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Everest sees tens of thousands of trekkers a year. Its 8,485m neighbour Makalu — the world's fifth-highest mountain — sees a few hundred. Here is the…
By Laxman Rawal · Jul 29, 2026
Key facts Duration: 18—22 days; ~150—170 km round trip. High point: Makalu Base Camp, ~ 4,870m , under the world's 5th-highest peak (8,485m). Permits: Makalu Barun National Park NPR 3,000 + TIMS NPR 2,000 . Guided cost: roughly US$1,700—2,500 per person; less…
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The trek begins with a flight to Tumlingtar (518m), then climbs steadily north along the Arun River — one of the oldest river valleys on Earth — through Khandbari, Num (1,560m) and Seduwa (1,500m) . From there you enter Makalu Barun National Park, cross the…
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Unlike Manaslu or Upper Mustang, the classic Makalu Base Camp route is not a restricted area , so no pricey special permit is needed for the standard trek — just the national park permit and TIMS. Because it is remote and long, a fully-supported guided…
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Who this trek is for Makalu is a demanding trek, not a beginner one . The days are long, the trail is rough and sometimes poorly maintained, the ascent and descent through the Barun are relentless, and you are far from any road or hospital if something goes…
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The windows are the same as most of Nepal: autumn (October—November) for the clearest skies and stable weather, and spring (April—May) for rhododendron forests and warmer nights. Avoid the June—September monsoon — the Arun valley gets heavy rain, leeches and…
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