Mt. Makalu Expedition

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Physical Detials
Height: 
8463(m)
Latitude: 
27.889722
Longitude: 
87.088889
Normal Ascent Route: 
North West Ridge
Caravan Route: 
Kathmandu-Tumlingtar-Num-Yak Kharka-BC
Trip Duration: 
56 Days
Fly In/Fly Out: 
Tumlingtar

Mt. Makalu lies in the eastern part of Nepal and rises to 8463 m above sea level. It is one of the difficult eight-thou sanders, and is considered one of the most difficult mountains in the world to climb. The mountain is notorious for its steep pitches and knife-edged ridges that are completely open to the element.

Makalu was first climbed on May 15, 1955 by Lionel Terray and Jean Couzy of a French expedition led by Jean Franco. Franco, G. Magnone and Sirdar Gyaltsen Norbu summitted the next day followed by Bouvier, S. Coupe, Leroux and A. Vialatteon the 17th. The French team climbed Makalu by the north face and northeast ridge, via the saddle between Makalu and Kangchungtse (the Makalu-La), establishing the standard route.

Days Itinerary Height
1 Welcome at Kathmandu airport and transfer to your Hotel 1340 m
2 In Kathmandu for official procedure and other arrangements 1340 m
3 In Kathmandu for official procedure and other arrangements 1340 m
4 Fly Kathmandu to Tumlingtar and trek to Khandbari 410 m/1040 m
5 Trek to Chichira 1750 m
6 Trek to Num 1560 m
7 Trek to Sedua 1500 m
8 Trek to Tashi Gaon 2100 m
9 Trek to Kauma 3470 m
10 Trek to Mumbuk 3520 m
11 Trek to Nhe Kharka 4320 m
12 Trek to Merek 4100 m
13 Trek to Sherson 4615 m
14 Makalu Base Camp 4870 m
15-44 Climbing Period- Mt. Makalu  
45 Trek to Merek 4100 m
46 Trek to Mumbuk 3520 m
47 Trek to Kauma 3470 m
48 Trek to Tashi Gaon 2100m
49 Trek to Sedua 1500 m
50 Trek to Num 1490 m
51 Trek to Chichira 1560 m
52 Trek to Khandbari 1040 m
53 Trek to Tumlingtar and fly to Kathmandu 1340 m
54 Day in Kathmandu 1340 m
56 Depart to your destination  

Cost Includes/Excludes up to Base Camp

Cost Include/Exclude: 

Expedition cost for service up to Base camp:

We will provide you the expedition cost as per your group size and expedition service requirement. Therefore we request you to send us e-mail or use expedition booking form for further enquiry.

Cost Includes: Cost does not include:
  • Airport Transfers in Kathmandu  
  • 5 nights hotel accommodation in Kathmandu at 3 star hotel on BB plan(before and after the expedition
  • Flight Kathmandu-Tumlingtar-Kathmandu for member
  • Flight Kathmandu/Tumlingtar/Kathmandu for Liaison officer
  • Transport of food supply and expedition equipments to Base Camp and back
  • Full board in lodges during trekking to base camp and back
  • Base Camp single tent for each member, BC staffs and Liaison Officer
  • All kitchen tent, store tent, dining tents, toilet tent, table and chairs and cooking utensils for Base Camp
  • Food and fuel at base camp
  • Service of Government Liaison Officer
  • Service of cook and kitchen boy at Base Camp
  • Equipments allowance, wages of cook, kitchen boy and Liaison officer
  • Insurance of cook, kitchen boy, Liaison Officer and porters
  • Peak Permit fee of Mt. Makalu
  • Makalu Conservation fee
  • 2 Expedition duffel bag per climber
  • Solar panel or Generator at Base Camp for light and charging
  • Emergency medical oxygen at base camp
  • Visa extension fee
  • Agency service charge
  • International airfare from / to your country
  • Nepal entry visa fee (can be obtained at the airport upon arrival)
  • Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu
  • Hotel after 5 night stay in Kathmandu.
  • Personal climbing gear and equipment above base camp
  • Tents above base camp
  • High altitude food and fuel above base camp
  • Oxygen & Mask and regulator ( will be provided as per rewuest)
  • Personal insurance such as travel, accident, medical, emergency evacuation and lost luggage
  • Applicable permit fees and customs charges, etc. for SAT phone, communication equipment and commercial filming
  • International airport departure tax at Kathmandu Airport.
  • Expenses of personal nature such as drinks, laundry, postage, telephone etc.
  • Tips and bonuses
  • Garbage deposit fee(Refundable)

Cost Inculdes/Exculdes up to Summit

Cost Include/Exclude up to Summit: 

Expedition cost for service up Summit:

We will provide you the expedition cost as per your group size and expedition service requirement. Therefore we request you to send us e-mail or use expedition booking form for further enquiry.

Cost Includes: Cost does not include:
  • Airport Transfers in Kathmandu
  • 5 nights hotel accommodation in Kathmandu at 3 star hotel on BB plan(before and after the expedition)
  • Schedule flight Kathmandu-Tumlingtar-Kathmandu for member
  • Flight Kathmandu/Tumlingtar/Kathmandu for Liaison officer
  • Transport of food supply and expedition equipments to Base Camp and back
  • Full board in lodges during trekking to base camp and back
  • Base Camp single tent for each member, BC staffs and Liaison Officer
  • All kitchen tent, store tent, dining tents, toilet tent, table and chairs and cooking utensils for Base Camp
  • Food and fuel at base camp
  • Service of Government Liaison Officer
  • Service of cook and kitchen boy at Base Camp
  • Equipments allowance, wages of cook, kitchen boy and Liaison officer
  • Insurance of cook, kitchen boy, Liaison Officer and porters
  • Peak Permit fee of Mt. Makalu
  • Makalu conservation fee
  • One high altitude Sherpa per climber to carry all food and gear to higher camps. Also assist the member during climb and summit attempt
  • 3 oxygen bottles (4 lts) per member with mask and regulator (for use only) " Poisk oxygen system"
  • Common climbing equipment (necessary rope, ice bars, ice screws etc)
  • High altitude food
  • High altitude fuel
  • High altitude tents
  • 2 expedition duffel bag per climber
  • Walkie-talkies for each member base unit at Base Camp
  • Solar panel or Generator at Base Camp for light and charging
  • Emergency medical oxygen at base camp
  • Visa extension fee
  • Agency service charge  
  • International airfare from / to your country
  • Nepal entry visa fee (can be obtained at the airport upon arrival)
  • Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu
  • Hotel after 5 night stay in Kathmandu.
  • Personal climbing gear and equipment above base camp
  • Personal insurance such as travel, accident, medical, emergency evacuation and lost luggage
  • Applicable permit fees and customs charges and commercial filming
  • Expenses of personal nature such as drinks, laundry, postage, telephone etc.
  • Tips and bonuses
  • Garbage deposit fee 

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