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How to plan the remote 18-day trek to the foot of the world’s fifth-highest mountain, the one Nepal’s prime minister just put in the spotlight.
By Anjali Shrestha · Jun 20, 2026
Since Nepal's Prime Minister showcased the Makalu Base Camp Trek to hundreds of thousands of people, searches for this once-obscure route have surged. If you are one of the trekkers now wondering how to actually do it, here is the complete, honest 2026 guide…
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Makalu is a genuine wilderness expedition, tougher than Everest Base Camp in feel if not in altitude. You face big daily ascents (the climb to Khongma gains over 1,400m), long days, and basic accommodation in the upper valley. There is no Lukla-style quick…
Travel Himalaya Nepal · News
Travel Himalaya Nepal · News
Access begins with a flight to Tumlingtar in eastern Nepal, then a drive to the Num trailhead. You will need a Makalu Barun National Park entry permit (NPR 3,000), a TIMS card (NPR 2,000) and a licensed guide (mandatory on Nepal's trails). A fully supported…
Travel Himalaya Nepal · News
From the Num trailhead the path drops to the Arun and climbs to Seduwa, where you enter Makalu Barun National Park. Above Tashigaon it crosses the Shipton La, at a little over 4,100m, then descends into the upper Barun Valley and follows it north to base camp…
Travel Himalaya Nepal · News
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