Mt. Makalu Expedition

Mt. Makalu Expedition

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OVERVIEW

Makalu (8,463) is the fifth highest mountain in the world. It is an isolated peak, located just 14 miles east of Mount Everest. Its size alone is impressive, but its structure, that of a perfect pyramid with four sharp ridges, make this mountain all the more spectacular.

It has proved to be a challenging climb, as only five of its first sixteen attempts were successful. Previously, it had been admired and studied by several Everest parties, but like so many other giants in Khumbu region, it was not attempted until the summit of Everest had been attained in 1954. A French group first climbed Makalu in year 1955.

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ITINERARY

  • Day 01 Arrival Kathmandu, transfer to hotel on B/B

    If you haven’t already done so from your nation, you must get the entry visa when you arrive at the airport. One of our representatives will be there to meet you at the arrivals gate. Then, after driving you to the hotel, you may rest and unwind there.

  • Day 02 Official Procedures, Briefing And Preparation

    We will finish all required steps, such as getting permissions and other paperwork, the following day. We’ll also get ready for the adventure. You will be given a briefing to explain the technical details of the Expedition. In the evening, you might go shopping and sightseeing.

  • Day 03 Fly From Kathmandu To Tumlingtar And Drive To Num (1560 M)

    We will go to the airport after an early-morning meal and take a quick flight to Tumlingtar, the deepest valley in Nepal. The entrance to Makalu Barun National Park is located in the Sankhuwasabha district in Tumlingtar. From there, we’ll meet up with the rest of the team and travel for around four to five hours to Num, a tiny village in Nepal’s Koshi area. We’ll spend the night in a tent camp there.

  • Day 4 Trek From Num To Sheduwa (1510 M)

    After spending the night in Num, we started walking towards Sheduwa. Prior to ascending the deep forests and tiny communities, we first drop steeply for two and a half hours to reach the Neguwa River with a suspension bridge. We get to see the beautiful terraced fields with crop plantations. Later, we arrive at the Makalu Conservation Area checkpoint, where we must get entrance permits.

  • Day 05 to 06 Trek From Sheduwa To Tashi Gaon And Acclimatize (2070 M)

    The route from Sheduwa to Tashi gaon is simple since it requires just flat terrain through shrubs with a few brief ascents. We finally arrive in Tashigaon, a sizable Sherpa community adorned with prayer flags, after nearly four hours of walking. We’ll erect our camp and spend the night there.

  • Day 07 Trek From Tashi Gaon To Khongma (3760)

    The journey from Tashi Gaon to Khongma is an arduous ascent through rhododendron and pine tree woods. A ridge called Kongma La has only one tea house on it. Thus, we erect a tent camp and spend the night there. Enjoy the food that our chefs and cooks have prepared.

  • Day 08 Trek From Khongma To Mumbuk (3520 M)

    We travel from Khongma to Mumbuk via a route that initially climbs until we get at a stunning lake called “Kalo Pokhari,” which means “a black lake,” at 4004 m, and then falls to get to Mumbuk.

  • Day 09 Trek From Mumbuk To Nehe Kharka (4320 M)

    As the path leaves Mumbuk, it becomes more challenging and adventurous since it goes through a zone where landslides are common. The routes climb through woodlands and meadows in their final sections. the breathtaking views of Mt. Tutse, Peak 7 (6185 m), Isuwa La (5340 m), as well as many other summits. The Kharka is a lovely area for camping and contains pastureland.

  • 10 to 12 Trek From Nehe Kharka To Makalu Lower Base Camp (4870 M) And Acclimatize

    We climb up to the Lower Base Camp of Mount Makalu from Nehe Kharka. From the base camp, you can see Mt. Makalu (8481 m), Baruntse (7152 m), Kali Himal (6985 m), Chamlang (7390 m), and Makalu II (7640 m). Two additional days at the lower base camp will be used for acclimatization and expedition planning.

  • Day 13 Hike From Lower Base Camp To Higher Base Camp

    We trek up to the upper base camp, which is located at around 5600 m, after acclimatizing in the lower base camp.

  • Day 14 to 42 Climbing Period Of Mt. Makalu (8481m)

    The expedition to the fabled Mt. Makalu will then begin. Before the Summit Push, we’ll make many circuits around the upper camps. The fixed ropes will be installed all along the route by our group of Sherpas. For training and acclimatization, we will erect higher camps and switch between them frequently. We eventually make our way to the Summit Push when the conditions are right and everyone is in good shape. On Summit Day, we get an early start to go to the summit in time to see the magnificent Sunrise. By the conclusion of Day 42, we will have spent some time at the Summit, descended to the lower camps, and arrived at Base Camp.

  • Day 43 Cleaning Up Base Camp And Preparation To Return

    Prestige strongly adheres to ecotourism and ethical travel. As a result, we make care to remove all of the waste and garbage we generated while we were at the Camp and higher camps before we leave. We tidy up the Base Camp and get ready to head back to Yangle Kharka.

  • Day 44 Trek From Makalu Base Camp To Yangle Kharka (3600 M)

    Our route back to Yangle Kharka is retraced through the challenging track. After that, we’ll spend the night in Yangle Kharka’s tent camp.

  • Day 45 Trek From Yangle Kharka To Khongma (3560 M)

    We follow the same route back to Yangle Kharka through landslide-scarred scenery. We eventually arrive at Khongma to set up camp after traveling for 4-5 hours.

  • Day 46 Trek From Khongma To Sheduwa (1510 M)

    We follow the same way over landslide-prone terrain back to Yangle Kharka. We finally arrive at Khongma to set up tent after traveling for almost four hours.

  • Day 47 Trek From Sheduwa To Num And Drive To Khandbari

    The Sheduwa to Num path begins with a hard descent before ascending to the destination. We reach Num after traveling through a little bamboo forest and a few little settlements. We will meet up with our team in Num, travel to Khandbari, and spend the night at a motel.

  • Day 48 Drive From Khandbari To Tumlingtar And Fly Back To Kathmandu

    We have breakfast and then head to Tumlingtar airport after spending the night in Khandbari. When we return to Kathmandu, we will take a flight and stay at a hotel.

  • Day 49 Free Day In Kathmandu

    Thamel, a bustling tourist district in Kathmandu where you can get whatever you desire, is a great place to unwind. You may go shopping, eat at a good restaurant, have a spa treatment, do some laundry, and a lot more. In addition, there are several more attractions in Kathmandu, including as Swayambhunath, Pashupatinath, Bouddhanath Stupa, Basantapur, Bhaktapur, Patan, and others. With one of our city guides, you may have a sightseeing tour of these sites. In the evening, we shall unite for the goodbye meal.

  • Day 50 Final Departure

    It’s time to say goodbye if you haven’t signed up for any other Add-ons Adventure packages. Three hours before your scheduled departure, one of our agents will drop you off at the airport.

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