Makalu Expedition (8463 M) - 50 Days

Name: Makalu Expedition (8463 M)
Brand: Makalu Expedition (8463 M)
Price: 17400 USD
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Rating: 4.9056 (500 reviews)

Duration

50 Days

Age Range 10 - 70 years

Destination Nepal

Activities Mountain Expedition

Group Size 1 - 15

$17,400.00 /Adult

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On reaching the summit, the views of some of the world\u2019s highest mountains like Everest, Cho Oyu, Baruntse, and Lhotse will leave you in awe."}},{"id":"1L1jlDCS3x","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"The trekking route to the basecamp involves 10 days of trekking through the remote region of Makalu Barun National Park. At present, helicopter access to the basecamp has made it easy to reach the starting point of the expedition. You will see very few expeditions conducted in this region due to its remoteness."}},{"id":"RDieFxFlNO","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"For ascending the peak, you will be using the northeast ridge, which is the frequented route for summiting Makalu. Unlike other mountains, Makalu ascent makes use of 5 different camps above the popular Makalu Base Camp at 4800m. There is an advanced base camp at 5700m and 4 different camps above it at different altitudes."}},{"id":"X0D8LZn5gy","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Advanced Base Camp: After acclimatizing for 2-3 days at the Makalu Base Camp, you head towards the Advanced Base Camp at the foot of Makalu Glaciers at 5700m. You will be spending most of your time in this camp during the expedition."}},{"id":"2jBOC9l42h","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Camp I: We have Camp I for the Makalu expedition at 6347m. The route from the advanced base camp passes through the rocky moraine of the Chango Glacier. This day\u2019s climb involves walking through crevasses and ascending a steep ice-snow wall with fixed lines."}},{"id":"IdHVFBbByJ","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Camp II: The climb from Camp I to Camp II is relatively easy. It involves a trip across an easy glacier to reach the altitude of 6600m, which is a small and flat sheltered area in between ice walls."}},{"id":"WohJGdLLZV","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Camp III: The climb from Camp II to Camp III involves climbing across a relatively easy section followed by some mixed climbing technical parts till Makalu La at 7450m. However, Camp III is at an elevation of 7450m for your convenience as climbing Makalu La requires careful consideration of weather conditions."}},{"id":"cMLCWm1eIy","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Camp IV: To reach Camp IV, you traverse through a large flat glacier with multiple crevasses. It takes 3 hours to reach Camp IV at 7800m from Camp III."}},{"id":"JILqytgRa5","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Descending from Makalu is not as easy as other mountains. It takes almost 16 hours on the final summit day to ascend and descend from and to Camp IV. By then, your body will feel the exhaustion, and you will need to keep yourself focused on further descending on the same day or the following day."}},{"id":"rOBMmeVHm2","type":"header","data":{"text":"A short history of the Makalu expedition","level":2}},{"id":"bUfFUHJnB7","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"A French expedition team led by Jean Franco first completed the Makalu expedition. Eight members from the same team made it successfully to the summit, which was a record given the success rate of previous expeditions at the time. This team used the same route by the north face and northeast ridge."}},{"id":"ZpG14DRyvZ","type":"header","data":{"text":"Why You Will Love Makalu Expedition","level":2}},{"id":"Pqgx2VE5uS","type":"nestedList","data":{"style":"unordered","items":[{"content":"You will be climbing one of the most challenging technical mountains in the world. 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It gives you great insight and experience to prepare you for climbing Everest.","items":[]}]}},{"id":"Vkw07PcV3q","type":"header","data":{"text":"Makalu Expedition - Outline Itinerary","level":2}},{"id":"DOFxiXYbZT","type":"table","data":{"withHeadings":true,"content":[["Days","Itinerary","Altitude(in meters)","Duration(in hours)"],["Day 01","Arrival Kathmandu &amp; transfer to hotel","1400",""],["Day 02","Prepare for Expedition, Hotel","1400",""],["Day 03","Expedition Briefing in Ministry of Tourism, Hotel","1400",""],["Day 04","Fly to Tumlingtar &amp; Drive to Num, Lodge","1490","2 hours"],["Day 05","Trek to Seduwa, Lodge","1460","5-6 hours"],["Day 06","Trek to Tashigaun, Lodge","2070","5 hours"],["Day 07","Trek to Khongma La (Danda), Lodge","3760","6 hours"],["Day 08","Trek to Mumfuk, Lodge","3550","5-6 hours"],["Day 09","Trek to Yangle Kharak, Lodge","3610","5 hours"],["Day 10","Trek to Merak, Lodge","",""],["Day 11","Trek to Sersung (half day rest) for acclimating, Lodge","4615 m","3-4 hours"],["Day 12","Trek to Makalu Base camp, Camp","5000 m","4-5 hours"],["Day 13-42","Climbing Period for Makalu (8,463m), Camp","",""],["Day 43","Trek to Mumbuck, Lodge","3550 m","5-6 hours"],["Day 44","Trek to Khongma La (Danda), Lodge","3760 m","5-6 hours"],["Day 45","Trek to Seduwa, Lodge","1460 m","6-7 hours"],["Day 46","Trek to Chichila, Lodge","1980 m",""],["Day 47","Trek to Tumlingtar, Lodge","285 m","4-5hours"],["Day 48","Fly back to Kathmandu &amp; transfer to hotel","1400 m",""],["Day 49","Free Day in Kathmandu, Hotel","1400 m",""],["Day 50","Final Departure","",""]]}}],"version":"2.31.0-rc.7"}

Makalu Expedition Itinerary (50 Days)

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Day 1: Arrival in Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu and transfer to hotel

Hotel - 3 Stars

Includes standard meals ( Dinner )

Day 2: Prepare for Expedition

Hotel - 3 Stars

Includes standard meals ( Breakfast , Lunch , Dinner )

Day 3: Expedition Briefing in Ministry of tourism

Hotel - 3 Stars

Includes standard meals ( Breakfast , Lunch , Dinner )

Day 4: Fly to Tumlingtar & drive Num

Trek Duration 2 hours

Includes standard meals ( Breakfast , Lunch , Dinner )

Day 5: Trek to Seduwa

Trek Duration 6 hours

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Includes standard meals ( Breakfast , Lunch , Dinner )

Day 6: Trek to Tashigaun

Trek Duration 5 hours

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Includes standard meals ( Breakfast , Lunch , Dinner )

Day 7: Trek to Khongma La (Danda)

Trek Duration 6 hours

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Includes standard meals ( Breakfast , Lunch , Dinner )

Day 8: Trek to Mumfuk

Trek Duration 6 hours

Includes standard meals ( Breakfast , Lunch , Dinner )

Day 9: Trek to Yangle Kharka

Trek Duration 5 hours

Includes standard meals ( Breakfast , Lunch , Dinner )

Day 10: Trek to Merak

Includes standard meals ( Breakfast , Lunch , Dinner )

Day 11: Trek to Sersung (half-day rest) for acclimatize

Trek Duration 4 hours

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Includes standard meals ( Breakfast , Lunch , Dinner )

Day 12: Trek to Makalu Base camp

Trek Duration 5 hours

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Camping

Includes standard meals ( Breakfast , Lunch , Dinner )

Day 13: Climbing Period for Makalu (8,463m)

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Camping

Includes standard meals ( Breakfast , Lunch , Dinner )

Day 14: Trek to Mumfuk

Trek Duration 6 hours

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Day 15: Trek to Khongma La (Danda)

Trek Duration 6 hours

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Includes standard meals ( Breakfast , Lunch , Dinner )

Day 16: Trek to Seduwa

Trek Duration 7 hours

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Includes standard meals ( Breakfast , Lunch , Dinner )

Day 17: Trek to Chichila

Includes standard meals ( Breakfast , Lunch , Dinner )

Day 18: Trek to Tumlingtar

Trek Duration 5 hours

Includes standard meals ( Breakfast , Lunch , Dinner )

Day 19: Fly back to Kathmandu & transfer to hotel

Trek Duration 50 minutes

Hotel - 3 Stars

Includes standard meals ( Breakfast , Lunch , Dinner )

Day 20: Free Day in Kathmandu

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Hotel - 3 Stars

Includes standard meals ( Dinner )

Day 21: Final Departure

Includes standard meals ( Breakfast )

Includes

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Booking

Review

4.9

472 reviews

Maurus502

Jan 13, 2025

Amazing experience

I had an amazing experience with Nepal Social Trek! Starting with clear communication and well-organized trip planning followed by a warm welcome, we were impressed by the great hospitality we received from everyone. The trip was a real adventure, full of happy emotions and beautiful moments shared together. Our guides, Narayan and Govinda, were extremely skilled and knowledgeable. They were not only excellent guides but also beautiful people from a human point of view. After the trek, Nepal Social Trek also arranged a guided tour of the city of Bhaktapur and its temples for us. I absolutely recommend Nepal Social Trek!

mariacE8266SI

Dec 02, 2024

Good experience in Nepal

I did the Chisapani Nagarkot trekk. My guide Kamal was very considerate, landscapes were nice and the hotels and food were good. We also visited Bhaktapur which is nice. I recommend visting Nepal and the Nepal social company.

Joanna G

Dec 01, 2024

Langtang Valley Trek

What an epic trip! Nepal Social Treks were brilliant. Seamless organisation from start to finish. They were always friendly and responsive with communication before I came out, were helpful when it came to hiccups with my baggage. And were flexible with my tour, switching from the Tamang to the Langtang trek with no complaints. My guide - Kamal, and porter - Santa, were both excellent. Kamal was super knowledgable, trustworthy, and great company. Santa’s a legend! The accommodation & food were great. The daily trekking: incredible and just the right level of challenging. I could not recommend this trek enough if you’re after something shorter.

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5 Stars 28 reviews

Devin Boggs

Sep 14, 2024

Nepal Social Treks were an amazing company who helped me make memories for my life on a climbing attempt of Island Peak December 2023. Even though it was in the off-season and in December, they ensured I had everything necessary to achieve my goal and enjoy my winter trek. They were also very helpful after the trek and I enjoyed my conversations in their Kathmandu office. I'd recommend my friends to go climbing with them any day.

Mauro Licata

Jan 13, 2025

Florentina Herbil

Nov 26, 2023

A trip organized by Simina Cernat our guide from România with a very good collaboration with Nepal Social Trecks. This was an experience of a lifetime rafting mountains nature people… We are grateful we had Lakpa to guide us throughout the trecking. Lakpa carefully addressed all our questions and help us understand Nepali culture he was the best guide friendly, kind, patient and felt very taken care of during our 9days trek on the Annapurna Circuit. At 5000m i had a difficult moment, could hardly walk but Lakpa immediately observed that and he helped me succesfully reach to Thorong La pass. 5416m. Also the two porters Nima and Manut were very nice and helpful. The trip itself was well thought through for our needs and expectations. Thank you Lakpa and high-level

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FAQs about Makalu Expedition

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How much does it cost for the Makalu expedition?

For the Makalu Expedition, you need to pay USD1800 per person to the Nepalese Government for the permit during the Spring. Likewise, you need to pay USD900 per person if the expedition is in the Autumn and USD450 if you’re climbing in Summer. Besides the royalty fees, there are other costs associated with logistics that differ according to the concerned agencies.

How hard is Makalu to climb?

Makalu is the world’s 5th highest mountain with an altitude of 8463m. Mountaineers worldwide identify the peak as one of the hardest peaks to climb among other 8000ers. It is so because of its complex structure. It is rocky in the lower part and gets narrow and icy as we head towards the summit. It demands a lot of physical and technical strength. So, we set up 5 different camps at different altitudes besides the base camp.

How long does it take to climb Makalu?

The Makalu expedition is a lengthy challenge to undertake. Starting from Kathmandu, the journey lasts for 50 days, including 11-12 days of trekking to reach the Makalu Base Camp, the starting point for the climb. The actual climb then takes place for the next 29 days, where you go climb across different camps at different altitudes.

What time is best suited for Makalu Expedition?

The weather conditions are particularly unwelcoming around Makalu. There is only a short window of time when the weather becomes suitable for climbing here. Like most mountains, Spring and the Autumn are ideal for the climb. However, this is the only peak over 8000m in Nepal without a successful ascent in true winter conditions.

Which route do you use for the Makalu expedition?

Climbers around the world have made attempts for the summit of Makalu. So, you can find multiple routes leading to the top. For your expedition, you will be using the Northeast route, which is the most popular route with a high success rate.

Trekking Gear List For Makalu Expedition:

Here are some of the personal trekking gear that you can carry during the Makalu Expedition:

Bags:

DuffelBag
Daypack
Rucksacks
Waterproof Stuff Sacks (large and small)

Clothing:

Trekking Shirt - Pack 4 to 5 breathable trekking shirts, balancing both half and full sleeves

Thermal Layer - At least one pair of a thermal layer

Fleece Jacket - Pack a lightweight fleece jacket for the lower region

Trekking Trousers - Minimum 2 water and wind-resistant trekking pants

Trekking Shorts - Pack a couple of trekking shorts for lower reaches of the trek

Lightweight, long underpants - pack 2-3 pairs

Down pantsMid-weight long underpants--pack 2-3 pairs

Down Jacket - Carry a high-quality down jacket to keep you warm from the extreme weather at the trek’s upper reaches

Waterproof Shell Jacket - One waterproof jacket to stay protected in the wet weather

Breathable Underwear - Carry at least 4 to 5 pairs of breathable and comfortable underwear

Footwears:

Trekkingshoes
Sandals/Trainers
Hiking Socks
Thermal Socks
Gaiter (For Winter)
Head Wears:
Warm Beanie
Sun Protection Hat
Balaclava
Fleece Hat
Neck Gaiter

Hand Wear:

A Pair of Inner GlovesA Pair of Outer GlovesHeavy gloves (mitten)

Sleeping Bags:

Sleeping Bag for Base Camp
Down Sleeping Bag - 20 to -40 degree celsius for extreme conditions
Thermarest Mattress (Cell Foam and Inflatable)

Medical:

First-Aid Kit
Bandages
Antibiotic
Ibuprofens
Diamox
Paracetamol
Handy Plaster
Tincture Iodine

Other Accessories:

Trekking Poles
UV Protection Sunglasses
Water Bottle
Water Purification Tablets
Toiletries
WetTissues
Soap
Toothpaste
Toothbrush
Shampoo
Garbage Bag
Headlamp with Spare Batteries
Hand Sanitizers
Sunscreen/Lip Balm
Trekking Towels
Camera
Portable Chargers
Pocket Knife
Umbrella/Raincoat

Climbing Gear List For Makalu Expedition

These are some of the important climbing equipment that you should carry while taking on the Makalu Expedition:

Climbing Boots
Summit Gloves
Climbing Helmet
Climbing Ropes
Down Suit
Crampons
Ice Axe
Ice Tools
BelayDevice
Harness
Ascender
Lock Carabiner
Unlock Carabiner
Tape Slings
Prusik Loops
Snow Goggle
Head Light
Satellite Phone
Hand Warmer