MAKALU EXPEDITION

Departure City

Nepal
Meeting Point

Lodge
Language

English, Hindi
Minimum Age

18

30 Days

Overview

Mt. Makalu lies in eastern part of Nepal. Mt. Makalu rises to 8481 m. above the sea level. Mr. Jean Couzy from France scaled Mt. Makalu first time on May 15, 1955 via West Face.

Makalu is one of the harder eight-thousanders, and is considered one of the most difficult mountains in the world to climb. The mountain is notorious for its steep pitches and knife-edged ridges that are completely open to the elements. The final ascent of the summit pyramid involves technical rock climbing. Makalu is the only Nepalese 8,000m peak, which has yet to be climbed in true winter conditions.

The trek to Makalu base camp visits one of the most remote and unfrequented areas of Nepal. The Barun Valley is part of a huge international protected area under an agreement between Nepal and China. The trek crosses several high passes as it climbs into the remote Barun Valley at the foot of Makalu, the world's fifth highest mountain.

Highlight

Included / excluded

Accommodation in BB plan (4nights)
Flight tickets Kathmandu-Tumlingtar-Kathmandu.
Trail expense and porters to/from Makalu BC
Local Taxes/ Makalu Barun Park
Porters to transport your equipment to the mountain
Food, tents, climbing arrangements in base camp
Dining tent, Kitchen tent, toilet tent, tables, chairs, mattresses,
Liaison officer, cook, helper, food & insurance
1 climbing guide equipment allowance and salary
Solar panel at Base Camp for light
Oxygen (4 bottles 4 sets of mask and regulators)

Personal expenses, soft drinks, alcohol etc.
Tips for BC staff + bonus for climbing Sherpa(s)
Movie camera fee, ropes, ice screws & carabineers
Above base camp all climbing gear and tents
Personal insurance (medical insurance, rescue insurance, lost luggage insurance, flight cancellation insurance)
Heli flight cost $2000 per person to share the cost (KTM/MAKALU BC/KTM)