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Makalu Expedition

Makalu Expedition

Trip Facts

Duration:

57 Days

Highest access:

8481m

Group Size:

Min 2 to Max 14

Location:

Nepal

Grade:

Strenuous/Adventure

Best season:

Spring, Autumn

Culture:

Cultural program with Special Dinner

Transportation:

Flight / Private vehicle

Accommodation:

Hotel / Camping / Tea House

Meals:

Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner + Tea or Coffee

Arrival:

Kathmandu

Departure:

Kathmandu

Mount Makalu 8,481 m was first climbed by a French people in 1955. While based on 1995 report 160 climbers had reached the summit on 125 expeditions whereas 15 climbers had died in this strive. Firstly, it was mapped and photographed from the Tibet side in 1921 by British Everest reconnaissance. Hillary and Shipton were arrived after a year later failure of their Cho Oyu Expedition. In 1954 Makalu was first attempted by a US team and most of them from California. They walked all the way from the Nepal towards the Indian border near to Biratnagar.

At the same time a British team came near to the mountain but it was abandoned by Hillary because he became seriously ill and had to be evacuated. In the autumn of 1954 a French team attempted the peak, interestingly during the spring season; three teams of French climbers successfully ascended this summit on successive days.

In 1960 a huge scientific and mountaineers expedition wintered at the foot of Ama Dablam by engaging the Green and Silver huts. In 1961 May, members of the expedition walked across the Mingbo-La and other high passes to the foot of Makalu. Whereas sickness stopped the expedition but it became a heroic struggle for the survival of the team. The Japanese climbers ascended Makalu in 1970, another French team in 1971 a Yugoslav expedition reached the summit in 1975, and Spanish and Czechoslovakian teams joined up near the summit.

Expert Climbing Guide for Mount Makalu Expedition:

‘’ There are Nothing is impossible’’ We can make everything possible !!  so  we are focus on expert Climbing guide, who has been there several times as well as technical climbing knowledge of using ropes, proper climbing gears to use, safety and security concern , high risk protection skill, and team leading is the most important, we guaranteed that for the organization so we select climbing guide (Climbers) from interview also we verified  all the details about Expert climbing guide before sending you in the mountains for the real Expedition with full Safety, proper responsibilities. We will take maximum safety gears for every expeditions to be success so let’s make bigger group for the adapt the Trip, if even you go in a small group or solo climber also possible but the cost will be higher than bigger group, while your success chance is more than 90% than bigger group so sometimes, you also think about it and don’t look only for money to save (Better to think safe the life in the mountains is also most important) cheapest organization can’t fulfill your dream come true because Expedition will be always high risk so we never know the weather prediction, we have to careful about weather forecast.

Photos & Videos

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Short Itinerary

Day 1 : Arrival at Kathmandu airport 1310 m, welcome program by Himalayan Magic Treks member and direct transfer to hotel with Breakfast 

Food
Breakfast
Accomodation
Hotel
Elevation
1310m
Day Activity
Warm Welcome

Upon your arrival in Kathmandu at an elevation of 1310 meters, our dedicated team from Himalayan Magic Treks eagerly awaits you outside the Tribhuwan International Airport arrival gate. Look for our representative holding the company logo for easy identification. We extend a hearty welcome to all members of the tour group, ensuring a seamless experience.

After a quick luggage check, we proceed to a private transportation that will take you to the city within 25 to 30 minutes. Upon reaching the hotel, we facilitate the check-in process efficiently. Shortly thereafter, we provide a brief orientation about the upcoming program for your journey, setting the stage for an exciting adventure.

The following morning, kickstart your day with a delicious breakfast, energizing you for the exploration that lies ahead. Our carefully curated program ensures a smooth transition from arrival to the commencement of your journey, making your stay in Kathmandu a memorable and enjoyable experience.

Day 2 : Makalu Expedition Preparation day in Kathmandu Overnight at Hotel with Bed & Breakfast plan

Food
Breakfast
Accomodation
Hotel
Elevation
1310m
Day Activity
Preparation Day

Sightseeing in Kathmandu valley and preparation for Makalu expedition Overnight at Hotel with Bed & Breakfast plan

Day 3 : Official works for expedition and Briefing in Ministry of Tourism overnight at Hotel with Bed & Breakfast plan.

Food
Breakfast
Accomodation
Hotel
Elevation
1310m
Day Activity
Ministry of Tourism

Official works for expedition and Briefing in Ministry of Tourism overnight at Hotel with Bed & Breakfast plan.

Day 4 : Flight from Kathmandu to Tumlingtar then trek to Khadbari 1,040 m, Overnight at Tent

Food
BLD
Accomodation
Tented Camp
Elevation
1040m
Day Activity
Flight

Flight from Kathmandu to Tumlingtar then trek to Khadbari 1,040 m, Overnight at Tent

Day 5 : Trek from Khadbari to Bhotebas 1,730 m Overnight at Tent

Food
BLD
Accomodation
Tented Camp
Elevation
1730m

Trek from Khadbari to Bhotebas 1,730 m Overnight at Tent

Day 6 : Trek from Bhotebas to Chichilla

Food
BLD
Accomodation
Tented Camp

Trek from Bhotebas to Chichilla Overnight at Tent

Day 7 : Trek from Chichilla to Num

Food
BLD
Accomodation
Tented Camp

Trek from Chichilla to Num Overnight at Tent

Day 8 : Trek from Num to Kuwapani

Food
BLD
Accomodation
Tented Camp
Elevation
1560m

Trek from Num to Kuwapani (1,560m) Overnight at Tent.

Day 9 : Trek from Kuwapani to Tashi Goan

Food
BLD
Accomodation
Tented Camp
Elevation
2100m

Trek from Kuwapani to Tashi Goan (2,100m) Overnight at Tent.

Day 10 : Rest at Tashi Goan

Food
BLD
Accomodation
Tented Camp
Elevation
2100m

Rest at Tashi Goan for acclimatization Overnight at Tent.

Day 11 : Trek from Tashi Goan to Kauma

Food
BLD
Accomodation
Tented Camp
Elevation
3760m

Trek from Tashi Goan to Kauma (3,760m) Overnight at Tent.

Day 12 : Trek from Kauma to Dobato

Food
BLD
Accomodation
Tented Camp
Elevation
3700m

Trek from Kauma to Dobato (3,700m) Overnight at Tent.

Day 13 : Trek from Dobato to Nebe Kharka

Food
BLD
Accomodation
Tented Camp
Elevation
4320m

Trek from Dobato to Nebe Kharka (4,320m) Overnight at Tent.

Day 14 : Trek from Nebe Kharka to Sherson

Food
BLD
Accomodation
Tented Camp
Elevation
4630m

Trek from Nebe Kharka to Sherson (4,630m) Overnight at Tent.

Day 15 : Trek from Sherson to Makalu base camp

Food
BLD
Accomodation
Tented Camp
Elevation
5100m

Trek from Sherson to Makalu base camp overnight at Tent.

Day 16 : Climb Makalu High Camp

Food
BLD
Accomodation
Tented Camp
Elevation
5250m

Climb Makalu High Camp overnight at Tent.

Day 17-48 : Climbing Period of Mt. Makalu

Food
BLD
Accomodation
Tented Camp
Elevation
8481m

Climbing Period of Mt. Makalu Overnight at Tent.

Day 49 : Trek from Makalu base camp to Yak Kharka

Food
BLD
Accomodation
Tented Camp
Elevation
4018m

Trek from Makalu base camp to Yak Kharka Overnight at Tent.

Day 50 : Trek from Yak Kharka to Mumbuk

Food
BLD
Accomodation
Tented Camp
Elevation
4870m

Trek from Yak Kharka to Mumbuk Overnight at Tent

Day 51 : Trek from Mumbuk to Tashi Goan

Food
BLD
Accomodation
Tented Camp
Elevation
2100m

Trek from Mumbuk to Tashi Goan Overnight at Tent

Day 52 : Trek from Tashi Goan to Num

Food
BLD
Accomodation
Tented Camp
Elevation
1519m

Trek from Tashi Goan to Num Overnight at Tent.

Day 53 : Trek from Num to Chichilla

Food
BLD
Accomodation
Tented Camp
Elevation
4270m

Trek from Num to Chichilla Overnight at Tent.

Day 54 : Trek from Chichilla to Tumlingtar

Food
BLD
Accomodation
Tented Camp
Elevation
518m

Trek from Chichilla to Tumlingtar Overnight at Tent.

Day 55 : Flight from Tumlingtar to Kathmandu

Food
Breakfast
Accomodation
Hotel
Elevation
1400m

Flight from Tumlingtar to Kathmandu then transfer to Hotel with Bed & Breakfast plan

Day 56 : Free day in Kathmandu

Food
Breakfast
Accomodation
Hotel

Free day in Kathmandu Valley and evening farewell dinner in Typical Nepali Culture.

Day 57 : Final Departure

Food
Breakfast
Accomodation
Hotel
Elevation
1310m
Day Activity
Departure

You will take a Breakfast easily at your Hotel and check out the room then get ready for final Departure to airport 25 minutes by private transport for your onward destination

What are included in my Package?

The Trip cost will vary depending on the Group Size duration of days and Services required please contact us via our Email:nabinkarki04@gmail.com with your Details to obtain a Quote

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No of Pax Total Cost Per Person Basis     US Dollars                                
1 Per Person                                                         US $ 16500                            
2 to 3 Per Person US $ 14500
4 to 6 Per Person US $ 13500
7 to 9 Per Person US $ 12500

Base Camp Services Only Cost: $ 10500 USD per person for service till Makalu Base Camp no services above Base Camp

  • Arrival Departure: Airport transfers-Airport/Hotel/Airport
  • Hotel in Kathmandu: 4 nights in Kathmandu 3 star Hotel on bed & breakfast Basis-Double Room
  • Domestic flights: KTM-TMI-KTM with domestic Airport tax
  • Transportation: Necessary all equipment Transportation for all Member and Staffs From Kathmandu-Num(by bus) –Base camp(by Porters)- Num(by porters)- Kathmandu(by bus)
  • Permit: Makalu expedition permit, National park & TIMS permit.
  • Garbage Management: Stool Shipment Transfer & Garbage Deposit fees
  • Lodging & Fooding: Food 3 meals a day in Trekking & Base camp for member & Staffs
  • Cargo Clearance: International Air cargo clearance of Member Personal Luggage & Payment of Government taxes
  • Liaison Officer: 1 Government Liaison officer with full equipment, salary, accommodation
  • Base Camp Staff: Base camp Cook & kitchen Helper
  • Porter: Porters per member up to Base camp & Porters return from Base camp
  • Staff Salary and allowance: All Nepali staffs & porter’s daily wages, equipment, food & clothing
  • Insurance: All Staffs Medical & Emergency rescue Insurance
  • Member Luggage: 70 Kg per member for personal baggage
  • Base Tent: VE25 North face or Kailas tents for base camp for per member
  • Base Camp equipment: Base camp foam mattresses, dinning, Kitchen, Toilet & Store tents, hot shower, Tables & chairs & Cooking gears
  • Heater: Heater for base camp in each Dining and other necessary camp
  • Light: 1 Solar panel for battery charge and light at base camp for use.
  • Dinner: one Farewell Dinner in tourist standard restaurant in Kathmandu with Nepalese Staff
  • Oxygen: (O2)-Poisk cylinder: 02 oxygen bottle for each member and 01 oxygen bottle for each high altitude Sherpa
  • Mask & Regulator: 1 Set of top out mask for each member and high altitude Sherpa
  • Permit: Satellite Phone /walkie talkie Phone if necessary in basis of Member
  • High Altitude Climbing Sherpa: 1 Climbing Sherpa per member and Climbing Bonus U$2000
  • High camp service : Necessary cooking gas, cooking pot for member, high altitude Sherpa, high altitude tent, high food and fixing gear (C1) (C2) (C3) (C4)

What are Excluded from my Package?

  • Lunch & Dinner: Lunch & dinner in Katmandu Hotel stay and more then 4 nights in Kathmandu Hotel
  • Insurance: Travel and high altitude insurance, accident, medical & emergency evacuation 
  • Personal Expenses: Telephone, Internet, Laundry, any Alcoholic beverages, personal equipment and shopping
  • Nepal's Visa: Nepali Visa fee US$ 40 per person for 30 days (to be applied for 60 days (USD $100)
  • Sherpa summit Bonus & Tips: Sherpa Summit bonus US$1000, please calculate some tips
  • Rescue Evacuation: Emergency rescue evacuation cost, if needed and all other personal nature

Route Map

Airport Reception:

Upon your arrival at the airport our representatives person with a Himalayan Magic Treks (LOGO) sign board, to show you on your arrival exit gate. Who taking care of you with reception then safely drive to the hotel, Briefing about program details before going to Mountains. At the airport we cannot enter the interior of the airport because a person who doesn’t have a plane ticket is not allowed to enter.

Accommodations:

We give our first priority to serve the customers with the most standard level. As for the accommodation, we have been providing star hotels in Kathmandu and even Mountain guest houses during the trek according to their need and requirement. We provide convenient Guest House with sound environment and hygienic foods for the guest to make healthy their trip. Everest region is popular and has wonderful accommodation facility compared to the condition of elderly times.

Meals:

We get a paradise of delicious food in Kathmandu valley. We have a lot of restaurants with different cuisine in city but during the Lodge trek we get to eat Continental, Indian and Nepali menu choices like Pasta, Pizza, Mo: Mo, Soup, Dal Bhat, Hot drinks Tea & Coffee etc. Our Guide (Leader) will manage and advice the Food for beloved Guests to be satisfy

Trekking Team:

Being homeland of Himalayas, it’s obvious to have challenging routes, dangerous weather, health issues; any of these situations is enough to ruin your trip. Leading around the steeply hills and rocky routes is not a job of common climbers and trekkers. Himalayan Magic Treks have been providing native leaders and staffs working in this field perfectly since many years to overcome tough challenges and make your trip a golden memory. Our Guides are trained and well certified by the Government of Nepal. Our staffs have received proper emergency guidance and evacuation education in the Himalayas. They are also entirely aware of correct knowledge of first aid to the victims. We have never and will never compromise on the safety to our clients; therefore, we provide insurance and medical services during the trek and compensation when they needs.

Field Staffs Rules:

To pass through challenging routes and to ensure your safety and comfort, we need adequate number of staffs. It includes guide, porter, driver, assistant guide and so on. We provide guide in every trip while one assistant guide to every 4-9 group of guests and two with every 10 crew. As for the porters, we send 1 porter for every 2 guest. The number of porter also varies to the load of the clients; a porter’s maximum load is 25kg. Our staffs are professional and expert guides (leader) who can speak languages like English, French, Germany, Italian, Spanish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean and other as required. We can also manage any other staffs as per your demands.

Trekking Equipment:

Equipment does matter to make your trip comfortable and better so you must be serious about check list before going to trek. We advice to take general equipment for the trek click here on link about equipment lists

Safety & Security:

Security is our primary concern from your first day you will be under our service and protection. Our staff will pick you up at the airport and will assist you to your hotel. We have proper remedial services during the trek with professional staffs and services like first aid, and we will help to arrange oxygen bag and helicopter service for emergency rescue. We also focus on acclimatization days to get rid of altitude sickness. We will take care of you on arrival to till on in your final departure date (airport drop services)

Best Season to Trek in Nepal:

Autumn (September - November) and spring (March - May) is the best season for trekking and mountaineering in Nepal. Weather is mostly clear and temperature is moderate in these seasons which offer beautiful views without any obstruction. Spring grants you beautiful flowers, plants and rare animals. Walking is favorable during these seasons. Summer (June - August) and winter (December - February). Though summer has heavy monsoon rainfall, it is very much clearer to trek around Upper Mustang Trek, Upper Dolpo Trek and Nar- Phu valley Trek since they are rain shadow areas. Everest Base Camp Trek, Langtang Gosaikunda Trek, Annapurna Base Camp Trek as well as Tibet Kailash Tour are always better to trek in winter season.

Experience & Fitness:

Trekking can be challenging and exhausting. So you might need some fitness training and experience for some tough trial. Trekking in Everest Base Camp does not require past experience or extreme fitness even though we have more challenging routes in different region compared to that of Everest. Trekking in Himalayas always takes us to challenging altitudes and rocky routes. You could ask for proper rest time and acclimatization to sustain your strength. Mountains can never be achieved in a day. We always provide the detail in our itinerary. However certain training like running, skipping and other workouts will definitely be beneficial in such challenging routes.

Acclimatization:

Altitude sickness is a major risk when trekking. You might experience it on any trails above 2,500 m however; good health, proper care and drinking plenty of water will definitely help you to prevent from altitude sickness. Every trekkers needs to be familiar with the heights and altitude so, for this we have life saving appropriate acclimatization days during the trek, We also provide certain medical support for your relief and emergency rescue through helicopter whenever the situation gets worse.

Eco Friendly:

Our only goal in the Himalayas is to leave the memories and foot prints; Himalayan Magic Treks is concerned on environment pollution issue and global warming. We are always serious and genuine about our garbage during the trek especially during camping. We collect the rubbish and dump it to the proper place to protect our environment and also appeal our clients to do the same. We partake in every program conducted in KEEP (Kathmandu Environmental Education Project) and other environmental conservation programs. We want to promote Safe environment act and stand against pollution & global warming.

Tailor-Made Itinerary:

Sometimes trekking in the Himalayan region passes through unexpected complication like natural calamity, health challenges and many other problems that might result to the changes of the itinerary. So, we kindly request you to cooperate with your guide and the team in such situation.

Baggage Handlers & Concerns:

Exercise caution with your luggage, as Nepalese airports may not offer adequate security. Fragile and valuable items are best kept in carry-on luggage to avoid mishandling.

Money Exchange at the Airport:

Avoid exchanging money at the airport due to service charges and lower rates. Opt for better rates in consult with us for favorable exchange options.

FAQs

Member Personal Equipment

S/No Particular Qty

Down suits (dangri) 1

Summit shoe 1

Walking shoe 1

Crampon 1

Summit Glove (Mitten) 1

Normal gloves 2

Summit Snow goggles 1

Glacier glasses 1

Ice axe 1

Harness 1

Jumer 1

Carabiners (normal) 3

Sleeping bag (-40C) 1

Down filled Mattress 1

Summit socks 2

Normal socks 3

Climbing bag (40 ltr) 1

Helmet 1

Down jacket 1

Down trouser 1

8 finger / descender 1

Headlamp (Icon or Spot) 1

Gore-tex jacket 1

Gore-tex trouser 1

Fleece jacket 1

Fleece trouser 1

Fleece liner gloves 3

Screw Gate Carabiner 1

Balaclava (windstopper) 1

Thermos bottle 1

Base layer (woolen) 2 (set)

Water bottle normal 1

Climbing Gears

S/No Particular

Ice crews

Fix rope

Snow bars

EPI gas

Rock piton

Carabiners (normal)

High tent

Summit rope

Cooking pot

Snow shovel

Ice hammer / adge (set)

Member high foods

Oxygen

Mask & regulator

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