Makalu Base camp trekking is one of the best treks for adventure seeking travelers to explore the remote and untouched wilderness of Nepal. The trek is blessed with pristine mountain landscape, natural beauty and ethnic Himalayan lifestyle with the ultimate destination, Makalu Base camp at an altitude of 5250 m. Makalu (8,463 m) is the fifth highest mountain in the world with its beauty and diversity, attracts many adventure-loving tourists. Among the eight –thousands’, Makalu is one of the tougher ones to climb and is considered one of the most difficult climbs in the world.
The trek starts from Kathmandu with the visits of UNESCO world cultural heritage to the natural and cultural wonders in Makalu region passing through ethnic villages of Rai and Sherpas, lush green forest of Rhododendron, high waterfalls falling into deep gorges, alpine meadows, granite terrains as well as glaciers.
The highlights of the trek are the breathtaking views of the mountains like Mt. Makalu (8,463m), Mt. Chamlang (7,319m), Mt. Baruntse (7,129m) and nature excursion in Makalu Barun National Park.
Makalu Barun National Park is a beautiful national park established in 1992 with an area of 2,330 sq. km, which is famous for unique landscape and rich biodiversity. Because of its diverse terrain and altitude variation with climatic variations, supports a wide variety of flora and fauna. So, people of different fields visit to explore and study the biodiversity of the area every year. Now a days, the national park area has been developed as a natural research Centre.
The trek is a naturally pleasing and culturally entertaining trip to experience the remote life of Nepal. Makalu Base Camp Trek is an ideal choice for avid trekkers and nature enthusiasts who seek solace and tranquility in pristine natural habitat and those who wish to avoid crowds.
Upon arrival in Kathmandu, meet and greet at Tribhuwan International Airport. Transfer to hotel. Check in to hotel. Short briefing of trip and rest for refreshment and overnight at hotel, Kathmandu.