Makalu is an impressive mountain mass of red granite located 22 kilometers (14 miles) east of Mount Everest in Makalu-Barun National Park northeast region of Nepal is the world's 5th highest mountain. The Nepal and Tibet border is separated by the Makalu summit ridge. The name Makalu is derived from the Sanskrit word “Maha Kali” (the Great Black Goddesses), a name for the Hindu goddess in Nepali. If we may judge by photographs…. “Makalu is incomparable for its spectacular rugged grandeur.” This was the view that the great George Mallory had expressed, who as part of the Everest Reconnance 1921 was the first foreigner to be able to observe Makalu from proximity The first attempt to ascent Makalu was by the French team in 1934 from the Tibetan side, as Nepal was still closed to foreigners, but the Lhasa government rescinded which was given OK before. After the overthrow of the Rana dynasty in 1950, Nepal was open to the outside world and since then many expeditions have been carried out to this region including ourselves that we organize almost every year.
Itinerary
| Makalu Climb Expedition Fixed departure | ||||
| Days | Spring | Autumn | Outlined itinerary | |
| 1 | 9-Apr | 4-Sep | Arrive Kathmandu, meet Mountain Climb representative & transfer to hotel. | |
| 2 | 10-Apr | 5-Sep | At leisure in Kathmandu/official formality. | |
| 3 | 11-Apr | 6-Sep | Fly to Tumlingtar & commence trek to Manebhanjang (1,160m). | |
| 4 | 12-Apr | 7-Sep | Trek to Chichila (1600m). | |
| 5 | 13-Apr | 8-Sep | Trek to Num (1,500). | |
| 6 | 14-Apr | 9-Sep | Trek to Seduwa (1493m). | |
| 7 | 15-Apr | 10-Sep | Trek to Tashi Gaon (2,200). | |
| 8 | 16-Apr | 11-Sep | Trek to Khongma Danda (3,500m). | |
| 9 | 17-Apr | 12-Sep | Cross Keke Pass (4,127 m) Shipton Pass, Tutu La Pass & trek to Mumbuk (3,500 m). | |
| 10 | 18-Apr | 13-Sep | Trek to Yangle Kharka (3,687 m). | |
| 11 | 19-Apr | 14-Sep | At rest and acclimatization. | |
| 12 | 20-Apr | 15-Sep | Trek to Langmale (4,100m). | |
| 13 | 21-Apr | 16-Sep | Trek to Shersong (4,700 m). | |
| 14 | 22-Apr | 17-Sep | Trek to Makalu Base Camp (5,000 m). | |
| 15-41 | 23-Apr-19 May | 18-Sep-14-Oct | Makalu Climbing (8,463 m/27,767ft) using 4 camps above Base Camp | |
| 42 | 20-May | 15-Oct | Cleaning up Base Camp (5000m). | |
| 43 | 21-May | 16-Oct | Retrace back to Yangle Kharka (3,687 m). | |
| 44 | 22-May | 17-Oct | Trek to Mumbuk (3500m). | |
| 45 | 23-May | 18-Oct | Cross Tutu La Pass (4,000m), Shipton Pass, Keke Pass, and trek to Tashigaon. | |
| 46 | 24-May | 19-Oct | Trek to Num (1500m). | |
| 47 | 25-May | 20-Oct | Trek to Chichila (1600m). | |
| 48 | 26-May | 21-Oct | Trek to Tumlingtar (600m). | |
| 49 | 27-May | 22-Oct | Fly Tumlingtar-Kathmandu and transfer to hotel. | |
| 50 | 28-May | 23-Oct | At leisure in Kathmandu. | |
| 51 | 29-May | 24-Oct | Depart Kathmandu | |
Inclusion
Makalu Climb Full board expedition service includes:
- 4 nights hotel accommodation in Kathmandu on bed & breakfast basis,
- Airport-hotel-airport transfers,
- Internal flight tickets with airport tax,
- Makalu Climbing permit and all other applicable permits / taxes,
- Cargo clearance & duties fees,
- 3 member : 1 Professional High altitude climbing Sherpa backed Base Camp cook & kitchen helpers,
- 1 Government liaison officer,
- Daily wages, equipment allowance, insurance, food for above mentioned staff, porters and Liaison officer,
- 3 meals a day (breakfast, lunch & dinner) throughout the expedition period at Base camp & while approach to/from Base camp,
- Base camp tent with thick mattress, chair, table, dining tent, kitchen tent, toilet tent, shower tent,
- 50 kg weight allowed per member for personal equipment,
- Transportation of all food supply & expedition equipments to / from Base camp,
- Garbage shipped off charges from Base Camp,
- 1 member : 4 Oxygen and 1 climbing Sherpa: 2 Oxygen with mask and regulator,
- High altitude (above Base camp) food, fuel for member & climbing Sherpas,
- High altitude tent, ropes, snow bar, rock piton, fixings, shovel, ice-screws etc…
- 1 Gamow bag / O2 for emergency use only,
- Satellite phone, Walkie-Talkies,
- Solar panel for power supply,
- Emergency Helicopter rescue arrangements,
Exclusions
Cost excludes:
- Travel to /from Nepal,
- Lunch and Dinner in Kathmandu, drinks, postage, telephone bills & all items of personal nature,
- Personal travel, high risk, accidental and medical insurance of member,
- Climbing Sherpa summit bonus US$ 795 per Sherpa, US$ 440 per person (those who do not go to summit due to client reason),
- Respective expenses if one returns earlier from the expedition due to sickness or emergency purpose.
- Any extra services not mentioned herein cost inclusion.
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Expedition Information
$18,990
Makalu
Mountaineering,
Trekking,
Climbing,
Skiing,
Other (MTB, Kayak, 4WD Safari, Paragliding, Helicopter...etc)
Fitness Level
5
Technical Level
5
Group Size
2-10
