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Makalu Expedition
A remote and demanding 8,000-metre objective requiring strong technical ability, self-sufficiency and experience on steep mixed terrain.
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Typical duration55 days
Summit altitude8,485 m
DifficultyExtreme / technical
Primary seasonApr–May
StyleFully supported / Private
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Take a look at the daily plan and what’s included. We’ll confirm availability and any changes with you before you book.
Is this your trip?
- Typical duration
- 55 days
- Summit altitude
- 8,485 m
- Difficulty
- Extreme / technical
- Primary season
- Apr–May
- Style
- Fully supported / Private
Rooms included. Meals are included only during the climbing section.
Your itinerary.
A route-specific planning itinerary. Day ranges may shift with acclimatization, weather and transport. Your expedition leader confirms the camp and summit programme; your written quotation confirms the final duration and services.
Days 1–3 · Kathmandu equipment and logistics checks
Follow the Makalu Expedition route through this stage at the pace agreed with the expedition leader. Meet the team, check personal equipment and confirm permits, transport and the services listed in your quotation.
- Accommodation
- Approach accommodation as confirmed in your quotation.
- Meals
- Trekking meals and drinks paid separately.
Days 4–5 · Tumlingtar and Num access
Follow the Makalu Expedition route through this stage at the pace agreed with the expedition leader. The team confirms overnight stops and travel arrangements for current conditions. Avoid rushing the approach; additional rest may change the day allocation.
- Accommodation
- Approach accommodation as confirmed in your quotation.
- Meals
- Trekking meals and drinks paid separately.
Days 6–10 · Approach through Seduwa, Tashigaon and Shipton La
Follow the Makalu Expedition route through this stage at the pace agreed with the expedition leader. The team confirms overnight stops and travel arrangements for current conditions. Avoid rushing the approach; additional rest may change the day allocation.
- Accommodation
- Approach accommodation as confirmed in your quotation.
- Meals
- Trekking meals and drinks paid separately.
Days 11–14 · Barun valley approach and acclimatization
Follow the Makalu Expedition route through this stage at the pace agreed with the expedition leader. Allow time to rest and take short acclimatization walks. Your guide checks how the group is adapting before gaining more sleeping altitude.
- Accommodation
- Approach accommodation as confirmed in your quotation.
- Meals
- Trekking meals and drinks paid separately.
Days 15–17 · Reach the expedition base and prepare
Follow the Makalu Expedition route through this stage at the pace agreed with the expedition leader. The team confirms overnight stops and travel arrangements for current conditions. Avoid rushing the approach; additional rest may change the day allocation.
- Accommodation
- Approach accommodation as confirmed in your quotation.
- Meals
- Trekking meals and drinks paid separately.
Days 18–35 · Acclimatization and high-camp rotations
Follow the Makalu Expedition route through this stage at the pace agreed with the expedition leader. Climb progressively and return to a lower camp for recovery. Camp movements depend on acclimatization, route access and weather.
- Accommodation
- Climbing camp accommodation as quoted.
- Meals
- Meals included during the climbing section.
Days 36–45 · Rest and upper-mountain summit window
Follow the Makalu Expedition route through this stage at the pace agreed with the expedition leader. This is a flexible climbing window, not a fixed summit date. The leader chooses whether to proceed, wait or descend based on team readiness and conditions.
- Accommodation
- Climbing camp accommodation as quoted.
- Meals
- Meals included during the climbing section.
Days 46–51 · Clear camps and return through the Barun valley
Follow the Makalu Expedition route through this stage at the pace agreed with the expedition leader. Leave the camps clean and follow the contracted return route. Road, trail and flight conditions may change the travel order.
- Accommodation
- Approach accommodation as confirmed in your quotation.
- Meals
- Trekking meals and drinks paid separately.
Days 52–55 · Kathmandu return and travel contingency
Follow the Makalu Expedition route through this stage at the pace agreed with the expedition leader. Keep these days available for delayed flights, weather or changes to the mountain programme. Confirm your onward flight with the team before booking it.
- Accommodation
- Approach accommodation as confirmed in your quotation.
- Meals
- Trekking meals and drinks paid separately.
What’s included.
Trekking accommodation is room only: breakfast, lunch, dinner and drinks are paid separately. On climbing trips, meals are included only for the climbing section specified below.
Included
- Airport transfers and scheduled approach transport stated in the itinerary
- Room accommodation during the approach and return trek
- Climbing permit and route permits for the agreed objective
- Trekking and climbing guide support specified in the quotation
- Porter or load transport allowance stated in the quotation
- Tented accommodation during the climbing section
- Meals during the climbing section only; approach and return trek meals are excluded
- Shared rope and camp equipment specified in the climbing equipment list
- Expedition briefing and logistics coordination
Not included
- Meals and drinks on the approach and return trek; lodge stays are room only
- International flights
- Nepal visa
- Travel and emergency rescue insurance
- Personal trekking/climbing equipment
- Tips and personal expenses
- Extra costs caused by weather or circumstances outside our control
- Supplementary oxygen, personal climbing equipment and extra climbing support unless explicitly included in your quotation
Illustrated route
N ↑Makalu Expedition route map.
Choose your dates.
Browse published departures for 2027, 2028 and 2029. If your dates are not listed, ask us about a private trip. We confirm your place and arrangements before payment.
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Dates are the start and end of your Nepal itinerary. Allow additional time for international flights and any recommended contingency days. No payment is taken by the booking form.
Arrive prepared.
Preparation
Climber acceptance is reviewed against previous altitude experience, technical skill, fitness and the selected objective.
Permits
Government climbing permits and expedition logistics are arranged according to the final program and current requirements.
Altitude & safety
Rotations, route conditions, weather and team readiness determine the schedule. Summit success is never guaranteed.
Equipment
A mountain-specific technical equipment list is supplied before departure. Oxygen systems, if included, are stated in the final package.
Best season
Apr–May
Your questions, answered.
How long is Makalu Expedition?
The published duration for Makalu Expedition is 55 days. Review the day-by-day itinerary for travel, activity and rest days before arranging your flights.
Is summit success guaranteed?
No. Weather, route conditions, altitude, health, avalanche risk, team readiness and other mountain hazards can prevent a summit attempt even when logistics are fully in place.
What insurance is required?
Insurance must cover the expedition’s maximum altitude and climbing activity, including emergency medical treatment, high-altitude helicopter evacuation where available, repatriation and trip interruption.
What technical experience is required?
Requirements depend on the mountain. We review your climbing CV before acceptance. For technical or 8,000-metre objectives, previous high-altitude and technical mountaineering experience is essential.
What oxygen and high-altitude support is included?
Supplemental oxygen, regulator systems, mask allocation and climbing Sherpa ratios vary by expedition package. These are confirmed clearly in the final quotation and expedition agreement.
What are the deposit and permit deadlines?
Expeditions involve non-refundable government, permit and supplier costs. Deposit, balance, cancellation and transfer terms are stated in the final expedition agreement before payment.
For route maps, current conditions or a specific requirement, ask our team.
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