Makalu Base Camp Trek

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Makalu Base Camp Trek Overview

A truly magnificent Himalayan tea house trek crossing the Shipton La to reach the foot of the world's fifth highest mountain.

Highlights of the Makalu Base Camp Trek

Complete the spectacular trek to Makalu Base Camp where few others have ventured

Cross the Shipton La pass, and three other high passes, on a single day of sublime trekking

Enjoy a full day of exploration at Makalu Base Camp

Encounter varied scenery in different temperate zones as you progress from 700m to over 5,000m

Stay in tea houses on trek to experience remote village life and contribute directly to the local economy.

The spectacular trek to Makalu Base Camp has long been one of Nepal’s best kept trekking secrets. Closed to the outside world until the 1950s, when Eric Shipton first trekked into the region, it has remained relatively inaccessible and little-known except to a handful of keen trekkers; camping en route. We are delighted to now be able to offer the trail to the foot of the world’s fifth highest peak as a tea house trek, and although accommodation is simpler than in more established trekking areas, the tea houses offer a welcome place to stay along the way.

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