Makalu is the fifth highest Mountain in the world at altitude of 8463m (27838ft). It is located in the Mahalangur Himalayas 19 km (12 mil) southeast of Mount Everest, on the border between Nepal and Tibet Autonomous Region of China.
Makalu was first summited on May 15, 1955 by Lionel Terray and Jean Couzy of a French expedition led by Jean Franco.
Traditionally there are 3 camps, C1 (6,500m), C2 (7,300m) at the bottom of the Southeast Peak ridge and C3 (7,900 m) at the beginning of the SE ridge. With very low Base Camp the Advance Base Camp is set-up at 5500m. The terrain encountered on the ascents varies from glacier crossings to steep snow fields and requires a good understanding of basic alpine climbing techniques. Makalu has climbed Alpine style but traditionally all commercial operators practice expedition style to improve the chances of summit success for the clients.
The bottom part starts from the base of the West Face at 5,800 meters and climbs to the hanging ice-fall at 6,100 meters to the right part of the ice-fall. The second part extends from the plateau above the ice-fall along 35 to 45 degree elevation's rock up to the 6,500 meters high. The next section is an ice-rock wall, 50 to 55 degrees steep & that extends to 7,400 meters height. The last final section begins 70 to 75 degree elevation's rock pillar, which leads to the west ridge at 8,000 meters height till to the top of the summit. Ropes are typically fixed from 5800m to 6100m and from 6500 m to 7500m.
April 14, 2024 Available |
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October 03, 2024 Available |
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Arrival Kathmandu, transfer to Hotel, overnight hotel (B).
On this day you will be briefed by our guide about expeditions in the Tourism ministry (BB).
Kathmandu to Tumlingtar 510m, 40 minutes by flight (B/L/D).
Tumlingtar to Num (1500m) by Jeep 5 hours’ drive, overnight in Lodge/Tea house, (B/L/D).
Num to Seeduwa (1540m), overnight in Lodge/Tea house, (B/L/D).
Seduwa to Tashigaon (2070m), overnight in Lodge/Tea house, (B/L/D).
Tashigaon to Khongma (3560m), overnight in Lodge/Tea house, (B/L/D).
Khongma to Mumbuk (3550m), overnight in Lodge/Tea house, (B/L/D).
Mumbuk to Nghe Kharka (3750m), overnight in Lodge/Tea house, (B/L/D).
Nghe Kharka to Shersong (4610m), overnight in Lodge/Tea house, (B/L/D).
Rest day for acclimatization, (B/L/D).
Shersong to Makalu Base Camp (5050m), overnight in Lodge/Tea house, (B/L/D).
Makalu Climbing days: Climbing Period for Makalu (8463m), returning to base camp, Overnight in Tented Camp, (B/L/D).
Makalu Base Camp to Yangle Kharka (3600m), overnight in Lodge/Tea house, (B/L/D).
Yangle Kharka to Kongma la (3560m), overnight Lodge/Guest house, (B/L/D).
Kongma La to Seduwa (1540m), overnight in Lodge/Tea house, (B/L/D).
Seduwa to Num (1500m), overnight in Lodge/Tea house, (B/L/D).
Num to Tumlingtar(1840), By Jeep to Tumlingtar 5/ 6 hours drive, overnight in Lodge/Tea house, (B/L/D).
Tumlingtar to Kathmandu, overnight in Lodge/Tea house (B/L/D).
Leisure in Kathmandu, overnight in hotel (BB).
Drop to airport for final Departure from Kathmandu (B).