Makalu Expedition

Mt. Makalu (8463m.) was first climbed by a French party in 1955, is the world's 5th highest mountain at 8,463m. Situated between Everest and Kanchanjunga, on the Nepali-Tibetan border. The peak was first mapped and photographed from the Tibetan side by the 1921 British Everest reconnaissance. It is an isolated peak, located just 14 miles east of Mount Everest. Makalu is a very beautiful but extremely challenging, and potentially dangerous mountain. Our expedition trip starts from Tumlingtar, just above the Arun River to Makalu Base Camp at approximately 5200 meters. We'll climb by way of the Northwest Ridge. Our Sherpa team will fix ropes as required. We’ll be moving up and down the mountain quite a few times, Depending on our condition.

Trip Facts

Trek Start : Tumlingtar
Trek /End : Tumlingtar
Trip Duration : 54 days.
Max. Altitude : 8463 meters
Best Season : February, March, April, May, September, October, November & December.

Itinerary

Day 01: Arrive Kathmandu. Transfer To Hotel.
Day 02-03: Sightseeing in Kathmandu and necessary Preparations for 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.
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: Free Day In Kathmandu.
Day 54: Final Departure.

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