We will fly to Tumlingtar and drive to Chichira on this day. It is a small Gurung village. From Chichira, we will drive to Num passing through striking villages and verdant wooded areas. Grand views come to sight on both sides and on the edge lies Num. Overnight stay at the guest house.

On this day, we will walk for approximately 5 hours to get to Sedua and then walk down passing florescent meadows to Lumbang. From here, the path descends down through a wooded area. After that, we will traverse across the Arun River via a suspension bridge. Again, we will come across fields of corn and buckwheat. We will then need to walk on a rocky path and trudge through terrace fields and make an extended, vertical, rough way up to Sedua where we will set our camp for overnight.

From Sedua, we will head to Tashigaun on this day, which lies at the altitude of 2070m. It takes around 7 hours to reach Tashigaun. On the way, we will notice the trail that cuts cross ways through the hillside, and passes through charming and calm villages. You will also get to see buffaloes plowing the paddy fields. As we reach Tashigaun, we will set our camp for overnight.

We will begin walking through shady forest from Tashigaun and walk for around 6 hours to reach Kauma, which is the final destination for this day. We will also walk on stony steps and travel all the way through rocky bulged parts of the terrain to the edge. Then, we will notice the grazing-land named Kauma Kharka lying at the height of 3470m. Here we can just relax or explore around and reach the viewpoint which presents stunning views of Mt. Makalu.

From Kauma, we will walk for approximately 6 hours to reach Mumbuk. We will, on the way, have a fair ascend all the way through rhododendron acreages, which takes us to the ridge. Here, we will see a huge Mani wall festooned with prayer flags and the wonderful views of Chamlang, Peak 7, and Peak 6. We will then walk up through a stony staircase and then, will come across a small lake and ascend to a rocky channel to Kike La lying at the altitude of 4127 m. We will also pass another lake after descending down and pass through big rocks to the Tutu La. We will finally walk on the wooded area filled with fir and rhododendron trees to get to Mumbuk. Overnight stay at the tented camp.

It takes around 7 hours to reach Nhe Kharka, lying at the altitude of 3000m. On this day, we will walk down on a steep gorge along with a stream. Then, we will walk through fir jungles along the edges of the Barun Valley. We will, after that, follow the river to get to Kharka and pass through wooded region full of birch and scrub trees before reaching Yangle Kharka. Ascending from here, we will traverse along the north part of the Barun River to arrive at Nhe Kharka. Overnight stay at the tented camp.

We will on this day depart from Nhe Kharka to travel to Shearson, which takes around 6 hours. The track today moves west and passes through the rhododendron woods. Walking ahead, exceptional views of Peak 4 (6720 m) and Pyramid Peak (7168 m) comes into sight. This is quite a challenging day, since we will trek to the height of 4615 m where Shearson is set. Overnight stay at the tented camp.

This is the most awaited day of the trek. We will trek to Makalu Base Camp set at the altitude of 5000m. We will be walking for around 5 hours on this day. We will walk down to a small pass approximately 100 m over Makalu Base Camp. We will further move down to a stream and huge rocks before reaching to the base camp. From Makalu Base Camp, we can get tremendous scenes of the south face of Makalu and the views of Baruntse, Peak 6, 7 and Everest. They are truly captivating and marvelous to witness. Overnight stay at the tented camp.

We will have an extra day at the base camp to explore around. Makalu Base Camp actually is a rocky desolate area with the huge Barun Glacier ahead of it. The wonderful south face of Makalu and several peak views will accompany us while exploring around. You can also go around lakes, glaciers and more, which is sure to remain in your memories forever. Overnight stay at the Makalu Base Camp.

On this day, we will walk for around 6 hours to reach Nhe Kharka from the base camp making our way back. Overnight stay at the tented camp, breakfast, lunch and dinner included.

We will return to Mumbuk from Nhe Kharka on this day walking for approximately 6 hours. On the way, we will pass forested regions and get rewarded by the beautiful sunset views over the peak including Chamlang and Manang. Overnight stay at the tented camp.

We will begin trekking along steep trails up to Kauma. On this day, we will walk for approximately 6 hours passing through firs and rhododendron woods. We will also traverse passes like Keke La, Shipton La Pass, Tutu La and Kauma La. Then, we will finally descend to Kauma, lying at the elevation of 3470m where we will stay overnight.

On this day too, we will make way back and reach Tashigaun, passing long and vertical descending paths which cut hillsides. The track takes us in adjacent with thick wooded areas and to end for the day, with we will walk to the Sherpa village- Tashigaun. Overnight stay at Tashigaun.

On this day, we will walk for around 5 hours to reach Balung set 760m high. On the way, we will walk down to the Kasuwa River Valley to Sedua and descend to follow the west shore of the Arun River. From Sedua, we will go after a track that moves down to Mulgaon. We will also walk on a rocky trail all the way through corn and barley fields and traverse the Ipsuwa River via a suspension bridge. We will notice the settlements occupied by Rai and Chhetri inhabitants who depend on farming. Passing the villages, we will carry on trekking all along the path through rock-strewn fields to Balung. Overnight stay at the tented camp.

We will, on this day, pass emerald fields and the Walung village occupied by Rai inhabitants. The track moves down to allow us to traverse the Ipsuwa River via a suspension bridge. We will also pass by an enjoyable Rai village named Chayang. We will then walk on a rising and falling path until we get to Parangbu, a lovely set surrounded by rice fields on the shores Arun River. Then, we will walk ahead to reach Pukuwa. Overnight stay at the tented camp.

On this day, we will walk for around 6 hours to reach Bumling and then our path goes along the trail that passes through forests and ascends over rock-strewn ridges. We will then descend down to Tome (520 m). After that, we will notice the Arun Valley turning wider. The trail ascends to another periphery on a steep and rocky staircase. From the peak of the edge at 530m, the track moves down to the banks of the Sankhuwa River from where we will walk to Bumling occupied by from the Chhetri people. Overnight stay at Bumling.

We will, on this day, return to Tumlingtar. At Tumlingtar we can celebrate the successful completion of the trek. Overnight stay at Tumlingtar.

After experiencing splendid moments of Makalu Base Camp Trek, we will fly back to Kathmandu Overnight at hotel in Kathmandu. Breakfast included.

This is a day to calm down in Kathmandu. You can stroll around Kathmandu or go for shopping. Overnight stay at the hotel in Kathmandu. Breakfast included.

This is the last day of the trekking journey. One of the representatives from Escape Himalaya will escort you to the airport for your return flight, from where you will depart, hopefully with wonderful memories of the trekking journey.