Mt. Makalu Expedition

50 Days Expedition / (SKILL LEVEL: extreme)

ABOUT THIS TRIP
  • DURATION: 50 Days
  • ACTIVITY: Expedition
  • BEST SEASON: / autumn / spring 
  • START: Kathmandu
  • FINISH: Kathmandu
  • ACCOMMODATION: Tea house and Camping
  • GRADE: extreme
  • AVAIABILITY: yes
  • GROUP SIZE: 2-16
  • MAX ALTITUDE: 8463m m/ 27766ft.

OVERVIEW

  • SKILL LEVEL
    extreme
  • DURATION
    50 Days

Among the eight mountains in Nepal above 8000m, Mt. Makalu is the fourth tallest in Nepal and fifth highest Peak on the Earth with its height 8,463m. Mt. Makalu resides in the eastern Himalayas range just 19Km southeast of the giant Mt. Everest in the border of Nepal and China. At the base of Mt. Makalu, there lies a natural wonder: The Barun Valley. This valley facilitates with stunning elevated waterfalls falling inside the deep gorges, diverse species of flora and fauna with rich cultures of ethnic communities like Sherpa and Kirat. Although, this area is somewhat isolated, it is for sure that, every visitor who every step here will take a memorable reminiscence with them for their lifetime.

 

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Mt. Makalu Expedition

50 Days Expedition / (SKILL LEVEL: extreme)

Day 1: Welcome to Kathmandu and Transfer to your hotel.

Day 2: Rest day in Kathmandu

Day 3: Fly from Kathmandu to Tumlingtar and Drive to Num ( 1560 m)

Day 4: Trek from Num to Sheduwa (1,510 m)

Day 5: Trek from Sheduwa to Tashi Gaun ( 2,070 m)

Day 6: Acclimatization

Day 7: Trek from Tashi Gaun to Khongma (3,760 m)

Day 8: Trek from Khongma to Mumbak ( 3,520 m)

Day 9: Trek from Mumbak to Nehe Kharka (4,320 m)

Day 10: Trek from Nehe Kharka to Makalu Lower Base Camp ( 4,870 m)

Day 11: Acclimatization in Lower Base Camp  ( Rest day)

Day 12: Acclimatization in Lower Base Camp (Rest day)

Day 13: Hike from Lower Base Camp to Higher Base Camp

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

Day 43: Preparation to return ( Base Camp Cleaning)

Day 44: Trek from Makalu Base Camp to Yangle Kharka

Day 45: Trek from Khongma Yangle Kharka

Day 46: Trek from Khongma to Sheduwa

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

Day 48: Fly from Tumlingtar to Kathmandu

Day 49: Free day in Kathamandu

Day 50: International departure

 

  • Arrival & Departure: Airport – Hotel transfers – Airport (Pick Up and Drop).
  • Hotel Accommodation in Kathmandu: 4 nights hotel accommodation (3-star category) in Kathmandu on BB plan- Sharing Twin Bed Room.
  • Welcome Dinner: One Welcome Dinner in tourist standard restaurant in Kathmandu with Office’s Staffs.
  • Permit: Expedition Royalty and permit of Nepal Government to climb Mt. Makalu, Makalu-Barun National Park permit & fee.
  • Liaison Officer:1 Government Liaison officer with full equipment, salary and accommodation.
  • Garbage Management:Stool Shipment Transfer & Garbage Deposit fees.
  • Insurance:Medical & Emergency rescue Insurance for all involved Nepalese staffs during the trek and expedition.
  • Trekking Route Map.
  • Member transportation:
    Air Transportation (Domestic Flight): Fly from Kathmandu – Tumlingtar and drive from Tumlingtar to Num. While returning drive from Num to Tumlingtar and fly from Tumlingtar – Kathmandu, as per itinerary.
  • Expedition Stuffs Transportation:Necessary all equipment Transportation for all Members and Staffs from Kathmandu to Tumlingtar (by air cargo/vehicle) and to Base camp (by Jeep and Porters) – While returning: Base camp to Tumlingtar (by porters and Jeep) and Tumlingtar to Kathmandu (by air cargo/vehicle). –Member’s personal equipment will be transport by air.
  • Member Luggage:Up to 60 Kg per member for personal baggage during the trek carrying by porter or Yak.
  • Food and Lodging: 3 meals a day (BLD; including tea and coffee) along with accessible accommodation at Hotel/Lodge/Tea house/Camp during the trek and BC. Well-managed base camp set up for member & Staffs. Kailas or the north face tents will be set up while camping in sharing basis.
  • All Necessary equipment for Campingduring the trek.
  • Porter:Porters per member up to Base camp from Num & Porters return from Base camp to Num.
  • Base Camp Staff:  Experienced and well-trained Base Camp Cook & kitchen Helpers as required.
  • Staff Salary and allowance:All Nepalese staffs & porter’s daily wages, equipment, food & clothing.
  • Base Camp Tent: Each member will have individual tent in Base Camp.
  • Base Camp equipment: At Base camp: foam mattresses and pillow per member, 1 Dinning Tent, 1 Kitchen Tent, 1 Communication tent, 1 Toilet & 1 Shower Tent, 1 Staffs Tent, 1 Tent for Nepalese base camp staffs, Store tents, Tables & chairs & all necessary cooking gears.
  • Heater:Heater for base camp in each Dining and other necessary camp.
  • Solar/Generator/Light:1 Solar panel or Generator for battery charge and light at base camp for use.
  • High Altitude Climbing Sherpa: 1 veteran and Government Licensed Climbing Sherpa per member. (1 Member: 1 Sherpa).
  • Climbing Sherpa Salary & Allowance:Climbing Sherpa Salary, Equipment, Food and Clothing.
  • Oxygen Bottle (O2): Summit Oxygen cylinder: 2 oxygen bottles (4 ltrs.) for each member and 1-oxygen bottles for each high-altitude Sherpa. **
  • Oxygen Mask & Regulator: 1 Set of Summit Oxygen mask & regulator for each member and high-altitude Sherpa. **
  • Back up Oxygen Cylinder, mask and regulator (with appropriate charge).
  • High camp service:  High Altitude Tent, Necessary cooking EPI gas, cooking pots for member, High food for member, Sherpa, all climbing and other crews at (C1) (C2) (C3) and (C4). Group climbing gears, fixed and dynamic rope during the climbing period as required.
  • Rope Fixing Team: The team of experienced Sherpas will fix the route on Makalu (no extra charge will be applied to members).
  • Satellite Phone for emergency communication carrying by Sherpa, also available for members with appropriate charge.
  • Walkie-Talkie: Walkie –Talkie for communicating from Base Camp to Mountain and Mountain to Base Camp.
  • Permit: Satellite Phone / walkie-talkie permit for all members and staffs.
  • Comprehensive Medical kit.
  • Certificate:  Makalu climbing certificate issued by MoCTCA (after climbing Mt. Makalu successfully).


**Note : All expedition stuffs and equipment have to return after the expedition.