The Makalu-Barun section is an off-the-beaten-path trek featuring deep valleys, alpine lakes, and glaciers. This region is home to Makalu (8,485m), the fifth-highest mountain in the world, and is a paradise for nature lovers and adventure seekers.
● Highlights:
✅ Trek through traditional villages like Thudam and Chyamtang.
✅ Reach Makalu Base Camp (4,870m), surrounded by panoramic Himalayan views.
✅ Experience pristine wilderness, with fewer trekkers compared to Everest and Annapurna.
Itinerary
Day 17: Yak Kharka (4595m) to Thudam (3556m, 5-6 hrs, tent)
Day 18: Thudam to Chyamtang (2187m, 5-6 hrs, tent)
Day 19: Chyamtang to Hongon (2323m, 6-7 hrs, tent)
Day 20: Hongon to Bakim Kharka (3020m, 4-5 hrs, tent)
Day 21: Bakim Kharka to Molun Pokhari (3954m, 4-5 hrs, tent)
Day 22: Molun Pokhari to Dhugge Kharka (3590m, 5-6 hrs, tent)
Day 23: Dhugge Kharka to Cave Camp (3115m, 4 hrs, tent)
Day 24: Cave Camp to Kalo Pokhari (4192m, 5-6 hrs, tent)
Day 25: Kalo Pokhari to Kharka (4096m, 5-6 hrs, tent)
Day 26: Kharka to Yangla Kharka or Yangri Kharka (3557m, 4-5 hrs, teahouse)
Day 27: Yangri to Langmale Kharka (4410m, 4-5 hrs, teahouse)
Day 28: Langmale Kharka to Makalu Base Camp (4870m, 7-8 hrs, teahouse)
Day 29: Makalu Base Camp to Swiss Base Camp (5150m, 5-8 hrs, tent)