Makalu Base Camp 2025.
Join us: 18th October 2025
This is a remote trek to the Base Camp of the world’s fifth highest mountain, Mount Makalu.
We see traditional villages, diverse plants and forests and have superb Himalayan views.
Makalu Base Camp is a remote location in the Himalayas. The area receives few foreign trekkers due to its relative inaccessibility. We trek through the Makalu Barun National Park. This is a wilderness area containing pristine forests and alpine meadows. Along the way, we have incredible views of Makalu and even across to Kangchenjunga, the 3rd highest peak in the world.
Facilities here are basic. They are traditional homes of the people, and we are guests there. We will be camping for the majority of this trip, using teahouses only if there is space. There is no pre booking here. But we can use the space to warm by the burner during the evenings. Bed time is usually early!
The route crosses the remote and fantastically situated Shipton La, plenty of history with this route to learn about and follow in the footsteps of early mountaineers.
This 23 day itinerary has been put together to enable a slow, well acclimatising journey for you to enjoy.
This itinerary for Makalu Base Camp via the Shipton La is designed to include plenty of time for acclimatisation to the altitude. We start by flying to Tumlingtar airstrip near the Arun River. After landing at the airstrip in Tumlingtar we drive by jeeps along a rough road to the village of Num. We cross over the Shipton La and into the remote and beautiful Barun river valley. We stay at Makalu Base Camp for two nights and have one full day to explore the area and to enjoy the mountain views afforded to you after the effort to get here.
Cost Includes
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Hotel accommodation in Kathmandu on B&B basis
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Full board on trek either tea houses or camping – tents and sleeping mats provided
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Use of teahouse facilities
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Transfers in Nepal – internal flights, buses, jeeps
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One sightseeing day in Kathmandu either before or after the trek
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Snacks during the trek
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Fully qualified guides
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Porters transporting your personal belongings
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Team of porters carrying cooking equipment and tents
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Comprehensive first aid kit on trek
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Trekking and national park fees
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Internal flights and transfers by jeep
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All costs for sherpas and porters
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Kit bag for the trek
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Satellite communication (likely Garmin in-reach)
Cost Excludes
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International flights
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Visa fees
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Bar bills and any laundry
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Lunch and evening meals in Kathmandu
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Travel insurance
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Tips
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Costs incurred from leaving the trip early
WHAT CLIENTS SAY
“Totally loved our weekend with Hayley. We learned a lot of new things such as map reading & camping skills & managed to bag 5 wainwrights in the process! Can't wait to book another trip out with Hayley. Very highly recommended!...”
WHAT CLIENTS SAY
“We have been using Hayley for a number of years now. She is an excellent mountain guide, navigation expert & a good friend. We have been out with her at least a dozen times now & she keeps finding new & exciting challenges for us...”
WHAT CLIENTS SAY
“Hayley knows her stuff! She's also a great teacher & actively looks to make sure you are managing to follow instructions okay. I would totally recommend Hayley to anyone who wants to improve their skills...”
How to Book
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Trip Cost: £2895pp / Deposit: £350
