What Makes Makalu Expedition Famous?

Standing at 8,463 meters, Makalu is the fifth-highest mountain in the world. It lies within the breathtaking Makalu Barun National Park, just 20 kilometers from Mount Everest. This park is a marvel of nature, offering an unparalleled blend of stunning landscapes and diverse ecosystems.

 

Makalu is celebrated for its striking beauty, featuring a nearly flawless pyramid shape made of rock and ice that soars 8,485 meters above the Nepalese-Tibetan border. Since its first ascent by a French expedition in 1955, it has earned a reputation as one of the most challenging peaks among the 8,000-meter giants. Successfully summiting Makalu is a testament to any climber’s skill and perseverance.

 

With its sharp ridges and steep slopes, Makalu presents a daunting challenge even to seasoned climbers. Its formidable pyramid structure demands technical expertise, particularly during the final stretch, which requires advanced rock and ice climbing abilities. This mountain is notorious for testing endurance and preparation, making it unsuitable for anyone without adequate experience. It remains unclimbed during the winter months due to its extreme conditions.

 

At the foot of this majestic peak lies the enchanting Barun Valley, a hidden gem of natural beauty. The valley is home to cascading waterfalls that plunge into deep gorges, a wide variety of flora and fauna, and the rich cultural heritage of indigenous communities like the Sherpa and Kirat people. Though remote, the Barun Valley leaves every visitor with unforgettable memories.

 

The valley showcases dramatic contrasts: towering waterfalls descend into shadowy ravines, rugged cliffs rise from lush forests, and vibrant flowers bloom beneath glistening snow-capped peaks. This pristine environment is among the last untouched mountain ecosystems on Earth, harboring rare plant and animal species in habitats largely unspoiled by human activity.

 

With seven distinct valleys radiating from its base and its nearly symmetrical ridges, Makalu is a masterpiece of natural symmetry. The Makalu-Barun area also boasts some of Nepal’s most diverse biodiversity, spanning a range of altitudes and climates. The Rai, Sherpa, and Shingsawa communities inhabit the lower regions, adding cultural richness to this awe-inspiring landscape.

 

Destination:	Nepal
Maximum Altitude:	8,482 meters
Best Season:	Spring, Autumn & Autumn
Trip Grade:	Extreme Hard
Group Size:	1 – 15 people
Duration:	42 Days

Included

 

• Airport/Hotel/airport transfers
• 5 nights’ accommodation at 3 star hotel in Kathmandu on twin sharing basis with breakfast and all taxes
• Fly from Kathmandu – tumblingtar – Kathmandu and all your luggage to Makalu high camp Base Camp and back to Kathmandu
• Expedition Government Royalty
• All camping facilities and meals during the expedition including a tent (one member = one tent) at Base camp.
• Kitchen and Dining equipment, Eating utensils, Shower Tents, Toilet Tent, Store Tent, etc
• All porter wages costs from Kathmandu to Makalu high camp and back to Kathmandu
• All costs for support staff (guide, cook, kitchen helpers, and porters)
• Liaison officer, his fee, daily wages, equipment, clothing, accommodation, flight, meals, and insurance
• All our base camp staffs, porters, Climbing Sherpas, insurance, and their daily wages, and their equipment allowance.
• All breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Tea, Coffee from during the trekking and Base Camp and till back to Kathmandu.
• Generator and Solar Panel at Base Camp
• National park fee. Makalu Village Development Fee.
• Trekking Guide and Base Camp Manager, his daily wages, insurance, equipment allowance, meals, accommodation etc
• Climbing Rope Fixing fee for Expedition operators Association of Nepal
• Satellite phone for Emergency use
• Necessary oxyzen and mask regulator
• Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Tea, Coffee, Hot water for shower at Makalu base camp
• Three time meal and tea, coffee during the trekking

Excluded

 

• International flights and airport taxes.
• Visa fees.
• Bar bills and laundry.
• Travel insurance.
• Lunch and evening meals in Kathmandu.
• Successful Climbing Bonus for the Sherpa – (USD 1500 recommended)

Itinerary

Itinerary to Makalu Expedition as follows:

 

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Day 01 : Arrival In Kathmandu And Transfer To Hotel (1300m.)

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Day 02 : Preparation For Expedition (1300m.)

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Day 03 : Flight From Kathmandu TO Tumlingtar (410m.) And Drive To Num (1560m.)

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Day 04 : Trek Num To Sinuwa (1500m.)

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Day 05 : Trek Sinuwa To Tashigaun (2100m.)

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Day 06 : Trek Tashigaun To Kongmala Pass (3500m.)

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Day 07 : Trek Kongmala To Dhoban (3810m.)

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Day 08 : Trek Dhoban To Yanglekharka (3557m.)

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Day 09 : Trek Yanglekharka To Langmale Kharka (4410m.)

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Day 10 : Trek Langmale Kharka To Makalu Lower Base Camp (4870m.)

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Day 11 : Acclimatization At Makalu Lower Base Camp(4870m.)

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Day 12 : Makalu Lower Base Camp To Makalu Hicamp (5827m.)

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Day 13 : To 35 Makalu Climbing Period (5827 to 8481m.)

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Day 36 : Base Camp Cleanup And Trek Back To Yanglekharka

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Day 37 : Trek Back Yanglekharka To Tashigaun

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Day 38 : Trek Back Tashi Gau To Num

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Day 39 : Trek Back Num To Tumlingtar

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Day 40 : Flight From Tumbling Tar To Kathmandu (45minuts) Flight

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Day 41 : Kathmandu For Sighting

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Day 42 : Departure

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