Itinerary

1. Day 1 : Arrive at Kathmandu [1340m]

   • Arrive at Trivubal international airport.
   • Meet the representative from Nepal Dream Path.
   • Complete the check procedures, and meet the rest of the group.

   Stay overnight.

   The guide will share the information regarding the do's and dont's while living in Nepal.

2. Day 2 : Sightseeing in Kathmandu

   • Get familiar with the world heritage sites of Nepal; a trained city guide will be guiding in detail about the heritage sites and their history.

3. Day 3 : Fly to Tumlingtar and Drive to Num [1490m, 30min flight & 5-6 hrs walk]

   • Start with an early morning breakfast at the hotel, and transfer to the domestic airport.
   • Fly from Kathmandu heading towards Tumlingtar. Enjoy the aerial view of landscapes and gigantic mountains.
   • On reaching Tumlingtar, have lunch.
   •  Drive to Num on private vehicles or tourist buses. 
   • Witness the beauty of Nepal closely enjoying the surrounding landscapes, terrains, streams, etc. 
   • After reaching Num, drop the luggage at the teahouse, and rest there.

4. Day 4 : Trek to Seduwa via Arun Valley [1460m, 5-6 hrs walk]

   • Today, lose and regain altitude.
   • Climb down to the Arun river, and then a big ascend to Seduwa. The descend to the Arun valley can get a little tricky sometimes, while passing through the rocky steps. 
   • Reach the large Cardamon Gardens on the way. 
   • Cross the suspension bridge over the Arun River.
   • Climb up to Seduwa, passing through groves of bamboo. 
   • Reach Seduwa, a small village with a school, small shops, and scattered teahouses.

5. Day 5 : Trek to Tashi Gaon [2070m, 5-6 hrs walk]

   • Enjoy a pleasant day, ignoring harsh ascends and descends. 
   • Start with a pleasant climb through the dotted farmlands, cardamon gardens, bamboos, and Rhododendron forests.
   • Enjoy the surrounding scenery and listening to the call of cocos from trees.
   • Reach Chyaksa Danda, a place with schools and countable teahouses. 
   • Pass through the dense forest and small streams with comfortable wooden bridges.
   •  Reach the destination of the day, Tashi Gaon.

6. Day 6 : Trek to Khongma Village [1370m, 6-7 hrs walk]

   • After having breakfast at the teahouse, head towards Khongma Village.
   • Start with a pleasant climb through the rocky steps, passing through the colourful Rhododendron forest.
   • Listen to the calls of treepies and warblers from trees. 
   • Walk approximately for 3 hrs, and reach the only refreshment stop before Khogma village, and will have lunch there. 
   • Climb through the stone rest stops, prayer flags, and mani walls all the way to Khogma village.

7. Day 7 : Rest at Khongma Village

   • Stop at Khongma village, which is located at an elevation of 3,637m. Prepare and get acclimatized for the higher altitude in the upcoming days.
   • Explore around Khogma village or maybe explore Khogma La pass, situated at the elevation of 3,890 m, with an hour of a climb from the village.

   This day is necessary because the trekkers can get high altitude sickness, so the body needs to be acclimatized to the high altitude. 

8. Day 8 : Trek to Mumbak [3570m, 6-7 hrs walk]

   • Start with the climb on the slightly steeply trails penetrating through the Rhododendron forest, all the way to the top of the hill.
   • Enjoy a magnificent view of mountains like Chamling (7290m), peak 7 (6195m), and Peak 6 (6739m). 
   • Enjoy the surrounding view; the final push on the descending trail will lead us to the day's destination, Mumbak village.

9. Day 9 : Trek to Nhe Kharka [3000m, 6-7 hrs walk]

   • Lose and gain altitude and head towards Nhe Kharka, situated at an elevation of 3700m.
   • Descend first 500 m and then ascend on the sloppy muddy trails leading towards the glacial valley. 
   • Reach Nhe kharka, which is a grassy plain area with limited teahouses, and mesmerizing mountains and surrounding views.

10. Day 10 : Trek to Sherson [4615m, 7 hrs walk]

    • Climb from 3700m to 4615m to Sherson. 
    • Walk on the trail leading westwards, Walk through the alpine tundra. The walk can get a little tricky as we gradually gain height.
    • Reach Sherson; there are no teahouses stop in between.
    • Rest at the teahouse in Sherson, enjoying the view of Pyramid Peak (7168m) and Peak 4 (6720m).

11. Day 11 : Trek to Makalu Base Camp [5000m, 5-6 hrs walk]

    • Head towards your dream destination, Makalu Base Camp. 
    • Climb on a minor pass of about 100m. 
    • Reach Makalu Base Camp, and enjoy a view of the south face, the fifth highest mountain in the world, along with the clear view of Mt. Everest and Mt. Lhotse. 
    • Spend the rest of the day in a teahouse located at the lap of Mt. Makalu, enjoying the surrounding views.

12. Day 12 : Rest and Exploration day at Makalu Base Camp

    • Explore the Makalu Base Camp area. 
    • Climb the ridge above the Makalu Base Camp up to the elevation of around 5300m. 
    • Pass through the rivers on the wooden bridge, and follow the trail for about 3 hours, to a magnificent viewpoint.
    • Experience the surreal view of Mt. Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse along with the dramatic view of Makalu, Peak 7, Peak 6, and Peak 4.
    • Visit the lakes beyond Makalu Base Camp. (Another option)

13. Day 13 : Trek back to Nhe Kharka [3000m, 6-7 hrs walk]

    • Descend on the trail following the footprint back to Nhe Kharka.

14. Day 14 : Trek back to Mumbuk [3570m, 4-5 hrs walk]

    • Trek to Mumbuk retracing our steps back.

15. Day 15 : Trek back to Khongma Village [3470m, 4-5 hrs walk]

    • Trek to Khongma village, retracing our steps back.

16. Day 16 : Trek back to Tashi Gaon [2070m, 4-5 hrs walk]

    • Trek to Tashi Gaon.

17. Day 17 : Trek to Walung Phedi [825m, 5-6 hrs walk]

    • After early morning breakfast, finish the entry process for the permit at the National park office, at Seduwa.
    • Continue the journey passing through the Rai village of Mulgaon.
    • Cross the Suspension bridge over Isuwa Khola descending all the way to Walung Phedi, our destination of the day.

18. Day 18 : Trek to Pukuwa [600m, 5-6 hrs walk]

    • Have an early morning breakfast at Walung Phedi.
    • Head towards Pukuwa.
    • Pass through the dotted farmlands, forests, and streams to the spread-out Rai village. 
    • Experience the traditional culture and lifestyle of the Rai community.

19. Day 19 : Trek to Bumling [370m, 5-6 hrs walk]

    • Pass through the forests following the rock trail to the Chhetri village of Bumling.

20. Day 20 : Trek to Tumlingtar [460m, 6-7 hrs walk]

    • Trek back to Tumlingtar. 
    • Following the trail, pass through the rice terraces, farmlands, forests, and small streams.
    • Reach Tumlingtar. This is the last day we trek in this long Makalu Base Camp trek.
    • Take a hot shower.

21. Day 21 : Fly to Kathmandu

    • Fly back to Kathmandu from Tumlingtar, after the morning breakfast. 
    • Reach Kathmandu in 30 min, and transfer to the hotel in Kathmandu. 
    • Spend the rest of the day at leisure.

22. Day 22 : Explore Kathmandu

    • This day is free for personal activities.
    • Go shopping.
    •  Do a guided tour around Kathmandu Valley, with a well-trained city tour guide for the sightseeing of the valley.

23. Day 23 : International Departure

    • Transfer from the hotel to Tribhuban International Airport.