# Makalu Base Camp 18-Day Trek

**Category:** Adventure
**Location:** Kathmandu, Nepal
**Duration:** 432 hours
**Price:** from USD 2165.54 per participant

## About

Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu
Airport pickup, hotel transfer, trek briefing.

Day 02: Fly to Tumlingtar - Drive to Num
Mountain flight with Makalu/Kanchenjunga views. Drive to trek start.

Day 03: Trek Num to Seduwa
Descend to Arun River bridge, through bamboo forests. Register at park office.

Day 04: Trek Seduwa to Tashi Gaun
Through mani walls, rhododendron forest, traditional villages.

Day 05: Trek Tashi Gaun to Khongma Danda
Rhododendron woodland, lunch at Dhara, stone steps to Khongma Danda.

Day 06: Acclimatization at Khongma Danda
Rest day with acclimatization hike to Khongma La (3,890m).

Day 07: Four Pass Crossing to Dobato
Spectacular day: Cross Khongma La (3,873m), Ghungru La (4,055m), Shipton La (4,216m), Keke La (4,152m). Visit sacred Kalo Pokhari lake.

Day 08: Trek Dobato to Yangle Kharka
Through pine forest, steep descent to Barun River. Chamlang/Tutse views.

Day 09: Trek Yangle Kharka to Langmale Kharka
Through grasslands, monastery, prayer flags along mani walls.

Day 10: Trek to Makalu Base Camp (4,870m)
Reach base of world's 5th highest peak. Wildlife spotting opportunities.

Day 11: Explore Makalu Base Camp
Climb to ridge viewpoint (5,300m). Panoramic views, Barun Glacier visit.

Day 12: Trek Base Camp to Yangle Kharka
Return through pine forest and alpine scenery.

Day 13: Trek Yangle Kharka to Dobato
Through rhododendron/fir forests, wooden bridges, Peak 7/6 views.

Day 14: Four Pass Return to Khongma Danda
Reverse crossing of four high passes with prayer flag moments.

Day 15: Trek Khongma Danda to Seduwa
Long descent through cloud forest. Cultural interaction, try tongba beer.

Day 16: Trek to Num - Drive to Tumlingtar
Final trek through Arun valley, drive to town for celebration.

Day 17: Fly to Kathmandu
Scenic return flight with aerial mountain views.

Day 18: Departure
Airport transfer with Himalayan memories.

## What's included

- Airport pickup and hotel transfer in Kathmandu
- Scenic mountain flight from Kathmandu to Tumlingtar
- Trek through diverse landscapes
- Acclimatization hike
- Four-pass crossing
- Visit to Makalu Base Camp
- Panoramic views of Makalu, Everest, and other peaks
- Cultural interaction in traditional villages
- Basic teahouse accommodation
- Explore the base camp of the world’s fifth-highest peak, Makalu
- Cross four high passes in one day (Khongma La, Ghungru La, Shipton La, Keke La)
- Spectacular views of four 8-thousanders: Everest, Makalu, Lhotse, Kanchenjunga
- Experience the rich culture of traditional Rai and Sherpa villages
- Pristine Makalu-Barun National Park with diverse flora and fauna

## What's not included

- Meals not specified
- Personal expenses
- Travel insurance
- Trekking gear

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## Booking

- URL: https://yatraforfun.com/sightseeing/kathmandu/makalu-base-camp-18-day-trek
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- Book via the Yatra For Fun concierge (Kathmandu): support@yatraforfun.com · +977 970-8072951