Makalu Barun Valley Trek
The Makalu Barun Valley Trek is a stunning journey through remote trails, rich forests, and traditional villages, leading to the base of Mount Makalu, the world’s fifth-highest peak. This trek offers breathtaking views of Makalu, Everest, Lhotse, and Baruntse, along with diverse wildlife and pristine alpine landscapes. Passing through Makalu-Barun National Park, you’ll experience varied terrain from lush valleys to high mountain passes. It’s an adventurous and less-crowded route, perfect for nature lovers seeking raw Himalayan beauty and authentic cultural encounters.
3600m
15 days
2+
moderate
Tumglingtar
Hiking and Trekking
Tumglingtar
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Kathmandu / Nepaljung
15 days
Tourist coach, Domestic flight
Tourist standard hotel in Kathmandu, Teahouse during trek
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This hidden Himalayan valley is one of the least developed areas in Nepal, located in the Sankhuwasabha district at the base of Mount Makalu (8,481 m), the fifth-highest mountain in the world. Throughout the trek, Makalu’s presence dominates the horizon. The Barun Valley Trek remains unknown to many travelers, meaning you can enjoy peaceful trails and walk for days through untouched landscapes. It’s a perfect escape from daily stress, where you can breathe fresh mountain air, feel the wind, and find calm in the steady rhythm of your steps.
The journey begins in Makalu-Barun National Park, where no two days look alike. we’ll see tall waterfalls plunging into deep gorges, forests meeting massive rock faces, and at higher altitudes, fields of alpine flowers scattered among rocks. Large sections of the trail are uninhabited, requiring tent camping, which offers a closer connection to nature under the vast Himalayan sky. This trek reveals diverse ecosystems, from broadleaf forests to alpine meadows, with around 3,000 plant species (including 25 types of rhododendrons), 440 bird species, and rare wildlife like the red panda, musk deer, wild boar, and snow leopard. Some plants and animals are found nowhere else, making the valley a “living laboratory” for scientists.
The highest point of the trek, Yangle Kharka (3,600m), is a beautiful alpine meadow adorned with prayer flags. Here, we can stay in a lodge or sleep under the stars. The return follows rugged trails back to Tumlingtar for a flight to Kathmandu.
Programme itinerary :
Day 1 : Arrive at Kathmandu (1400m) / Meet and Greet
Upon arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport, our representative will warmly welcome you and escort you to your hotel for an overnight stay.
Day 2: Kathmandu Sightseeing and preparation for trekking
Morning wake-up and breakfast in the hotel.
Our guide will meet you in your hotel and brief you about the upcoming Makalu barun valley trekking. He will guide you through all the formalities and necessary paper-works required for the trekking.
After that, we then do Sightseeing in Kathmandu valley of famous UNESCO world heritage sites like Boudhanath, one of the largest Stupas in the world; Swayambhunath, a famous monkey temple, and Pashupatinath, a sacred Hindu temple complex. Apart from Sightseeing, we also get a TIMS card and permits for our trekking on this day. In the evening, we do initial preparation for the trekking.
Overnight at Hotel.
Day 3: Kathmandu to Tumlingtar (45 min fly) and drive to chichila (1,980 m)(5-6) hours drive
After breakfast, we take a short 45-minute scenic flight from Kathmandu to Tumlingtar, enjoying aerial views of the Himalayas. Upon arrival, we take drive for a 5–6 hour drive through hilly terrain, lush forests, and charming villages to reach Chichila , a small picturesque settlement and the gateway to the Makalu region.
Overnight at teahouse in Chichila.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
- Airport Pick-up and drop Service
- Hotel Accommodation in Kathmandu (twin sharing basis) with breakfast
- Guided Tour of Kathmandu valley with an experienced tour guide
- Sightseeing charges and Entry fees
- Accommodation during the trek (teahouse / guesthouse / homestay)
- All meals during the trek (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
- Transportation (tourist coach / local bus / private vehicle)
- Experienced licensed English-speaking trekking guide
- Local government Entry Permit of Rs. 2000 (started in 2018)
- Insurance of the Guide and Porter
- TIMS (Trekking Information Management System) Trekking Permit Card
- Medical kits carried by the guide
- All necessary paper works, office service charge and all Government Taxes
Optional Add-Ons:
- Porter (cost: 20 USD per day, carries 15 – 20 kg load. Accommodation, transport and meal of the Porter is paid by the company)
- Down jacket, all-season sleeping bag, duffel bag and trekking map (in case if you don‘t have your own. Down jacket, sleeping bag and duffel bag must be returned after completion of the trip)
WHAT'S EXCLUDED
- Travel and rescue insurance (Essential: Should include emergency evacuation coverage while trekking up to 5500+ m)
- International airfare and Visa costs (you can get a Visa upon arrival at the Airport)
- Domestic Flights
- Personal interest items or gears
- Tips to guide / driver / porter
- Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu
- Extra night accommodation in Kathmandu in case of early arrival, late departure, and early return from the mountain (due to any reason) than the scheduled itinerary
- Beverage and Drink Items / Other Extra facilities like hot shower during trek
- Any other expenses which are not mentioned in “What’s Included” section.