This trek is an adventure that will tax your physical abilities to a great extent. You will hike the trails on some of the most rugged terrain on earth, traversing varied altitudes of tremendous proportions.......but all good things come to those who have patience.......you will be rewarded with spectacular sceneries and landscapes, perhaps, never ever seen before.

The Makalu Base Camp is a physically challenging as it takes you to some of the most remote regions of Nepal.

This is a purely camping trek. Lodges are not available along the route. This trek goes high up to 5,100m. where you will not have access to any modern facilities and amenities but will be blessed with an incredible diversity of rugged natural beauty that will leave you awestruck.

Country:	»	Nepal
Area:	»	-
Activities:	»	Trekking
Grade:	»	-
Seasons:	»	-
Altitude:	»	4812m
Duration:	»	22 Days
Accommodation:	»	Camping
Transport:	»	-
Group Size:	»	2 to 25
Trip Cost:	»	No. of Pax.	Normal Price	Standard Price	Delux Price
		1 pax	US$ 3325	US$ 3485	US$ 3810
		2 - 5 pax	US$ 1850 per person	US$ 1925 per person	US$ 2075 per person
		6 - 10 pax	US$ 1675 per person	US$ 1755 per person	US$ 1980 per person
		11 and above	US$ 1495 per person	US$ 1575 per person	US$ 1810 per person

Day 01.	Arrive in Kathmandu International Airport. Transfer to the hotel and stay overnight at hotel in Kathmandu.
Day 02.	City sightseeing in and around Kathmandu valley. (Kathmandu, Bhaktapur & Patan). Stay overnight at hotel in Kathmandu.
Day 03.	Fly from Kathmandu to Tumlingtar (510m.) takes about 45 minutes. On the same day, you begin your trek from Tumlingtar to Maney Bhanjyang which takes about five and half hours. The trail ascends all the way through forest of rhododendrons and sal trees. En route, you pass a few villages. Maney Bhanjyang is a ridge inhabited by some people. It is gently surrounded by lush green forest and is a grazing field for cattle and fodder used by the local people. Stay overnight at camp in Maney Bhanjyang.
Day 04.	Trek from Maney Bhanjyang to Chilchile (1830m.) takes about five hours. The trail ascends through forest of rhododendrons and sal trees for about three hours and you will ultimately walk over a flat trail that brings you to Chilchile. This is a small village mainly inhabited by Gurungs and other communities as well. There is a government school where locals educate their children. You will find some good tea houses around here. Stay overnight at camp in Chilchile.
Day 05.	Trek from Chilchile to Num (1500 m.) takes about four and half hours. The trail ascends for about 2 hours and then descends by a small perennial river and you walk on a flat trail for about one hour and reach Num. Num is a beautiful village which is enriched with many tea houses and also has telephone facilities. Stay overnight at camp in Num.
Day 06.	Trek from Num to Seduwa (1510m.) takes about four and half hours. The trail descends steeply for about 2 and half hours till you come to a big river named Neguwa Khola. The trail passes through the suspension bridge and ascends through forest and a few traditional villages. People of this area are mainly engaged in agriculture and crops grown here are paddy, millet, potatoes and vegetables depending on the season. There is a check post and local office of the Makalu Conservation Area. Stay overnight at camp in Seduwa.
Day 07.	Trek from Seduwa to Tashigaon (2070 m.) takes about four hours. The trail slightly ascends but the major part of the hike is flat and easy through the bushes. While walking, you will see villages at a far distance. Tashigaon, surrounded by verdant forest is a big sherpa village. You find prayer flags fluttering in the wind whispering odes of prayers for the dead and forgotten; in and around the village. The camping spot in this village is really a praiseworthy site. Stay overnight at camp in Tashigaon.
Day 08.	Trek from Tashigaon to Khongma la (3560m.) takes about six hours. The trail ascends throughout the day and you will walk through forest of Rhododendrons and Sal trees until you reach your destination. Kongma la is a ridge and there is only one tea house here. This is also perfect place for camping. It snows here even during the spring of March and April. Stay overnight at camp in Khongma La.
Day 09.	Trek from Khongma la to Mumbuk (3550m.) takes about six and half hours. The trail ascends and then following a rugged path you reach a beautiful lake named “Kalo Pokhari” at the height of (4004 m). Leaving this lake, you go downhill until you reach Mumbuk. It is a serene camping spot surrounded by green forests. Stay overnight at camp in Mumbuk.
Day 10.	Trek from Mumbuk to Yangle Kharka (3600m.) takes about four and half hours. The hike today is a bit adventurous and strenuous. The trail passes for about 3 hours through a landscape which is very prone to landslides. The Barun River running through the trail adds more dimensions to the trek with its spectacular views of Mt. Tutse (Peak 6) 6739m and Peak 7 (6185m.). Stay overnight at camp in Yangle Kharka.
Day 11.	Trek from Yangle Kharka to Yak Kharka (4810m.) takes about five and half hours. The trail ascends through grasslands and forest. You can enjoy the majestic peaks such as the Mt. Tutse (Peak 6) 6739m, Peak 7 (6185m), Isuwa La (5340m) and many unnamed mountains and peaks. Yak Kharka is a grazing field. Stay overnight at camp in Yak Kharka.
Day 12.	Trek from Yak Kharka to Makalu Base Camp (4812m.) takes about four hours. The hike passes through a flat trail and will descend to a Perennial River. As you reach Makalu Base Camp, you will be mesmerized by the views of Mt. Makalu (8463m), Baruntse (7152m), Kali Himal (6985m), Chamlang (7390m) and Makalu II (7640 m), etc. Stay overnight at camp in Makalu Base Camp.
Day 13.	A day for Rest at Makalu Base Camp. You will enjoy the whole day in the base camp. there will be spectacular views of different mountains and peaks like Mt. Makalu (8463 m), Baruntse (7152 m), Kali Himal (6985 m), Chamlang (7390 m), Makalu II (7640 m), etc. You can also hike to the Baruntse Base Camp. Stay overnight at camp.
Day 14.	Trek from Makalu Base Camp to Yangle Kharka (3600 m.). This takes about four and a half hours. After ascending for a few hours, the trail moves along a flat level path and at the end it descends to reach Yangle Kharka. En route, you walk through a rocky forest path with views of green hills and huge stones at some distance. Stay overnight at camp in Yangle Kharka.
Day 15.	Trek from Yangle Kharka to Dobato takes about four and half hours. The trail ascends for almost three hours through the same landscape of landslide. Then you have to trek uphill passing through jungles all the way to Dobato. This is not a village but a camping place. Here, you find small bushes of rhododendrons. Stay overnight at camp in Dobato.
Day 16.	Trek from Dobato to Tashigaon (2070m.) takes about six hours. The trail descends steeply up to Khongma la via Kali Pokhari through a dense jungle. You again walk along downhill all the way to Tashigaon. Stay overnight at camp in Tashigaon.
Day 17.	Trek from Tashigaon to Num (1490m.) takes about five hours. The trail steeply descends in the beginning and will pass through a steep ascent later on to reach Num. You pass through small forest of bamboo and small villages. Stay overnight at camp in Num.
Day 18.	Trek from Num to Maney Bhanjyang (1158m.) takes about five hours. The trail ascends by starting through the forest and will gently descend in the second half of the day. Stay overnight at camp in Maney Bhanjyang.
Day 19.	Trek from Maney Bhanjyang to Tumlingtar takes about five and half hours. Stay overnight at camp in Tumlingtar.
Day 20.	Fly out from Tumlingtar to Kathmandu. Stay overnight at hotel in Kathmandu.
Day 21.	Recreation & shopping day. Stay overnight at Hotel in Kathmandu.
Day 22.	Transfer to the Airport for final departure. (Fly out from Kathmandu)

Price Includes:

• Airport pick up and drop services
• Ticketing permit
• Entry Permit for Annapurna Conservation Area.
• Trekking guide
• A cook
• Necessary porters
• Necessary Kitchen helpers
• Necessary sherpas
• All surface transportation to the starting point and from the ending point of the trek
• All meals three times a day (breakfast, lunch, dinner, juice, tea, coffee, hot chocolate, fruits etc.)
• Necessary Camping equipment such as tents, kitchen tent, dining tent, toilet tent, mattresses, down sleeping bag, down jacket, cooking utensils, fuel etc.
• Camping Charges
• Flight tickets from Jomsom to Pokhara with airport tax
• Necessary insurance for trekking staff
• First Aid kit
• Rescue assistance
• Four nights hotel accommodation in Kathmandu at 4 star category hotel on breakfast basis
• One day city sightseeing in and around Kathmandu valley with tour guide and private vehicle
• Entry fees while sightseeing in and around Kathmandu valley

Price Excludes:

• Nature of personal expenses
• Tips
• Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu

Note:
1) 10% commission for the tour agents/tour operators.
2) 50% discount for a tour leader if there are 10-15 pax in a group and
3) 100% free for the tour leader if there are 16 and above pax in a group