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.

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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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