Mount Makalu ( 8,485 meters ) , is the fifth highest peak on Earth, located in eastern Nepal near the border with China.
Makalu is known for its pyramid- shaped peak, technical difficulty, and remote wilderness, making it one of the most challenging and less crowded 8,000m expeditions.
Expedition Overview.
Duration 45-50 Days.
Maximum altitude : 8,485 m.
Région : Makalu Barun National Park.
Route : Southeast Ridge ( Standard Route ).
Best Season : Spring ( April- May )
Day :01-Arrival in Kathmandu.
Day :02- Kathmandu fly to Tumlingtar.
Day :03- Drive to Num.
Day :04- Num to Seduwa.
Day :05- Seduwa to Tashigaon.
Day :06- Tashigaon to Kongmala
Day :07- Kongmala to Dobate
Day :08- Dobate to Yangri Kharka.
Day :09- Yangri Kharka to Lang male Kharka.
Day :10- langmale Kharka to Makalu Base Camp.
Day 11-35- Acclimatization, training ( Summit Period ).
Day : 36- Return to Base Camp.
Day : 37- Base Camp to Langmale.
Day : 38- Langmale to Yangri Kharka.
Day : 39- Yangri Kharka to Dobate.
Day :40- Dobate to khongma.
Day :41- Khongma to Tashigaon.
Day :42- Tashigaon to Seduwa
Day :43- Seduwa to Num
Day :44- Num to Tumlingtar ( Drive ).
Day :45- Tumlingtar to Kathmandu by flight.
Day :46- Kathmandu visit.
Day : 47 Departure.
Climbers must bring full high-altitude gear including down suit ( -40•C ), mountaineering boots, crampons, harness, helmet, gloves, sleeping bag ( -40•C ), headlamp, sunglasses, and personal medical kit.
Permits, logistics, accommodation, meals, Sherpa Support, ropes, oxygen, and medical assistant are included.
Previous experience above 6,500m, strong physical condition, and technical climbing skill are required.
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