Makalu Expedition

Mt. Makalu, the fifth highest mountain in the world (8,485m) and located 12miles south east of Mt Everest, is a pyramid-shaped mountain in Nepal. Located on the border of Nepal and Tibet, the summit ridge is also the demarcation point that indicates the border between Nepal and Tibet. One of the most difficult mountains in the world to climb was, however, first attempted on May 15,1955 by Lionel Terray and Jean Couzy of French expedition lead by Jean Franco.

Mt. Makalu Expedition: Makalu Expedition is typically a 56 day expedition.  Out of 56 days, 30 days are set aside as climbing period and remaining days as the trekking period. The expedition starts with a flight to Tumlingtar, which is at the elevation of just 920m. However, in just 10 days time, the trail passing through the narrow gorges of the Arun Valley, rhododendron forest, local pastures  rises into the high alpine country, leaving the subtropical valley behind. Your eyes get a chance to feast on the incredible diversity of flora, fauna, and the pristine culture of the local people, en route to and from the base camp. The ascent is made past the southeast peak and along the southeast ridge. The Makalu base camp is set at the altitude of 4,870m. Three high camps: camp I at 6500m, camp II at 7,300m and camp III at 7900m are set above the base camp. C1 and C2 are set at the bottom of the southeast peak ridge and the final camp, C3, at the beginning of the south east ridge. The climb is moderately technical with exposure on the southeast ridge and require some fixed rope set-up from 5800m- 6100m and from 6500m to 7500m. Starting base of the West Face, we climb into the hanging ice fall to the right part of the ice-fall. Now from the plateau above the ice-fall the trail heads towards the ice-rock wall that extends to 7400m high. The final section of the summit involves technical rock climbing. The top greets you with heavenly surrounding view.

The Makalu Expedition package is one of the best expedition packages offered by Amigo Treks and Expedition. Our standard package ensures comprehensive mountaineering logistic service required from Kathmandu up till the summit. The company makes the arrangement of bed and breakfast  in Kathmandu; however, full board (meal and accommodation), is arranged in a teahouse during the trek an in a tented camp during the climb. The company also ensures that the climbing and trekking guides are English speaking, trained, licensed and experienced.

All necessary permits, climbing documents, travelling logistics including airfares, ground transportation, porters and other individual services required by the Mountaineers will be arranged by the company. Dining tents, expedition quality personal tents, kitchen tents, toilet facilities, portable shower facility and tent accommodation required by our staff will also be arranged by the company. Moreover, we also provide satellite phone, internet access, hand held radios for communication purpose between high camps and base camps, while on the mountain and a solar panel to charge batteries.

Late Spring and autumn are the best season to attempt Mt. Makalu. Come in a group for a special group discount. Moreover, if you are looking to attempt some other mountains, we make the best arrangement for Mt. Pumori Expedition, Mt. Everest Expedition, Manaslu Expedition and even Annapurna Expedition.