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Makalu Expedition |
 This mountain is an impressive mass of red
granite. The Great Black One, so called due to
its dark brooding appearance is considered a
massif with a "future". Makalu lies in the north
east region ofand is a close neighbour to Mount
Everest. Despite it being the fifth tallest
among the eight thousanders, the mountain is
still virtually 'new'. It was first climbed by a
French Team led by Jean Franco in 1955. The
French were the first to reach the Makalu summit
back in 1955, a ear after the Americans set off
for the first ever attempt on the mountain.
Valuable sighting and photographs of Makalu were
taken during the reconnaissance of the eastern
approaches to Everest by a British Expedition in
1921. Makalu has five routes and four variations
along with other interesting opportunities like
the West Face, the Northeast and North Flanks
(Tibet). Our trek follows one of the most remote
and unfrequented areas of Nepal. Starting at
Tumlingtar plateau just above the Arun River, we
walk through the snow, rain and cloud prone
Kauma. Base Camp is just south of the snout of
the Barun Glacier at an elevation of 4823m. |
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Itinerary in Details |
Days 01
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Arrival Kathmandu, transfer to hotel on B/B |
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Days 02
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Kathmandu Sightseeing, hotel on B/B |
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Days 03
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Last preparation in Kathmandu, hotel on
B/B |
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Days 04
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Flight: Ktm- Biratnagar, transfer to Hile,
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Days 05
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Trek to Mangmaya, camp |
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Days 06
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Trek to Sutibhari, camp |
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Days 07
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Trek to Tumlingtar, camp |
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Days 08
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Trek to Khandbari, camp |
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Days 09
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Trek to Bhotebas |
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Days 10
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Trek to Gogone, camp |
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Days 11
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Trek to Num, camp |
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Days 12
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Trek to Tashi Gaon |
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Days 13
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Trek to Khongma La |
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Days 14
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Trek to Makalu I Base Camp |
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Days 15-32
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Climbing period of Makalu |
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Days 33
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BC to Numbuck, camp |
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Days 34
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Trek to Khongma La, camp |
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Days 35
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Trek to Seduwa, camp |
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Days 36
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Trek to Chichela, camp |
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Days 37
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Trek to Tumlingtar, cmap |
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Days 38
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Flight Tumlingtar-Ktm, transfer to hotel
on B/B |
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Days 39
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Kathmandu Leisure day, hotel on B/B |
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Days 40
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Final Departure |
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