Makalu Expedition 2020-2021
Makalu Expedition – 8463 mt.
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 the Khumbu region, it was not attempted until the summit of Everest had been attained in 1954. A French group first climbed Makalu in the year 1955.
Overview
Makalu Expedition Overview
Mt. Makalu was first climbed by a French team in 1955. This peak was first mapped and taken a photograph of it from the Tibetan side by the British Everest reconnaissance in 1921. Hillary and Shipton had taken that photograph of Mt. Makalu on their Everest reconnaissance in 1951. The first attempt on Mt. Makalu was in 1954 by a US team from California, who trekked all the way from the Indian border near Biratnagar. At the same time, a British team had reached the summit, but this Makalu Expedition was abandoned when Hillary became seriously ill and had to be evacuated. In the autumn of 1954, a French team attempted the peak. In the following spring, successfully ascents were made by three teams of French climbers on successive days. The Japanese also climbed Mt. Makalu in 1970, another French team climbed it in 1971 and a Yugoslav expedition reached the summit in 1975.
Mt. Makalu Expedition in Nepal is a very adventurous route to climb because on its west face. This Mt. Makalu is a little bit dangerous as well. The 5 attempts were made before climbing this Mt. Makalu then only it was succeeded in the final. The West Face of Mt. Makalu was successfully scaled in 1997. The Russian expedition had taken the route of this West Face led by Sergey Efimov and climbed the top on the 21st of May 1997 via the most difficult route.
Itineries
Makalu Expedition Itinerary
Day 01 |
Arrival Kathmandu. |
Day 02 |
Kathmandu. |
Day 03 |
Kathmandu. |
Day 04 |
Kathmandu. |
Day 05 |
Transfer to the airport and fly to Tumlingtar. Trek to Khadbari (1040m). |
Day 06 |
Trek to Mane Bhanjyang (1087m) |
Day 07 |
Trek to Chichiara (1980m). |
Day 08 |
Trek to Num (1560m). |
Day 09 |
Trek to Sheduwa (1500m). |
Day 10 |
Trek to Tashi Goan (2100m) |
Day 11 |
Trek to Kauma (3760m). |
Day 12 |
Trek to Dobato (3700m). |
Day 13 |
Trek to Jark Kharka.(4800m). |
Day 14 |
Hillary Base Camp (4600m). |
Day 15 |
Makalu base camp (4870m). |
Day 16 |
Higher camp. |
Day 17-50 |
Climbing Period Mt. Makalu. |
Day 51 |
Cleaning up Base Camp. |
Day 52 |
Yak Kharka |
Day 53 |
Mumbuk (3520m). |
Day 54 |
Tashi Goan. |
Day 55 |
Num. |
Day 56 |
Chichira. |
Day 57 |
Khandbari (1040m). |
Day 58 |
Tumlingtar and fly back to Kathmandu. |
Day 59 |
Kathmandu. |
Day 60 |
Transfer to airport and departure. |
Includes/Exclude
Makalu Expedition Cost Includes:
• 6 Nights accommodation in Kathmandu with bed & Breakfast- hotel 3 star.
• Permit fee of Makalu 1-8463m Expedition
• Food for Trekking and Expedition period for Makalu
• Staff: Base camp Guide, Cook, Cook helper
• Porter from Tumlingtar to Base camp & Base camp to Tumlingtar
• Kathmandu -Tumlingtar - Kathmandu flights with Cargo 50 KG Per member
• Equipment allowance, daily allowance for Liaison officer, an expedition crew
• Insurance for Nepalese expedition crew.
• 1 tent for 1 person for the Base camp of Makalu
• Mat, dining tent, Toilet tent, Mess tent, Store tent, Table and chairs trekking for the expedition
• Local transportation in Kathmandu (Airport-hotel-airport)
• Emergency Oxygen -Mask and regulator
• Satellite phone (Pay calls)
• Fare Well dinner
Makalu Expedition Cost does not include:
• Personal equipment for climbing & trekking
• Personal & medical Insurance of expedition
• Climbing food, Gas & stove above Base camp
• Lunch & dinner in Kathmandu
• Emergency Rescue evacuation by helicopter in case needed
• Walkie Talkie permit & Satellite phone permit
• Oxygen & Mask -regulator
• Personal expenses
• Bar Bills & beverage
• Garbage Deposit and Deposit fee will be not refunded if the clients