Day 1
Num to Seduwa
6 hrs / 10 km / sleep 1,500 m
Steep descent to the Arun River, cross and ascend to Seduwa village.
Makalu
Makalu Base Camp Trek
A rugged adventure through Makalu Barun National Park to the base of the worlds fifth-highest peak. Remote and uncrowded, with diverse ecosystems from subtropical jungle to alpine glacier.
Challenging18 days4,870 mMar–May, Oct–Nov
Photo: Wikimedia CommonsOverview
Trek overview
Long-form route context for planning, pacing, and realistic expectations.
A rugged adventure through Makalu Barun National Park to the base of the worlds fifth-highest peak. Remote and uncrowded, with diverse ecosystems from subtropical jungle to alpine glacier.
This itinerary is synced from TrekGuard mobile app data and includes 18 planned days, 130 km of walking, and 7,200 m of total elevation gain.
Highlights include Makalu Base Camp (4,870m), 25 species of rhododendron, Barun Valley, Views of Everest, Lhotse, Makalu.
Itinerary
Daily route plan
Day 2
Seduwa to Tashigaon
5 hrs / 8 km / sleep 2,100 m
Trek through terraced fields and forests to Tashigaon, the last permanent village.
Day 3
Tashigaon to Khongma Danda
7 hrs / 10 km / sleep 3,500 m
Strenuous climb through dense forests and ridges to Khongma Danda.
Day 4
Khongma Danda acclimatization
4 hrs / 5 km / sleep 3,500 m
Acclimatization day. Short hikes for views.
Day 5
Khongma Danda to Mumbuk
6 hrs / 9 km / sleep 3,570 m
Cross Shipton La (4,125m) and Keke La (4,170m) passes.
Day 6
Mumbuk to Nehe Kharka
5 hrs / 8 km / sleep 3,660 m
Descend into the stunning Barun Valley.
Day 7
Nehe Kharka to Sherson
6 hrs / 8 km / sleep 4,165 m
Trek deeper into high altitude terrain toward Makalu.
Day 8
Sherson to Makalu Base Camp
5 hrs / 6 km / sleep 4,870 m
Final push to Makalu Base Camp through rocky moraine and glacier.
Day 9
Makalu Base Camp acclimatization
5 hrs / 6 km / sleep 4,870 m
Explore the base camp area. Optional hike toward advanced base camp.
Day 10
Makalu Base Camp to Mumbuk
7 hrs / 16 km / sleep 3,570 m
Begin descent through the Barun Valley.
Day 11
Mumbuk to Khongma Danda
6 hrs / 9 km / sleep 3,500 m
Recross the high passes back to Khongma Danda.
Day 12
Khongma Danda to Tashigaon
5 hrs / 10 km / sleep 2,100 m
Descend back to Tashigaon through forests.
Day 13
Tashigaon to Num
6 hrs / 12 km / sleep 1,560 m
Final trek back to Num via Seduwa.
Map
Interactive route preview
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GPX and KML downloads
Static route references for offline planning.
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- Duration
- 18 days
- Altitude
- 4,870 m
- Updated
- 2026
Route files are planning references only. Always follow current trail conditions, local notices, and guide advice.
Packing checklist
Use a mobile-friendly checklist for clothing, electronics, medicine, documents, and trail gear.
Altitude and safety
Prepare before pushing higher.
Climb gradually and take acclimatization seriously.
Check weather, wind, and daylight before long days.
Descend and seek help if altitude symptoms worsen.
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