Makalu Expedition

Trip Itinerary

Day 1 : Arrive to Kathmandu airport, meet our airport representative and transfer to hotel.

Arrive to Kathmandu airport, meet our airport representative and transfer to hotel. Stay overnight at hotel in Kathmandu.

Day 2 : Preparation day for climbing.

Preparation day for climbing. Stay overnight at hotel in Kathmandu.

Day 3 : Briefing at Ministry of Tourism.

Briefing at Ministry of Tourism. Stay overnight at hotel in Kathmandu.

Day 4 : Fly from Kathmandu to Tumlingtar (510 m.) takes about 45 minutes.

After early-morning breakfast, our guide will pick you up from the hotel and drive to the domestic airport terminal. Receive your boarding pass and fly from Kathmandu to Tumlingtar (510 m.) takes about 45 minutes. Then you will have free time for preparation of the trek. Stay overnight at camp in Tumlingtar.

Day 5 : Trek from Tumlingtar to Maney Bhanjyang (1158 m.) which takes about five and half hours.

This day, you begin your trek from Tumlingtar to Maney Bhanjyang (1158 m.) which takes about five and half hours. The trail ascends all the way through forest of rhododendrons and Sal trees. En route, you pass through a few villages. Mane Bhanjyang is a ridge inhabited by some people. It is surrounded by forest and this is grazing field for local people. Stay overnight at camp.

Day 6 : Trek from Mane Bhanjyang to Chilchile (1830 m.) which takes about five hours.

Trek from Mane Bhanjyang to Chilchile (1830 m.) which takes about five hours. The trail ascends through forest of rhododendrons and Sal trees for about three hours and you will ultimately walk over a flat trail and you approach Chilchile. This is a small village mainly inhabited by Gurungs and other communities as well. Stay overnight at camp.

Day 7 : Trek from Chilchile to Num (1500 m.) which takes about four and half hours.

Trek from Chilchile to Num (1500 m.) which takes about four and half hours. The trail ascends for about 2 hours and then descends to follow the route of a small perennial river and the walk on a flat trail for about 1 hour and reach Num. Num is an idyllic village with many tea shops and telephone booths. Stay overnight at camp.

Day 8 : Trek from Num to Seduwa (1510 m.) which takes about four and half hours.

Trek from Num to Seduwa (1510 m.) which takes about four and half hours. The trail descends steeply for about 2 and half hours up to the river Neguwa Khola. The trail passes through the suspension bridge and then ascends through forest and a few hamlets. People of this area are mainly engaged in agriculture and the crops grown here are paddy, millet, potatoes and vegetables depending upon season. There is a check post and local office of Makalu Conservation Area. Stay overnight at camp.

Day 9 : Trek from Seduwa to Tashigaon (2070 m.) takes about four hours.

Trek from Seduwa to Tashigaon (2070 m.) takes about four hours. The trail slightly ascends but major part of the trail is flat and easy through the bushes. Tashigaon, surrounded by verdant forest is a big Sherpa village. You find prayer flags fluttering in the sky in and around village. The camping spot in this village is an ideal choice. Stay overnight at camp.

Day 10 : Trek from Tashigaon to Khongma la (3560 m.) takes about six hours.

Trek from Tashigaon to Khongma la (3560 m.) takes about six hours. The trail ascends throughout the day and you will walk through forest of rhododendrons and Sal trees until you reach destination. Kongma la is a ridge and there is only one tea house here. Stay overnight at camp.

Day 11 : Trek from Khongma la to Mumbuk (3550 m.) takes about six and half hours.

Trek from Khongma la to Mumbuk (3550 m.) takes about six and half hours. The trail ascends and then follows a trail until you reach a beautiful lake named “Kalo Pokhari” at the height of (4004 m). Thereafter you trek downhill to reach Mumbuk. It is a camping spot surrounded by green forests. Stay overnight at camp.

Day 12 : Trek from Mumbuk to Yangle Kharka (3600 m.) takes about four and half hours.

Trek from Mumbuk to Yangle Kharka (3600 m.) takes about four and half hours. The trail today is bit adventurous and strenuous. The trail passes for about 3 hours through a landscape which is very prone to landslides. The Barun River adds more dimensions to the trail with its spectacular views of Mt. Tutse (Peak 6) 6739 m, Peak 7 (6185 m.). Stay overnight at camp.

Day 13 : Trek from Yangle Kharka to Yak Kharka (4810 m.) takes about five and half hours.

Trek from Yangle Kharka to Yak Kharka (4810 m.) takes about five and half hours. The trail ascends through the grassland and forest. You can enjoy the majestic peaks such as the Mt. Tutse (Peak 6) 6739 m, Peak 7 (6185 m), Isuwa La (5340 m) and many unnamed mountains and peaks. Yak Kharka is a grazing field and you camp overnight here. Stay overnight at camp.

Day 14 : Trek from Yak Kharka to Makalu Base Camp (4812 m.) takes about four hours.

Trek from Yak Kharka to Makalu Base Camp (4812 m.) takes about four hours. The trail passes through a flat trail and will descend to a perennial river. As you reach Makalu Base Camp, you will be mesmerized by the views of Mt. Makalu (8463 m), Baruntse (7152 m), Kali Himal (6985 m), Chamlang (7390 m), Makalu II (7640 m), etc. Stay overnight at camp.

Day 15 : Trek to Makalu BC.

Trek to Makalu BC. Stay overnight camp.

Day 16 : Makalu Base Camp to Advance Base Camp (5750 m.).

Makalu Base Camp to Advance Base Camp (5750 m.). Stay overnight at camp.

Day 17 : [Day 17 to Day 44] Climbing period.

Climbing period. Stay overnight at camp for all nights.

Day 45 : Trek from Makalu Base Camp to Yangle Kharka (3600 m.) takes about four and a half hours.

Trek from Makalu Base Camp to Yangle Kharka (3600 m.) takes about four and a half hours. After ascending for a few hours, the trail moves along flat level path and at the end it descends to reach Yangle Kharka. En route, you walk through rocky forest path with views of green hills and huge stones at some distance. Stay overnight at camp.

Day 46 : Trek from Yangle Kharka to Dobato (3510 m.) takes about four and a half hours.

Trek from Yangle Kharka to Dobato takes about four and a half hours. The trail ascends for almost three hours through the same landscape of landslide. Then, you have to trek uphill passing through jungle all the way to Dobato. This is not a village but a camping place. You camp for the night.

Day 47 : Trek from Dobato to Tashigaon (2070 m.) which takes about six hours.

Trek from Dobato to Tashigaon (2070 m.) which takes about six hours. The trail descends steeply up to Khongma la via Kali Pokhari through jungle. You again walk along downhill all the way to Tashigaon. Stay overnight at camp.

Day 48 : Trek from Tashigaon to Num (1490 m.) which takes about five hours.

Trek from Tashigaon to Num (1490 m.) which takes about five hours. The trail steeply descends in the beginning and will pass through a steep ascend later on to reach Num. You pass through a small forest of bamboo and small villages. Stay overnight at camp.

Day 49 : Trek from Num to Mane Bhanjyang (1158 m.) which takes about five hours.

Trek from Num to Mane Bhanjyang (1158 m.) which takes about five hours. The trail ascends in the starting through the forest and will gently descend in the second half of the day. Stay overnight at camp.

Day 50 : Trek from Mane Bhanjyang to Tumlingtar which takes about five and half hours.

Trek from Mane Bhanjyang to Tumlingtar which takes about five and half hours. Stay overnight at camp.

Day 51 : Fly out from Tumlingtar to Kathmandu.

Fly out from Tumlingtar to Kathmandu. Stay overnight at hotel in Kathmandu.

Day 52 : City sightseeing in and around Kathmandu valley.

City sightseeing in and around Kathmandu valley. Stay overnight at hotel in Kathmandu.

Day 53 : Free Day in Kathmandu for shopping and recreation.

Free Day in Kathmandu for shopping and recreation. Stay overnight at hotel in Kathmandu.

Day 54 : Departure.

Transfer to the airport for final departure.

Inclusions

What is included?

a) Kathmandu

Pick-up and drop-off service

All airport pick-up and drop-off services by private vehicle

Hotel accommodation in Kathmandu

5 night hotel accommodation with breakfast

Sightseeing in Kathmandu

One full day city sightseeing in and around Kathmandu valley with private A/C vehicle and English speaking tour guide including entrance fees

Farewell Dinner

Farewell dinner in Kathmandu with live cultural performance at authentic Nepali restaurant on the last evening

Souvenir

b) Trekking/Climbing

Flight ticket

Flight tickets from Kathmandu to Tumlingtar and Tumlingtar to Kathmandu

All permits

Expedition Royalty and permit of Nepal Government to climb Mt. Makalu, Restricted area permit for Makalu region, Entry Permits for Makalu Barun National Park and TIMS card

Porters

Porter per member up to Base Camp from Soti Khola and from Base Camp to Arughat

Base Camp Staffs

Experienced and well-trained Base Camp Cook & kitchen helpers as per group size

Staff Salary and allowance

All involved Nepalese staffs & porter’s daily wages, salary, equipment, foods & clothing

Insurance

Medical & Emergency rescue insurance for all involved Nepalese staffs during the entire trip as per government rule

Liaison Officer

1 Government Liaison officer with full equipment, salary, accommodation and insurance as per government rule

Garbage Management Fee

Garbage transfer & garbage disposal fees as per government rule

Base Camp equipment

Foam mattresses and pillow per member, 1 Dinning tent, 1 Kitchen tent, 1 Communication tent, 1 Toilet & 1 Shower tents, 1 Staffs tent, 1 tent for Nepalese Base Camp staffs, store tents, Tables, chairs & necessary cooking gears like Epi gas, high pots, stove, etc.

High Camp services

High altitude tents at (C1) (C2) (C3) (C4), high altitude appropriate food for member, Sherpa and all climbing and cooking crews

Ropes

All required fixed and dynamic rope during the climbing

Rope Fixing Team

The team of experienced Sherpa will fix the route on Makalu (no extra charge will be applied to members)

High Altitude Climbing Sherpa

Personal climbing guide/Sherpa (1 climbing member will have 1 climbing guide who is trained, experienced and Government license holder)

Climbing Sherpa Salary & Allowance

Salary, equipment, meals and clothing for climbing guide

Bonus

Carry bonus of Sherpas and route fixing charges

Oxygen (O2) Bottle

2 oxygen bottles (4 ltrs.) for each member and 1- oxygen bottle for each high-altitude Sherpa

Oxygen Mask & Regulator

1 Set of Oxygen mask & regulator for each member and high altitude Sherpa

Back up Sets

Back up Oxygen Cylinder, mask and regulator (with appropriate additional charge)

Gamow Bag

1 Rescued sled (Gamow bag) for emergency

Heater

Heater at Base Camp in each Dining and other necessary camp

Solar/Generator

1 Solar panel and generator for lights and battery charge for laptop and other electronic devices at Base Camp

Satellite Phone

Satellite Phone for emergency communication available for members with appropriate charge

Walkie-Talkie

Walkie –Talkie for communication from Base Camp to Mountain and Mountain to Base Camp

Permits

Satellite Phone / walkie-talkie permits

First Aid Kit

Comprehensive Medical kit for members and staffs

Certificate

Certificate for Makalu (8485 meters) climbing issued by Tourism Ministry after climbing Mt. Makalu successfully

Tax and VAT

Tax, VAT and our service charge

What isn't included?

Lunch & Dinner

Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu (also in case of early return from trekking / expedition than the scheduled itinerary)

Extra night in Kathmandu

Extra nights’ accommodation in Kathmandu (even in case of early arrival or late departure, early return from trekking / expedition due to any reason than the scheduled itinerary)

Travel Insurance

Medical and personal high risk travel insurance which should cover helicopter evacuation cost and medical treatment cost incase required

Rescue Evacuation

Medical and emergency rescue evacuation cost if required (Rescue, Repatriation, Helicopter, Medication, Medical Tests and Hospitalization costs)

Personal Expenses

Telephone calls, internet, toiletries, battery recharge, hot shower, laundry, soft drinks, beers and any alcoholic beverages (However we will provide soft drinks for members at base camp)

Personal Equipment

Clothing, packing items or bags, personal medical kit, personal trekking /climbing Gears

Toiletries

Soaps, shampoos, toilet and tissue papers, toothpaste, and your other personal items used to keep yourself clean

Filming

Permit fee for special filming by using camera or drone

Internet

Internet service is available with extra charge during the trek and Base Camp

Summit Bonus

Summit bonus for climbing Sherpa (Normally US$1300 applies to full board member)

Tips

Tips for Base Camp and other involved staffs

Service above Base Camp

If you are taking just Base Camp services, then there will not be any service from company above base camp

Rope Fixing

The cost for using fixed rope during the expedition will apply only to Base Camp service users

Extra services

Any other services or activities which are not mentioned in the itinerary

Trip code	NET-EXP-MKLU1
Package name	Makalu Expedition
Duration	54
Max. elevation	8485 m
Level	ADVANCE
Transportation	Kathmandu - Tumlingtar  -  Kathmandu by Flight
Accomodation	Hotel Accommodation in Kathmandu. Camping Accommodation during Expedition
Starts at	Kathmandu
Ends at	Kathmandu
Trip route	{ Kathmandu - Tumlingtar - Maney Bhanjyang - Chilchile - Num - Seduwa - Tashigaon - Khongma La - Mumbuk - Yangle Kharka - Yak Kharka - Makalu Base Camp - Advance Base Camp - Makalu Summit - Base Camp - Yangle Kharka - Dobato - Tashigaon - Num - Mane Bhanjyang - Tumlingtar - Kathmandu }
Cost	USD 17,500 per person