MAKALU EXPEDITION (8463M) - 52 DAYS
Mt. Makalu, like Annapurna and Kangchenjunga, is a mountaineers mountain. To reach the summit, and return safely to Base Camp, requires a high level of fitness and sound mountaineering skills.
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.
| 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.
Climbing Mt. Makalu summit costs USD 12,500 for Full Board Service and USD 7500 for Base Camp Service.
- Itinerary
- Full Board Service
- Base Camp Service
- Cost Excludes
- Departure Dates
- Trip Info
Makalu Expedition Itinerary
Day 01: Arrive Kathmandu, airport reception and transfer to Hotel Eco Resort.
Day 02: Briefing, equipment check and preparation, PM welcome dinner.
Day 03: Kathmandu to Tumlingtar, drive to Num (1,490m) - Lodge
DAY 04: Trek to Sedua (1,460m - 5/6 hrs) - Lodge.
DAY 05: Trek to Tashi Gaun (2,070m - 5 hrs.) - Lodge.
DAY 06: Trek to Kauma (3,470m - 6 hrs.) - Lodge.
DAY 07: Acclimatisation day, local hike and rest - Lodge.
DAY 08: Trek to Mumbak (3,570m - 5 hrs.) - Lodge.
DAY 09: Neha Kharka (3,700m - 6 hrs.) - Lodge.
DAY 10: Trek to Sherson (4,615 m), hard day, 915m of ascent - Lodge.
DAY 11: Acclimatisation / rest day, local hike - Lodge.
DAY 12: Trek to Makalu Base Camp (5,000 m - 4/5 hrs.) - Lodge or Camp
DAY 13-43: Further acclimatisation, skills revision, climbing period and summit.
DAY 44: Trek to Mumbuk (3,570 m) - Lodge.
DAY 45: Trek to Kauma (3,470 m) - Lodge.
Day 46: Trek to Tashi Gaon (2,070 m) - Lodge.
Day 47: Trek to Pakuwa (1,520 m) - Lodge.
Day 48: Trek to Bumling (1,160m) - Lodge.
Day 49: Trek to Tumlingtar (860 m) - Lodge.
Day 50: Tumlingtar to Kathmandu by air - Hotel Eco Resort.
Day 51: Sightseeing and shopping, PM Team Dinner - Hotel.
Day 52: Final Departure.
Makalu Expedition (8463m) Full Board Service costs USD($) 12,500 per person
Included in Full Board Service
- Airport/Hotel/airport transfers
- 4 nights’ accommodation at hotel Thamel Eco Resort in Kathmandu on twin sharing basis with breakfast and all taxes
- Fly from Kathmandu – Tumlingtar– Kathmandu and all your luggage to Base camp and back.
- Makalu Expedition Government Royalty
- All camping facilities and meals during the expedition including tent (one member = one tent) at Base camp.
- Kitchen and Dinning equipment, Eating utensils, Shower Tents, Toilet Tent, Store Tent, etc
- Twin sharing HA tents Mountain Hardware T3 on Camp 1, Camp 2 and Camp 3. Triple sharing HA tents Mountain Hardware T3 on Camp 4.
- All porter wages costs from Tumlingtar to Makalu Base camp and back to Tumlingtar.
- All costs for support staff (guide, cook, kitchen helpers, and porters)
- Liaison officer, his fee, daily wages, equipment, clothing, accommodation, flight, meals and insurance
- Expedition handling fees
- Garbage deposit for Ministry of Tourism
- HA food till Camp 4 and summit
- EPI Gas and HA (High Altitude ) cooking stoves above Base Camp till Camp 4
- 5 Oxygen bottle per client and 3 Oxygen Bottle per Sherpa during Makalu Expedition.
- Mask and Regulator and extra Mask and Regulator for emergency
- High altitude sleeping mat above Base Camp till Camp IV
- Garbage fee / Environmental Fee
- All our base camp staffs , porters and Camp 1 staff wages, insurance and their daily wages and their equipment allowance.
- Heaters in the mess tent at BC.
- Tables, back rest chairs, mattress, kitchen equipments and all cutleries.
- All breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Tea, Coffee from Tumlingtar to Makalu Base Camp, till Camp 4 and till back to Tumlingtar and Kathmandu.
- Kathmandu to Makalu Base camp and back (all luggage and extra baggage carrying wages for the clients)
- Generator and Solar Panel at Base Camp
- Makalu Barun National Park Fee
- All base camp staff's daily wages, insurance, equipment allowance, meals, accommodation etc
- Climbing Rope Fixing fee for Expedition operators Association of Nepal
- Carrying wages above base camp (Camp 1, Camp 2, Camp 3 and Camp 4 and back to Base Camp)
- Satellite phone for Emergency use
- Radio sets for members and climbing Sherpa
- GAMO bag (Portable Altitude Chamber)
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Tea, Coffee, Hot water for shower from Tumlingtar to Makalu Base Camp and while on the expedition and back to Tumlingtar
Makalu Expedition (8463m) Base Camp Service costs USD($) 7,500 per person
Included in Base Camp Service
- Airport/Hotel/airport transfers
- 4 nights’ accommodation at hotel Thamel Eco Resort in Kathmandu on twin sharing basis with breakfast and all taxes
- Fly from Kathmandu-Tumlingtar-Kathmandu and all your luggage to Base camp and back.
- Makalu Expedition Government Royalty
- All camping facilities and meals during the expedition including tent (one member = one tent) at Base camp.
- Kitchen and Dinning equipment, Eating utensils, Shower Tents, Toilet Tent, Store Tent, etc
- All porter wages costs from Tumlingtar to Makalu Base camp and back to Tumlingtar.
- All costs for support staff (guide, cook, kitchen helpers, and porters)
- Liaison officer, his fee, daily wages, equipment, clothing, accommodation, flight, meals and insurance
- Expedition handling fees
- Garbage deposit for Ministry of Tourism
- Garbage fee / Environmental Fee
- All our base camp staffs , porters and Camp 1 staff wages, insurance and their daily wages and their equipment allowance.
- Heaters in the mess tent at BC.
- Tables, back rest chairs, mattress, kitchen equipments and all cutleries.
- All breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Tea, Coffee from Tumlingtar to Makalu Base Camp, and till back to Tumlingtar and Kathmandu.
- Kathmandu to Makalu Base Camp and back (all luggage and extra baggage carrying wages for the clients)
- Generator and Solar Panel at Base Camp
- Makalu Barun National Park Fee
- Trekking Guide plus Base camp manager, all base camp staff's daily wages, insurance, equipment allowance, meals, accommodation etc
- Climbing Rope Fixing fee for Expedition operators Association of Nepal.
- Satellite phone for Emergency use
- GAMO bag (Portable Altitude Chamber)
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Tea, Coffee, Hot water for shower from Tumlingtar to Makalu Base Camp and while on the expedition and back to Tumlingtar
Cost Excludes
- International flights and airport taxes.
- Visa fees.
- Bar bills and laundry.
- Travel insurance.
- Lunch and evening meals in Kathmandu.
- Tips for driver, guide, porter, BC staff and climbing Sherpas
- Any other expenses incurred except mentioned in above ‘included’ items.
- Ice axe, Crampons and Climbing boots
- Four season sleeping bag for base camp use and above
- Harness
- Jumar/ascender
- 3 x tape slings
- 2 x screw-gate karabiners
- Descender/abseil device
- Prussic loops
- Plastic mountaineering boots and Neoprene over boots
- Globes, Sun glasses, Snow glacess, Down suit or duvet/salopette combination, warm wolloen socks, well broken in trekking shoes, trekking poles etc.
- Successful Climbing Bonus for the Sherpa – (USD 1000 recommended)
| Arrival Date | Departure Date | Price | Options |
| Wed, Sep 4 2024 | Mon, Oct 28 2024 | USD 12,500 per person | Booking Open |
| Thu, Apr 3 2025 | Tue, May 13 2025 | USD 12,500 per person | Booking Open |
| Thu, Sep 4 2025 | Tue, Oct 28 2025 | USD 12,500 per person | Booking Open |
| Fri, Apr 3 2026 | Wed, May 13 2026 | USD 12,500 per person | Booking Open |
| Fri, Sep 4 2026 | Wed, Oct 28 2026 | USD 12,500 per person | Booking Open |
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.