Mt. Makalu, the world's 5th highest mountain, lies between Everest and Kanchenjunga on the Nepal-Tibet border. We ascend from Makalu Base Camp via the North-West ridge and set up 4 high camps on the mountain. Lying in northeast region of Nepal, Makalu Peak is an impressive mass of red granite and close to Mt. Everest. The French team led by Jean Franco first climbed Makalu in 1955. Though there are several routes on the mountain we choose less-trodden, unfrequented route above the Arun river that leads to the beautiful Barun Valley.
Itinerary
Day 01
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Arrival Kathmandu & transfer to hotel
Day 02
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Free day in Kathmandu for permits and shopping
Day 03
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Free day in Kathmandu for permits and shopping
Day 04
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Drive to Gorkha and arrange porters. Overnight in lodge
Day 05
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Trek to Khanchok
Day 06
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Trek to Khursani Bari
Day 07
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Trek to Macha Khola
Day 08
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Trek to Jagat
Day 09
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Trek to Nyak
Day 10
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Trek to Prok
Day 11
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Trek to Namru
Day 12
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Trek to Lho
Day 13
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Trek to Sama Gaon
Day 14
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Trek to Manaslu base camp
Day 15-48
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Climbing period
Day 49
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Cleaning up base camp.
Day 50
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Trek to Sama Gaon
Day 51
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Trek to Nyak
Day 52
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Trek to Jagat
Day 53
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Trek to Machakhola
Day 54
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Trek to Arket
Day 55
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Trek to Gorkha
Day 56
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Drive back to Kathmandu & transfer to hotel
Day 57
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Kathmandu full day sightseeing & farewell dinner
Day 58
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Final departure
Service Includes:
Airport transfer, Hotel accommodation in Kathmandu on B/B basis at 3 star standard hotels before and after the expedition
All land and air transports in Nepal
Camping, and Lodging meals on the trek and during the climbing
High altitude food, fuel and cooking wares
Sherpa guide, climber, porters/ pack animal to carry baggage
All necessary climbing permits & National park entry permit
Insurance coverage of the staff who include a climber, guide(s), a cook, kitchen boys, porters
Two person dome tents, dining tents, toilet tent, foam mattresses, camping stools and tables
Three meals a day and tea/ coffee
Service Excludes:
Down jacket, sleeping bag, clothes etc and personal climbing equipment such as ice axe, boots, crampons, goggles etc
Travel insurance for personal accident, trip delays, flight cancellation and emergency evacuation by helicopter, medical insurance for medication and hospitalization fee
Visa and airport departure tax
Personal laundry, soft drinks, alcoholic beverages
Mt. Makalu, the world's 5th highest mountain, lies between Everest and Kanchenjunga on the Nepal-Tibet border. We ascend from Makalu Base Camp via the North-West ridge and set up 4 high camps on the mountain. Lying in northeast region of Nepal, Makalu Peak is an impressive mass of red granite and close to Mt. Everest. The French team led by Jean Franco first climbed Makalu in 1955. Though there are several routes on the mountain we choose less-trodden, unfrequented route above the Arun river that leads to the beautiful Barun Valley.