Makalu Expedition

Makalu: 8,463m

Makalu was peak XIII of the Indain survey, the survey suggesting, in 1884, that its name was Khamba Lung. This seems to have derived from the local area being called Khamba, through the valley to the north of the peal was called Kama Ling (the valley of the Rive Kama).

The French had negotiated permission for an attempt on Makalu from Tibet as easy as 1934 but the Tibetans had changed their minds before any significant planning was underway.

Two teams, American and New Zealand were attempted to climb Makalu on the pre-monsoon on 1954, but both were retreated due to bad weather and physical troubles of climbing member.

Elevation: 8,463m
Region: Makalu/Baruntse Region.
The route: Kathamndu-Tumlingtar-MBC
Best season: Late Sept. to Oct.& April to May.
Program duration: 60 day

Suggested itinerary for Makalu expedition trip

Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu & transfer to hotel
Day 02-03: Prepare for Expedition
Day 04: Fly to Tumlingtar and overnight at lodge.
Day 05: Tumlingtar - Manebhanjyang (1100m)
Day 06: Manebhanjyang - Kuwapani
Day 07: Kuwapani - Num (1500m)
Day 08: Num (1500m) - Sedua (1510m)
Day 09: Sedua - Tashigaon (2070m)
Day 10: Acclimatization day at Tashigaon
Day 11: Tashigaon (2070m) - Khongma (3560m)
Day 12: Khongma (3560m) - Sanopokhari
Day 13: Sanopokhari - Mumbuk (3550m)
Day 14: Mumbuk (3550m) - Yangle Kharka (3600m)
Day 15: Yangle Kharka (3600m) - Majh Kharka
Day 16: Majh Kharka - Mkalu Base Camp (4750m)
Day 17: High camp.
Day 18-50: Climbing Period Mt. Makalu.
Day 51: Cleaning up Base Camp.
Day 52: Yak Kharka and overnight at camp.
Day 53: Mumbuk and overnight at lodge.
Day 54: Tashi Goan and overnight at lodge.
Day 55: Nun and overnight at lodge.
Day 56: Chichira and overnight at lodge.
Day 57: Khandbari and overnight at lodge.
Day 58:Tumlingtar and fly back to Kathmandu and transfer to hotel.
Day 59: Kathmandu leisure/ rest /sopping
Day 60: International Departure..