Makalu (8463m) the fifth highest peaks in the world, which is situated north-east Nepal. There are different options to reach at Makalu base camp.
After Tumlingtar flight drive from until Num village by Jeep. From Num descend to Arun river, trekking route pass through many farms, rural village of Rai, Limbu, Bharman, Chettri and the Sherpa village at Num, Sinduwa, Tashi Gaoun. The last village is Tashi Gaoun after that village there are several small tea shops on the way to Makalu base camp, but these tea shops are not comfortable and not trustful.
During this trip if the weather allow, we can see an excellent Himalayas view of Makalu, Hongku chuli, different peaks above 60000 meters far view of Jannu Kumbakarna range and other many peaks. This is an adventure trek, we have to cross several passes above 4000 meters.
Same way to climb and same way to back is not so interesting, for the different view this trek will star from Tumlingtar and ending at Basantapur via Hatiya Gola, Milke Danda. At the spring season Milke Danda Gufa Pokhari region, where we can see many varieties and eight different colour rhododendron, which is full blossom.
Trip Itinerary [ 1 ] Without Makalu Base Camp.
Day 1 Kathmandu / Tumlingtar 35 minutes flight, from Tumlingtar
drive until Num o/n camping at Num.
Day 2 Num to way to Hatiya Gola o/n camping at Khorlonge.
Day 3 Khorlonge to o/n camping at Takmar.
Day 4 Takmar to o/n camping at Saldim.
Day 5 Saldim to o/n camping at Hatiya village.
Day 6 Hatiya to o/n camping at Chepuwa.
Day 7 Chepuwa to o/n camping at Cyamtang village.
Day 8 Rest day or visit Kimathangka and back to same camp.
Day 9 Cyamtang to o/n camping at Thudom village.
Day 10 Thudom to o/n camping at below Thangla pass.
Day 11 Below Thangla pass to cross the pass o/n camping at Topke Gola.
Day 12 Topke Gola to o/n camping at Saju pokhari.
Day 13 Saju pokhari to o/n camping at Kalo pokhari.
Day 14 Kalo pokhari to o/n camping at Jaljale pokhari.
Day 15 Jaljale at pokhari to o/n campimh at Milke Danda.
Day 16 Milke Danda to o/n camping at Gufa pokhari.
Day 17 Gufa pokhari to o/n camping at Chouki.
Day 18 Chouki to o/n camping at Basantapur.
Day 19 Trekking end, drive Basantapur to Biratnagar and flight
Biratnagar / Kathmandu or continue drive to Kathmandu.
Trip Itinerary [ 2 ] with Makalu Base Camp.
Start from Tumlingtar end at Basantapur (detail itinerary):
Day 1 Kathmandu / Tumlingtar 35 minutes flight, from Tumlingtar drive until Num o/n camping at Num.
Day 2 Num to o/n camping at Seduwa
Day 3 Seduwa to o/n camping at Tashi gaon.
Day 4 Tashi Gaon to o/n camping at Kongma (1497 m. climb)
Day 5 Kongma to o/n camping at Dobate (Cross Khongma La 3873m, Ghungru La, Shipton La 4220 m, and Keke La 4152m. Four passes)
Day 6 Dobate to o/n camping at Yangri Kharka.
Day 7 Yangri Kharka to o/n camping at Langmale.
Day 8 Langmale to o/n camping at Makalu Base Camp.
Day 9 Explore Makalu glacier and back to same camp.
Day 10 Makalu base camp to same way back o/n camping at Yangri Kharka.
Day 11 Yangri Kharka to way to Hatiya Gola o/n camping at Khorlonge.
Day 12 Khorlonge to o/n camping at Takmar.
Day 13 Takmar to o/n camping at Saldim.
Day 14 Saldim to o/n camping at Hatiya village.
Day 15 Hatiya to o/n camping at Chepuwa.
Day 16 Chepuwa to o/n camping at Cyamtang village.
Day 17 Rest day or visit Kimathangka and back to same camp.
Day 18 Cyamtang to o/n camping at Thudom village.
Day 19 Thudom to o/n camping at below Thangla pass.
Day 20 Below Thangla pass to cross the pass o/n camping at Topke Gola.
Day 21 Topke Gola to o/n camping at Saju pokhari.
Day 22 Saju pokhari to o/n camping at Kalo pokhari.
Day 23 Kalo pokhari to o/n camping at Jaljale pokhari.
Day 24 Jaljale at pokhari to o/n campimh at Milke Danda.
Day 25 Milke Danda to o/n camping at Gufa pokhari.
Day 26 Gufa pokhari to o/n camping at Chouki.
Day 27 Chouki to o/n camping at Basantapur.
Day 28 Trekking end, drive Basantapur to Biratnagar and flight Biratnagar / Kathmandu or continue drive to Kathmandu.
Price For The Trip: The total cost for the trek or tour you decide you want to do will depend on several different factors. The type of accommodation you prefer in Kathmandu will make a difference to the overall cost (budget to 5 star accommodations). The mode of transport you prefer will also affect the cost of your package, for example prices vary greatly between flying versus private car/van, tourist or local buses. The camping trek and teahouse trek made a difference in the cost. The number of guides and porters required will also affect the total cost of your trek. For these reasons, the same trek/tour can vary in price quite substantially.
Tea-house Lodge Trek Cost Includes:
* All land transportation: Airport /Hotel/Airport & trekking pick up & drop.
* 1 Full day 4/5 hours sightseeing with professional English speaking tour guide & temple entry fees.
* 4 Night’s hotel accommodation in Kathmandu at Bed & Breakfast basis.
* 3 Major meals; B/L/D (by Lodge menu) and accommodation at best available teahouse lodge during the trek en-route.
* 1 English speaking trekking guide, necessary Sherpa & Porters.
* Life insurance for all support crews and their daily wages.
* Per member 25 Kg. luggage allow while in the trekking.
* Trekking Permit & National Park permits Fees.
* Air Ticket with airport tax.
* Medical Kit Box for Nepali support crews.
* All official taxes and service charge.
Camping Trek Cost Includes:
* All land transportation: Airport /Hotel/Airport & trekking pick up & drop.
* 1 Full day 4/5 hours sightseeing with professional English speaking tour guide & temple entry fees.
* 4 Night’s hotel accommodation in Kathmandu at Bed & Breakfast basis.
* All 3 major meals Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner (provide continental food) and accommodation in tented camp during the trek en-route.
* 1 English speaking trekking guide, 1 Cook, Kitchen boys, necessary Sherpa & Porters.
* Life insurance for all support crews and their daily wages.
* Per member 25 Kg. luggage allow while in the trekking.
* Trekking Permit & National Park permits Fees.
* Medical Kit Box for Nepali support crews.
* Air Ticket with airport tax.
* All official taxes and service charge.
The Cost Doesn’t Include:
* Personal transportation except above programs.
* Major meals lunch and dinner during your stay in Kathmandu.
* Personal trekking gears as well as sleeping bags.
* Personal Nature expenses.
* Emergency evacuation (If incase).
* Drinks except tea and coffee.
* Airfare: to & from your country.
* Nepal entry, re-entry visa fees & international airport departure taxes.
* Personal travel insurance.
* Tips for the trekking crews.