Makalu Base Camp Trekking

Makalu Base Camp Trekking Rough Itinerary

[ Day 01 Makalu Base Camp Trekking ] Arrival Kathmandu, transfer to Hotel by our Representative/Hotel
[ Day 02 Makalu Base Camp Trekking ] Kathmandu Sightseeing or prepare for Trekking
[ Day 03 Makalu Base Camp Trekking ] Flight Kathmandu-Tumlingtar(860m)-Khadbari (1040m)(4hrs) Camp
[ Day 04 Makalu Base Camp Trekking ] Trek Khadbari to Chichila (1,830 m) (5/6 hrs). Camp
[ Day 05 Makalu Base Camp Trekking ] Trek Chichila to Num (1,490 m) (5 hrs). Camp
[ Day 06 Makalu Base Camp Trekking ] Trek Num to Sedua (1,460 m) (5/6 hrs). Camp
[ Day 07 Makalu Base Camp Trekking ] Trek Sedua to Tashi Gaon (2,070 m) (5 hrs). Camp
[ Day 08 Makalu Base Camp Trekking ] Trek Tashi Gaon to Kauma (3,470 m) (6 hrs). Camp
[ Day 09 Makalu Base Camp Trekking ] Rest / Exploration day at Kauma. Camp
[ Day 10 Makalu Base Camp Trekking ] Trek Kauma to Mumbuk (3,570 m) (5 hrs). Camp
[ Day 11 Makalu Base Camp Trekking ] Trek Mumbuk to Nhe Kharka (3,000 m) (6 hrs). Camp
[ Day 12 Makalu Base Camp Trekking ] Trek Nhe Kharka to Sherson (4,615 m) (7 hrs). Camp
[ Day 13 Makalu Base Camp Trekking ] Trek Sherson to Makalu Base Camp (5,000 m) (4/5 hrs). Camp
[ Day 14 Makalu Base Camp Trekking ] Explore Makalu Base Camp.
[ Day 15 Makalu Base Camp Trekking ] Trek Makalu Base Camp to Nhe Kharka (3,000 m) (7 hrs). Camp
[ Day 16 Makalu Base Camp Trekking ] Trek Nhe kharka to Mumbuk (3,570 m) (6 hrs). Camp
[ Day 17 Makalu Base Camp Trekking ] Trek Mumbuk to Kauma (3,470m) (5 hrs). Camp
[ Day 18 Makalu Base Camp Trekking ] Trek Kauma to Tashi Gaon (2,070 m) (5 hrs). Camp
[ Day 19 Makalu Base Camp Trekking ] Trek Tashi Gaun to Pukuwa (1,520 m) (6 hrs). Camp
[ Day 20 Makalu Base Camp Trekking ] Trek Pukuwa to Bumling (1,160 m) (5 hrs). Camp
[ Day 21 Makalu Base Camp Trekking ] Trek Bumling to Tumlingtar (860 m) (4 hrs). Camp.
[ Day 22 Makalu Base Camp Trekking ] Flight: Tumlingtar - Kathmandu. Hotel Overnight.
[ Day 23 Makalu Base Camp Trekking ] Free day to explore, and enjoy Kathmandu. Hotel Overnight.
[ Day 24 Makalu Base Camp Trekking ] Drive to airport for return flight

Makalu Base Camp Trekking - Cost Included
Accommodation as per Different standard of your choice in City and simple lodge or Tented Camp at Trekking. English Speaking Trekking Guide & porter. All the ground transportation as per Group Size & standard of Tour/Trek starting to end of Tour or Trek. Every day 3Meals Trekking portion. (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner), Camping Trek Our Cook prepare & Tea House Trek will provide on local Lodge. All fees on Trek.

Makalu Base Camp Trekking - Cost Not Included
All the expenses of personal nature, drinks, lunch and dinner city portion, tipping, all the Delay due to weather, situation beyond our control Nepal Visa, (USD25 for 15days, USD40 for 30days) and Airport Tax etc.

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Clothing and equipments

Certain basic trekking equipment is essential on all routes we described in this site. Depending on the area and season, we will provide you with a comprehensive list of necessities. Here is some recommended Equipments List for trekking in Nepal.

Clothing

1. Boots

Lightweight walking boots. If new one is being bought, “walk then in” to avoid blisters. Also bring spare laces.

2. Track shoes

A pair of track shoes. To wear in the camp at night or when the boot is wet.

3. Jacket

Warm jacket. Fiber fills or down should be adequate. This is especially necessary during winter from December to February. A rainproof jacket with hood or a poncho. Get the one that is guaranteed waterproof.

4. Shirt and Sweaters

Woolen shirts and thick sweaters. During winter months, December through February these items are essential. Thick sweaters can be purchased in Kathmandu. 1 lightweight long sleeved -shirt is particularly suitable for avoiding sun burn.

5. Trousers

A pair of lightweight/ heavy weight trousers. Jeans are unsuitable to wear on treks. Cheap loose cotton pants are available in Kathmandu. Heavyweight trousers are useful higher up in the mountains in the morning and at night. Windproof/ waterproof trousers are necessary on all treks going above 10.00ft.

6. Underwear

Thermal underwear. These are excellent to sleep in at night in the winter months thermal underwear are quite invaluable.

7. Tracksuit

A tracksuit useful for wearing in camp and in the tent. 2 pair of loose fitting long shorts/ skirts.

8. Sleeping Bag

As you do not carry it yourself this may be synthetic or down, but it must be 4 season. As most treks pass through a variety of climatic conditions, a long zip is a good idea. A cotton/fleece liner helps keep your sleeping bag clean. Good sleeping bags are expensive but can be rented easily in Kathmandu (Only for treks starting and finishing there)

9. Sun Hat, SunCream/Block & Lip Salve

Choose a high factor suncream (Factor 20 or stronger) to protect your skin against the sun at high altitude. A combination sunblock/lip salve is ideal for facial protection.

10. Personal First Aid Kit

You should have your own supply of plasters, aspirin, diarrhea tablets and also a comprehensive blister kit. (Please do not give medicines to local people without consulting the trek leader.)

11. Hat/ Glove/ Sandle/ Shocks/ Underwear

a) A woolen hat to wear in the morning and at night. During winter it is an essential item.
b) A sunhat and ensure it has a wide brim to cover the face and neck.
b) A pair of gloves. Leather with lining and woolen are best. c) 1 pair of sandals to wear in the cities and in camp.
d) 4 pairs of thin and 4 pair of thick woolen socks.
e) Underwear” normal quantity and swimming costume, hankies.

Equipments and Accessories

a) Duffle bag or kit bag to carry to gear while trekking
b) Daypack: This is a small rucksack to carry personal requirement for the day e.g. toilet items, camera, film towel, soap, a boot etc.
c) Water bottle.
d) Snow glasses and sunglasses
e) 2-4 large plastic bags to separate clean clothes from dirty ones.
f) 6 -10 smaller plastic bags to dispose garbage.
g) Wallet and /or money belt with compartment for coins.
h) Toiletries with large and small towels. Toilet paper can buy in Kathmandu and some villages in the mountains.
i) Small headlamp and/ or torch with spare batteries and bulbs
j) candles and lighter to burn toilet paper.
k) Snow gaiters essential during wither and all treks going over at other times.
l) An umbrella (optional), which is quite useful to as a sunshade and useful when it rains.
m) Reading materials, camera and film, game items (optional), note book, rubber band, pen and pencil, envelopes, a diary, a calendar, a pocket knife, binoculars (optional), a small pillow or headrest (optional). Thermoses (optional)- an inflatable sleeping mat, trekking map, adequate quantities of passport photograph