Makalu Base Camp Trek

Makalu Base Camp Trek, Altitude Profile, Jul 2026 3

On the Keke La (4170m)

Starting out - the path gets very steep down to the river

Dobati

One of the 3 las - this one the Keke La (4170m)

Mingma leads the training with the Portable Altitude Chamber

Khongma Danda - acclimatisation rest-stop

Training - oxygen and how to use it

First glimpse of Makalu (right of centre)

The Foothills and Beyond - south from Shipton La, Makalu BC trek

Enjoying the sun, tea and biscuits at Shipton Col

Is that Kangchenjunga?

Dawn view from Dobati

Mingma and Lodge Keeper, Dobati

Makalu and Base Camp

From Shersong to Base Camp

Leaving Yangle Kharka (3,600m)

The route follows the river around the S-shaped curve of the valley

Reaching new heights - beyond MBC

The Summit and West Face of Makalu

Peak 7 - opposite Langmale

Sunset on the West Face of Makalu

Dawn, Langmale

Back down the Barun Nadi, over landslides

Morning Views from Yangle Kharka

The trail south fom the Shipton La

Descending back down fom the Shipton La

Our Sirdhar - Mingma Sherpa

Local Girl, Seduwa

Peak 6763m - walking down from MBC

From Shersong to Base Camp

Shiva Dhara (the caves above) as we leave Yangle Kharka (3,600m)

Honku Chuli (6833m) between Giants seen from nr Merek

The only thing at Shershong/ Sersong - this sign and a loo

At the Gates of the Barun National Park

Leaving Langmale

The 2022 Jagged Globe Makalu Base Camp Team

Mingma and the lady lodge owner at Tedosa

Walking down from Tadosa to Yangle Kharka (3,600m)

It was a very cold night at Yangle Kharka (3,600m)

Leaving Seduwa on our way down to the Arun Nadi

Those holy caves are Shiva and Parvati

Holy Lake en route to the Shipton La

Looking over the foothills on our way back to Khongma Danda

Walking back into Tashigaon

Light up the stove for breakfast, Langmale

Seduwa looking southeast

Makalu Base Camp

Team in front the West Face of Makalu

Cold and Frost at Yangle Kharka (3,600m)

The final hours of the last day's walk - up the hill to Num

Bridge over the Barun Nadi, NE of Temathang

View of the West Face of Makalu

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Highlights

Improved itinerary based on Simon Lowe’s (Jagged Globe’s MD) recent trip
Discover the rich diversity of flora and fauna from 400m to 5,500m and cross the remote Shipton La (4,220m)
A culturally varied region of Nepal that sees very few Westerners
Treks led by experienced and qualified Sherpa guides
Close up views of the west face of Makalu, one of the highest mountain faces in the Himalaya
Safety back up – including Satellite communications, Portable Altitude Chamber (PAC), emergency oxygen for therapeutic use and altitude drugs

Introduction

Makalu Barun National Park is a place of outstanding natural beauty, recognised internationally for the diversity of its flora and fauna. It has the greatest elevation gain (8,000m) of any National Park on the planet, so nowhere else can offer the same biodiversity in so many ecological zones in such a short distance. Due to its relative inaccessibility, this region is little-known to would-be trekkers heading to Nepal. Therefore, you will see comparatively few trekkers, but you will undoubtedly be in the company of pilgrims, as the route as far as Yangle Kharka, goes to one of the sub-continent’s holiest Hindu Shrines.

Having enjoyed the trek through this diverse ecosystem, we have two full days in and around base camp. This will let you explore the area to the full. Alternatively, we can use one of the days as a spare in case we need more time to cope with contingencies such as the weather, river crossings or slow acclimatisation on the way in.

Group Size: 4 – 8 people
Duration: 23 days
Difficulty Level: 3
Maximum altitude: 5,517m

21 Breakfasts
18 Lunches
18 Dinners
3 Hotel Nights
1 Local Hotel Night
18 Lodge Nights

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Day 1

Fly to Kathmandu

Day 2

Arrive Kathmandu. Airport Transfers Includes. Meet at hotel.

Day 3

Fly Kathmandu to Tumlingtar and drive to Num (1,505m)

Day 4

Num (1,505m) to Seduwa (1,530m)

Day 5

Seduwa to Tashigaon (2,065m)

Day 6

Tashigaon (2,065m) to Khongma Dandi (3,562m)

Day 7

Acclimatisation Day

Day 8

From Khongma Dandi (3,562m) over the Shipton La (4,257m) and descend to Dobati (3,870m)

Day 9

Dobati (3,870m) to Yangle Kharka (3,610m)

Day 10

Acclimatisation day

Day 13-14

Langmale (4,400m) to Makalu Base Camp (4,800m)

Day 15-19

Return trek to Num

Day 20

Drive to Tumlingtar

Day 21

Fly Tumlingtar to Kathmandu

Day 22

At Leisur e in Kathmandu

Day 23

Fly home

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