Makalu 8463m Expedition
Makalu, the world's fifth highest peak in the world, rises to 27,765 feet (8,463 meters). This beautiful and impressive massive is situated just 14 miles east of Everest in the Khumbu region. Its size alone is impressive, but its perfect pyramid structure with four sharp ridges makes this mountain all the more spectacular. Makalu is actually a double peak. The subsidary peak rising just north of the main summit connected by a saddle is called Chomolonzo (25,650 ft.). It is interesting to note that the summit ridge is the demarcation point indicating the border between Nepal on the Southern side and Tibet to the North. The name of the mountain was probably taken from the Sanskrit word Maha-Kala, which means Big Black and this is a by-name of Lord Shiva - one of the most important Gods of Hinduism. Shiva is sometimes an evil, cruel destroyer but at other times he tends to be gentle and kind-hearted. The mountain has another name in the local dialect - Kumva Karna, which means 'the ever-sleeping brother of Ravan'.
For the climbers of the world, Makalu has proved to be a challenging, because only five of its first sixteen attempts were successful. To date, there have been a total of 206 successful ascents of Makalu and a total of 22 fatalities. There have been no known winter ascents of this peak.
Prior to its first ascent in 1955, it was admired and studied by several Everest expeditions, but like giants in the Khumbu region, it was not attempted until the summit of Everest was first ascended in 1954.
Expeditions Snapshot
Total Duration Till Departure: 59 Days
Total Expeditaion Days: 33 Days
Height: 8463 m.
Location: Nepal, Asia
Itinerary
Day 1 Arrival Kathmandu . Transfer to your hotel.
Day 2 Kathmandu . Briefing
Day 3 Kathmandu .
Day 4 Transfer to the airport and fly to Tumlingtar. Trek to Khadbari (1040m).
Day 5 Bhotebas (1730m).
Day 6 Chichiara.
Day 7 Num.
Day 8 Kuwapani (1560m).
Day 9-10 Tashi Goan (2100m). Rest day for acclimatization.
Day 11 Kauma (3760m).
Day 12 Dobato (3700m).
Day 13 Nebe Kharka (4320m).
Day 14 Sherson (4630m).
Day 15 Yak Kharka
Day 16 Makalu base camp.
Day 16 High camp.
Day 17- 50 Climbing Period Mt. Makalu .
Day 51 Yak Kharka.
Day 52 Mumbuk.
Day 53 Tashi Goan.
Day 54 Nun.
Day 55 Chichira.
Day 56 Khandbari.
Day 57 Tumlingtar and fly back to Kathmandu .
Day 58 Kathmandu , free day
Day 59 Departure from Kathmandu
Cost Includes
- Accommodation in Kathmandu tourist standard Hotel
- Climbing Permit
- Equipment: Trekking tents, Dining tent, Kitchen Tent, Toilet Tent, Table and chairs, Mattresses during the trekking Peak climbing period
- Food: Food for trekking Peak climbing (Breakfast, lunch, dinner)
- Staff: 1 BC Sirdar, 1 Cook, 1 Kitchen, 1 climbing guide necessary porters
- Local transportation Airport – Hotel – Airport
- Air Ticket as per your Itinerary
- National park Fee
- Guide and Trekking crews Insurance
- Trekking allowance, food allowance for trekking crews
- Our service charge
- Welcome and Farewell dinner at Nepali Kitchen
Cost Excludes
- Personnel Equipment for climbing
- Personal Insurance for travel to Nepal
- Lunch & dinner in Kathmandu
- Emergency Rescue evacuation
- Trekking Sleeping bag
- Personal expenses
- Tips
- Bar bills, Mineral water
- Departures taxes
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Our Contact
Friends Adventure Team Pvt. Ltd.
P.O.Box. 21276, Kathmandu Nepal, Tel: +977-1-4364838, Fax: +977-1-4381031
Mobile: +977 9851027397, Email:lamateam@wlink.com.np
