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Nepal's Prime Minister Balen Shah showcased the Makalu Base Camp Trek to millions — the 17–18 day journey to the foot of the world's fifth-highest…
By Laxman Rawal · Jun 27, 2026
When the world's youngest head of government posts a trek to hundreds of thousands of people, the trail it features stops being a secret. That is exactly what happened when Nepal's Prime Minister, Balendra "Balen" Shah, shared a film of the Makalu Base Camp…
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The Makalu Base Camp trek begins with a flight to Tumlingtar and a drive to Num, then climbs through the pristine Arun Valley — one of Nepal's most biodiverse corridors — before crossing the Shipton La ridge into the glacial amphitheatre of the Barun. There…
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You will need a Makalu-Barun National Park entry permit (USD 30) and a TIMS card, both of which we arrange, along with the mandatory licensed guide. With a 5,000 m base camp and the 4,216 m Shipton La to cross, this is a trek for fit, experienced walkers with…
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