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Makalu climb is interesting with the fifth highest mountain (8463 m) in the world located in the northeastern of Nepal. The mountain is known as Khabalung with a little pink colour. It has two subsidiary peaks, including Kanchungtse (7678 m) and Chomo Lonzo. French Expedition, led by Jean Franco first climbed the mountain on May 15, 1955. Walk 10 days after the Kathmandu-Tumlingtar flight to reach the base camp.
Makalu climb is a part of the Greater Himalaya that lies in the Kumba Karna Himal. The mountain mapped and photographed at first by the British Everest reconnaissance in 1921 from the Tibet part. The first Nepalese Ang Chepal Sherpa climbed the mountain on May 1, 1978. It is considered one of the toughest mountains to climb. Before the climbing, enjoy the Makalu Barun National Park that is the home of 48 species of orchids, 25 species of rhododendron, 87 species of medicinal plants and 421 species of birds. The endangered wildlife includes wild yak, red panda, snow leopard, clouded leopard, Himalayan black bear, musk deer, goral, wild boar, tahr, Himalayan marmot, langur monkey, weasel, and serow.
Makalu climb offers the views of Kanchenjunga, Lhotse, Everest and Cho Oyo. The first attempt was in 1954 by a US team. The French, English, Japanese, Czechoslovakian and Spanish Expedition group were conquered the mountain on different dates. It is a remote region of Nepal near the border of China (Tibet). Contact with Yeti Trail Adventure for the expedition experience. Read further information about the day-to-day itinerary below.
Day 01: Kathmandu to Mani Bhanjyang (1100 m) via Tumlingtar (460 m) – 3/4 hours
Day 02: Mani Bhanjyang to Chichela (1830 m) – 5/6 hours
Day 03: Chichela to Num (1490 m) – 5/6 hours
Day 04: Num to Sedua (1460 m) – 5/6 hours
Day 05: Sedua to Tashigaon (2070 m) – 4/5 hours
Day 06: Tashigaon to Kauma (3470 m) – 5/6 hours
Day 07: Kauma to Mumbuk (3570 m) – 5/6 hours
Day 08: Mumbuk to Nhe Kharka (3000 m) – 5/6 hours
Day 09: Nhe Kharka to Sherson (4615 m) – 6/7 hours
Day 10: Sherson to Makalu Base Camp (4820 m) – 3/4 hours
Day 11: Makalu base camp – rest day
Day 12-42: Climbing Period to Mt Makalu (8463 m)
Day 43: Makalu Base Camp to Nhe Kharka (3000 m) – 6/7 hours
Day 44: Nhe Kharka to Mumbuk (3570 m) – 5/6 hours
Day 45: Mumbuk to Kauma (3470 m) – 5/6 hours
Day 46: Kauma to Tashigaon (2070 m) – 5/6 hours
Day 47: Tashigaon to Num (1490 m) – 5/6 hours
Day 48: Num to Mani Bhanjyang (1100 m) – 5/6 hours
Day 49: Mani Bhanjyang to Tumlingtar (460 m) – 3/4 hours
Day 50: Tumlingtar to Kathmandu (1350 m) – 35 minutes flight
Day 51: Kathmandu Rest Day
Day 52: Airport departure
Day 01: Kathmandu to Mani Bhanjyang (1100 m) via Tumlingtar (460 m) – 3/4 hours
Day 02: Mani Bhanjyang to Chichela (1830 m) – 5/6 hours
Day 03: Chichela to Num (1490 m) – 5/6 hours
Day 04: Num to Sedua (1460 m) – 5/6 hours
Day 05: Sedua to Tashigaon (2070 m) – 4/5 hours
Day 06: Tashigaon to Kauma (3470 m) – 5/6 hours
Day 07: Kauma to Mumbuk (3570 m) – 5/6 hours
Day 08: Mumbuk to Nhe Kharka (3000 m) – 5/6 hours
Day 09: Nhe Kharka to Sherson (4615 m) – 6/7 hours
Day 10: Sherson to Makalu Base Camp (4820 m) – 3/4 hours
Day 11: Makalu base camp – rest day
Day 12-42: Climbing Period to Mt Makalu (8463 m)
Day 43: Makalu Base Camp to Nhe Kharka (3000 m) – 6/7 hours
Day 44: Nhe Kharka to Mumbuk (3570 m) – 5/6 hours
Day 45: Mumbuk to Kauma (3470 m) – 5/6 hours
Day 46: Kauma to Tashigaon (2070 m) – 5/6 hours
Day 47: Tashigaon to Num (1490 m) – 5/6 hours
Day 48: Num to Mani Bhanjyang (1100 m) – 5/6 hours
Day 49: Mani Bhanjyang to Tumlingtar (460 m) – 3/4 hours
Day 50: Tumlingtar to Kathmandu (1350 m) – 35 minutes flight
Day 51: Kathmandu Rest Day
Day 52: Airport departure
