Makalu (8,481) is an isolated peak whose shape is a four-sided pyramid. It is fifth tallest peak in the world. It is considered as one of the most difficult mountains in the world to climb. The mountain is notorious for its steep pitches and knife-edged ridges. The final ascent of the summit pyramid involves technical rock and ice climbing.
In 1954 Makalu was made a first attempt by US team. In the same year of autumn of 1954 a French team attempted the peak. Later in spring successful accents were made by three teams of French climbers.After the Japanese climbed Makalu in 1970, another French team climbed it in 1971 and subsequently Yugoslav expedition in 1971 reach the summit and in 1976 Czechoslovakian and Spanish team joined the summit.
Makalu Expedition trip highlights
Expedition Duration: 48 days proposal
Climbing Period: 20 days
Height: 8481m
Climbing Route: Normal, north-west face
Location: Makalu Region, Nepal
Range: Mahalangur Himal-Nepal
Latitude: 27º 53’ 23”N
Longitude: 87º 05’ 20”E
Expedition Season: Spring & Autumn
Mt. Makalu expedition trip itinerary
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu airport, meet our office repetitive and transfer to hotel
Day 02: Preparation for Expedition, official formalities work out stay hotel in BB Basis
Day 03: Official formalities work out for expedition and briefing at Ministry of Tourism
Day 03: Fly to Tumlingtar and drive to Khandbari (1030m)/overnight at tented camp.
Day 04: Trek Khandbari to Chichila (1830m) /overnight at tented camp.
Day 05: Trek Chichila (1830m) to Num (1500m)/overnight at tented camp.
Day 06: Trek Num (1500m) to Seduwa (1510m)/overnight at tented camp.
Day 07: Trek Seduwa (1510m) to Tashigaon (2070m)/overnight at tented camp.
Day 08: Acclimatization day at Tashigaon (2070m)/overnight at tented camp.
Day 09: Trek Tashigaon (2070m) to Khongma (3560m)/overnight at tented camp.
Day 10: Trek Khongma (3560m) to Mumbuk (3550m)/overnight at tented camp.
Day 11: Trek Mumbuk (3550m) to Yangle Kharka (3660m)/overnight at tented camp.
Day 12: Acclimatization day at Yangle Kharka (3660m)/overnight at tented camp.
Day 13: Trek Yangle Kharka (3660m) Shersong (4650m)/overnight at tented camp
Day 14: Trek Shersong (4650m) to Makalu Base Camp (5000m)/overnight at tented camp
Day 15: Climbing Base Camp setting, preparation and overnight at tented camp.
Day 16-36: Climbing Period for Makalu 8481m
Day 37: Cleaning Base Camp and packing for departure
Day 38: Trek back Makalu Base Camp (5000m) to Yangle Kharka (3660m) /overnight at tented camp.
Day 39: Trek back Yangle Kharka (3660m) to Mumbuk (3550m)/overnight at tented camp.
Day 40: Trek back Mumbuk (3550m) to Khongma (3560m)/overnight at tented camp.
Day 41: Trek back Khongma (3560m) to Tashigaon (2070m)/overnight at tented camp.
Day 42: Trek back Tashigaon (2070m) to Num (1500m)/overnight at tented camp.
Day 43: Trek back Num (1500m) to Mane Bhanjyangn (1100m)/overnight at tented camp
Day 44: Trek back Mane Bhanjyangn (1100m) toTumlingtar (360m)/overnight at hotel.
Day 45: Fly back Tumlingtar (360m) to Kathmandu/ transfer to hotel.
Day 46: Free in Kathmandu for personal activities
Day 47: Free in Kathmandu for personal activities
Day 48: Transfer to airport for International departure
