Day 01: Arrive Kathmandu International Airport- T I A (1300m) and transfer to hotel.

 Day 02: After breakfast we set out for an extensive guided sightseeing tour of Kathmandu valley’s cultural, historical, religious and (world heritage) sites. During the course, we visit the famous Pashupatinath temple of Lord Shiva situated at the holy bank of River Bagmati where we will also observe the Hindu cremation ritual. We then proceed to the Boudhanath stupa, a major pilgrimage centre for the Buddhist faith which also is the largest of its kind in the world. We then have a short break for lunch followed by a visit to Swoyambhunath stupa also known as the Monkey Temple from where we can have a bird’s eye view of whole of Kathmandu valley. Following this we then proceed for a visit to Kathmandu Durbar Square, the oldest royal palace of Kathmandu and a UNESCO world heritage site.  The whole are of Kathmandu Durbar Square is dotted with numerous fascinating Nepalese architect dating back many centuries. The site is also the home to Nepal’s living Goddess – Kumari, where we will also have the opportunity to experience firsthand this unique Nepali tradition.  In the evening we will attend the welcome dinner hosted by Makalu Adventure with live Nepalese culture shows.

Day 03: Kathmandu-Tumlingtar - Khadbari (1,040m) / 4 hrs:
Fly to Tumlingtar which is an hour flight. Here your trekking crew will meet you and a bit of briefing about the trail, then start walking up to Khadbari (1,040 m). Have lunch break in the shade of Kabra Trees. We walk north towards Khandbari, and then begin walking on a plateau for around 45 minutes after the trails climbing gradually to Khandbari. We camp above the village.

Day 04: Khadbari (1,040 m)  - Chichila  (1830m ) / 5-6 hrs:
After breakfast walk through many small picturesque villages most of the time the walk is uphill and you will be walking through bamboo groves and a rhododendron forest. Our camp is at Chichela a small settlement of Gurungs at 1830m.

Day 05: Chichila (1830m) - Num (1490m) / 5 hrs:
Today we start walking with views of snow capped peaks in the distance. From here there are fantastic views of Makalu and its surrounding peak. Walk on a straight path, with little ups and downs, through forest to have lunch at about 2 hrs and then start descending to reach Num. Camp.

Day 06: Num (1490 m) - Sedua - (1460m) / 5-6 hrs:
The trail today descends steeply from Num through the Cornfield of Lumbang. The country is particularly rocky; tiny terraces planted with corn and barley, then we have tough steep climb to Sedua. Camp

Day 07: Sedua (1460 m) - Tashi Gaon (2070m) / 5 hrs:
The trail crosses meadows and several streams, and then climbs to the Sherpa village of Tashi Gaon, the last permanent settlement in the valley. Camp

Day 08: Tashi Gaon (2070m) - Kauma (3470m) / 6 hrs:
A very hard day of the trek as the trail goes up real steep. We walk through the sparse forests along the ridge over a hillock and descend a bit to Kauma at 3470 m. Camp

Day 09: Kauma - rest and acclimatization.

Day 10: Kauma (3470m) - Mumbuk (3570m) / 5 hrs:
We again start today with a steep climb then through less steeply rhododendron forests to the top of the ridge. You will have superb views of Chamlang (7,290 m) Peak 6 (6739 m) and Peak 7 (6105 m). Then we will have a final descent through a forest of firs and rhododendrons to Mumbuk. Camp

Day 11: Mumbuk (3570m) - Neha Kharka - (3000m) / 6 hrs:
Today the trail descends steep gully with a stream for about 500m. The trail is ill defined, rocky and sloppy mud in places as it leads up the glacial valley. From here you can have a good view of Peak 6. Nhe Kharka is located on a large open grassy plain at an elevation of 3000 m. from here you will have great mountain views. Camp

Day 12: Neha Kharka - (3000m) - Sherson (4615m) / 7 hrs:
The trail today turns westward and leaves the rhododendron forests for alpine tundra. There are excellent views of Pyramid Peak (7168 m), Peak 4 (6720 m) etc. Sherson is at 4615 m a bit dangerous day as the altitude gains more than 1500 m but we don't have a choice because we do not have any suitable camp between Nhe Kharka and Sherson.

Day 13: Sherson (4615m) - Makalu Base Camp (5000m) / 4-5 hrs:
Today is a gradual climb to a minor pass about 100m. From here you will have magnificent south face views of Makalu also you will be able to see the complete panorama of Everest and Lhotse. Camp

Day 14: Explore Makalu Base Camp.

Day 15: Makalu Base Camp – Neha Kharka (3000m):
We retrace back down the Barun Valley. Camp

Day 16: Neha Kharka - (3000m) – Mumbuk (3570m)
We continue descending back. Camp at Mumbuk

Day 17: Mumbuk (3570 m) - Kauma (3470m)
We trek across Shipton La and descend to Kauma

Day 18: Kauma (3470m) - Tashi Gaon (2070m)
Today we walk a bit long to Tashi Gaon. Camp

Day 19: Trek to Pakuwa (1520m)
We walk through farming settlements to the spread out Rai village. Continue in forests past several streams to Pukuwa. Camp

Day 20: Pukuwa (1520m) - Bumling (1160m). Camp.
Walk through the forests and follows some spectacular high and exposed narrow tracks as it climbs over rocky ridges. We camp across the Chhetri village of Bumling.

Day 21: Bumling-Tumlingtar – 860m (or continue on a trek over Sapa Phedi to Lukla and Solukhumbu):
We following the east bank of the Arun and the route pass through Chyawabesi before making a short climb back to Tumlingtar. Camp

Day 22: Tumlingtar –Kathmandu by plane

Day 23: Kathmandu free day.

Day 24: Sightseeing of Bhaktapur and Patan, back to Kathmandu. Overnight at hotel.

Day 25: Final departure.