Makalu Region Trek

The Makalu Base Camp Trek lies in the remote eastern part of Nepal, within the Makalu Barun National Park. You probably know Mt Makalu is the 5th highest mountain in the world. What you might not know is that the Makalu base camp is one of the most peaceful and less trekked routes in Nepal. Each year, around 2,000-4,000 people visit Makalu Base Camp, which accounts for less than 2% of the treks in the Everest or Annapurna region. If you are enthusiastic, have visited Nepal several times, value physical challenges, and authentic experience over comfort, this one is definitely for you. You will not only get to experience trekking or just driving, but with this trip, you can also enjoy the flight from Kathmandu to Tumlingtar. Then, by jeep, you will reach the starting point of the trek. From Num, the next day after the drive, you will trek through Seduwa, Tashigaon, and Khongma Danda on the 5th day. On the 6th day at Khongma, you will hike near Khongma Danda for acclimatization. The next day, you will trek to Dobate, Yangle Kharka, Langmale Kharka, and on the 10th day, you’ll be at the Makalu Base Camp. You will explore the base camp on the 11th day, and it will take you the next 5 days to return to Kathmandu, which will be Day 16.

The Manaslu Circuit Trek is one of Nepal’s best off-the-beaten-path adventures in the Manaslu region of Nepal. It circles the world’s eighth-highest mountain, Manaslu (8,163M), and covers about 144KM (89 Miles). The trek journey starts at Machha Khola and slowly climbs through farmlands and small villages. As you move higher, you reach mountain valleys like Samagaon and Samdo. The biggest highlight is crossing the Larkya La Pass (5,160M), where you can see amazing views of Manaslu, Himalchuli, and Ngadi Chuli. The trek also offers a local culture experience. Villages such as Samagaon, Namrung, Lho, and Deng show strong Tibetan traditions. You will see monasteries, prayer flags, and mani walls along the way. Depending on the season, you may also witness festivals like Lhosar (Tibetan New Year) or Saga Dawa, which celebrates Buddha’s life. In these villages, people farm millet, herd yaks, and live in ways passed down for centuries. This gives trekkers a close look at a culture that is still very traditional. The Manaslu Circuit trek trail also takes you through different natural landscapes. In the lower region at Jagat and Soti Khola, you will walk through green forests alive with rhododendron, magnolia, and bamboo. As you go higher past Philim, Namrung, and Samdo, the forest changes into oak, maple, and conifers, with waterfalls along the way. Near Samagaon and Larkya La, the land becomes rocky and snowy, with only small plants like moss and lichens. The changing landscape offer the true trekking experience throughout the Manaslu Circuit trek. Likewise, one special thing about the trek to Manaslu Circuit region is that it is a restricted area. Trekkers need special permits, which help protect the environment and keep the trail less crowded. You will need to compulsorily hire a trekking guide. You can find simple teahouses and lodges in main villages, but the trek still feels wild and quiet compared to other popular routes in Nepal. The best time for Manaslu Circuit trek is during the Spring (March to May) and Autumn (September to October) seasons.