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Makalu Expedition

50 Days
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USD. 45000.00
MAKALU EXPEDITION
Trip Details
Itinerary
Inclusion and Exclusion
Equipments & Packing List
Trip Details
Destination
Nepal
Trip Grade
Challenging (Advanced Level)
Max Elevation
8485 Meters
Total Duration
50 Days
Best Time
APRIL-MAY, SEP-NOV
Group Size
Min 10 Pax

MAKALU EXPEDITION

The Mount Makalu Expedition is an excursion to climb the fifth highest mountain peak in the world also known as “the Great Black One” because of its pitchy-dark and brooding scenery. The Makalu expedition is one of the most difficult because Makalu is simply not an easy climb. An endeavor to climb Mount Makalu is a demanding and serious engagement and its remoteness and hardship make it a stride above many other 8,000m peaks. The Makalu expedition also involves acclimatization and nature tours to the Makalu Barun National Park. Nonetheless, the Makalu expedition is a relatively less attempted excursion and about 300 or so people have been successful on the Makalu expedition.

The Itinerary of the Makalu Expedition the Makalu expedition is a 60-day excursion that will take you to the peak of the mount if you are successful. Mount Makalu has precipitous pitches and razor sharp edges that makes the Makalu Expedition difficult. The last ascent of the pyramid summit includes a specialized ice and rock climbing. The Makalu Expedition has a route to the Makalu base Camp that has maintains a steep slope and has a commanding view of Makalu on the north. On the Makalu Expedition, four base camps will be used. The itinerary of the Makalu Expedition usually allows for flexibility in instances when factors that cannot be controlled come into play.

Important Makalu Expedition Details On the Makalu Expedition, you need to find out what is inclusive and what is not with regards to the fee that you pay. The Makalu Expedition includes coverage for insurance while on the expedition. All-inclusive is all catering arrangements and camping gear. While getting ready for the Makalu Expedition, it is vital that you consult tour agency to determine what you need to carry and what they will provide. The Makalu Expedition will have proficient mountain climbers and guides with relevant experience for the entire excursion. You will need to have prior high altitude experience to go on the Makalu Expedition.

Itinerary
Day
01
Arrival in Kathmandu-1350M
1 Hours
Five-Star Hotel Accommodation in Kathmandu
Meals
Breakfast
Day
02
Kathmandu Valley Sightseeing-1,350M
8 Hours
Five-Star Hotel Accomodation in Kathmandu
Meals
Breakfast/Lunch
Kathmandu sightseeing {Pasupatinath, Bauddhanath, Bhaktapur, Patan and Swyambhu Nath temple} With culture and historical specialist tour guide}
Day
03
Mount Makalu Expedition preparation Day-1,350M
5 Hours
Five-Star Hotel Accomodation in Kathmandu
Meals
Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
Day
04
Kathmandu to Tumlingtar-400M
1 Hours
Comfortable Hotel Accomodation in Tumlingtar
Meals
Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
Fly from Kathmandu to Tumlingtar
Day
05
umlingtar to Num-1560M
5 Hours
Adjustable Tea-House Accomodaion in Num
Meals
Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
From Tumlingtar, drive to Num by Jeep
Day
06
Num to Seduwa-1,530M
6 Hours
Tea-House/Lodge Accommodation in Seduwa
Meals
Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
Day
07
Seduwa to Tashigaon-2100M
5 Hours
Tea-House/Lodge Accommodation in Tashigaon
Meals
Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
Day
08
Tashigaon to Kauma-3,562M
6 Hours
Tea-House/Lodge Accommodation in Kauma
Meals
Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
Day
09
Rest Day in Kauma-3,562M
1 Hours
Tea-House/Lodge Accommodation in Kauma
Meals
Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
Day
10
Kauma to Mumbuk-3,550M
7 Hours
Tea-House/Lodge Accommodation in Mumbuk
Meals
Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
Day
11
Mumbuk to Nehe Kharka-3700M
6 Hours
Tea-House/Lodge Accomodation in Nehe Kharka
Meals
Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
Day
12
Rest Day in Nehe Kharka-3700M
1 Hours
Tea-House/Lodge Accommodation in Nehe Kharka
Meals
Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
Day
13
Nehe Kharka to shershong-4,650M
6 Hours
Tea-House/Lodge Accommodation in Shershong
Meals
Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
Day
14
Rest Day in Shershong-4,650M
1 Hours
Tea-House/Lodge Accommodation in Shershong
Meals
Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
Day
15
Shershong to Makalu Base Camp-4,870M
5 Hours
Tented Camp Accommodation in Makalu Base Camp
Meals
Full Board
Day
16
Rest Day in Makalu Base Camp-4,870M
1 Hours
Tented Camp Accommodation in Makalu Base Camp
Meals
Full Board
Day
17
Hike up to ABC & Descent to Base Camp-4870M
8 Hours
Tented Camp Accommodation in Makalu Base Camp
Meals
Full Board
From Makalu Base Camp ascent to Makalu Advance Camp (5800M). Take Day Packing lunch.
Day
18
Rest Day in Makalu Base Camp-4870M
1 Hours
Tented Camp Accommodation in Makalu Base Camp
Meals
Full Board
Day
19
Base Camp to Advance Base Camp-5800M
5 Hours
Tented Camp Accommodation in Mount Makalu Advance Base Camp
Meals
Full Board
Day
21
Rest Day in Advance Base Camp-5800M
1 Hours
Tented Camp Accommodation in Mount Makalu Advance Base Camp
Meals
Full Board
Day
21
Ice climbing training in Makalu Glacier-4895M
4 Hours
Tented Camp Accommodation in Mount Makalu Advance Base Camp
Meals
Full Board
Day
22
Advance B.C to Makalu Camp (I)- 6200M
6 Hours
High Camp Tent Accommodation in Mount Makalu Camp (I), Twin Sharing
Meals
Full Board
Day
23
Ascent Camp (II) 6200M & Descent to M.A.B.C-5800M
5 Hours
Tented Camp Accommodation in Mount Makalu Advance Base Camp
Meals
Full Board
Day
24
Makalu A.B.C to Makalu Base Camp-4870M
4 Hours
Tented Camp Accommodation in Mount Makalu Base Camp
Meals
Full Board
Day
25
Rest Day in Makalu Base Camp-4870M
1 Hours
Tented Camp Accommodation in Mount Makalu Base Camp
Meals
Full Board
Day
26
Rest Day in Makalu Base Camp-4870M
1 Hours
Tented Camp Accommodation in Mount Makalu Base Camp
Meals
Full Board
Day
27
Rest Day in Makalu Base Camp-4870M
1 Hours
Tented Camp Accommodation in Mount Makalu Base Camp
Meals
Full Board
Day
28
Rest Day in Makalu Base Camp-4870M
1 Hours
Tented Camp Accommodation in Mount Makalu Base Camp
Meals
Full Board
Day
29
Puja in Mount Makalu Base Camp-4870M
3 Hours
Tented Camp Accommodation in Mount Makalu Base Camp
Meals
Full Board
Day
30
Ascent to Makalu Advance Base Camp-5800M
5 Hours
Tented Camp Accommodation in Mount Makalu Advance Base Camp
Meals
Full Board
Day
31
Ascent to Makalu Camp (I)-6200M
5 Hours
High Camp Tent Accommodation in Mount Makalu Camp (I), Twin Sharing
Meals
Full Board
Day
32
Ascent to Camp (II)-6450M & Descent to A.B.C-5800M
6 Hours
Tented camp accommodation in Advance Camp
Meals
Full Board
Day
33
Rest Day in Advance Camp-5800M
1 Hours
Tented camp accommodation in Advance Camp
Meals
Full Board
Day
34
Ascent to Makalu Camp (I)-6200M
5 Hours
High Camp Tent Accommodation in Mount Makalu Camp (I), Twin Sharing
Meals
Full Board
Day
35
Ascent to Makalu Camp (II)-6450M
5 Hours
High Camp Tent Accommodation in Mount Makalu Camp (II), Twin Sharing
Meals
Full Board
Day
36
Ascent Camp (III)-7500M & Descent Camp (II)-6450M
8 Hours
High Camp Tent Accommodation in Mount Makalu Camp (II), Twin Sharing
Meals
Full Board
Day
37
Ascent to Camp (III)-7500M
6 Hours
High Camp Tent Accommodation in Mount Makalu Camp (III), Twin Sharing
Meals
Full Board
Day
38
From Camp (III) Ascent to Camp (IV)-7700M
7 Hours
High Camp Tent Accommodation in Mount Makalu Camp (IV), Twin Sharing
Meals
Full Board
Expedition Guide started to push up to the top of Mount Makalu-8463MM
Day
39
From Camp (IV) Summit Mount Makalu-8463M
16 Hours
High Camp Tent Accommodation in Mount Makalu Camp (II), Twin Sharing
Meals
Full Board
push up to the top of Mount Makalu (8463M) & Descent to Makalu Camp (II)
Day
40
Makalu Camp (II) to Base Camp-4870M
6 Hours
ented Camp Accommodation in Mount Makalu Base Camp
Meals
Full Board
Day
41
Preparation Day for Depart from MBC-4870M
1 Hours
Tea-House/Lodge accomodation in Makalu Base Camp
Meals
Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
After breakfast in the morning, members of the Expedition have to co-operate and pack their belongings and get ready to depart.
Day
42
Makalu Base Camp to Nehe Kharka--3700M
8 Hours
Tea-House/Lodge Accommodation in Nehe Kharka
Meals
Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
Day
43
Nehe Kharka to Mumbuk-3,550M
7 Hours
Tea-House/Lodge Accommodation in Mumbuk
Meals
Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
Day
44
Mumbuk to Kauma-3,562M
6 Hours
Tea-House/Lodge Accomodation in Kauma
Meals
Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
Day
45
Kauma To Seduwa-1,530M
8 Hours
Tea-House/Lodge Accommodation in Seduwa
Meals
Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
Day
46
Seduwa to Tumlingtar-400M
8 Hours
Hotel/Lodge Accommodation in Tumlingtar
Meals
Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
From Seduwa, 5 hrs trek down to Num and Drive to Tumlingtar.
Day
47
Tumlingtar to Kathmandu-1350M
1 Hours
Five-Star Hotel Accomodation in Kathmandu
Meals
Breakfast/Lunch
Fly from Tumlingtar To Kathmandu
Day
48
Rest Day in Kathmandu-1350M
1 Hours
Five-Star Hotel Accomodation in Kathmandu
Meals
Breakfast
Day
49
Rest Day in Kathmandu-1350M
1 Hours
Five-Star Hotel Accomodation in Kathmandu
Meals
Breakfast
Day
50
Departure from Kathmandu-1350M
1 Hours
Five-Star Hotel Accommodation in Kathmandu
Meals
Breakfast
Inclusion and Exclusion
Cost Includes
Upon arrival at Kathmandu Airport, the host will greet you and drive you to the hotel
Enjoy a warm Welcome Dinner on arrival and a memorable Farewell Dinner before departing
Kathmandu Sightseeing includes visits to iconic sites such as Boudhanath Stupa, Pashupatinath Hindu Temple, and Bhaktapur Durbar Square. Other highlights are Patan Durbar Square, Swayambhunath Stupa, and Hanuman Dhoka Durbar Square
Enjoy Six nights’ luxurious five-star hotel accommodation in the heart of Kathmandu
Local transportation will be arranged as required, in accordance with the itinerary
Simrik Real Nepal Treks & Expedition Pvt. Ltd. provides first-aid medication throughout the trip
Domestic Flight Ticket (Kathmandu to Tumlingtar to Kathmandu)
Mount Makalu Expedition government royalty and expedition documentation
Accommodations and meals, including breakfast, lunch, and dinner, will be provided. Comfortable hotels will be available along the trail
Tented camp management will be as specified in the itinerary, with meals provided according to individual requirements. Advanced camping equipment will be used
Makalu Barun National Park Trekking permit will be obtained to ensure authorized access to the park's protected areas during the expedition
The necessity of staff will be based on the expedition members' requirements for supplying expedition equipment and food at the camp
Mount Makalu Expedition guide and essential helpers will accompany you to the summit of Mount Makalu ensuring a safe and memorable adventure
Staff insurance for the expedition guide, porters, and cook will be comprehensively provided to ensure their safety and well-being throughout the journey
Satellite phone, walkie-talkie, and portable altitude chamber will be available for communication and emergency support during the expedition
Bottles of POISK oxygen, along with high-quality masks and regulators, will be provided for both members and the expedition guide
HA food, EPI gas, HA stove, pots, and pans will be provided above BC, all the way to the summit, along with a high camp tent for accommodation
Fixed line ropes and snow stakes will be expertly managed and maintained by Simrik Real Nepal to ensure safety throughout the expedition
Garbage deposit, environmental fee, provisions for electricity, Petrol generators and solar panels, will be arranged to ensure sustainable practices throughout the expedition
Liaison Officer and Interpreter for the Mount Makalu Expedition will be provided to facilitate communication and ensure regulatory compliance
Cost Exclusion
Expedition members must have travel insurance, including coverage for emergency rescue
The international flight ticket, airport taxes, and excess baggage charges are not included
Personal climbing gear, including ropes, carabiners, and ice screws, are not provided
Bar bills, including alcoholic beverages, are not included
Any expenses not listed in the inclusion section are not covered
All meals in Kathmandu, including lunch and dinner, are not included
Summit bonus: USD 2000 tips are recommended per Guide and Helpers
Staff tips for expedition guides and helpers are mandatory
Equipments & Packing List
Following are the list of items for 1 person that will help you to pack for your trip. Note that the some items can vary according to season and number of treaking days. Luggage will be carried by the porter and day-pack with valuable items or anything important will be carried by your self.
document
  • A valid passport, visa, overseas plane ticket and passport-sized photographs
  • Mount Makalu Expedition permits issued by the authorized regulatory body
  • Travel insurance that includes coverage for medical expenses and emergency rescue services. It ensures protection and assistance while traveling abroad
  • Emergency contact number for family, relatives, or office
  • Trekkers' Information Management System (TIMS) registration card
  • Cash in dollars, pounds, or euros, as these currencies are widely accepted
  • Credit cards, ATM cards, and bank cards for convenient cash withdrawals
electronic
  • A DSLR camera equipped with extra batteries for extended use
  • Compact point-and-shoot cameras or smartphone cameras
  • A GoPro camera, particularly suited for capturing adventure activities
  • Portable power banks for on-the-go charging
  • A Belkin mini surge protector and adapter for safeguarding electronic devices and ensuring compatibility with various power outlets
  • A mountaineering headlamp, accompanied by extra batteries
  • A solar charger, to ensure power availability in the event of an outage
  • A solar charger, to ensure power availability in the event of an outage
  • A watch with an integrated alarm function
gear
  • Semi-technical ice axes, specifically for mountaineering and ice climbing applications
  • A pair of expedition-grade crampons, designed for high-altitude and technical climbing
  • Harnesses for both ascending and descending during mountaineering activities
  • A carabiner for secure locking and unlocking during climbing or gear attachment
  • A safety cord, mandatory for ensuring secure attachment and preventing accidents
  • Tape sling, essential for secure anchoring and equipment handling
  • Sleeping bags rated for temperatures between -30 to -40 degrees Celsius
  • mountaineering down suits, crafted for optimal insulation and protection
  • Camping thermosol foam mattresses, superior insulation and comfort during expeditions
  • Mountaineering sun and glacier glasses or ski goggles, designed for optimal eye protection against intense sunlight and UV rays in high-altitude environments
  • Duffel bags or backpacks specifically designed for mountaineering, offering durability and efficient storage for gear and equipment
  • A water bottle, thermos, or pee bottle, essential for hydration and convenience
  • A pair of extendable trekking poles, designed for enhanced stability and support
  • Swiss Army knives, multi-functional tools crafted for versatility and reliability
  • A plastic mug, bowl, fork, and spoon, specifically designed for lightweight and durable use
  • A pair of G2SM boots, trekking boots, sandals, and camp boots, all engineered for optimal comfort, support, and versatility across various terrains during mountaineering
cloting
  • Mountaineering synthetic or fleece jackets, providing excellent warmth, breathability, and moisture management for alpine conditions
  • Mountaineering short-sleeve t-shirts, designed for breathability and comfort during high-altitude or outdoor Expeditions
  • Mountaineering midweight and heavyweight tops, designed for superior warmth and moisture management in varying alpine conditions
  • mountaineering synthetic or fleece jackets, crafted for exceptional warmth, breathability, and moisture-wicking in demanding outdoor environments
  • Mountaineering lightweight tops or thermocoats, engineered for optimal insulation and moisture-wicking during outdoor expeditions
  • Mountaineering midweight and heavyweight tops, designed for superior warmth and moisture management in varying alpine conditions
  • Down-insulated jackets, engineered for optimal warmth and lightweight comfort during high-altitude climbing expeditions
  • Waterproof mountain jackets, designed to provide reliable protection against the elements while climbing in harsh, wet conditions
  • Gore-Tex jackets, engineered for superior waterproofing and breathability, ensuring optimal protection and comfort during climbing expeditions
  • Lightweight, midweight, and heavyweight long underpants, designed for optimal comfort, warmth, and moisture management in varying outdoor conditions
  • Down-synthetic insulated or Gore-Tex trekking pants, designed for superior warmth, moisture resistance, and durability during climbing expeditions
  • Trekking, climbing, or expedition socks, tailored to meet specific requirements for comfort, support, and moisture management during outdoor activities
miscellaneous
  • Sanitizer, hand wash, pack towel, wet tissues, toothpaste, toothbrush, bath soap, and shampoo, essential for personal hygiene and cleanliness during outdoor expeditions
  • Sunscreen, lip balm, water purification tablets, GINNI bed bath towel, plasters, bandages, iodine tincture, Strepsils, antibiotics, paracetamol, aspirin (500mg), Sinex, Imodium A.D. (2mg), Eldoper, Brufen (400mg), and Diamox—essential for personal care
  • Eye drops, Dexamethasone tablets, zip-lock bags, triangular sling/bandage, sterile gauze pads, alcohol swabs vs. Betadine, Clovir, oximeter, thermometer, Move, and Sancho Balm—key items for eye care, wound treatment, medical monitoring
  • An umbrella, raincoat, waterproof stuff sacks, and a Garmin inReach Mini, essential for protection against the elements and reliable communication during outdoor expeditions
Destination
Nepal
Trip Grade
Challenging (Advanced Level)
Max Elevation
8485 Meters
Total Duration
50 Days
Best Time
APRIL-MAY, SEP-NOV
Group Size
Min 10 Pax
Tour with Flexible Booking Policy
  • Change dates It is free to change your tour start date prior to 30 days of departure.
  • Choose a different tour You can select a new tour run by the same operator up to 30 days before departure.