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.
Day –To- Day Itinerary-
Day 01: Arrive Kathmandu- Permit etc
Day 02: Fly to Tumlintar- trek to Makalu BC
Day 03: Rest Day in Kathmandu- Last minutes preparation to the mountain
Day 04: Last minutes preparation to the mountain in Kathmandu
Day 05: Heli flight to Makalu BC with personal climbing gear.
Day 06-28: Summit climb and back to base camp Day 29: Heli flight to Kathmandu
Day 30: Flight to home.
Altitude of camps
Makalu BC 4760m Advance BC 5610m Camp I – 6300m Camp II- 6800m Camp III- 7540m Camp IV - 8050m Summit – 8481m
