International Mt. Makalu Expedition 2013/14
Overview
Makalu is one of the harder eight-thousanders, and is considered one of the most difficult mountains in the world to climb. The mountain is notorious for its steep pitches and knife-edged ridges that are completely open to the elements. The final ascent of the summit pyramid involves technical rock climbing. Makalu is the only Nepalese 8,000m peak which has yet to be climbed in true winter conditions.
Makalu was first climbed on May 15, 1955 by Lionel Terray and Jean Couzy of a French expedition led by Jean Franco. Franco, G. Magnone and Sirdar Gyaltsen Norbu summitted the next day, followed by Bouvier, S. Coupe, Leroux and A. Vialatteon the 17th. The French team climbed Makalu by the north face and northeast ridge, via the saddle between Makalu and Kangchungtse (the Makalu-La), establishing the standard route.
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Trip facts
- Duration58 Days
- Grade
Extreme: You need to be in excellent physical condition: be ready to walk or climb more than 10 hours a day. You may be subjected to face extreme weather and high altitude. The terrain will be very rock and icy and remote. Technical climbing equipment is required. - Activity Mountaineering Expedition
- Max. Altitude8463m
Mountain info
- Mt. Makalu
- Height: 8463 m , 27,767 ft
- Location: Mahalangur Himal
- Range: 5th highest Mountain in the World
- Latitude: 87.05,E
- Longitude: 27.53 N
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Itinerary
Trip Itinerary
- Day:1 Arrival in Kathmandu. Transfer to your hotel.
- Day:2 Kathmandu.
- Day:3 Kathmandu.
- Day:4 Fly to Tumlingtar (285m-938ft) and arrange for porters.
- Day:5 Trek to Mane Bhanjyang.(1440m-4724ft)
- Day:6 Trek to Chichira. (1980m-6496ft)
- Day:7 Trek to Num (1851m-6072ft)
- Day:8 Trek to Sheduwa (1500m-4922ft).
- Day:9 Trek to Tashigaon. (2100m-6890ft)
- Day:10 Trek to Kauma. (3760m-12337ft)
- Day:11 Trek to Dobato. (3700m-12140ft)
- Day:12 Trek to Jark Kharka (4800m-15749ft)
- Day:13 Trek to Hillary Base Camp (4800m-15749ft)
- Day:14 Trek to Makalu Base Camp. (4870m-15978ft)
- Day:15-48 Climbing period Mt. Makalu.
- Day:49 Clean up Base Camp
- Day:50 Trek back to Yak Kharka.
- Day:51 Trek to Mumbuk.
- Day:52 Trek to Tashi Gaon.
- Day:53 Trek to Num
- Day:54 Trek to Chichira.
- Day:55 Trek to Tumlingtar.
- Day:56 Fly to Kathmandu. Transfer to your hotel.
- Day:57 Kathmandu.
- Day:58 Transfer to airport for departure.
Departures
| Date | Festivals | Remarks | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday, 02 Sep, 2013 - Tuesday, 29 Oct, 2013 | - | - |  Open: This trip is open for booking | Book |
| Monday, 07 Apr, 2014 - Tuesday, 03 Jun, 2014 | - | - | Open: This trip is open for booking | Book |
| Tuesday, 02 Sep, 2014 - Wednesday, 29 Oct, 2014 | - | - | Open: This trip is open for booking | Book |
Hotels
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Hotel Norbulinka
Rating: 2 star
Hotel Norbu Linka creates a pleasant ambience with a delicate balance between the functional requirements and aesthetic appeal.
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Hotel Thamel
Rating: 2 star
No place bustles with as much life and color in Kathmandu as Thamel. It is the most convenient and most fun place from which to explore the city.
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