Mt. Makalu 8463m. Expedition
Joint Makalu Expedition
fixed Depature Date: April 05, 2013
Height: 8463m.
Latitude: 27º 53’ 23”
Longitude: 87º 05’ 20”
Trip Duration: 55 Days
Normal Ascent Route: North West Ridge
Grade: Mountaineering
Caravan Route: Ktm. - Tumlingtar - Chichila - Tashi Gaun - Merak - Makalu BC.
Mt. Makalu is the world's fifth highest peak, rising to 8,463 meters. This beautiful and impressive mauntain is situated just 14 miles east of Everest in the Mahalangur Himalayan range. Its perfect pyramid shaped structure with four sharp ridges makes this mountain more spectacular though its size alone is impressive. Actually Makalu is a double peak. The secondary 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.
Mt. Makalu has fixed five routes by every expedition team and four variations along with other interesting opportunities like the West Face, the Northeast from Nepal and North Flanks from Tibet. Our trek follows one of the most remote and unfrequented areas of Nepal. Starting to fly to Biratnagar and drive to Hile where we start to walk towards Arun River, we walk through the snow, rain and cloud prone Kauma. Base Camp is just south of the snout of the Barun Glacier at an elevation of 4823m. Finally, after the climbing of Mt. Makalu expedition, our trip will finish at Tumlingtar plateau where we take plane to fly in to Kathmandu directly.
Himalayan Yetiland Treks provides all necessary infrastructures to assist you in your summit attempt during this spring season. We will do the necessary paperwork for expedition permit organize all accommodation before and after expedition. We organize camp facilities, transport loads, stock and set up high camps, fix ropes, provide food, high altitude food, high quality tents, porters, professional Climbing Sherpas, oxygen, satellite telephone, Wake Talkie set, as well advice and assistance as per needed during the expedition.
Makalu Expedition Itinerary:
Hotel/ Lodges/ Camping
49 Days Trek/Climbing
Grade: Mountaineering
Food: Included except main meals in Kathmandu
Accommodation: 5 Nights Kathmandu, 49 Nights Camping
Season: Makalu Expedition 2012 Spring
05 April 2012 Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu and transfer to Hotel.
06 April 2012 Day 02: Preparation for Expedition.
07 April 2012 Day 03: Briefing by officer of Ministry of Tourism.
08 April 2012 Day 04: Kathmandu – Tumlingtar 285m. by flight.
09 April 2012 Day 05: Tumlingtar – Kuwapani 1430m.
10 April 2012 Day 06: Kuwapani – Chichila 1980m.
11 April 2012 Day 07: Chichila – Num 1891m.
12 April 2012 Day 08: Num – Seduwa 1500m.
13 April 2012 Day 09: Seduwa – Tashi Gaun 2100m.
14 April 2012 Day 10: Tashi Gaun – Khongma La (Danda) 3760m.
15 April 2012 Day 11: Khongmadanda – Mumphuk.
16 April 2012 Day 12: Mumhuk –Yangle Kharak.
17 April 2012 Day 13: Yangle Khark – Merak.
18 April 2012 Day 14: Merak –Hillary Base Camp 4800m.
19 April 2012 Day 15: Sersung – Makalu Base Camp 4870m.
20 April - 21 May 2012 Day 16-47: Climbing Period for Makalu 8463m.
22 May 2012 Day 48: Makalu BC – Mumbuck.
23 May 2012 Day 49: Mumbuck – Khongma La (Danda).
24 May 2012 Day 50: Khongma La – Seduwa.
25 May 2012 Day 51: Seduwa – Chichila.
26 May 2012 Day 52: Chichila – Tumlingtar, overnight at tented Camp.
27 May 2012 Day 53: Tumlingtar – Kathmandu by flight then transfer to Hotel.
28 May 2012 Day 54: Free in Kathmandu.
29 May 2012 Day 55: Transfer to airport for onward journey.
Service up to Base Camp on group joining basis: USD 8,100 Per Person.
Climbing Sherpa: Per Sherpa US $ 2600 (if required by climber)
Service Includes up to Base Camp
* All land transportation by Car, Van, Hiace or, tourist Bus (Airport/Hotel/Airport, expedition pick up & drop).
* 5 Nights Hotel accommodations in Kathmandu at 3 star Hotel on Bed & Breakfast plan.
* Schedule flight Kathmandu/Tumlingtar/Kathmandu for member, Liaison officer & Expedition staffs.
* Transport of food supply & expedition equipments to Base Camp & back.
* Full board in lodges during trekking to base camp & back.
* Base Camp single sleeping tent & Mattress for each member, BC staffs & Liaison Officer.
* All kitchen tent, store tent, dining tents, toilet tent, table, chairs & cooking utensils for BC.
* Food and fuel at Base Camp.
* Service of Government Liaison Officer.
* Service of cook and kitchen boy at Base Camp.
* Equipments allowance, daily wages of cook, kitchen boys & Liaison officer.
* Insurance of cook, kitchen boy, Liaison Office
Service does not includes:
* International airfare from/to your country.
* Nepal entry visa fee (can be obtained at the airport at upon arrival).
* Lunch and dinner during your stay in Kathmandu.
* Hotel after 5 night stay in Kathmandu.
* Personal climbing gear and equipment above Base Camp.
* High Tents above Base Camp.
* High altitude food and fuel above Base Camp.
* Oxygen & Mask and regulator (will be provided as per request).
* Personal insurance such as travel, accident, medical, emergency evacuation and lost luggage.
* Applicable permit fees and customs charges, etc. for SAT phone, communication equipment & commercial filming.
* International airport departure tax at Kathmandu Airport.
* Expenses of personal nature such as drinks, laundry, postage, telephone etc.
* Tips and bonuses.
* Garbage deposit.
Expedition Cost: Service up to summit: USD 16,100 Per Person.
Expedition service up to Summit:
* All land transportation by Car, Van, Hiace or, tourist Bus (Airport/Hotel/Airport, expedition pick up & drop).
* 5 Nights Hotel accommodations in Kathmandu at 3 star Hotel on Bed & Breakfast plan (before & after expedition).
* Schedule flight KTM/Biratnagar/Tumlingtar/KTM for member, Liaison officer & Expedition staffs. Itinerary A
* Schedule flight KTM/Tumlingtar/KTM for member, Liaison officer & Expedition staffs. Itinerary B
* Transport of food supply and expedition equipments to Base Camp & back.
* Full board in lodges during trekking to base camp and back.
* All kitchen tent, store tent, dining tents, toilet tent, table, chairs, cooking utensils for BC.
* Base Camp single sleeping tent & Mattress for each member, BC staffs & Liaison Officer.
* Food and fuel at Base Camp.
* Service of cook and kitchen boy at Base Camp.
* Service of Government Liaison Officer.
* Equipments allowance, wages of cook, kitchen boys & Liaison officer.
* Insurance of cook, kitchen boy, Liaison Officer & porters.
* Peak Permit fee of Mt. Makalu.
* Makalu-Barun National Park and Conservation Area entrance fee.
* One high altitude Sherpa per climber to carry all food and gear to higher camps.
* 4 oxygen bottles (4 lts) per member with mask and regulator (for use only) " Poisk oxygen system".
* Common climbing equipment (necessary rope, ice bars, ice screws, etc).
* Common climbing equipment such as ropes, ice screws, ice bar, pitons, etc.
* Walkie-talkies for each member base unit at Base Camp.
* High altitude food.
* High altitude fuel.
* High altitude tents.
* 2 Expedition duffel bag for each member.
* Generator or, Solar panel at Base Camp for light and charging.
* Sat Phone available at Base Camp, but nominal charge for use.
* Emergency medical oxygen at Base Camp.
* Visa extension fee.
* Agency service charge.
Service does not includes:
* International airfare from/to your country.
* Nepal entry visa fee (can be obtained at the airport upon arrival).
* Lunch and dinner during your stay in Kathmandu.
* Hotel after 5 night stay in Kathmandu.
* Personal climbing gear and equipment above Base Camp.
* Personal insurance such as travel, accident, medical, emergency evacuation & lost luggage.
* Applicable permit fees and customs charges and commercial filming.
* Oxygen & Mask and regulator (will be provided as per request).
* Expenses of personal nature such as drinks, laundry, postage, telephone etc.
* Tips and bonuses.
* Garbage deposit fee.
