Mt. Makalu Expedition - 47 Days

Mt makalu is the fifth highest mountain in the world at 8,463m. It is an isolated peak, located just 22 km east of Mount Everest & Situated between Everest and Kanchenjunga, on the Nepali-Tibetan border. Its size alone is impressive, but its structure, that of a perfect pyramid with four sharp ridges, makes this mountain all the more spectacular.

It has proved to be not only a beautiful peak but also challenging,previously, it had been admired and studied by several Everest parties, but like so many other giants in the Khumbu region, it was not attempted until the summit of Everest had been attained in 1954. It was first climbed by the French in 1955.

On our expedition to Mt Makalu, we'll trek from Tumlingtar, just above the ARUN River to Makalu Base Camp at approximately 5100 meters. We'll ascend via the Northwest Makalu La Ridge establishing 4 high camps on the mountain. Our strong & professional high altitude climbing sherpas will fix ropes as required. Depending on our fitness, we'll be moving up and down the mountain several times, acclimatizing and stocking the higher camps. This expedition is fully supported with all the base camp & high camp services. The team work is most important factor to scale the summit of Mt Makalu.

Climbing South West Route

DEPARTURE DATE: SPRING,March or flexible for private team

BC APPROACHE TREKKING & CLIMBING ITINERARY:

Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu

Day 02: Sightseeing, preparation for expedition

Day 03: Preparation for expedition.

Day 04: Fly to Tumlingtar;

Day 05: Trek to Mani Bhanjyang; Camping

Day 06: Trek to Chichila; Camping

Day 07: Trek to Mure/Num; Camping

Day 08: Trek to Murmi Danda/Sedua Area; Camping

Day 09: Trek to Tashigaon; Camping

Day 10: Rest Day

Day 11: Trek to Unshisha; Camping

Day 12: Trek to Khongma; Camping

Day 13: Trek to Nghe Kharka/Mumbuk; Camping

Day 14: Trek to Merek Langmale Kharka; Camping

Day 15: Trek to Makalu base camp; Camping

Day 16: Makalu base camp; Camping

Day 17 to day 48: Climbing period for Mt Makalu

Day 49 to Day 57: Treks back to Timlingtar

Day 58: Fly out from Timlingtar to KTM.

Day 59: Free Day for Shopping & Evening celebration time

Day 60: Free day for explore the City & FLY TO HOME

“Itinerary subject to change”

Or Fly in & Out by Helicopter from base camp is also available, but
Helicopter cost is extra

PRICE: (FULL LOGISTIC TRIP):  USD 9250 PER PERSON

SERVICE INCLUDES 

• Mt. Makalu climbing permit
  
• 5 (five) nights hotel in Kathmandu twin sharing on BB basis.
  
• Flight to and from Timlingtar.
  
• Domestic custom clearances,
  
• Camping trek to BC & return
  
• Excess baggage and domestic airport taxes
  
• Necessary number of porters/yak to carry load
  
• Liaison officer cost
  
• One head Climbing Sardar cum climbing sherpa
  
• Experienced Climbing Sherpas (1:2 sherpa) 1 sherpa between 2 clients
  
• Base camp Cooks and Kitchen boys.
  
• Private tent at Base camp with mattress
  
• Great sleeping bag & Down jacket for BC purpose
  
• Dinning tent at BC with gas heaters
  
• All necessary kitchen gears
  
• High quality high Altitude tents.
  
• Toilet & shower tent at base camp
  
• All necessary climbing hardware gears except the personal natures
  
• Meals at Base camp & above BC
  
• Quality high altitude freeze dried food & individual packet food
  
• EPI gas with burner for high camps
  
• Walkie-talkie set with radio base
  
• Satellite phone in payable basis (per minute $ 3)
  
• Solar panel/generator with accessories at base camp for recharging
  
• Gammov bag at base camp
  
• Oxygen with mask set for medical purpose
  
• Daily wages, equipment bonus of staff + LO
  
• Insurance of local team members + LO
  
• All airport transport
  
• Celebration meal in Kathmandu
  
• Half day sightseeing in Kathmandu.

SERVICES EXCLUDE

• Insurance of member
  
• Visa & visa extension fees
  
• Personal climbing equipment
  
• Cost of emergency evacuation
  
• Summit bonus of Climbing Sherpa
  
• Tips

• Climbing sherpa : US $ 3000 per sherpa
  
• POISK Brand new 4 liter Oxygen : US $ 430 per tube
  
• POISK KTM re fill 4 litter Oxygen: US $ 290 per tube
  
• Mask set: US $ 550 (purchase) & US $ 200 for rent per set

• The total duration of expedition is 60days, no refund is made for any unused services & if bad weather expedition can be extended for maximum if 5 days
• If you want to climb with personal (1:1) support climbing Sherpa, you
  pay me US$ 1500/- on top of above quoted per person price.
  
• Summit bonus is minimum US $ 500
  
• All the emergency evacuation on the mountain will be by Sherpas and
  group assistance, the helicopter service is available from Base camp only.
  
• The group should trek in and out at same date via Timlingtar/if
  otherwise arranged.