Mt. Makalu (8,481m)
A journey shaped by the landscapes, people and experiences of Nepal.
Offered by Tintin and Sherpa Adventure Trekking Pvt. Ltd.
NEPAL · TRAVEL EXPERIENCES
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Do you want to feel this enormous sensation of satisfaction by the mighty summit of Mt. Everest and searching for the best option before it? Mt. Makalu might be the right choice for you. Makalu is a stark and beautiful near-perfect pyramid mountain with four angular ridges that poses a difficult task even for seasoned mountaineers. The world's fifth highest peak in the world rising to 27,765 feet (8,463 meters) is known for its isolated location and on the base of it lies a natural wonder: The Barun Valley. It is a difficult peak to climb because of the high altitude and steep slopes that call for technical climbing. A high level of physical condition and previous climbing expertise are required for the expedition, which lasts 6 to 8 weeks on average. After setting up base camp, the climbers proceed through many camps on the mountain until they reach the summit. The spring months of April and May are the ideal time to climb Makalu.
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1Arrival at Kathmandu — Upon arrival in Kathmandu, you will be picked up by our representative at the airport and taken to the hotel. You will meet your guide, discuss the trek program, and make final preparations for the trek. If you have an early arrival, we will take you for a sightseeing trip in the UNESCO world heritage site in Kathmandu and later, in the evening, you’ll have dinner in the hotel.
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Day 2Welcome brief, Gear check and Official formalities in Kathmandu — On this day, you will go on a sightseeing tour of the city, visiting some of the popular tourist attractions. In the afternoon, you will have a pre-climbing briefing with your guide and do some final preparation.
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Day 3Drive to Ramechhap (439m/1440.28) and Flight to Lukla (2,800m/9,186ft) — Kathmandu - Ramechhap via Road- Lukla via Air
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Day 4Trek to Monjo (2,800m/9,186ft) — Lukla – Chheplung – Ghat – Phakding – Bengkar – Monjo
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Day 5From Phakding or Monjo, Trek to Namche Bazaar (3,440m/11,283ft) — Monjo - Jorsale - Namche Bazaar
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Day 6Acclimatization Day in Namche Bazaar — Namche - Khumjung - Khunde - Namche
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Day 7Namche Bazaar to Pangboche(3900m/12,795ft) — Namche Bazar – Kyangjuma – Leushyasa – Phungi Thanga – Tengboche – Deboche – Milinggo – Pangboche
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Day 8Pangboche to Dingboche (4400m/14,435.7ft) — Pangboche - Shomare - Dingboche
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Day 9Dingboche to Lobuche (4,900m/16,076.12ft) — Dingboche - Dugla(Thukla) - Lobuche
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Day 10Lobuche to Lhotse Base Camp — Lobuche - Lhotse Base Camp
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Day 1145: Climbing Period — Base Camp will already have a route set up with ropes and ladders leading to Camp 1 by the time we first arrive there. Our strong Sherpa team will be hard at work carrying loads of gear up the mountain which will help ease the burden on the climbers.
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Day 46Clearing up base camp — After our summit to Nuptse peak, our sherpa team will spare a day to clean up solid wastes that are residing in the mountains and make a fresh environment. Due to the tourism movement in these regions, there were huge chunks of garbage which are now controlled by such actions by climbers and the organizations responsible for clean environment.
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Day 47Base Camp to Pheriche — Base Camp - Pheriche
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Day 48Pheriche to Namche Bazaar — Pheriche - Namche Bazaar
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Day 49Trek from Namche Bazaar to Lukla — Namche - Lukla
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Day 50Drive to Ramechhap and fly to Kathmandu — You’ll need to fly back to Ramechhap and drive to Kathmandu. After reaching, we will transfer you to a hotel. In the evening, you can go shopping for souvenirs, trying Nepali or Newari Cuisine (Ethnic group and native people of Kathmandu Valley. We will organize a farewell program for you to create memories with us.
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Day 51Departure from Kathmandu — If your flight is in the evening, we will take you for sightseeing in one of the Buddhist stupa; Boudhanath/Swayambhunath which is also listed in UNESCO World Heritage Site. Then, Our representative will receive you from the hotel and drop you at the airport for your return journey back home.
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What's included in your experience
Included
- All airport transfers
- Accommodation in Kathmandu on Bed and Breakfast basis
- All accommodation during trek (Lodge/Tea house)
- Domestic flights
- Certified and experienced guide and his expenses
- Potters to carry maximum 10 kg per person on trek
- TIMS permit
- All permits as required as the itinerary
- Oximeters to determine oxygen level in body
- Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner throughout the trek
- Travel insurance of guides and porters
- Vehicle cost
Not included
- Your international airfare
- Nepal Visa
- Meals not indicated in the itinerary
- Tips and gratuities
- Personal equipment
- Travel insurance (Required)
- Other expenses of a personal nature
Essential trip information
Fitness & eligibility
1
Meeting point
September 1
What to bring
- ESSENTIAL GEARS
- Trekking Backpack 55-60 liters
- Two comfortable walking pants or Trousers
- Rain proof Layer or a Goretex layer to wear outside of down jacket or fleece
- Thermal wear/Base Layers two sets, Preferably Merino or smart wool
- 5 sports underpants and 6 pair socks
- A pair of Winter Gloves and light fleece gloves
- Gore Tex Hiking Shoes and one light pair trekking shoes (HOKA/ALTRA/LA SPORTIVA)
- Trekking Poles
- Cat 3 or 4 Sunglasses that protects from UV rays and Cap and Warm HAT (Topi)
- One Down Jacket
- One Fleece Jacket or Mid Layer
- Full sleeve dry fit t shirts 2
- 1 litre Nalgene water bottle (also to keep us warm at night)
- MEDICINES
- Sunscreen 1 tube + Lip Balm 1 small tube
- Diamox (Acetazolamide) 125 mg 24 tabs
- Advil/Tylenols/Nyquils
- Enough pack of Electrolytes
- Pepto Bismol or other Ant Diarrhoeal Medicine
- Vitamin C tablets and Vitamin B 12 enough for two weeks
- SNACKS
- A pack of Jolly Ranchers and Trail Mix
- Cliff Bars or Protein BAR
- Beef and Turkey Jerky, Salamis, Cheese Sticks etc
- HYGIENE PACKS
- Trekking Towel
- Travel size body wash and shampoo (hotel type)
- Toothbrush and Paste
- Small pack of refreshing face wipe (We will get toilet paper in Nepal)
- Deodrant Stick (not spray) small sick
- Small clothe wash tube to wash socks and underpants
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