Mt. Makalu Expedition
A journey shaped by the landscapes, people and experiences of Nepal.
Offered by Everest Expedition Tours and Travels Pvt.
NEPAL · TRAVEL EXPERIENCES
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Makalu is the fifth highest mountain in the world at 8463m. It is located in eastern Nepal in the Mahalangur Himalayas series on the boarder of Nepal and Tibet. The first climbed was made in 1954 by the American team. Makalu is one of the more difficult 8000m mountains in the world to climb. The mountain is notorious for its steep pitches & knife-edged ridges that are completely open to the elements. It provides the panoramic view of Makalu-Barun valley, where high waterfalls cascade into deep gorges, craggy rocks rise from lush green forests & colorful flours bloom beneath white snow peaks. Makalu west face offers challenging climbing on this route with hanging ice fall, ice-rock wall with 50-60 degrees’ steep & 70-75 degrees’ elevation’s rock pillar near the summit. This is an isolated peak whose shape is a four-sided pyramid. In Makalu, there are many ridges to climb. Among them Southeast ridge is commercially used. For climbing the Makalu mountain, three camps are set up above the Makalu Base Camp (5500m). Camp I at 6500m, Camp II at 7300m & Camp III at 7900m.
Journey at a glance
Day 1: — Greetings at Kathmandu Airport & transfer to Hotel. Day 2: — Expedition preparation, briefing & official formalities. Day 3: — Fly to Tumlingtar & trek to Khandbari. Day 4: — Trek to Chichila. Day 5: — Trek to Num. Day 6: — Trek to Seduwa. Day 7: — Trek to Tashigaun. Day 8: — Trek to Kongma Danda. Day 9: — Trek to Mumbuk. Day 10: — Trek to Yangre kharka. Day 11: — Trek to Merek. Day 12: — Trek to Sersung. Day 13: — Trek to Makalu Base Camp. Day 14-45: — Climbing period. Day 46-51: — Trek back to Tumlingtar. Day 52: — Fly back to Kathmandu. Day 53: — Rest day in Kathmandu. Day 54: — Departure (Transfer to kathmandu Airport).
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1— Greetings at Kathmandu Airport & transfer to Hotel.
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Day 2— Expedition preparation, briefing & official formalities.
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Day 3— Fly to Tumlingtar & trek to Khandbari.
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Day 4— Trek to Chichila.
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Day 5— Trek to Num.
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Day 6— Trek to Seduwa.
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Day 7— Trek to Tashigaun.
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Day 8— Trek to Kongma Danda.
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Day 9— Trek to Mumbuk.
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Day 10— Trek to Yangre kharka.
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Day 11— Trek to Merek.
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Day 12— Trek to Sersung.
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Day 13— Trek to Makalu Base Camp.
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Day 1445: — Climbing period.
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Day 4651: — Trek back to Tumlingtar.
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Day 52— Fly back to Kathmandu.
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Day 53— Rest day in Kathmandu.
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Day 54— Departure (Transfer to kathmandu Airport).
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What's included in your experience
Included
- Airport transfers (Arrival & Departure).
- Hotel accommodation in Kathmandu on B⁄B plan.
- All domestic airfare & airport taxes.
- Makalu expedition permit fee & all government taxes.
- National park entrance fee.
- Makalu summiteers climbing Sherpa.
- Group climbing gears like rope, ice bar etc.
- Climbing guide & porters.
- Government liaison officer.
- Base camp leader & manager.
- Base camp cook & cook helper.
- Full board high altitude meal while trekking to Base camp & climbing.
- All necessary camping & kitchen equipment including foam mattress, toilet, store, hot shower tents, table-chairs, gas heater, cooking gears, dinning, kitchen.
- High altitude Sherpa tent.
- Base camp tent.
- EPI gas & burner.
- Oxygen with regulator & mask for emergency.
- All kind of rescue arrangements.
- All necessary Everest Hardware group equipment.
- Satellite phone in case of emergency.
Not included
- Medical/Travel/Accidental/personal insurance.
- International airfare & airport taxes.
- Tips for trekking staffs & driver.
- Personal nature expenses.
- Nepal entry visa fee.
- Personal equipment & climbing gears.
- Meals in Kathmandu.
- Any other expenses not mentioned in “cost includes” section.
Essential trip information
Fitness & eligibility
1
Meeting point
Kathmandu
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