Day 01: Arrival and transfer to hotel in Kathmandu.

Day 02: Sightseeing in Kathmandu.

Day 03: Kathmandu to Khandbari (1040 m) via Tumlingtar (860 m) flight & drive to Num (1490 m)

Day 04: Num to Seduwa (1460 m)

Day 05: Seduwa to Tashigaon (2070 m)

 Day 06: Tashigaon to Khongma (3470 m)

Day 07: Khongma to Dobate (3570 m)

Day 08: Dobate to Yangle Kharka (3750 m)

Day 09: Rest day at Yangle Kharka

Day 10: Trek to Langmale (4615 m)

Day 11: Sherson to Makalu Base Camp (5050 m)

Day 12: An explore day at Makalu Base Camp (5050 m)

Day 13: Makalu Base Camp to Yangle Kharka (3600m) 

Day 14: Yangle Kharka  to Dobate.

Day 15: Dobate to Tashigaun (860 m.)

Day 16: Tashigaon to Num (1490 m)

Day 17: Drive from Num to Tumlingtar.

Day 18: Tumlingtar to Kathmandu by flight.

Day 19: Departure transfer. 

Day 01: Arrival and transfer to hotel in Kathmandu.

A Snow Leopard Trek representative will be there at the airport to pick you up and transfer you to your hotel.

Day 02: Sightseeing in Kathmandu.

Day 03: Kathmandu to Khandbari (1040 m) via Tumlingtar (860 m) flight & drive to Num (1490 m)

We take Kathmandu/Tumlingtar by schedule flight. Drive via Khandbari to Num.

Day 04: Num to Seduwa (1460 m)

After Num we will descend steeply from the western end of the Num ridge through the cornfields of Lumbang, we will continue way down through jungle to a suspension bridge over the Arun Kosi (620 m). From here the route steep climb up to Seduwa (1540 m) which has an excellent large camping ground below the national park office. Here we must register with both the local police and the national park office.

Day 05: Seduwa to Tashigaon (2070 m)

Today there are many streams to cross that may (or may not) have bridges and makes a gradual climb high above the Kasuwa Khola to a mani wall (1890 m). From here on it is a gentle walk through terraced rice fields and forested areas to Hindrungma village, and then onto Ropsesa. The route crosses meadows and several streams and then reaches the Tashigaon school, after which there is yet another stream to cross and a short ridge climb to reach the foot of the Sherpa village of Tashigaon. This is the last settlement in the valley. Many of the houses in this village are on stilts topped with round stone or wood barriers to keep out the mice (5-6 hrs).

 Day 06: Tashigaon to Khongma (3470 m)

This will be a though day with an elevation over 1400 meters on a steep trail. We will ascend through forests to a stream and then onto a ridge where there is a small shepards hut called Chipla (2520m). After this the trail becomes even steeper and passes a kharka (commonly owned grazing land) and finally follows a series of rough stone stairs ascending to the top of the ridge. From here it’s a short way down to Khongma. There are no buildings here and many of the tent sites are on the sloping hillside (6-7 hrs).

Day 07: Khongma to Dobate (3570 m)

Today we will first climb on steep switchbacks adorned with prayer flags to a ridge at 3840 m, from where there is a very nice view of Chhamlang, Peak VI (6739 m) and Peak VII (6105m). We will follow the ridge through a rhododendron forest for a while and then go up to the first of three passes we must cross today, which is Ghungru La (4050 m). Descend to a small turquoise lake after which we will ascend again through Shipton Pass (named after Eric Shipton, who used this pass with Edmund Hillary on their 1952 Everest reconnaissance). We then have to pass Keke La (4150 m) after which we will enter a valley filled with rhododendron forest and continue on to Dobate (5-6 hrs).

Day 08: Dobate to Yangle Kharka (3750 m)

Descend to Barun Khola through fir and rhododendron forests and we pass a small cave at 3250 meters and then traverse up and down to a large open area. We will have good views of Peak 7 from here. The valley widens and we have to pass several streams and then cross the Barun river on a wooden bridge to Yangle Kharka and then onto the large grassy plain of Nghe Karka (6 hrs).

Day 09: Rest day at Yangle Kharka

Today is our first rest day. It’s a very special place for a rest and observes the nature closely. And it also gives you the opportunity to wash clothes and relax day.

Day 10: Trek to Langmale (4615 m)

Beyond Nghe Kharka we will follow the Barun valley past Piphuk Kharka (3930m). We will climb alongside a waterfall and then on to a swampy meadow and stream. Here we will go to a single house at Jhak Kharka (4210m) and continue our way through the meadows of Yak Kharka where there is a rough hotel and an amazingly well equipped shop. Beyond Yak Kharka we will follow alongside a moraine formed by the lower Barun glacier. There are excellent views of Peak 4 (6720m), Peak 3 (6477m) and peak 5 (6404m). We will continue our way through the valley until we reach Shersong for overnight camp through pine and rhododendron forests and grassy plain. Halfway into the valley the dramatically beautiful summit of Makalu comes into view (7 hrs).

Day 11: Sherson to Makalu Base Camp (5050 m)

From Shersong gradually climb to a minor pass about 100 meter above Makalu base camp. Then descend to a stream and cross boulders to the base camp on the west side of the river. There are terrific views of the south face of Makalu. There are no huts, shelters or vegetation at base camp which is at an elevation of about 5050 meters. We have to return to Shersong for overnight camp (6-7 hrs).

Day 12: An explore day at Makalu Base Camp (5050 m)

 Day 13: Makalu Base Camp to Yangle Kharka (3600m) 

We will retrace our steps down the Barun valley to the pleasant camp of Yangle Kharka (6-7 hrs walk).

Day 14: Yangle Kharka  to Dobate.

We will continue descending through the rock-fall area and then climb up the rocky gully to the trees of Dobate.

Day 15: Dobate to Tashigaun (860 m.)

Day 16: Tashigaon to Num (1490 m)

We retrace our approach route and will ascend around 580 meters and have a 240 meter descend (6-7 hrs).

Day 17: Drive from Num to Tumlingtar.

Again we retrace our footsteps to Chichira from where we can savor the glorious vista of Mount Makalu for the last time. The final return leg of the trek will see us overnight at Tumlingtar, ready for an early departure to Kathmandu the following day.

Day 18: Tumlingtar to Kathmandu by flight.

Today we will take flight back to Kathmandu after breakfast or lunch.

Day 19: Departure transfer.

Our journey in Nepal comes to an end today! A Snow Leopard representative will drop us off at the airport approximately 3 hours before our scheduled flight. On our way home, we will have plenty of time to plan our next adventure in the wonderful country of Nepal.