Mt. Makalu Expedition (8463m)

Duration:
50
SKU Tour Code:
EM231

Mt. Makalu is the fourth highest mountain in the world and it is the 5th tallest mountains in Nepal. It lies in the eastern Himalayan range. It lies in the 19km southeast of the Mt. Everest in the border of Nepal and China. It was first ascent by French expedition team in 1955. After the 1st successful attempt, there were many attempts to climb this mountain. In 1997 the Russian team scaled the west route which is also said to be the dangerous route.

At the altitude of 5,600m, Base camp is set. There are three more camp to reach at the top. The first camp is at 6,100m, Camp 2 is at 6600m, the third camp is at 7200 m and the last camp is at 7600m.

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Mt. Makalu Expedition (8463m)

Day 1: Arrival to Kathmandu & Transfer to the Hotel

Day 2: Rest in Kathmandu and briefing about Expedition

Day 3: Fly from Kathmandu to Tumlingtar and drive to Num (1,560m)

Day 4: Trek from Num to Sheduwa (1,510m). Overnight at Tented Camp

Day 5: Trek from Sheduwa to Tashi Gaun (2,070m): Overnight at Tented Camp

Day 6: Acclimatization at Tashi Gaun (rest day): Overnight at Tented Camp

Day 7: Trek from Tashi Gaun to Khongma (3,760m): Overnight at Tented Camp

Day 8: Trek from Khongma to Mumbuk (3,520m): Overnight at Tented Camp

Day 9: Trek from Mumbuk to Nehe Kharka (4,320m): Overnight at Tented Camp

Day 10: Trek from Nehe Kharka to Makalu Base Camp. Overnight at Tented Camp

Day 11: Acclimatization in Base Camp (rest day). Overnight at Tented Camp

Day 12: Acclimatization in Base Camp (rest day). Overnight at Tented Camp

Day 13: Hike from Base camp to High Camp. Overnight at Tented Camp

Day 14: to Day 42: Climbing Period (Base Camp – Makalu Summit (8,163m)– Base Camp)

Day 43: Preparation to Return (Base Camp Cleaning). Overnight at tented Camp

Day 44: Trek from MaKalu Base Camp to Yangle Kharka. Overnight at tented Camp

Day 45: Trek from Yangle Kharka to Khongma: Camping. Overnight at tented Camp

Day 46: Trek from Khongma to Sheduwa. Overnight at tented Camp

Day 47: Trek from Sheduwa to Num and drive to Khadbari

Day 48: Drive from Khandbari to Tumlingtar and Fly to Kathmandu & Transfer to the Hotel

Day 49: Full day sightseeing tour of Swyambhunath, Boudhnatah and Bhaktapur

Day 50: Transfer to International Airport for final departure

Mt. Makalu Expedition

Day 1: Arrival to Kathmandu & Transfer to the Hotel
Upon arrival in Kathmandu airport you will be welcome by our representative and transfer to your hotel. 
You will be given briefing regarding your trip. Rest of the day is free at your own.
Overnight at Hotel in Kathmandu

Day 2: Rest in Kathmandu and briefing about Expedition
You will be taken to the tourism division for briefing and the rest of the day is free at your own for preparation of the expedition.
Overnight at Hotel in Kathmandu

Day 3: Fly from Kathmandu to Tumlingtar and drive to Num (1560m)
After breakfast, drive to Kathmandu airport for the flight to Tumlingtar and drive to Num
Overnight at tented camp at Num

Day 4: Trek from Num to Sheduwa (1510m)
You will descents down through the forest and terraced plots lands which takes you to the Arun Khola.
After corssing the bridge you will again ascent up. Makalu National Park starts from here and we will register our permit.
Overnight at Tented Camp

Day 5: Trek from Sheduwa to Tashi Gaun (2070m)
We will ascend to the Ipsuwa khola on the west and kasuwa khola to the east.
We will cross the hill side through the quiet villages and passed by small paddy farms. We will reach the village Tashi gaun.
Overnight at Tented Camp

Day 6: Acclimatization at Tashi Gaun (rest day)
The whole day is free at your own for the acclimatization.
Explore the viewpoints nearby area to make the body fit
Overnight at Tented Camp

Day 7: Trek from Tashi Gaun to Khongma (3760m)
We will trek upwards to the Kongma. Kongma is the last stop before crossing the Shipton La and dropping down into the upper sections of the remote Barun Valley.
Overnight at Tented Camp

Day 8: Trek from Khongma to Mumbuk (3520m)
We will climb the summit of Shipton La which takes a few hours to reach.
We will pass through the Keke La at 4512m. Later we will descend to Mumbuk.
Overnight at Tented Camp

Day 9: Trek from Mumbuk to Nehe Kharka (4320m)
Trek to Mumbuk to Nehekharka
Overnight at tented camp

Day 10: Trek from Nehe Kharka to Makalu Base Camp
Trek to Nehe Kharka to Makalu Base camp.
Overnight at Tented Camp

Day 11: Acclimatization in Base Camp (rest day)
The whole day is free at your own for the acclimatization. Hike nearby by to keep the body fit
Overnight at Tented Camp

Day 12: Acclimatization in Base Camp (rest day)
The whole day is free at your own for the acclimatization. Hike nearby by to keep the body fit
Overnight at Tented Camp

Day 13: Hike from Base camp to High Camp
Trek to High camp
Overnight at Tented Camp

Day 14 to Day 42: Climbing Period (Base Camp – Makalu Summit (8163m)– Base Camp)
Climbing period of the Makalu Expedition
Overnight at the tented camp

Day 43: Preparation to Return (Base Camp Cleaning)
Return back to Base Camp
Overnight at tented Camp

Day 44: Trek from MaKalu Base Camp to Yangle Kharka
Descend down to Yangle Kharka
Overnight at tented Camp

Day 45: Trek from Yangle Kharka to Khongma
Further descend to Khongma
Overnight at tented Camp

Day 46: Trek from Khongma to Sheduwa
Further trek down to Sheduwa
Overnight at tented Camp

Day 47: Trek from Sheduwa to Num and drive to Khadbari
Trek to sheduwa and further drive to Khadbari

Day 48: Drive from Khandbari to Tumlingtar and Fly to Kathmandu
Drive Khandbari to Tumlingtar and fly to Kathmandu.
Overnight at hotel in Kathmandu

Day 49: Full day sightseeing tour of Swyambhunath, Boudhnatah and Bhaktapur
After breakfast, commence on fullday sightseeing of the Swyambhunath, Boudhanatn and Bhaktapur.
Overnight at hotel in Kathmandu

Day 50: Transfer to International Airport for final departure
After breakfast, transfer to international airport in time for connecting your flight to your destination.

  • Arrival and departure transfer
  • 5 nights hotel at Kathmandu on twin sharing basis with breakfast.
  • Domestic flight ticket Kathmandu - Tumlingtar - Kathmandu
  • All necessary transportation from Kathmandu/Base camp/Kathmandu for all member and staff.
  • All necessary permit: Makalu expedition permit Ice fall Rout Summit Route permit, National park and TIMS permit fees
  • Garbage deposit fee
  • 3 meals a day in trekking and during the expedition period
  • International air cargo clearance of member personal luggage and payment of Govt. fee
  • Liaison officer: 1 Govt. Liaison officer with full equipment, salary and accommodation (USD 2500 in sharing basis)
  • Base camp staff (1 cook and 1 Kitchen helper)
  • Required number of porter to MBC from Tumlingtar
  • All Nepali staff and porters daily wages/ equipment/ food/ clothing with personal insurance
  • All Nepalese staff emergency rescue insurance
  • Base Camp Dome tent: 1 VE25 North face tent for base camp per member
  • Base Camp Dome Tent: 1 VE25 North face for base camp per member
  • 70 KG luggage per member
  • Base camp form mattresses, Dinning/ Kitchen/ Toilet/ Store Tent/ Hot shower/ Tables & chairs, Cooking gears
  • 1 Generator at Base camp for Computer and other electronic similar devices.
  • 1 Rescue sled (Gamow bag) for emergency.
  • Hot drinking water for cold nights.
  • Poisk O2 cylinder: 3 oxygen bottles (4 ltrs.) for each member and 2-oxygen bottles for each high altitude Sherpa.
  • 1 Set of Summit Oxygen mask for each member and high altitude Sherpa.
  • Lunch and dinner during your stay in Kathmandu
  • Yours Travel and High altitude insurance/ accidental/ medical/ emergency evacuation
  • Personal expenses such as telephone, Laundry or any alcoholic beverages, member's personal equipment
  • Any kinds of personal shopping
  • Nepalese visa fee
  • Sherpa summit bonus ($ 1500)
  • tips for the other Nepalese staff
  • Emergency rescue evacuation if needed

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