expedition in nepal: makalu expedition

Makalu, the world's fifth highest peak in the world rising to 27,765 feet (8,463 meters). This beautiful and impressive massive is situated just 14 miles east of Everest in the Khumbu region. Its size alone is impressive, but its perfect pyramid structure with four sharp ridges makes this mountain all the more spectacular. Makalu is actually a double peak. The subsidary peak rising just north of the main summit connected by a saddle is called Chomolonzo (25,650 ft.) It is interesting to note that the summit ridge is the demarcation point indicating the border between Nepal on the Southern side and Tibet to the North.

Makalu A brif ViewThe name of the mountain was probably taken from the Sanskrit word Maha-Kala, which means Big Black and is a by-name of Shiva - one of the most important gods of Hinduism. Shiva is sometimes an evil, cruel destroyer but at other times he tends to be gentle and kind-hearted. The mountain has another name in the local dialect - Kumba karna, which means The Giant.

Makalu has proved to be a challenging climb, as only five of its first sixteen attempts were successful. To date, there have been a total of 206 successful ascents of Makalu and a total of 22 fatalities. There have been no known winter ascents of this peak.

Summit Of the MakaluPrior to its first ascent in 1955, it was admired and studied by several Everest expeditions, but like a lot of other giants in the Khumbu region, it was not attempted until the summit of Everest was first ascended in 1954.

makalu expedition trip itinerary

Day 01: Arrive Kathmandu & transfer to hotel
Day 02-03: Briefing in Tourism Ministry & prepare for expedition
Day 04. Fly Biratnagar & drive to Hile
Day 05. Hill - Hillepani
Day 06. Hillepani - Tumlingtar
Day 07. Tumlingtar - Kuwapani
Day 08. Kuwapani - Chichila
Day 09. Chichila - Num
Day 10. Num- Seduwa
Day 11. Seduwa - Tashigaun
Day 12. Tashigaun - Khongma La (Danda)
Day 13. Khongmadanda - Mumfuk
Day 14. Mumfuk -Yangle Kharak
Day 15. Yangle Khark -Merak
Day 16. Merak -Sersung (half day rest) for acclimatize
Day 17. Sersung - Makalu BC
Day 18-42 Climbing Period for Makalu 1(8463m.)
Day 43: Makalu BC - Mumbuck
Day 44: Mumbuck - Khongma La (Danda)
Day 45: Khongma La - Seduwa
Day 46: Seduwa - Chichila
Day 47: Chichila - Tumlingtar
Day 48: Tumlingtar - Kathmandu
Day 49: Kathmandu
Day 50: Final Departures

expedition in nepal

• Amadablam Expedition
• Cho Oyu Expedition
• Everest Expedition
• Lobuche Expedition
• Makalu Expedition
• Pumari Expedition
• Shisapangma Expedition