Departure Details
Spring Season:
Kathmandu Arrival Date: April 03, 2025
Expedition Fixed Departure Date: April 06, 2025
Mt. Makalu is one of the harder, 4th tallest in Nepal and 5th highest among the 8000 meter mountain and is considered one of the most difficult mountains in the world for the 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. Mt. Makalu resides in the eastern Himalayas range just 19Km southeast of the giant Mt. Everest in the border of Nepal and China. At the base of Mt. Makalu, there lies a natural wonder: The Barun valley facilitates with stunning elevated waterfalls falling inside the deep gorges, diverse species of flora and fauna with rich cultures of ethnic communities like Sherpa and Kirat. Although, this area is somewhat isolated, it is for sure that, every visitor who every step here will take a memorable reminiscence with them for their lifetime. Makalu is the only Nepalese (8,000m.) peak which has yet to be climbed in true winter conditions.
Mt. Makalu was first climbed on May 15, 1955 by Lionel Terray and Jean Couzy of a French expedition led by Jean Franco. Franco, G. Magnone and Sirdar Gyaltsen Norbu summited the next day successfully, followed by Bouvier, S. Coupe, Leroux and A. Vialatteon the 17th. The French team climbed Makalu by the north face and northeast ridge, via the saddle between Makalu and Kangchungtse (the Makalu-La), establishing the standard route. Since the first climb to the top, several successful attempts had been made to the top of the peak. Makalu bears a pyramid shape. South East and the North West Ridges being the most prominent compared to other. Among these two, the North Western ridge route is used by most of the mountaineers to reach the top of the peak. Mt. Makalu Expedition in Nepal is full of adventures as well as dangers too. The Russian team scaled the west route, which is considered the most dangerous route, in 1997. They reach the top on 21st May 1997 following the most challenging route. Climbing Makalu is test of the sheer endurance of a climber.
Mt. Makalu Climbing Route:
Mt. Makalu has fixed five routes by every expedition team and four variations along with other interesting opportunities like the West Face, the Northeast from Nepal and North Flanks from Tibet. Our trek follows one of the most remote and unfrequented areas of Nepal. Starting fly to Tumlingtar and drive to Chichila or Num from where we start to walk towards Arun River, we walk through the snow, rain and cloud prone Kauma. The base camp is normally set at around 5,600m., and then four camps follow before reaching the top. The Camp - 1 is at 6,100m., Camp - 2 is at 6500m., the Camp - 3 is at 7400m. and the Camp - 4 is at 7800m. Makalu Base Camp is just south of the snout of the Barun Glacier at an elevation of (4,823m.) Finally, after the climbing of Mt. Makalu expedition, our trip will finish at Tumlingtar plateau where we take plane to fly in to Kathmandu directly.
Note:
If you have your own private group or team, please e-mail us to know the price and details of expedition.
If you are alone and looking for a group to join then visit our fix-departure expedition information.
03 April - Day 01: Arrival Kathmandu airport (1,350m.), meet our staff, then transfer to Hotel.
04 April - Day 02: Preparation for Expedition.
05 April - Day 03: Official work for expedition and briefing at Ministry of Tourism.
06 April - Day 04: Fly to Tumlinglar (460m.) and drive to Chichila (1,980m.) 3/4 hrs.
07 April - Day 05: Local Jeep drive Num. (1,490m.) 6/7 hrs.
08 April - Day 06: Num - Seduwa. (1,500m.) 6/7 hrs.
09 April - Day 07: Seduwa - Tashi Gaon. (Village - 2,070m.) 4/5 hrs.
10 April - Day 08: Tashi Gaon - Khongma Danda. (3500m.) 6/7 hrs.
11 April - Day 09: Acclimatization day (3,500m.) 5 hrs.
12 April - Day 10: Khongma Danda - Dobato. (3,500m). 6/7 hrs.
13 April - Day 11: Dobato - Yangle Kharka. (3,557m.) 6/7 hrs.
14 April - Day 12: Yangle Kharka - Langmale Kharka. (4,410m.) 5/6 hrs.
15 April - Day 13: Langmale Kharka - Makalu Base Camp. (4,870m.) 6-7 hrs.
16 April - Day 14: Set up camp at Makalu Base Camp. (4,870m.)
17 April/01 May - Day 15/30: Climbing period of Mt. Makalu (8,463m.)
02 May - Day 31: Makalu Base Camp - Yangle Kharka. (3,557m.) 6/7 hrs.
03 May - Day 32: Yangle Kharka - Dobato. (3,500m.) 6/7 hrs.
04 May - Day 33: Dobato - Khongma Danda. (3,500m.) 5/6 hrs.
05 May - Day 34: Khongma Danda - Tashi Gaon. (2,100m.) 4/5 hrs.
06 May - Day 35: Tashi Gaon - Seduwa. (1,500m.) 4/5 hrs.
07 May - Day 36: Seduwa - Num. (1,490m.) 4/5 hrs.
08 May - Day 37: Num - Tumlingtar via Chichila by drive (1,980m.) 6/7 hrs.
09 May - Day 38: Tumlingtar - Kathmandu by flight. 50 min, O/N at Hotel.
10 May - Day 39: Kathmandu free for D-briefing and rest, farewell dinner at evening.
11 May - Day 40: Last minute, transfers to airport for your onward journey.
03 April - Day 01: Arrival Kathmandu airport (1,350m.), meet our staff, then transfer to Hotel.
04 April - Day 02: Preparation for Expedition.
05 April - Day 03: Official work for expedition and briefing at Ministry of Tourism.
06 April - Day 04: Fly to Tumlinglar (460m.) and drive to Chichila (1,980m.) 3/4 hrs.
07 April - Day 05: Chichila - Num (1,490m.) by local Jeep drive. 6/7 hrs.
08 April - Day 06: Num - Seduwa. (1,500m.) 6/7 hrs.
09 April - Day 07: Seduwa - Tashi Gaon. (Village - 2,070m.) 4/5 hrs.
10 April - Day 08: Tashi Gaon - Khongma Danda. (3,500m.) 6/7 hrs.
11 April - Day 09: Acclimatization day (3,500m.) 5 hrs.
12 April - Day 10: Khongma Danda - Dobato. (3,500m). 6/7 hrs.
13 April - Day 11: Dobato - Yangle Kharka. (3,557m.) 6/7 hrs.
14 April - Day 12: Yangle Kharka - Langmale Kharka. (4,410m.) 5/6 hrs.
15 April - Day 13: Langmale Kharka - Makalu Base Camp. (4,870m.) 6-7 hrs.
16 April - Day 14: Set up camp at Makalu Base Camp. (4,870m.)
17 April/12 May - Day 15/40: Climbing period of Mt. Makalu (8,463m.)
13 May - Day 41: Makalu Base Camp - Yangle Kharka. (3557m.) 6/7 hrs.
14 May - Day 42: Yangle Kharka - Dobato. (3,500m.) 6/7 hrs.
15 May - Day 43: Dobato - Khongma Danda. (3,500m.) 5/6 hrs.
16 May - Day 44: Khongma Danda - Tashi Gaon. (2,100m.) 4/5 hrs.
17 May - Day 45: Tashi Gaon - Seduwa. (1,500m.) 4/5 hrs.
18 May - Day 46: Seduwa - Num. (1,490m.) 4/5 hrs.
19 May - Day 47: Num - Tumlingtar via Chichila by drive (1,980m.) 6/7 hrs.
20 May - Day 48: Tumlingtar - Kathmandu by flight. 50 min, O/N at Hotel.
21 May - Day 49: Kathmandu free for D-briefing and rest, farewell dinner at evening.
22 May - Day 50: Last minute, transfers to airport for your onward journey.
Note: We suggest you to hire Heli Copter Charter flight for transport the whole gears needed for expedition from Kathmandu/Low Base Camp/Kathmandu due to the caravan route start from Tumlingtar or Hile.
Hiring High Altitude Climbing Sherpa (Guide): USD 3000 Per Sherpa (If required by Member)
Note:
- We will provide you the expedition cost as per your size of group or, as per your requirement for the expedition service. We request you to e-mail us or, use "Book Expedition" form for send us your message.
- Above given cost does not include the climbing Sherpa’s food and fuel, tents, climbing gears and summit bonus above advance base camp.
- Hiring a high altitude Sherpa does cost includes equipment allowances, daily wages, food and fuel up to base camp, insurance, Kathmandu,Tumlingtar/Kathmandu and sleeping tents at BC etc.
Summit Bonus: Camp 8000m. = USD 500 and over 8000m. to summit= USD 500 = 1000 USD extra payable for climbing Sherpa on the spot.