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.
It was in 1955, when the expedition led by French team reached to the top of Mt. Makalu for the first time. Only five of the first sixteen attempts were successful. Sir Edmund Hilary took the photograph of Mt. Makalu in 1951 while he was on a route survey of Mt. Everest. Since the first climb to the top, several successful attempts had been made to the top of the peak. Makalu bears a pyramid shape. South East and the North West Ridges being the most prominent compared to other. Among these two, the North Western ridge route is used by most of the mountaineers to reach the top of the peak. Mt. Makalu Expedition in Nepal is full of adventures as well as dangers too. The Russian team scaled the west route, which is considered the most dangerous route, in 1997. They reach the top on 21st May 1997 following the most challenging route. Climbing Makalu is test of the sheer endurance of a climber.
The base camp is normally set at around 5,600m, and then four camps follow before reaching the top. The first camp is at 6,100m, camp 2 is at 6600m, the third camp is at 7200m and the last camp is at 7600m.
Itinerary
1: Arrival to Kathmandu & Transfer to the Hotel (1,400m)
2: Rest in Kathmandu, Expedition briefing and Preparing
3: Fly from Kathmandu to Tumlingtar and drive to Num (1,560m)
4: Trek from Num to Sheduwa (1,510m): Camping
5: Trek from Sheduwa to Tashi Gaun (2,070m): Camping
6: Acclimatization at Tashi Gaun (rest day): camping
7: Trek from Tashi Gaun to Khongma (3,760m): Camping
8: Trek from Khongma to Mumbuk (3,520m): Camping
9: Trek from Mumbuk to Nehe Kharka (4,320m): Camping
10: Trek from Nehe Kharka to Makalu Lower Base Camp (4,870m)
11: Acclimatization in Lower Base Camp (rest day)
12: Acclimatization in Lower Base Camp (rest day)
13: Hike from Lower Base camp to Higher Base Camp
14 – 42: Day 14 to Day 42: Climbing Period (Base Camp – Makalu Summit (8,163m)– Base Camp)
43: Preparation to Return (Base Camp Cleaning)
44: Trek from Makalu Base Camp to Yangle Kharka: Camping
46: Trek from Khongma to Sheduwa: Camping
46: Trek from Khongma to Sheduwa: Camping
47: Trek from Sheduwa to Num and drive to Khadbari or Tumlingtar
48: Drive from Khandbari to Tumlingtar and Fly to Kathmandu & Transfer to the Hotel
49: Leisure day in Kathmandu
50: Transfer to International Airport for final departure
Inclusion
FULL BOARD: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. Cargo Clearance:International Air cargo clearance of Member Personal Luggage & Payment of Government taxes in Nepal. *before the expedition. 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 Yak Mountain or Kailas 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: 3 oxygen bottles (4 ltrs.) for each member and 2-oxygen bottles for each high altitude Sherpa.** Oxygen Mask & Regulator: 1 Set of Summit Oxygen mask 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 pot for member, High food for member, Sherpa, all climbing and cooking crew. (C1) (C2) (C3) (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. Weather Forecast: Weather forecast report from Meteotest, Bern (Switzerland) during the entire expedition. Comprehensive Medical kit. Certificate: Makalu climbing certificate issued by MoCTCA (after climbing Mt. Makalu successfully). BASE CAMP SERVICE: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 Camping during 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 Yak Mountain or Kailas 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. Comprehensive Medical kit. Certificate: Makalu climbing certificate issued by MoCTCA (after climbing Mt. Makalu successfully).
Exclusions
Excludes
Air Fare: International flight airfare (from and to Kathmandu).
Nepal entry Visa fee: Nepali Visa fee US$ 40 per person for 30 days (to be applied for 60 days (USD$ 100).
Lunch & Dinner: Lunch & dinner in during the stay in Kathmandu & Pokhara (also in case of early return from Trekking / Expedition than the scheduled itinerary).
Extra night in Kathmandu : Extra nights’ accommodation in Kathmandu. In case of early arrival or late departure, early return from Trekking / Expedition (due to any reason) than the scheduled itinerary.
Insurance: Travel and high-altitude insurance, accident, medical & emergency evacuation.
Rescue Evacuation: Medical Insurance and emergency rescue evacuation cost if required. (Rescue, Repatriation, Medication, Medical Tests and Hospitalization costs.)
Personal Expenses: Telephone Calls, Internet, Toiletries, battery recharge, hot shower, laundry, soft drinks, beers and any Alcoholic beverages (during the trek and in Kathmandu but we will serve soft drinks for members at the base camp).
Personal Equipment: Clothing, Packing Items or Bags, Personal Medical Kit, Personal Trekking /Climbing Gears.
Filming: Special Filming, Camera and Drone permit fee.
Toiletries: Soaps, shampoos, toilet and tissue papers, toothpaste, and other items used to keep yourself clean.
Internet Service: Not included during the trek and the expedition.
Rope Fixing: The cost for using fixed rope during the expedition. (Applies to Basecamp Member).
Summit Bonus: Summit bonus for climbing Sherpa- Minimum 1200 USD.
Tips: Calculate some tips for Basecamp staffs.
Extra: Any other services or activities, which are not mentioned in the itinerary.
Our Company’s Service will be “Zero” above Base Camp (If company offers just Base Camp services).
Any other item not listed in “Cost Includes” section.
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Expedition Information
$19,000
Q1, Q2, Q3, Q4
Makalu
Trekking
Fitness Level
5
Technical Level
5
Group Size
1-20
