Trekking Partners NepalMakalu Base Camp Trek
A remote trek through the Makalu-Barun valley to the base of the world’s fifth-highest mountain, with basic lodges and very few trekkers.
- Duration16–20 days
- Highest point4,870 m
- DifficultyChallenging
- Best seasonApr–May, Oct–Nov
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