| Day 01 |
Kathmandu-Khandbari |
After flying to Tumlingtar we walk north to Khandbari. The trail crosses a plateau (45 minutes) then climbs gradually for about 3 hours. We camp above the village on large grassy fields. |
| Day 02 |
Khandbari-Chichira |
We walk through many small picturesque villages, occasionally on steep trails for 3 hours to reach Goure. Chichira is 3 hours further, still uphill. |
| Day 03 |
Chichira-Num |
The morning starts with wonderful views of Makalu and the surrounding snow-capped peaks. The path, an ancient trading route, after a few up and downs, descends through forest to Num. |
| Day 04 |
Num-Navagoan |
We descend steeply for 1. 1/2 hours to the suspension bridge across the Arun river. It is a 2 hour ascent to Kerabari. We then continue upwards for 2 more hours to Navagoan (Shidda) and the police check post. |
| Day 05 |
Navagoan - Tashigoan |
Ascending through forest we pass the picturesque Sherpa village of Tashigoan, the last village en route to the base camp. |
| Day 06 |
Tashigoan - Khonpma |
We climb out of the forest to the grazing area of Khonpma, 5 1/2 hours away. We have a packed lunch because of the lack of the water in between Tashigoan and Khonpma. |
| Day 07 |
Khonpma - Mumbuk |
Above Khonpma we occasionally walk on snow (depending on the season) to Changse Danda. Two hours further on is Magar Chanse Danda. Makalu and the surrounding Himalaya is spectacular. We camp just over the Barun Pass. |
| Day 08 |
Mumbuk - Nehekharka |
Starting early we take about an hour to cross some land slides. 4 hours further on over the higher river plains is Nahekharka. |
| Day 09 |
Pisang - Manang |
After crossing the wooden bridge over the Barun river we trek beside the river on grasslands to Mera . The mountain peaks here are inspiring. |
| Day 10 |
Mera-Makalu Base Camp |
We pass a small glacier with spectacular alpine scenery before reaching the base camp. |
| Day 11 |
Makalu Base Camp-Barun Pass |
Trek return to Barun pass. |
| Day 12 |
Barun Pass-Khongma |
Trek retrace to camp at Khongma. |
| Day 13 |
Khongma-Navagoan |
Trek return to Navagoan. |
| Day 14 |
Navagoan-Num Village |
Trek return to Num Village. |
| Day 15 |
Num Village-Bhote Bass |
Trek return to Bhote bass. |
| Day 16 |
Bhote Bass-Tumlingtar |
Trek return to Tumlingtar. |
| Day 17 |
Tumlingtar-Kathmandu |
Fly to Kathmandu & transfer to hotel. |
