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Makalu Trek

8, Difficult ( technical 3 + altitudinal 5 ) | 17 Days in Nepal

Difficulty
Difficult

DURATION
17 DAYS

ALTITUDE
8,463M

ACTIVITIES
Trekking

GROUP SIZE
7-12 PAX

STARTS/ENDS
Kathmandu-Kathmandu

Makalu, the world's fifth-highest peak in the world rising 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 it’s perfect pyramid structure with four sharp ridges makes this mountain all the more spectacular. Makalu is actually a double peak. The subsidiary 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 is a by-name of 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 - Kumba Karna, which means The Giant.

Prior to its first ascent in 1955, it was admired and studied by several Everest expeditions, but like a lot of other giants in the Khumbu region, it was not attempted until the summit of Everest was first ascended in 1954.

ITINERARY

Day 1

Arrival in Kathmandu.

Day 2

Flight Kathmandu to Tumlingtar & Drive to Num.

Day 3

Trek Num to Seduwa.

Day 4

Trek Seduwa to Tashigaon.

Day 5

Rest day in Tashigaon.

Day 6

Trek Tashigaon to Khongma.

Day 7

Trek Khongma to Dobato.

Day 8

Trek Dobato to Yangle Kharka.

Day 9

Trek Yangle Kharka to Langmale Kharka.

Day 10

Trek Langmale Kharka to Makalu Base Camp.

Day 11

Rest Day in Makalu Base Camp.

Day 12

Trek back to Yangle Kharka.

Day 13

Trek back to Dobato.

Day 14

Trek back to Tashigaon.

Day 15

Trek back to Num.

Day 16

Drive Num to Tumlingtar, Fly Back to Kathmandu.

Day 17

Fly to Final Destination.

TRIP MAP

Fitness Level and Technical Ability

Climbers wishing to join this expedition must already be experienced with rock and ice climbing and have successfully completed previous climbs at high altitudes, over 4500m (15,000ft).

This expedition requires excellent levels of fitness to endure the extreme conditions of summiting big peaks. To prepare for this, climbers should undergo a regular and strenuous exercise regime for at least 6 months to build their strength, stamina and endurance.

Details Information

Price Includes

Airport transfers - Pick up and drop.
Domestic airfare (Kathmandu–Tumlingtar–Kathmandu).
Transportation from (Tumlingtar–Num–Tumlingtar).
1 Nepalese English Speaking Trekking Guide for the group.
2 Nights on 3*** Hotel accommodations with breakfast in Kathmandu.
Overnight accommodation in Hotel/Lodges along the trail.
Makalu National Park.
TIMS Permit

Price Does not Include

Nepal Entry Visa fee
Lunch & Dinner during Kathmandu stay.
Food during the trek.
Personal Porters on the trek.
Travel/medical insurance and emergency evacuation cost.
Hotel after 2 nights stays in Kathmandu.

Staff

Nepalese liaison officer
Cooks from Nepal
Kitchen boy from Nepal
High-altitude Sherpas – 1 for 2 member

(All our high-altitude Sherpas have Makalu experience. They bring all shared equipment and oxygen cylinders to high-altitude camps and accompany team members all the way form BC to the summit.)

Weather

The weather on Makalu is very changeable. Every day we will look for forecasts on the Internet and adjust to them our planning of acclimatization and ascent.

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Personal gear

Technical Equipment for the ascent

Crampons (e.g. Grivel G12)
Rucksack 70-80 litres
Rucksack 35-40 litres
Harness
Prussiks
Karabiners with screwgate lockers - 3 items
Jumar (ascender)
Telescope ski poles
Thermos
Rappel device
Ice Axe
Headlamp
Photo camera
Video camera and assessors
Accumulators
Personal crockery for high camps

Equipment for body and feet

Trekking shoes
Boots of "Everest" Millet type
Gore-tex jacket with wide hood
Gore-tex trousers (better semi-overalls)
Windblock jacket
Windblock trousers
Jacket "Polartec - 100" - 2 items
Warm underwear - 2 sets
Personal underwear
Polartec gloves – 2 pairs
Thinsulate gloves
Thinsulate mittens - 2 pairs
Warm woollen socks - 4-5 pairs
Balaclava
Warm hat
Windblock face mask
UV glasses
Ski goggles (preferably)
Gaiters

CONTACT US

Budhanilkantha – 03,
Kathmandu, Nepal
GPO Box: 8974 CPC 598
Phone: +977-1-4374018
info@7summitclub.com

Mingma Gelu Sherpa

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Makalu Trek

8, Difficult ( technical 3 + altitudinal 5 ) | 17 Days in Nepal

Makalu, the world's fifth-highest peak in the world rising to 27,765 feet (8,463 meters). This beautiful and impressive massive is situated just 14 miles east of Everest in the Khumbu region.