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  • Duration54 Days
  • Difficulty LevelTechnical Challenging
  • Max Altitude(8,463 M) 27,765 ft

Makalu (8,463) is the fifth highest mountain in the world located 14 miles east of Mount Everest. Its size alone is impressive, but its summit with knife-edged ridges makes necessary to use mixed rock and ice climbing techniques. Only some 300+ climbers have even attempted this peak, versus other 8,000 meter peaks in Nepal. This being said, Makalu is all the more spectacular and challenging climbs of the 8,000-meter peaks. The Makalu Expedition has four base camps, including camp 3 on the Makalu La at 7,400m and a high camp on the North Face at approximately 7,800m.

Contact Rugged Trails Nepal for Makalu Expedition Itinerary and Details.

What's Included

  • All arrival and departure transfer as per itinerary.
  • Hotel accommodation in Kathmandu on B/B.
  • All Ground Transportation by private vehicles.
  • Nepal Government Royalty for Mount Makalu Expedition for the group and climbing Sherpa guide.
  • 1:1 Climbing Sherpa guides each member and leaders will be included.
  • All camping equipment in Base camp and Advance Base Camp;
  • Food during expedition period for expedition members and staff;
  • Expedition Permit to climbing of Mount Makalu.
  • Permanent kitchen facilities at the advance base camp.
  • All staff during the Expedition period with an experienced guide.
  • Surface transportation will be available as per itinerary;
  • Cargo clearance & duties assistance service free;
  • Daily wages, equipment allowance & insurance for expedition staff;
  • Gamow Bag will be available for expedition group;
  • Quality personal tent at base camp and advance base camp
  • Permanent kitchen and dining facilities at advance base camp
  • Shower facility at base camp and advance base camp
  • All necessary climbing hardware and ropes.
  • Preferable meals during the expedition
  • 24 hours hot drinks and beverage during the expedition
  • Quality high altitude freeze-dried food for Sherpa and staff;
  • 2 Oxygen Bottles with masks and regulators.
  • We provide Sherpa's tents, food for climbing, and insurance.
  • Icefalls charges, all high-quality tent for  higher camps 1, 2, 3 ·
  • EPI gas and burners  for cooking food above base camp;
  • All wages, equipment, medical and accidental Insurances for a cook, climbing Sherpa guide and base camp staff.
  • All necessary camping equipment's like camp furniture, kitchenware, dining tents, guest tents, kitchen tent, shower, toilet tents, etc.
  • Per person 50kg baggage allowance during trekking-up and down carrying by Yak;
  • Required experienced, trained and Government Licensed climbing guide(s) during climbing period per person as per requirements.
  • First Aid medical kits.
  • Satellite phone carrying by Guide for communication and available for members with the cost extra.
  • Appropriate food for high altitude and all climbing crew at base camp and above as required.
  • Emergency oxygen and mask regulator.
  • All necessary paper works, office Service charge, and Government Taxes levied in Nepal

What’s Excluded

  • Lunch and Dinner during your stay in Kathmandu.
  • Any packed food/snacks, aerated drinks, energy drinks, mineral water, alcohol.
  • Items of personal nature, Laundry Expenses, Tips.
  • Any extra expenses arising out of unforeseen situations like natural calamities, landslides, political disturbances, strikes, changes in Government regulations, etc.
  • Any additional staff other than specified.
  • Rescue, Repatriation, Medicines, Medical Tests and Hospitalization expenses.
  • Medical Insurance and emergency rescue evacuation if required.
  • Travel Insurance and helicopter rescue.
  • Filming permit (if special camera).
  • Personal climbing gears;
  • Expenses incurred towards usage of landlines, mobiles, satellite phone, And Internet expenses
  • Clothing, Packing Items or Bags, Personal Medical Kit, or Trekking Gears
  • Nepal custom duty for import of expedition goods.
  • Summit Bonus for climbing Sherpa Guides as per Mountaineering Association rules. Minimum US$ 1000.00 per climbing Sherpa guide.
  • Tips and gifts for base camp and high-altitude trekking and climbing staff.
  • Airfare of international flights.
  • Summit Bonus for climbing Sherpa guide, minimum US$ 1000.00 per climbing Sherpa guide. 
  • Any extra services or products or offers or activities which are not mentioned in the itinerary.