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Mt. Makalu (8463m.) was first climbed by a French party in 1955, is the world’s 5th highest mountain at 8,463m. Situated between Everest and Kanchanjunga, on the Nepali-Tibetan border. The peak was first mapped and photographed from the Tibetan side by the 1921 British Everest reconnaissance. It is an isolated peak, located just 14 miles east of Mount Everest. Makalu is a very beautiful but extremely challenging, and potentially dangerous mountain. Our expedition trip starts from Tumlingtar, just above the Arun River to Makalu Base Camp at approximately 5200 meters. We’ll climb by way of the Northwest Ridge. Our Sherpa team will fix ropes as required. We’ll be moving up and down the mountain quite a few times, Depending on our condition.

We start from Tumlingtar by flight above the Arun River then towards the beautiful Barun valley, which is most infrequently visited valley and finally setting up Makalu Base Camp at an altitude of 4,840m. We return back via the same path and take panoramic flight to Katmandu.

Detail Itinerary for Makalu Expedition

Day 1   Arrival in Kathmandu & Transfer to Hotel.
Day 2-3 Kathmandu. (Preparation)
Day 4     Fly to Tumlingtar. Trek to Khadbari (1040m). Stay in lodge.
Day 5     Bhotebas (1730m). Overnight Stay in lodge / camp.
Day 6     Chichiara. Overnight Stay in lodge / camp
Day 7     Num. Overnight Stay in lodge / camp
Day 8     Kuwapani (1560m). Overnight Stay in lodge / camp.
Day 9-10     Tashi Goan (2100m). Acclimatization
Day 11   Kauma (3760m). Overnight Stay in camp
Day 12   Dobato (3700m). Overnight Stay in camp
Day 13   Nebe Kharka (4320m). Overnight in camp
Day 14   Sherson (4630m). Overnight Stay in camp
Day 15   Makalu base camp
Day 16   High camp
Day 19-49   Climbing Period Mt. Makalu
Day 50   Cleaning up Base Camp
Day 51   Yak Kharka
Day 52   Mumbuk. Overnight Stay in lodge
Day 53   Tashi Goan. Overnight Stay in lodge
Day 54   Nun. Overnight Stay in lodge
Day 55   Chichira. Overnight Stay in lodge
Day 56   Khandbari. Overnight Stay in lodge
Day 57   Tumlingtar and fly back to Kathmandu
Day 58   Kathmandu. Sight seeing
Day 59   Final departure to your Country

Makalu Expedition

Makalu Expedition

Altitude Sickness

Many people are concerned about altitude sickness. This problem, often known as acute mountain sickness (AMS), is a particularly important medical consideration while trekking in Nepal and Tibet. AMS rarely occurs lower than 2800 meters (9520ft) and only minor symptoms occur below 3000 meters (9,800ft). AMS occurs when the body does not adapt well to the lack of oxygen present at higher altitudes. At 5490 meters (18,000ft), there is just half the oxygen available as there is at sea level, while there is only a third available at the summit of Mount Everest. The itineraries of the treks of Itreknepal are designed to reduce the risk of altitude sickness as much as possible, although individual susceptibility to altitude sickness seems to be genetically determined. What happens to the body during altitude illness? The body tries to adapt to having less available oxygen by increasing the rate and depth of breathing, as well as the heart rate. Fluids accumulate in between the cells in the brain, the lungs or both, creating mild to severe symptoms. Mild symptoms include headache, loss of appetite, nausea, fatigue, insomnia and dizziness. These symptoms are usually resolved by spending one or two extra nights at the same altitude. If symptoms worsen, descent to lower altitudes is warranted. If you are resting at the same altitude and your symptoms worsen, then it is also necessary to descend. More serious symptoms of AMS include increased tiredness, severe headaches, vomiting, loss of coordination, shortness of breath and coughing fits. These extremely dangerous symptoms are called high altitude cerebral edema (or HACE). They can lead to unconsciousness and death within 12 hours. Increasing shortness of breath, cough and tiredness may also be signs of high altitude pulmonary edema or HAPE. This condition can rapidly prove to be fatal if ignored. Respiratory depression (the slowing down of breathing) can be caused by various substances, and may be a problem at altitude.

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