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Trekking to Makalu Base Camp (8468 m)

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€2,350.00

DatesNovember 2026 18 days

The Makalu Base Camp Trek (4870m) is considered one of the most challenging and exciting itineraries in the eastern region of Nepal, an ideal opportunity for adventure enthusiasts to explore unspoilt areas of the Himalayas and observe the unique culture and lifestyle of the people still living isolated at the highest altitudes. Although it is not so far from Everest, the Makalu region has not yet been discovered by mass tourism and is therefore little frequented by hikers, which means that the trails are still quiet, uncrowded and nature still intact. The Barun Arun valley is home to more than 650 types of birds and over 800 varieties of butterflies as well as a refuge for a rare and endangered species such as the Panda. With this trip we will enter a still authentic Nepal, that of the Makalu-Barun Park, discovering all the landscapes that characterise the true heart of this land: rhododendron forests, Himalayan pine forests, glacial lakes, Sherpa villages that seem to belong to the past. As we ascend in altitude, the views will change constantly, first along the spectacular ridge that takes us over several passes over 4000 metres, and then along the Barun Valley, a jewel set between snow-capped peaks and rocky walls furrowed by a myriad of waterfalls, a nature that will not fail to thrill us every day. The Makalu Barun National Park will offer us the unforgettable views of the surrounding Himalayan peaks, the Chamlang, Peak 3, Peak 5, Yaupa Himal, Everest, Kanchenjunga and, isolated and majestic, Makalu itself (8463m), first climbed in 1955 by Lionel Terray, (author of "The Conquerors of the Useless") and Jean Couzy.

The history of the Makalu regionNepal's history is lost in time, ever since the first migrations led tribes to move into and settle in these remote valleys. Of these, the most prominent is surely that of the Sherpas, a people who gave themselves this name to distinguish themselves from the other Nepalese populations from Tibet (shar-pa means men from the east). Their natural adaptation to altitude and the fact that they live at the foot of the great Himalayan peaks have meant that they have been identified as the porters par excellence. A unique people in the world characterised not only by their impressive physical gifts, but also by a particularly generous and hospitable culture, for them it is not material wealth that counts, but the ability to empathise with their neighbour and respect for human dignity.

The deadline for registration is 30 August 2026

  • Vacation Style Holiday Type
    • Travelling Adventure
    Adventure travel
  • Activity Level Intermediate
    4/8
All about the Trekking al Campo Base del Makalu (8468 mt).

TRAVEL DATA SHEET
Duration: 18 days, November, the exact dates will be announced once the group is formed and the dates of the flight to Kathmandu.
Type: travelTrekking / culture.
Trek: 12 days of trekking, 5/6 h walking per day, some 8/9 h stages.
Technical commitment: Trekking without major technical difficulties but challenging
for its duration and the altitude reached, almost 5,000 m.
Suitable for: Trained hikers.
Physical commitment: Challenging due to the altitude.
Equipment: travel/trekking/ sleeping bag.
Maximum altitude: Base camp 4870 m. Viewpoint 5250 m.
Transport: airline/jeep flights.
Overnight stays: hotel in Kathmandu / lodge along the trek.
Meals: As stated daily in the programme.

GENERAL TREKKING NOTES
The trek is designed to enjoy the walk, does not involve any mountaineering difficulties and does not require any previous high mountain experience. Walking along trails and sleeping in simple, spartan hotels is not something you do every day, but these are situations that everyone can certainly face and live with serenity. A good physical condition is important, good training is necessary, which can easily be obtained by doing articulated hikes, ascents and descents, with a 5 kg rucksack on our shoulders, this will help us to have the necessary preparation to face this experience. With the right equipment, a spirit of adaptation and cooperation, respect and tolerance for the group, the rest will follow: it will be the pleasure of observing spectacular landscapes at our own pace, exploring nature, savouring the silence and solitude of these remote areas that will fill our days. The hours of the daily stages indicated are calculated on an average pace, taking into account stops for photography, and breaks for lunch and tea that will be determined with the guide. The wake-up time is usually around 6:00/6:30, and the porters' luggage must be ready before breakfast so that they can organise the transport. In the morning we walk for 3-4 hours on average and after lunch for 2-3 hours, clearly depending on the length of the stage. Access to the main luggage is guaranteed at the end of the day, so you should not put anything in it that you might need during the day.
Once the group is formed and before departure, an information meeting with the guide is scheduled to provide more details and answer any questions. A medical certificate is required to be able to carry out the trek. There will also be 2 MANDATORY outings in a place to be determined, in any case on the mountains closest to us, in order to get to know each other and allow the guide to assess the participants' level of preparation. People who do not turn up for at least one outing will not be accepted.

PARTICIPATION FEE

The fee refers to a minimum of 5 persons
- min. 5 persons 2800 €
- 6 to 7 persons 2700€
- 8 to 9 persons 2550 €
- 10 to 11 persons 2350€

Information

For more information about the activity or requests, please write to segreteria@prorockoutdoor.it or call +39 3349585828 or +39 3451168661

The tour package inclusions and exclusions at a glance
What is included in this tour?Items that are included in the cost of tour price.

INCLUDED

  • Accompaniment and assistance from the Italian Alpine Guide and logistical organisation;
  • Transfers within Nepal by private transport and aircraft as detailed in the itinerary;
  • Overnight stays in a hotel in Kathmandu, double room with breakfast;
  • Overnight stays in lodges during the trek;
  • Meals as indicated in the detailed itinerary;
  • Tea and coffee drinks only at breakfast;
  • Certified Nepalese guide, with knowledge of English;
  • Personal bag to carry luggage during the trek;
  • Transport of personal luggage during the trek with carriers max. 10 kg per person;
  • Food and transfers for the staff (guide and porters) accompanying us;
  • TIMS (protected areas) permit for the trek;
  • Helicopter transport insurance up to a maximum of EUR 10,000 per person;
  • Liability insurance for the Alpine Guide;
  • statutory VAT;
What is not included in this tour?Items that are not included in the cost of tour price.

NOT INCLUDED

  • Intercontinental flights Italy - Kathmandu. Kathmandu-Italy;
  • Travel insurance (optional, recommended);
  • Personal accident insurance;
  • Meals not indicated in the detailed itinerary;
  • Lunches and dinners in Kathmandu;
  • All drinks;
  • Nepal entry visa, $50;
  • Extra services due to force majeure;
  • Visits, entrance fees, optional services and/or activities;
  • Tips, phone calls, and extras of a personal nature;
  • sleeping bag and personal trekking equipment;
  • Medicines;
  • Personal extras in the lodges (shower for a fee, extra drinks and food, use of WIFI where available), phone calls;
  • Costs for evacuation for any emergency;
  • The guide's transport costs (international flight, train,...) will be divided among all participants;

Everything not included under 'Included

  1. Day One November 2025

    Arrival in Kathmandu
    Meeting to be arranged and departure for the airport of reference. Arrival and formalities. Transfer to the planned accommodation.
    Overnight stay in a hotel with breakfast
    Free meals

  2. Day Two November 2025

    Visit to Kathmandu
    Meeting with Nepalese guide, preparation Trek. Free day to visit the historical city centre, interesting Durbar Square, Swayambhunath Temple, Pashupatinath Temple and other places of interest.
    Overnight stay in a hotel with breakfast
    Free meals

  3. Third Day November 2025

    Flight Kathmandu/Tumlingtar and jeep ride to Num (1,519 m)
    One flight and we are immediately in Tumlingtar, greeted by the majestic peaks of Makalu, Kanchenjunga, Chamlang and Everest. From here, we head towards Num, the last settlement in this area, ideal for buying essentials for the trek.
    Accommodation: lodge
    Meals included

  4. Day Four November 2025

    Num in Seduwa (1500 m)
    1 day trek Boots on your feet, the route follows the path northwards along the ridge and then descends between rice paddies and fields of buckwheat and barley to reach the suspension bridge over the Arun Kosi River. From this point, we climb up the valley to reach the village of Seduwa, the checkpoint of the Makalu-Barun National Park.
    Accommodation: lodge
    Meals included

  5. Fifth Day November 2025

    Seduwa in Tashigaon (2100 m).
    2 day trek. We continue along the path between terraced rice fields to the village of Manigaon, the path continues between isolated houses, meadows and wooded glades to the village of Tashigaon, the last settlement in the valley inhabited all year round.
    Accommodation: lodge
    Meals included

  6. Sixth Day November 2025

    Tashigaon to Khongma Danda (3500 m).
    3-day trek. Today's day is a challenging one, with an altitude difference of over 1400m. The trail climbs between ridges, forests and small pastures to Khongma along the ridge separating the Kasuwa Khola river from the Isuwa Khola. From the ridge above Khongma, it is possible to see Kanchenjunga in the distance looking eastwards.
    Accommodation: lodge
    Meals included

  7. Seventh Day November 2025

    Khongma Danda in Dobate (3068 m).
    4-day trek.  Climbing up to a stone chorten where we can enjoy the view of the surrounding mountains, we reach the Ghungru La pass at 4050 m. and then descend to Kalo Pokhari Lake and then climb up to the Shipton La pass (4216 m). The pass is named after Eric Shipton who explored these places with Edmund Hillary. After the pass, we skirt another small lake that takes us to the Kele La pass (4150 m.), then descend along a valley to the village of Dobate.
    Accommodation: lodge
    Meals included

     

  8. Day Eight November 2025

    Dobate to Yangle Kharka (3530 m).
    5 day trek   From Dobate we descend towards the Barun valley, continuing along the river bed, the valley becomes wider and the forests give way to alpine meadows, from which we can admire magnificent views. A wooden bridge allows you to cross the Barum and ascend to Yangle Kharka: a flat place near the clear waters of the Barun Khola.
    Accommodation: lodge
    Meals included

  9. Ninth Day Ninth November 2025

    Yangle Kharka in Langmale (3840 m).
    6 day trek  Today we have a less strenuous day ahead of us and, along the trail, we can observe the Himalayan range in all its splendour. We reach Langma after about four hours of walking. On arrival, we can decide whether to take a further acclimatisation hike.
    Accommodation: lodge
    Meals included

  10. Tenth Day November 2025

    Langmale to Makalu Base Camp (4870 m).
    7 day trek  The last ascent to Makalu base camp crosses a landscape of magnificent mountains, Peak 4 (6720 m), Chamlang, Peak 3 and 5 while Makalu remains hidden. The trail bends northwards and finally Makalu gradually gives itself away. Like all base camps, if there are no expeditions in progress, it is only an undefined area on a moraine of the Barun glacier at an altitude of around 4950 m, but the views are wonderful.
    Accommodation: lodge
    Meals included

     

  11. Day Eleven November 2025

    Makalu Base Camp (4870 m).
    8 day trek  A day to rest or to explore this fantastic glacial basin. If you still have energy to spare, you can climb to the north-east ridge of Sherong at 5250 m altitude to enjoy a magnificent view of Makalu, with Lhotse, Lhotse Shar and Everest in the distance.
    Accommodation: lodge
    Meals included

  12. Twelfth Day November 2025

    Makalu Base Camp at Yangle Kharka (3530 m).
    Day 9 trek  Satisfied by such majesty, we can begin our descent along the same route up, travelling through the Barun valley to the verdant area of Yangle Kharka.
    Accommodation in the lodge.
    Meals included

  13. Thirteenth Day November 2025

    Yangle Kharka in Dobate (3068 m).
    10 day trek  We follow the outward route downhill first and then climb up to Dobate.
    Accommodation: lodge
    Meals included

  14. Day Fourteen November 2025

    Dobate to Tashigaon (2100 m).
    11 day trek  We make our way towards Khongma, along the way we will enjoy splendid views of Kanchenjunga and through a dense rhododendron forest we will arrive at Tashigaon.
    Accommodation: lodge
    Meals included

  15. Fifteenth Day November 2025

    Tashigaon to Num (1560 m)
    12 day trek   Between descents and ascents we cross cultivated terraces to the spur overlooking the Arun Kosi where the village of Num is located, from where we continue our descent along the dirt road using Jeeps.
    Accommodation: lodge
    Meals included

  16. Sixteenth Day November 2025

    Num in Kathmandu
    In the morning, we will board our return flight to Kathmandu. In about forty minutes, we will reach the city and it will be an abrupt return to the noise and bustle of Nepal's capital.
    Overnight stay in a hotel with breakfast
    Free meals

  17. Seventeenth Day November

    Kathmandu city tour
    Day at leisure to visit other parts of the city and relax.
    Overnight stay in a hotel with breakfast
    Free meals

  18. eighteenth day November 2025

    Kathmandu city tour return to Italy
    Breakfast and free day. Transfer to the airport at around 23:00 to return to Italy.

The following equipment is required:
  • Two telescopic trekking poles,
  • Trekking boots,
  • Backpack,
  • Front battery, with charged battery and one spare,
  • 1.5 litre thermal water bottle,
  • Sun and lip cream,
  • Hiking socks, possibly 1 pair for changing,
  • Sweat-enhancing T-shirt-underwear set,
  • Spare T-shirt,
  • Lightweight fleece,
  • Waterproof windbreaker,
  • Waterproof poncho,
  • Waterproof backpack cover,
  • Lightweight fleece gloves,
  • Fleece hat and sun hat,
  • Sunglasses,
  • Waterproof jacket-pants goretex-type suit,
  • Aspirin, Aulin, patches,
  • sleeping bag,
  • short trousers,
  • long trousers,
  • toilet, towel,
  • tights
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