MAKALU EXPEDITION
Climb 8485m - 5th Highest
Mt. Makalu is the fourth tallest in Nepal and the fifth-highest Peak on the Earth with a height of 8,485m. Mt. Makalu resides in the eastern Himalayas range just 19Km southeast of the giant Mt. Everest on the border of Nepal and China. At the base of Mt. Makalu, there lies a natural wonder. Makalu bears a pyramid shape. The North-Western ridge route is used by most mountaineers to reach the top of the peak.
Mt. Makalu Expedition in Nepal is full of adventures as well as dangers too. Climbing Makalu is a test of the complete endurance of a climber. The base camp is normally set at around 5,600m, and then four camps follow before reaching the top. The first camp is at 6,100m, camp 2 is at 6500m, the third camp is at 7400m and the last camp is at 7800m.
Airport - Hotel transfers – Airport (Pick up and drop) by private vehicle.
4-5 nights hotel in Kathmandu (star category) - Single room on Bed and Breakfast Plan.
Welcome dinner in a tourist standard restaurant in KATHMANDU with office staff and guide.
Expedition royalty and permit of Nepal Government to climb Mt. Annapurna I, Conservation area entry permits and fee.
Government liaison officer with full equipment, salary and accommodation.
Stool shipment transfer & garbage deposit fees.
Two 14 Peaks duffle bags, cap, buff and jacket. One 120 L duffle bag for trekking and other 150 L duffle bag for expedition.
Heli Flight from Kathmandu – Lukla and trek from Lukla to Dingboche. Heli flight from Dingboche to Makalu High Camp. While returning; Heli flight from Makalu Base Camp to Kathmandu.
15 Kg of member’s luggage during the trek and 60Kg for expedition carried by porters or Yaks and Heli.
Transportation of all necessary equipment for all members and staff from Kathmandu to Dana (by truck) and from Dana to Base camp (By heli / mules/porters – depending upon condition) – While returning; Base camp to Dana (By Heli / mules/porters depending upon condition) and Dana to Kathmandu (by truck).
3 meals a day (breakfast, lunch and dinner including tea and coffee) along with comfortable accommodation at hotel/lodge during the trek and at the Base camp. Hygienic and fresh green vegetables, fresh meat, fruits, soft drinks, juice, snacks etc. will be served regularly during the entire expedition using helicopter flights.
Medical & Emergency rescue insurance for all involved Nepalese staff during the trek and expedition
1 Porters per 2 members up to the Base camp and from the Base camp (both ways).
Experienced and well-trained Base camp cook & kitchen helpers as required
All Nepalese staff, Climbing Sherpa & porters’ daily wages, salary, equipment, food & clothing.
Each member will have an individual box tent with a proper bed in Base camp.
Single box tent, foam mattresses and pillow per member, 1 dining tent, 1 kitchen tent, 1 Communication tent, 1 toilet & 1 shower tent, and Nepalese staff tents, store tent, tables & chairs & all necessary cooking gears.
Heater at base camp in each dining tents.
1 Solar Panel and Generator for Lights at Base Camp, For Battery Charges, Laptop, and Other Electronic Devices.
Oxygen, mask regulator, ice wall, and ladder training at basecamp by Climbing Sherpa Guide.
1 multiple 8000m sumitted Sherpa guide and 1assistant sherpa during the entire climb from Base camp to the summit and back, and on each rotation.
Summit oxygen cylinder: 4 oxygen bottles (4 liters) for each member and 1 oxygen bottle for each high-altitude Sherpa. 1 Set of Summit Oxygen masks and regulator for each member and high-altitude Sherpa, which has to be returned after the expedition. Extra mask and regulators will be available for emergencies. ** subject to charge if it gets Lost or Damaged **
High altitude tent, cooking EPI gas, cooking pot, high food for a member, Sherpa, and other crews at (C-I) (C-II) (C-III) and (C-IV).
Members will share tents in high camps (2 members: 1 tent).
The team of experienced Sherpa (from the Expedition Operators Association, EOA of Nepal) will fix the route to the summit of Everest. (No Extra Charge Will Be Applied to Members).
Satellite phone for emergency communication Carried by Sherpa, Also Available for Members (with appropriate charge).
Walkie–Talkie for communication from Base Camp to Mountain and Mountain to Base Camp.
Weather forecast report regularly from Meteotest, Bern (Switzerland) during the entire expedition.
Comprehensive medical kit for members and staff.
Annapurna climbing certificate issued by DOT (After climbing Mt. Makalu and Island Peak successfully). **Note: All expedition stuff and equipment have to be returned after post expedition, subject to charge if lost or damaged.
International flight airfare (from and to Kathmandu).
Nepalese visa fee is $ 125 USD For 90 Days.
Lunch & dinner during the stay in Kathmandu.
Extra nights’ accommodation in Kathmandu. In case of early arrival or late departure, early return from trekking/expedition or domestic flight cancellation (due to any other reason) than the scheduled itinerary.
Insurance covering both medical and high-altitude evacuation costs (In incase for the trip cancellation, interruption, high altitude rescue & air evacuation, medical treatment, repatriation, Etc.)
Telephone calls, internet, toiletries, battery recharge, hot shower, laundry, soft drinks, beers and any alcoholic beverages (during the trek and in Kathmandu but we will have soft drinks for members at Base camp).
Clothing, packing items, bags, personal medical kit and all kinds of personal trekking/climbing gear.
Special filming, camera and drone permit fee.
Guide bonus for climbing Sherpa- Minimum 1500 USD.
Some Tips for Base camp and high Camp staff – Minimum 400 USD
Any other services or activities, which are not mentioned in the itinerary and not listed in the “Cost Includes” section.
For safety reasons, our Heli Rescue team and medical doctor are always on standby during any expedition in Nepal. If a medical rescue evacuation is necessary, the costs should be covered by your insurance company.
