Makalu Expedition
Makalu (8463m.) was first climbed by a French party in 1955. The peak was first mapped and photographed from the Tibetan side by the 1921 British Everest reconnaissance and the first attempt on Makalu was in 1956 by a US team.
Itinerary |
| Day 01 |
Arrival to Kathmandu. |
| Day 02 - 04 |
Stay at Kathmandu for official formalities |
| Day 05 |
Day 05: Fly KTM to Tumlingtar. |
| Day 06 - 15 |
Tumlingtar-Makalu Base Camp |
| Day 16 |
Higher Base Camp |
| Day 17 - 52 |
Climbing period. |
| Day 53 - 65 |
Makalu Base Camp-Hille. |
| Day 66 |
Hille- Kathmandu by bus. |
| Day 67 - 68 |
Rest day at Kathmandu |
| Day 69 |
Departure from Kathmandu. |
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Cost does not include:
Permit Fee (Royalty) Makalu
Hotel in Kathmandu with bed & breakfast
Kathmandu – Tumlingtar - Kathmandu flight tickets as itinerary cargo
Full board trekking with lodge & Food for BC Expedition period
Porter or Makalu BC & while back
Equipment: trekking equipment for BC, 2 men tent, dining tent, toilet tent, table and chairs
Mattresses
All kitchen equipment for BC
Staff allowance, Liaison office allowances ,equipment allowances, flight ticket, insurance
Permit and National park fees
All transfer airport-hotel-airport
Staff: Base camp Guide, Cook, Kitchen helper
All necessary taxes
Agency service charge
Cost does not include:
PERSONAL equipment for climbing
Personal Insurance of climber
Climbing food, Gas & stove.
Lunch & Dinner in Kathmandu
Emergency Rescue evacuation by helicopter
Walkie talkie permit
Radio Permit
Satellite phone permit
Oxygen & regulator
Climbing Sherpa
Personal expenses etc.