International flights.

Arrive Kathmandu, transfer to hotel, close to thefamous, bustling Thamel district of Kathmandu. (H,B).

Fly to Tumlingtar (518m) after which we take a 5 hour drive to Num(1490m) (C,L,D,B).

Num - Sedua(1,460m) The trail today descends steeply from Num through the terraced cornfields of Lumbang. The terrain is particularly rocky. From Lumbang we have tough steep climb to Sedua (5-6hrs). (C,B,L,D)

Seuda - Tashi Gaon (2070m) The trail today crosses gentle meadows and several streams, before climbing to the Sherpa village of Tashi Gaon, the last permanent settlement in the valley (5hrs). (C,B,L,D)

Tashi Gaon - Kauma (3470m) A very hard day trekking today as the trail ascends steeply. We walk through sparse forests, along a ridge and after a further rise descend into Kauma (6hrs). (C,B,L,D)

Rest Day At Kauma (3470m) Today is an acclimatisation day, although we would normally anticipate going for a short easy walk if people feel up to it. (C,B,L,D)

Kauma - Mumbuk (3,570m) The day starts with a steep climb, lessening as we make our way through some rhododendron forests, to the top of the ridge. From here you will have superb views of Chamlang (7,290 m), Peak 6 (6739 m) and Peak 7 (6105m). From here we will descend through a pine and rhododendron forest to Mumbuk (5hrs). (C,B,L,D)

Mumbuk - Neh Kharkha (3750m) Today the trail descends a steep gully and streambed for about 500m. The trail is ill defined, rocky and muddy in places as it makes its way up the glacial valley. From here
you should have nice views of Peak 6. Nhe Kharka is located on a large open grassy plain at an elevation of 3000 m. where you will be rewarded with stunning mountain vistas (6hrs). (C,B,L,D)

Neh Kharka to Sherson (4615m) Today the trail heads westward and leaves the rhododendron forests for alpine tundra. There are excellent views of Pyramid Peak (7168 m), Peak 4 (6720 m) etc. Due to the limited places to stay along this part of the route it does meant there is a significant height increase today as Sherson is at 4615m. However our acclimatisation day at Kauma will help minimise the effects. (7hrs). (C,B,L,D)

Sherson to Makalu Base Camp(5000m) From Shershon it is a gradual climb to a minor pass about 100 m . From here you will have be greeted by the magnificent South face of Makalu. You will also be able to
see the panorama of Everest and Lhotse (4-5hrs).(C,B,L,D)

Explore Base camp and acclimatise ready for the move to ABC. (C,B,L,D)

Move to ABC (5700m) Located on a rocky outcrop the journey to ABC is along glacial moraine (7 hrs). (C,B,L,D).

Climbing Period. (C,B,L,D)

Descend to BC. (C,B,L,D)

Makalu BC to Neh Kharka. We retrace our steps down the Barun Valley. (C,B,L,D).

Neh Khaka to Mumbuk. (C,B,L,D).

Mumbuk to Kauma. We trek across the Shipton La and descend to Kauma. (C,B,L,D).

Kauma to Tashi Gaon A long walk today to reach Tashi Gaon. (C,B,L,D).

Tashi Gaon to Pakuwa We walk through farming settlements to Rai village.and then continue through forests to Pukuwa. (C,B,L,D)

Pakuwa to Bumlung. Through forests and over rocky ridges we make our way to the Chhetri village of Bumlung. (C,B,L,D).

Bumlung to Tumlingtar. Finally we make our way to Tumlingtar ready for our flight to Kathmandu the next day. (C,B,L,D).

Fly to Kathmandu. If you prefer you can depart late evening on your international flight (H,B).

Depart Kathmandu. Alternatively depart in the morning to arrive home same day.