13 or 17 days · Difficult

Makalu Base Camp Trek

A difficult 110 km high-altitude expedition through Makalu-Barun National Park. Choose a complete road journey from Siliguri or the shorter Tumlingtar-to-Tumlingtar plan, both reaching Makalu Base Camp through the Barun Valley.

Duration13 or 17 days

DistanceApprox. 110 km

Start & endSiliguri or Tumlingtar Airport

Maximum altitude4,870 m / 15,978 ft

Best seasonMarch–May and October–November

Trek introduction

A route worth preparing for.

Mountain itineraries may change because of weather, trail, transport, health or permit conditions. East Adventure confirms the operating plan with every group before departure.

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Life along the trail

Day by day

Daily itinerary

17 days · Siliguri to Siliguri or Bagdogra

17-day Siliguri to Siliguri / Bagdogra

₹1,20,000 per person

Day 1
Siliguri to Bhedetar
Day 2
Bhedetar to Num
Day 3
Trek from Num to Seduwa
Day 4
Trek from Seduwa to Tashi Gaun
Day 5
Acclimatisation and preparation at Tashi Gaun
Day 6
Trek toward Kongma Danda
Day 7
Trek to Dobato
Day 8
Trek to Yangle Kharka
Day 9
Trek to Langmale Kharka
Day 10
Trek to Makalu Base Camp
Day 11
Makalu Base Camp exploration
Day 12
Trek back to Yangle Kharka
Day 13
Trek to Dobato
Day 14
Descend toward Tashi Gaun
Day 15
Trek to Num
Day 16
Num to Hile
Day 17
Hile to Siliguri or Bagdogra

13 days · Tumlingtar Airport to Tumlingtar Airport

13-day Tumlingtar to Tumlingtar

₹1,05,000 per person

Day 1
Tumlingtar Airport to Num
Day 2
Trek to Seduwa
Day 3
Trek to Tashi Gaun
Day 4
Trek to Kongma Danda
Day 5
Trek to Dobato
Day 6
Trek to Yangle Kharka
Day 7
Trek to Langmale Kharka
Day 8
Trek to Makalu Base Camp
Day 9
Makalu Base Camp exploration
Day 10
Trek to Yangle Kharka
Day 11
Trek to Dobato
Day 12
Trek to Num
Day 13
Num to Tumlingtar Airport

Included

What the package covers

Transport specified in the selected itinerary
Trekking accommodation
Breakfast, lunch and dinner during the trek
Licensed guide
Shared porter support
Makalu-Barun permits
Staff insurance and basic first aid

Not included

Please budget separately

Flights unless specifically included in writing
Nepal visa and travel insurance
Personal trekking equipment
Charging, Wi-Fi, hot showers and drinks
Emergency evacuation
Tips and personal purchases

Required items

Come prepared

Broken-in trekking boots
Down jacket and layered clothing
Waterproof shell and trousers
Sub-zero sleeping bag
Trekking poles and head torch
Sunglasses, sun protection and water purification
Personal medicines and travel documents

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