Mt. Makalu 8,463m
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TRIP HIGHLIGHTS
High Himalayan Climbing and Expediions offer Guided expeditions On Makalu 5th Highest mountain in the world.
Makalu, the fifth highest peak in the world rising to 27,765 feet (8,463 meters). This beautiful and impressive massive is situated just 14 miles east of Everest in the Khumbu region. Its size alone is impressive, but its perfect pyramid structure with four sharp ridges makes this mountain all the more spectacular. Makalu is actually a double peak. The subsidary peak rising just north of the main summit connected by a saddle is called Chomolonzo (25,650 ft.) It is interesting to note that the summit ridge is the demarcation point indicating the border between Nepal on the Southern side and Tibet to the North.
The name of the mountain was probably taken from the Sanskrit word Maha-Kala, which means Big Black and is a by-name of Shiva – one of the most important gods of Hinduism. Shiva is sometimes an evil, cruel destroyer but at other times he tends to be gentle and kind-hearted. The mountain has another name in the local dialect – Kumba karna, which means The Giant. and also Hatiya ,Farang and kimathngka Local people also called Chho Lhembhu : means Got of nature in high mountain”
Makalu has proved to be a challenging climb, as only five of its first sixteen attempts were successful. To date, there have been a total of 206 successful ascents of Makalu and a total of 22 fatalities.
Prior to its first ascent in 1955, it was admired and studied by several Everest expeditions, but like a lot of other giants in the Khumbu region, it was not attempted until the summit of Everest was first ascended in 1954.
Itinerary
Day 01: Arrival to Kathmandu & Transfer to the Hotel (1,400m)
Day 01: Arrival to Kathmandu & Transfer to the Hotel (1,400m)
Day 02: Rest in Kathmandu, Expedition briefing and Preparing
Day 02: Rest in Kathmandu, Expedition briefing and Preparing
Day 03: Fly from Kathmandu to Tumlingtar and drive to Num (1,560m)Day 04: Trek from Num to Sheduwa (1,510m): Camping
Day 03: Fly from Kathmandu to Tumlingtar and drive to Num (1,560m)Day 04: Trek from Num to Sheduwa (1,510m): Camping
Day 05: Trek from Sheduwa to Tashi Gaun (2,070m): Camping
Day 05: Trek from Sheduwa to Tashi Gaun (2,070m): Camping
Day 06: Acclimatization at Tashi Gaun (rest day): camping
Day 06: Acclimatization at Tashi Gaun (rest day): camping
Day 07: Trek from Tashi Gaun to Khongma (3,760m): Camping
Day 07: Trek from Tashi Gaun to Khongma (3,760m): Camping
Day 08: Trek from Khongma to Mumbuk (3,520m): Camping
Day 08: Trek from Khongma to Mumbuk (3,520m): Camping
Day 09: Trek from Mumbuk to Nehe Kharka (4,320m): Camping
Day 09: Trek from Mumbuk to Nehe Kharka (4,320m): Camping
Day 10: Trek from Nehe Kharka to Makalu Base Camp (4,870m)
Day 10: Trek from Nehe Kharka to Makalu Base Camp (4,870m)
Day 11: Acclimatization in Base Camp (rest day)
Day 11: Acclimatization in Base Camp (rest day)
Day 12: Acclimatization in Base Camp (rest day)
Day 12: Acclimatization in Base Camp (rest day)
Day 13: Hike from Base camp to High Camp
Day 13: Hike from Base camp to High Camp
Day 14 to Day 42: Climbing Period (Base Camp – Makalu Summit (8463m)– Base Camp)
Day 14 to Day 42: Climbing Period (Base Camp – Makalu Summit (8463m)– Base Camp)
Day 43: Preparation to Return (Base Camp Cleaning)
Day 43: Preparation to Return (Base Camp Cleaning)
Day 44: Fly out to Lukla by Heli and back to Kathmandu
Day 44: Fly out to Lukla by Heli and back to Kathmandu
Day 45: Free day Kathamndu
Day 45: Free day Kathamndu
Day 46: Fly back to Home sweet home
Day 46: Fly back to Home sweet home
WHAT'S WE INCLUDE
- All land transportation by vehicle, (Airport /Hotel/Airport, trekking, expedition pick up & drop).
- Hotel Accommodation in Kathmandu with bed & breakfast basis at Hotel.
- 3 Meals; B/L/D and accommodation during the treks at best available Teahouses Lodge till Base Camp and
- Experience and professional expert Nepalese expedition crews; 1 Base Camp guide, 2 Cook, necessary Kitchen boys, Each person 1 Tent for sleeping, Dining Tent, Tables, Chairs, Mattress, Toilet Tent, Mess Tent, Shower Tent, Kitchen tent staff and Liaison officer tent and Kitchen utensil while in Base Camp as well as provide hygienic continental 3 hot meals B/L/D.
- Crew’s equipment charge, daily wages, expedition insurance and other facility.
- Permit fee of Mt Makalu Expedition,
- from kathamandu to base (Expedition equipment’s luggage or barrels carried by Porter or Similar Yak . (Transportation of all food and climbing equipments to base camp and back.)
- Air fare: Kathmandu/ Tumling tar / bc to lukla by heli , Kathmandu flight, domestic airport tax with Cargo fees.
- Medical Kit Box for Nepalese crew’s and simple medical service for members till BC. .
- Porters or Yak porter to Base camp & Base camp to Lukla
- Equipment allowance, daily allowance for Liaison officer , Mountain Guides Sherpa – expedition crew
- 1 cook for Everest base camp,1 cook for Everest camp- 2 and 4 assistance cook in Base camp
- Insurance for Nepalese, expedition crew, 3 meals and air tickets Ktm-lukla-ktm.
- Local transportation in Kathmandu (Airport-hotel-airport)
- Oxygen, Mask and regulator Each Nepali climber and Clients
- Walki Takie & satellite phone permit
- Climbing food, Gas & stove above Base camp
- Garbage Deposit
- Group climbing equipment- high tent, high food, rope, snow bar, ice screw, etc.
- Lode Bonus for sherpa guide(camp 1 , 2 ,3 and 4)
- Each climbing sherpa guide they will get 4 bottle Oxygen for Climbing period and Each clients get 6 bottle
- oxygen with mask and regulator.
- The Sherpas guide are well trained from NMA (Nepal mountaineering Association) and strong. Some are already
- did the Mt. Everest Summit.
- Solar panel/generator with accessories at base camp for power supply and recharging purpose
- Office service charge
Not included in the cost
- Tips for all group member Cost does not include: PERSONAL equipment for climbing & trekking
- Personal & medical Insurance of expedition
- Lunch & dinner in Kathmandu
- Emergency Rescue evacuation by helicopter incase needed and Cost of emergency evacuation
- Personal expenses
- Bar Bills & beverage
- Insurance of member
- Visa & visa extension fees
- Main meals in KTM and personal natures expenses
- Summit bonus of Climbing Sherpa : U$D 1500 per Sherpa Guide , From Each Clients
- Tips For Local Staff , porter ,and cooks Crew U$D 500 in total from each clients.
Fixed Departures
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