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Tibetan prayer flags on the trail at 4,200 metres near Annapurna Base Camp
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Makalu Base Camp Trek: Your Questions Answered

A remote Barun valley trek below the fifth highest mountain: itinerary, difficulty, season, permits, lodging, cost and altitude.

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Permits and Rules1 guide

Makalu Base Camp trek permits and entry rules

Cost and Budget1 guide

What affects the cost of the Makalu Base Camp trek

Itinerary and Days4 guides

How many days does the Makalu Base Camp trek take?Makalu Base Camp trek itinerary, day by dayMakalu Base Camp trek: quick planning answersThe Barun valley: scenery, wildlife and culture on the Makalu trek

Season and Weather1 guide

Best time for the Makalu Base Camp trek

Altitude and Health2 guides

Altitude and acclimatisation on the Makalu Base Camp trekMakalu Base Camp trek: quick health and gear answers

Gear and Packing1 guide

Makalu Base Camp trek packing list

Teahouses and Food1 guide

Lodges, camping and food on the Makalu Base Camp trek

Flights and Transport2 guides

Getting to Tumlingtar and the Makalu trailheadMakalu Base Camp trek: quick logistics answers

Fitness and Age1 guide

How hard is the Makalu Base Camp trek?

Comparisons1 guide

Makalu or Everest Base Camp: which trek to choose?

For Indian Travellers1 guide

Documents and money for Indian travellers on the Makalu Base Camp trek
Tibetan prayer flags on the trail at 4,200 metres near Annapurna Base Camp
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