MAKALU EXPEDITION (8463M) - 55 DAYS
Our route does transverse first climbing all the way to Neghe Kharka, crossing the Barun Khola flowing from Makalu. The route to Makalu Base Camp (4823m) involves a sustained period at altitude with some steep slopes, but rewards with powerful views of Makalu (8481m) to the north. This is the realm of the glaciers, surrounded by the unforgettable presence of the world's mightiest mountains; and brooding above the towering bulk of Everest itself.
Makalu Expedition 2023 Departure Dates
| Arrival Date | Departure Date | Price | Options |
| Mon, Sep 4 2023 | Sat, Oct 28 2023 | USD 10,500 per person | Booking Open |
| Wed, Sep 4 2024 | Mon, Oct 28 2024 | USD 10,500 per person | Booking Open |
| Duration: | 55 Days | Country: | Nepal |
| Max. Altitude: | 8463m. / 27766ft. | Walking Per Day: | 5 - 6 Hours |
| Nature: | Hotel + Lodge + Tent | Grade: | Challenging |
| Best Season: | Spring / Autumn | Group Size: | 2 - 15 People |
Normally, we set up four camps in the approach excluding ABC at 5,700m. Following the lateral moraine and hiking onto the glacier, we plan to set up the camp I at a glacial plateau at 6,150m further proceeding the direction of the glacier plateau towards Makalu Pass, climbing stretches of steep slopes and arriving at the base of the Makalu Pass to set up the camp II at 7,000m. We climb the Messner Headwall towards the North West Ridge at Makalu La and the site of camp III at 7,300m. Camp IV will be set up on the North Ridge at 7,850m and finally leap for the summit at 8,462m.
- Itinerary
- Cost Info
- Departure
- Trip Info
Makalu Expedition Itinerary
Day 01: Arrive Kathmandu. Transfer to Hotel.
Day 02-03: Guided sightseeing in Kathmandu. Necessary preparations for the expedition.
DAY 04: KATHMANDU-TUMLINGTAR, TREK TO KHADBARI
DAY 05: TREK TO CHICHILA
DAY 06: TREK TO NUM
DAY 07: TREK TO SEDUA
DAY 08: TREK TO TASHI GAON
DAY 09: TREK TO KAUMA
DAY 10: REST DAY AT KAUMA
DAY 11: TREK TO MUMBUK
DAY 12: TREK TONHE KHARKA
DAY 13: TREK TO SHERSON
DAY 14: TREK TO MAKALU BASE CAMP
DAY 15: REST DAY AT MAKALU BASE CAMP (FOR THE NECESSARY ACCLIMATIZATION & ARRANGEMENTS FOR THE HIGH CAMP).
Day 16: Makalu (Higher) Base Camp (5600m).
Day 17-46: Climbing Period for Makalu 1(8463m.)
Day 47: Makalu BC – Mumbuk
Day 48: Mumbuk – Khongma La (Danda)
Day 49: Khongma La – Seduwa
Day 50: Seduwa – Chichila.
Day 51: Chichila – Tumlingtar.
Day 52: Tumlingtar – Kathmandu.
Day 53: In Kathmandu. (Process for the refund of Garbage Deposit.)
Day 54: Free day in Kathmandu.
Day 55: Final Departure.
Trip Cost : USD 10,500 Per Person
Included Services:
- All ground transfers as per our itinerary.
- Hotel Thamel Eco Resort in Kathmandu (Bed and breakfast basis inclusive of all govt. Tax and VAT.)
- Guided sightseeing around world heritage sites of Kathmandu. (Includes all applicable entrance fees.)
- Welcome Dinner with Live Nepalese Program hosted by Makalu Adventures.
- All Custom Clearance Fees for your gears.
- Mount Makalu Expedition Royalty (USD 10,000.00 for the team upto 7 members).
- Liaison Officer Fee (USD 2000.00 Including his all expenses, Airfares, foods, insurance and wages).
- National Park Permit Fees. (Included all other entrance fees/permits wherever necessary.)
- Airfare: Kathmandu-Tumlingtar-Kathmandu.
- Transportation of all of your gears and our equipments, foods to the Makalu Higher Base Camp (5600m).
- Full Logistic support for the Expedition. All the Camping & Kitchen Equipments (High Quality Salewa German / UK Quasar Super Tents)
- Such as Two Men Tent, Toilet Tent, Dinning Tent, Mattresses, Tables, Chairs, Hot water bag, Pillows, Inner Sheet and etc.
- Trekking Sherpa, One Trekking Sirdar, One High Altitude Cook, Kitchen Helpers, High altitude Porters and their daily wages.
- (Also including their insurance with all necessary lodging - fooding - clothing arrangements.)
- Three times meal a day till reaching Base Camp and after returning from Base Camp, prepared by our very professional kitchen crew.
- (Including the fuel).
- Medical treatment (if necessary) for our crew.
- Cargo flight (Kathmandu-Tumlingtar-Kathmandu) for your equipments.
Excluded Services:
- All International Airfares / Airport taxes.
- Expenses of personal nature such as bottled drinks, mineral water, tips and etc.
- Rescue and evacuation - if needed.
- Personal medical and travel insurance.
- Deposits for using Communication Sets (Walkie / Talkie and other Satphones).
- Garbage Deposit (USD 3000.00), which is refundable after the Expedition.
- All arrangements above Makalu Higher Base Camp (5600m) (Climbing Tents / High altitude foods etc).
| Start Date | End Date | Trip Status | Price | |
| Sun, Apr 2 2023 | Fri, May 26 2023 | Booking Open | $ 12500 |
Full Board Service |
| Mon, Sep 4 2023 | Sat, Oct 28 2023 | Booking Open | $ 12500 |
Full Board Service |
| Wed, Apr 3 2024 | Mon, May 27 2024 | Booking Open | $ 10500 |
Full Board Service |
| Wed, Sep 4 2024 | Mon, Oct 28 2024 | Booking Open | $ 10500 |
Full Board Service |
Meals:
In hotels, breakfast is provided. On expedition, all food and non-alcoholic beverages are provided.
Internal Flights:
Our policy is to match your needs rather than to state a particular flight or class of travel for each departure. We can provide very competitive prices for airfares to connect with our itineraries.
Insurance:
Medical and Personal Insurance is not included although it is compulsory.
Departures:
Pre-monsoon: April/May
Post Monsoon: March/April/September/October
For details of departure dates, trip leaders and costs; please keep in touch with us.