Mountaineering Expeditions to Mount Makalu
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Mount Makalu

8.462 m - 27,764 ft
 
Key Information:
Expedition Duration: 58 day(s)
Group Size: 3 - 12 people
 
Location
Central Himalaya
Lat: 28° 33' 0 N
Long: 84° 32' 60 E
 
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Makalu is one of the harder eight-thousanders, 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 elements. The final ascent of the summit pyramid involves technical rock climbing. Makalu is the only Nepalese 8,000m peak which has yet to be climbed in true winter conditions.

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.

 
JOIN SOME EXTRA ACTIVITIES
A unique Mountain Flight to Mt. Everest
White water rafting on Nepal's famous rivers
A romantic overnight stay in a mountain resort
A cultural show, with dinner
A traditional Nepali Luxury Dinner
The most spectacular Bungee Jump on the Planet
Day 1 Arrival in Kathmandu. Transfer to your hotel.
  2 Kathmandu.
  3 Kathmandu.
  4 Fly to Tumlingtar (285m-938ft) and arrange for porters.
  5 Trek to Mane Bhanjyang.(1440m-4724ft)
  6 Trek to Chichira. (1980m-6496ft)
  7 Trek to Num (1851m-6072ft)
  8 Trek to Sheduwa (1500m-4922ft).
  9 Trek to Tashigaon. (2100m - 6890ft)
  10 Trek to Kauma. (3760m-12337ft)
  11 Trek to Dobato. (3700m-12140ft)
  12 Trek to Jark Kharka (4800m-15749ft)
  13 Trek to Hillary Base Camp (4800m-15749ft)
  14 Trek to Makalu Base Camp. (4870m-15978ft)
  15-47 Climbing Period Mt. Makalu.
  48 Clean up Base Camp
  49 Trek back to Yak Kharka.
  50 Trek to Mumbuk.
  51 Trek to Tahsi Gaon.
  52 Trek to Num  
  53 Trek to Chichira.
  54 Trek to Tumlingtar.
  55 Fly to Kathmandu. Transfer to your hotel.
  56 Kathmandu.
  57 Kathmandu
  58 Transfer to airport for departure.
  Service up to Base Camp
  The package includes:
  The package does not include:
  • Peak permit fee
  • Accommodation in Kathmandu at a tourist class hotel on bed & breakfast plan as per itinerary.
  • Transport as per itinerary for members, staff and Liaison Officer.
  • Airfare Kathmandu-Tumlingtar-Kathmandu.
  • Transportation of all food and climbing equipments to base camp and back.
  • Full board during the trekking.
  • All kitchen equipments; kitchen tent, dining tent, toilet tent, shower tent, chairs and tables at the base camp.
  • Cook and kitchen boy(s) at the base camp.
  • Base camp tents for members and staff.
  • Equipment allowance, wages and insurance for base camp staff and Liaison Officer.
  • National Park Conservation Fee.
  • Local transport in Kathmandu as per itinerary.
  • Helicopter rescue insurance for Nepalese staff.
  • Agency service charge.
  • Airfare from / to your country.
  • Nepal entry visa fee. (can be obtained at the airport upon arrival)
  • Visa extension.
  • Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu.
  • Hotel after 6 days stay in Kathmandu.
  • Service above Base Camp.
  • Personal climbing gear and equipment above base camp.
  • Personal insurance such as travel, accident, medical and emergency evacuation.
  • Nepal custom duty for import of expedition goods arriving to Nepal by air or road.
  • Expenses of personal nature such as drinks, laundry, postage, telephone, etc
  • International airport departure tax, tourist tax.
  • Tips and bonuses.
  • Garbage fee. (refundable)

  Full board expedition - service up to summit - please contact for more information