Arrive in Kathmandu

Makalu Adventure Treks provides a seamless airport reception in Kathmandu, ensuring guests are met and escorted safely to their hotels. Their experienced team provides top-notch hospitality, timely pickups, and exceptional customer service, ensuring guests are in good hands throughout their stay.

Preparation Day

A well-planned preparation day is essential for a safe and enjoyable trek, involving gear checks, meal planning, familiarization with the route, weather forecast, and emergency procedures, ensuring a memorable and rewarding experience.

Flight to Lukla and Trek to Phakding

The Everest Base Camp trek in Nepal offers stunning views of the Himalayas and Mt. Everest, with challenging terrain and high altitudes. The journey passes through picturesque Sherpa villages, rhododendron forests, and suspension bridges, making it a must-do for adventurous travelers.

Trek to Namche

The 8-kilometer trek from Phakding to Namche Bazaar in Nepal offers a challenging yet rewarding experience, showcasing the natural beauty of the Khumbu region, including stunning views of local Sherpa culture and Mount Everest.

Namche rest for acclimatization / Explore around

Namche Bazaar, a popular Nepali rest area at 3,440 meters, offers acclimatization and reduces altitude sickness by staying for at least two nights. Trekkers can explore cultural sites, markets, and traditional Sherpa cuisine. Namche's hiking trails offer stunning views of snow-capped peaks like Thamserku and Kongde Ri.

Trek to Dole

Dole, a small village in Nepal's Khumbu region, offers a challenging but rewarding trek to Everest Base Camp, offering stunning views of traditional Sherpa culture and verdant rhododendron forests. Adapting to high altitude is essential, making Dole an incredible outdoor experience.

Trek to Machhermo

Machhermo, a popular trekking route in Nepal's Khumbu region, offers stunning views of Himalayan mountain ranges, forests, towns, and alpine meadows. With demanding high-altitude climbs and descents, it's a once-in-a-lifetime adventure with proper planning and acclimatization.

Trek to Gokyo

Trekking to Gokyo (4750m) in Nepal's Khumbu region offers stunning views of Sherpa villages, lakes, and snow-capped peaks. Starting in Namche Bazaar, the challenging hike requires physical fitness and acclimatization to high altitudes, with challenging climbs and descents.

Explore Gokyo Lakes

The Gokyo Lakes, six glacial lakes in Nepal's Everest region, are renowned for their azure waters and stunning peaks. Hikers pass through rhododendron forests, rugged mountain terrain, and charming Sherpa villages. Reaching Gokyo Ri, a 360-degree peak, offers a glimpse into local culture, flora, and fauna.

Trek to Thagnak

Experience the natural beauty of the Himalayas with a strenuous trek from Nepalese village Thagnak. This hike is best for experienced hikers, crossing icy rivers and rugged terrain at high altitudes. Enjoy unique wildlife, flora, and Sherpa culture, and stay in cozy lodgings for a relaxing experience.

Cross ChoLa Pass (5,330) and Trek to Dzongla (4840m)

The Cho La Pass and Dzongla treks in Nepal's Everest region are challenging but rewarding for experienced hikers. Due to steep terrain and high altitude, proper fitness and acclimatization are required. The trail offers stunning views of snow-capped peaks and Sherpa culture, requiring meticulous planning.

Trek to Lobuche

Trekking to Lobuche in Nepal's Khumbu region offers a challenging yet rewarding experience through glaciers, alpine forests, and Sherpa villages. At 4,940 meters, acclimatization is crucial to avoid altitude sickness. The trip offers stunning views of mountains like Everest, Lhotse, and Nuptse, and enriches cultural experiences.

Trek Lobuche to Gorakshep (3 hrs) Visit Everest Base Camp (5200m) (3 hrs)

The trek from Lobuche to Gorakshep, spanning 3-4 hours, offers stunning Himalayan views. After a brief break, hikers reach Everest Base Camp, the highest peak in the world, at 5,200 meters. The three-hour hike requires severe weather and thin air.

Hike up to Kalapatthar (5,545m) 3hrs Trek to Pheriche

The challenging yet rewarding trek to 5,545-meter Kalapatthar offers stunning views of Mount Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, and other Himalayan peaks. The journey then continues to Pheriche, at 5,140 meters, offering a five-hour hike through desolate terrain and an education on the Sherpa culture.

Trek to Pangboche

The Pheriche to Tengboche trek in Nepal offers stunning views of the Everest region and a chance to immerse oneself in the rich Sherpa culture by visiting monasteries, stupas, and traditional settlements. Tengboche, home to a renowned monastery, offers a serene atmosphere.

Trek to Namche

Trekking from Tengboche to Namche Bazar in the Himalayas offers adventure, cultural immersion, scenic beauty, and rare interactions with local Sherpa communities, including the majestic presence of Mount Everest.

Trek to Lukla

The 18-kilometer hike between Namche and Lukla in Nepal offers stunning views of Himalayan peaks, including Mount Everest, and a rich cultural heritage. The trek requires proper acclimatization, despite high altitude, making it a must-do for outdoor enthusiasts seeking mental and physical challenges in the Himalayas.

Flight: Lukla to Kathmandu

The Lukla-Hillary Airport flight from Lukla to Kathmandu offers stunning Himalayan and Mount Everest views, despite unpredictable weather conditions and limited visibility, making it an essential 35-minute adventure in Nepal's mountainous landscape.

Free day / Contingency day in case of bad weather

Experience cultural exploration and relaxation in Kathmandu, visiting iconic sites like Swayambhunath Stupa and Pashupatinath Temple, enjoying traditional Nepali meals, strolling through gardens or parks, and indulge in spa treatments or yoga sessions. End the day by browsing markets for unique souvenirs.

Fly back from Kathmandu

By being organized and prepared, you can maximize your leisure time while ensuring a safe and efficient return home from your travels.