and beautiful areas of the Himalayas. Join us and experience the thrill of trekking to the base camp of Makalu, the fifth-highest mountain in the world.
Day-by-day route outline
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Altitude & distance by day
Published altitudes and walking distances for each day. Road and flight transfers are listed separately in the daily route data.
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Dots mark the altitudes listed in the itinerary, and bars show how far youโll walk each day. If a day has no altitude listed, we keep the line at the last known height. For a distance range like 8โ10 km, we show 9 km.
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| Day | Route | Altitude | Published distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrival in Kathmandu | โ | โ |
| Day 2 | Fly from Kathmandu to Tumlingtar and drive to Num (1040m) 5h | 1040m | โ |
| Day 3 | Trek to Seduwa (1500m) 6h | 1500m | โ |
| Day 4 | Trek to Tashi Gaon (2100m) 5h | 2100m | โ |
| Day 5 | Trek to Khongma Danda (3500m) 7h | 3500m | โ |
| Day 6 | Acclimatization Day | โ | โ |
| Day 7 | Trek to Dobato (3500m) 6h | 3500m | โ |
| Day 8 | Trek to Yangla Kharka (3557m) 7hrs | 3557m | โ |
| Day 9 | Trek to Langmale Kharka (4410m) 6h | 4410m | โ |
| Day 10 | Trek to Makalu Base Camp (4870m) 6h | 4870m | โ |
| Day 11 | Explore Makalu Base Camp (4870m) 3h | 4870m | โ |
| Day 12 | Trek to Yangla Kharka (3557m) 7h | 3557m | โ |
| Day 13 | Trek to Dobato (3500m) 7h | 3500m | โ |
| Day 14 | Trek to Khongma Danda (3500m) 6h | 3500m | โ |
| Day 15 | Trek to Tashi Gaon (2100m) 5h | 2100m | โ |
| Day 16 | Trek to Num (1040m) 7h | 1040m | โ |
| Day 17 | Drive to Tumlingtar (approximately 5 hours) | โ | โ |
| Day 18 | Fly to Kathmandu (Flight) 35min | โ | โ |
| Day 19 | Departure | โ | โ |
Day 1
Arrival in Kathmandu
Day details
On your first day, you will arrive in Kathmandu, the capital city of Nepal. Your guide will greet you at the airport and take you to your hotel. You can spend the day exploring the city, visiting ancient temples and cultural sites, and trying local cuisine.
Day 2
Fly from Kathmandu to Tumlingtar and drive to Num 5h
(1040m)
Day details
After an early breakfast, you will catch a flight to Tumlingtar, a small town in eastern Nepal. From there, you will drive to Num, which is the starting point of your trek. Num is a small village located at an altitude of 1040m, and it will take around 5 hours to reach there by jeep.
Day 3
Trek to Seduwa 6h
(1500m)
Day details
On the third day, you will begin your trek to Seduwa. The trail will take you through dense forests and beautiful villages, offering stunning views of the surrounding mountains. Seduwa is a small village located at an altitude of 1500m, and it will take around 6 hours to reach there.
Day 4
Trek to Tashi Gaon 5h
(2100m)
Day details
On the fourth day, you will continue your trek to Tashi Gaon. The trail will take you through lush forests and beautiful terraced fields, offering stunning views of the surrounding mountains. Tashi Gaon is a small village located at an altitude of 2100m, and it will take around 5 hours to reach there.
Day 5
Trek to Khongma Danda 7h
(3500m)
Day details
On the fifth day, you will begin your trek to Khongma Danda, which is located at an altitude of 3500m. The trail will take you through beautiful rhododendron forests and steep hills, offering stunning views of the surrounding mountains. It will take around 7 hours to reach Khongma Danda.
Day 6
Acclimatization Day
Day details
On the sixth day, you will take a break from trekking and spend the day acclimatizing to the high altitude. You can explore the surrounding area and enjoy the stunning views of the mountains.
Day 7
Trek to Dobato 6h
(3500m)
Day details
On the seventh day, you will continue your trek to Dobato, which is located at an altitude of 3500m. The trail will take you through beautiful forests and hills, offering stunning views of the surrounding mountains. It will take around 6 hours to reach Dobato, where you will spend the night.
Day 8
Trek to Yangla Kharka 7hrs
(3557m)
Day details
On the eighth day, you will trek to Yangla Kharka, which is located at an altitude of 3557m. The trail will take you through beautiful forests and hills, offering stunning views of the surrounding mountains. It will take around 7 hours to reach Yangla Kharka.
Day 9
Trek to Langmale Kharka 6h
(4410m)
Day details
On the ninth day, you will continue your trek to Langmale Kharka, which is located at an altitude of 4410m. The trail will take you through beautiful alpine forests and rocky hills, offering stunning views of the surrounding mountains. It will take around 6 hours to reach Langmale Kharka.
Day 10
Trek to Makalu Base Camp 6h
(4870m)
Day details
On the tenth day, you will trek to Makalu Base Camp, which is located at an altitude of 4870m. The trail will take you through rocky terrain and glaciers, offering stunning views of the surrounding mountains. It will take around 6 hours to reach Makalu Base Camp.
Day 11
Explore Makalu Base Camp 3h
(4870m)
Day details
On the eleventh day, you will take a break from trekking and spend the day exploring Makalu Base Camp. You can take a short hike to explore the surrounding area and enjoy the stunning views of the mountains.
Day 12
Trek to Yangla Kharka 7h
(3557m)
Day details
On the twelfth day, you will trek back to Yangla Kharka. The trail will take you through beautiful forests and hills, offering stunning views of the surrounding mountains. It will take around 7 hours to reach Yangla Kharka.
Day 13
Trek to Dobato 7h
(3500m)
Day details
On the thirteenth day, you will continue your trek to Dobato. The trail will take you through beautiful forests and hills, offering stunning views of the surrounding mountains. It will take around 7 hours to reach Dobato, where you will spend the night.
Day 14
Trek to Khongma Danda 6h
(3500m)
Day details
On the fourteenth day, you will trek to Khongma Danda, where you will stay overnight. The trail will take you through beautiful forests and hills, offering stunning views of the surrounding mountains. It will take around 6 hours to reach Khongma Danda, where you will spend the night.
Day 15
Trek to Tashi Gaon 5h
(2100m)
Day details
On the fifteenth day, you will trek back to Tashi Gaon, which is located at an altitude of 2100m. The trail will take you through beautiful forests and hills, offering stunning views of the surrounding mountains. It will take around 5 hours to reach Tashi Gaon, where you will spend the night.
Day 16
Trek to Num 7h
(1040m)
Day details
On the sixteenth day, you will continue your trek to Num, which is located at an altitude of 1040m. The trail will take you through beautiful forests and hills, offering stunning views of the surrounding mountains. It will take around 7 hours to reach Num, where you will spend the night.
Day 17
Drive to Tumlingtar
(approximately 5 hours)
Day details
On the seventeenth day, you will drive to Tumlingtar. The drive will take around 5 hours, and you will have some free time to explore the town and relax.
Day 18
Fly to Kathmandu 35min
(Flight)
Day details
On the eighteenth day, you will take a flight from Tumlingtar to Kathmandu. The flight will take around 35 minutes, and you will have the rest of the day to explore Kathmandu and do some last-minute shopping.
Day 19
Departure
Day details
On the nineteenth day, your trip will come to an end, and you will be transferred to the airport for your departure flight. If you have some free time before your flight, you can explore Kathmandu and its cultural landmarks such as temples and shrines.
What is included in the trip price
The essentials and support items that are already built into the package.
Package Includes
Airport transfer for domestic flights (private car/jeep/minivan)
2 night twin sharing accommodation in Kathmandu with breakfast
Flight Kathmandu-Tumlingtar-Kathmandu
All meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner), during the trek
Tea/Coffee (2 cups served in cups only), every day during the trek
Seasonal fruits were served after dinner, every day during the trek
Unlimited purified drinking water during the trek
All accommodations (lodge/teahouses) during the trek
One Govt.-licensed, English-speaking, experienced, and knowledgeable guide and his entire expenses
One porter (for every two trekkers) and his entire expenses
All required normal and special trekking permits
Insurance of guide and porter
All required local and government taxes
Duffle bag (Souvenir)
Sleeping bag and down jacket (if required)
Basic First Aid kit with Oximeter
Adventure certificate upon completion of the trek
Farewell dinner
What to budget for separately
Items travelers usually pay for separately, depending on style, spending habits, and optional upgrades.
The package excludes
Nepal arrival visa
Meals in Kathmandu except hotel breakfast and the farewell dinner
Personal expenses like mineral water, alcoholic and non-alcoholic
beverages, snacks, chocolates, extra meals,s, etc.
Cost of WI-FI and battery charging services
Travel insurance that covers helicopter evacuation over 5000 meters, trip
cancellation and cost of treatment caused by COVID-19 or any other
unforeseen illness or disease
Tip (as an appreciation) to service providers
Group rates by party size
Per-person rates adjust automatically with your party size. Member discounts apply where available.
Standard rate
US$ 2,850
per personQuestions travelers usually ask before booking
These route questions cover Nepal, remote trek planning, and the logistics travelers usually want clarified before they commit.
Spring and autumn are common trekking seasons in the Makalu region. Snow can affect the higher sections, while monsoon rain can make the approach wet and disrupt transport. Tell us your preferred dates and we will discuss the conditions and flight arrangements.
The itinerary is 19 days from arrival to departure. It flies to Tumlingtar, drives to Num, walks to Makalu Base Camp and returns by the same general route. It includes an acclimatisation day and time to explore base camp.
This is a strenuous trek with several six- to seven-hour walking days and considerable changes in elevation. The itinerary lists base camp at around 4,870 m. Prepare with sustained hill walks and tell your guide immediately if you develop altitude symptoms.
The inclusion list specifies two nights in Kathmandu and lodges or teahouses during the trek. Facilities become basic in the remote upper valley, so expect simpler rooms and limited amenities.
The package lists the required trekking permits and a licensed English-speaking guide. Bring a valid passport and any Nepal visa required; we will confirm current park and permit paperwork for your departure.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner are included during the trek, along with two cups of tea or coffee a day and purified drinking water as listed in the package. Kathmandu accommodation includes breakfast; check the exclusions for other city meals.
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