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. 

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 summitted the next day, 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.

Day 01: Pickup from Airport to Hotel 

Day 02: Meeting with Nepali Staff & Equipment checking 

Day 03: Briefing at Ministry of Tourism 

Day 04: Flight Kathmandu to Tumlingtar and drive to Khadabari (1280 m) 

Day 05: Trek Khadabari Drive to Num (1560 m) 

Day 06: Trek Num to Sheduwa (1500m) 

Day 07: Trek Sheduwa to Tashi Goun (2100m) 

Day 08: Trek Tashi Goun to Khongma (3760m) 

Day 09: Trek Khongma to Mumbuk (3520m) 

Day 10: Trek Mumbuk to Nebe Kharka (4320 m) 

Day 11: Trek Nehe Kharka to Makalu BC 

Day 12: Rest day at BC 

Day 13: Makalu Base Camp to ABC 

Day 14-44: Climbing Period 

Day 45: Trek BC to Merak 

Day 46: Trek Merak to Mubuk 

Day 47: Trek Mubuk to Tashigau 

Day 48: Trek Tashigau to Num 

Day 49: Trek Num to Khadbari 

Day 50: Trek Khadbari to Tumlingtar 

Day 51: Flight Tumlingtar to Kathmandu 

Day 52: Free Day In Kathmandu 

Day 53: Final Departure Back to Home 

Includes

• 5 nights accommodation in Kathmandu with bed & breakfast (hotel 3 star Standard) 
• Airport transfers 
• Fly Kathmandu - Tumlingtar- Kathmandu 
• Flight tickets with 50KG cargo per member 
• Trekking from Tumlingtar to Makalu Base camp, summit & back to Tumlingtar on lodge accommodation or camping basis 
• Food for trekking & expedition period 
• Porters from Tumlingtar to Makalu Base Camp & back to Tumlingtar (Porter transportation) 
• Makalu national park permit 
• 1 tent (north face brand) for 1 person for expedition 
• Dining tent, toilet tent, tables and chairs, Mattresses for expedition 
• All kitchen equipment for Base Camp 
• Liaison officer's allowances equipment for expedition, flight tickets, insurance 
• Expedition Crew’s allowances for expedition, flight tickets, insurance, daily wages 
• Peak permit for Mt. Makalu Expedition 
• All transfers airport-hotel-airport 
• Our Crew: Base camp Guide, Cook, Kitchen boy and Kitchen helpers 
• A trekking guide, a climbing guide, a Sherpa 
• All necessary taxes 
• Satellite phone(Pay call) 
• Gamo Bag (life saving device in case of altitude sickness) 
• Farewell dinner

Excludes

• Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu 
• High altitude climbing food, fuel, Gas above base camp 
• Expedition personal climbing gears 
• Personal accident insurance and emergency evacuation, 
• Helicopter rescue 
• International airport departure tax 
• Nepal custom duty for import of expedition goods arriving into Nepal 
• Expedition cargo custom clearance 
• Bar bills & beverage 
• Personal Satellite phone with e-mail & internet permit 
• Waki takies permit 
• Extra expenses of personal nature 
• Medical/ emergency oxygen with regulator and mask 
• Garbage Deposit (Sharing of the total person) and Deposit fee will be refunded after the expedition