Trip Fact
Elevation: 8,481 m (27,825 ft) [1]
Ranked: 5th
Prominence: 2,386 m (7,828 ft)
Listing: Eight-thou sander
Location on: Nepal/Tibet border
Location: Khumbu, Nepal / Tibet, China
Range: Himalayas
Coordinates: 27°53′21″N 87°05′19″
ECoordinates: 27°53′21″N 87°05′19″E
First ascent: May 15, 1955 by Lionel Terray and Jean Couzy
Easiest route: snow/ice climb
Makalu (8,462m)
is the fifth highest mountain in the world which is located on the border of
Nepal and Tibet. It is also consider as one of the most difficult expedition
among all 8,000m mountains. It is located at 19 km south-east from Mount Everest.
There is another part of Mt. Makalu which is Kangchungtse or Makalu II (7,678
m) which lies about 3 km (2 mi) north-northwest of the main summit. The first
attempt on Makalu was made by an American team in 1954 which was the first
expedition in Himalaya. Then in may 15 1995 Makalu was first climb by a French
team.
Day 01: Arrival
After arrival at Tribhuwan international airport Kathmandu, The representative of Actual Adventure Pvt. Ltd. will help you to take you and check at the hotel and will brief you about your daily activities. Night at desire hotel in Katmandu
Day 02: Prepare expedition in Kathmandu
In this day we will prepare for our expedition.
Day 03: Briefing Expedition in Ministry in Kathmandu
In this day you will be briefed by our guide about expedition in ministry
Day 04: Fly to Tumlingtar
Then we fly from Kathmandu to Tumlingtar and camp there or go in lodge.
Day 05: Tumlingtar to Kuwapani
Then we trek from Tumlingtar to Kuwapani and camp there.
Day 06: Kuwapani to Chichila
Then we trek from Kuwapani to Chichila and camp there.
Day 07: Chichila to Num
Then we trek from Chichila to Num and camp there.
Day 08: Num to Seduwa
Then we trek from Num to Seduwa and camp there.
Day 09: Seduwa to Tashigaun
Then we trek from Seduwa to Tashigaun and camp there.
Day 10: Tashigaun to Khongma La (Danda)
Then we trek from Tashigaun to Khongma La (Danda) and camp there.
Day 11: Khongma La (Danda) to Mumfuk
Then we trek from Khongma La (Danda) to Mumfuk and camp there.
Day 12: Mumfuk to Yangle Kharak
Then we trek from Mumfuk to Yangle Kharak and camp there.
Day 13: Yangle Khark to Merak
Then we trek from Yangle Kharak to Merak and camp there.
Day 14: Merak to Sersung
Then we trek from Merak toSersung and camp there. Then half day rest for a acclimatization.
Day 15: Sersung to Makalu Base camp
Then we trek from Sersung to Makalu Base camp and camp there.
Day 16-47: Climbing Period for Makalu (8463m)
In this time period we will climb the mountain
Day 48: Makalu BC to Mumbuck
Then we will trek back to mumbuck from Makalu base camp and camp there.
Day 49: Mumbuck to Khongma La (Danda)
Then we will trek back from mumbuck to Khongma La (Danda) and camp there.
Day 50: Khongma La to Seduwa
Then we will trek back from Khongma La (Danda) to Seduwa and camp there.
Day 51: Seduwa to Chichila
Then we will trek back from Seduwa to Chichila and camp there.
Day 52: Chichila to Tumlingtar
Then we will trek back from Chichila to Tumlingtar and camp there.
Day 53: Tumlingtar to Kathmandu
Then we will flight back to Kathmandu and ocernight at hotel.
Day 54: Kathmandu
You can roam around Kathmandu valley or you can do shoping.
Day 55: Departure
After breakfast we will transfer you to Tribhuvan International airport (TIA) three hour before your flight you have to reach there