Makalu Expedition-60 Days

Mountain Background

Makalu is the fifth tallest mountain on earth. A close neighbor to Mount Everest, it lies in the northeast region of Nepal. Makalu means the Great Black One, so called due to its dark brooding appearance. Still, it is relatively less attempted mountain. So far, the number of individual climbers who have attempted Makalu is only some 300+. Therefore, if you wish to attempt Makalu, you need to have a lot of mountaineering experience including one attempt on an 8,000 meter. The first attempt on Makalu was made by an American team in 1954, but it was first climbed by a French Team in 1955. The mountain has two important subsidiary peaks.

Makalu has steep pitches and knife-edged ridges. The final ascent of the summit pyramid involves a technical ice and rock climbing. The route to Makalu Base Camp (4823m) involves a sustained steep slope with magnificent views of Makalu (8481m) to the north. Climbing Makalu is really a demanding attempt - it's also the reason why Makalu has not been attempted like other peaks. From a base camp at the foot of the Chago Glacier, we will use 4 camps on the mountain, including camp 3 on the Makalu La at 7,400m and a high camp on the North Face at approximately 7,800m.

Day to Day Expedition Itinerary

What's Included:

• Expedition Expedition permit fees
• Accommodations in Kathmandu
• Flights from Kathmandu to Tumlingtar and back including airport transfers
• All overnight accommodations while on the trek and climb
• Meals in Kathmandu and while trekking and climbing
• Group equipment for the climb
• Qualified and Experienced guides
• Experienced Climbing Sherpas

What's Not Included:

• International airfare and Nepal Visa fee (bring accurate USD cash and two passport photographs)
• Personal equipments and extra services
• Tips and Bonus for Staff and guide
• Insurance and Trip cancellation
• Beverages
• Airport departure tax

Recommended Previous Experience:

A previous high altitude climbing experience is essential. Work together as a team so that all members reach the top safely. Members need to have experience in being part ...read more »»

Catering Arrangements:

We provide all camping equipment and gear, including tents, dining, toilet, and Kitchen tents. At base camp we have a large mess tent equipped with all necessary ...read more »»

Climbing Day

The climbing itinerary may vary according to the climber’s personal experience. A climbing day involves a steady climbing for 3-4 hours in the morning. After taking lunch rest and ...read more »»

Weather Conditions:

The springtime from March to May is considered the favorable weather for Makalu and other Himalaya climbing. However, the weather conditions in the Himalayas are never fully predictable. In case ...read more »»

Leadership:

Our Makalu expeditions are led by experienced and professional mountaineers and guides who have scaled the mountain several times supported by ...read more »»

Team Composition

Team composition is important to ensure safety and comfort of the climbers. We observe high safety standards, therefore, for 2 International Climbers, we assign:
HGT Accredited Climbing Leader
High Altitudes Assistance Sherpa
Cook
Base Camp Assistance and other necessary trek crew such Porters, Yaks and Yak man
Because of our high safety standards, team members would be added as per the number of international climbers.

Equipments & Check List

While packing for Makalu Expedition certain equipments are essential. Please Click here for this trip's comprehensive checklist.

Additional Information

Our website contains as much information as possible about this trip. However, if you wish to discuss any aspect of this trip or your suitability for it please contact us by email. If you want to talk to us directly feel free to call us at: US telephone: 704-200-7512 Asia telephone: 00977-98510-55684