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Pemba Ongchhu Sherpa

Makalu summit is the fifth highest mountain in the world with 8463 meters high. It's located in the Himalayan area in the border between Nepal and China. Its name comes from the Sanskrit and means "Black mountain".
It's known for its impressive size and indeed, it has a pyramid structure which make it one of the most spectacular mountains. The terrain is varied with glaciers, snow, ice and rock.
This is a multi-pitch climbing with a high technically difficulty. So, participants must have an advanced knowledge about mountaineering skills as well as prior climb experience in high altitudes. Additionally, it's necessary to have an excellent physical condition.

<h5 style="text-align: justify">Before giving more details about Makalu ascent, let's view the reasons why this a great climb experience that you can't miss:</h5>
- It's a great challenging opportunity for experienced mountaineers that want to achieve a 8000 meters peak;
- It offer a huge variety of terrains where climbers can put in practice all the mountaineering skills;
- Besides the technical part, this program allow participants to appreciate the beauty of the nature surrounding. In addition, we discover the Nepali culture during our interesting treks through the villages.
- As a IFMGA certified mountain guide, I offer all my mountain experience and knowledge to assured to you an excellent development of the climb program.
I propose a 60-day program, ideal for those mountaineers that want to achieve a great climb objective. Our expedition starts in the city of Kathmandu in Nepal.  The next days we'll trek through some traditional Nepali villages while we acclimatize ourselves. During the ascent, we'll appreciate beautiful landscapes that the nature offers. On the top, amazing views of Mount Everest will be waiting for us.

<h6 style="text-align: justify">So, don't hesitate in getting in touch with me if you have any interest in this ascent. We'll have the time to discuss your questions and define the details to offer you a program that meet your expectations. It will be a pleasure for me to guide you and help you to discover such a beautiful place!</h6>

Makalu 8.463-meter challenging climb

Padam Ghale

High in the heart of the eastern Himalaya, seven valleys radiate from Mount Makalu, the world's third highest peak. 

These valleys, particularly the Barun valley, treasure some of the last remaining pristine forests and alpine meadows of Nepal. 

From the bottom of the Arun valley, at just 435 m above sea level, the Himalaya rise to the snow-capped tip of Makalu (8.463m) within a 40 km distance. Within this wide range of altitudes and climate, the Makalu-Barun area contains some of the richest and most diverse pockets of plants and animals in Nepal, elsewhere lost to spreading human habitation.

The communities of Rai, Sherpa and Shingsawa (Bhotia) live in these valleys. Although the area is economically poor and isolated, the inhabitants retain a rich cultural heritage. They hold the key to the preservation of the unique biological and cultural treasures of the Makalu Barun area.

Your trip will last for 33 days. You'll find here below the day by day program and the full itinerary. These ones could be adapted based on the time you have and what you would like to do and see. You can get in touch with me and we can discuss about it. 

Day 1: Arrival Kathmandu. Transfer to Hotel Tibet. Check in and rest for the day. Overnight at Hotel Tibet
Day 2: Preparation and briefing for the trekking.
Day 3: After Breakfast early morning fly from KTM – Tumlingtar. Drive from Tumlingtar to Num (1560m).
Day 4: Start of the trekking: Early morning breakfast and walk from Num to Seduwa (1500m).
Day 5: After breakfast trek from Seduwa to Tashigaon (2100m).
Day 6: Tashigaon to Khongma Danda (3500m).
Day 7: Khongma Danda to Dobate (3520m) via two passes Tutu la (4125m) and Keke la (4170m).
Day 8: Dobate to Yangla Kharka (3557m).
Day 9: Yangla Kharka to Makalu Base camp (4870m).
Day 10: Lower B.C. visit Base camp area.
Day 11: Lower B.C to Yangla kharka (3557m).
Day 12: Yangla kharka to Dobate (3520m).
Day 13: Dobate to Khongma Danda (3500m).
Day 14: Khongma La to Tashi Gaon (2100m).
Day 15: Tashi Gaon to Seduwa (1500m).
Day 16: Seduwa to Walung (910m).
Day 17: Walung to dobadak (2240m).
Day 18: Visit cave and rest day.
Day 19: Saisima Gumba Visit (2340m).
Day 20: Dobatak to Chauri Kharka (3420m).
Day 21: Chauri Kharka to Shintap (1850m).
Day 22: Shintap to Yatsam Kha.
Day 23: Yatsam Kha to Kenpa La.
Day 24: Kenpa la to Bokshor/chhemsing.
Day 25: Bokshor/Chhemsing to Bung.
Day 26: Bung to Sotang.
Day 27: Sotang to Buti Danda. Danda
Day 28: Buti Danda to Phaplu.
Day 29: Phaplu to sete.
Day 30: Sete to Bhandar.
Day 31: Bhandar to Jiri.
Day 32: Drive from Jiri to Kathmandu.
Day 33: Departure

This adventure is fabulous ! Please get in touch with me if you wish to discover this beautiful area of Nepal and live such an unforgettable experience. It will be my great pleasure to guide you there and share with you what I know about Nepal, our culture, traditions, history...

Trekking to the Makalu Base Camp

Tshering Pande Bhote

With its 8462 meters, Makalu is the 5th highest mountain in the world. It is one of the most difficult mountains over 8000 meters. Actually, it implies a very serious climb which must be done under the strict supervision of a local certified mountain guide.

Therefore I bring this exciting and quite demanding expedition, which will last 60 days. On day 1 we'll fly to Tumlingtar. Once here we'll start a 12-day trek in direction to the Makalu Base Camp. On the way we'll pass through many interesting spots like: Mure, Mane Bhanjyang, Tashigaon, Unshisha, Murmi Danda, Merek Langmale Kharka, Nghe Kharka and Khongma.

The Makalu ascent will take place from day 14 on. The climb up to the summit will take several days since we must acclimatize our bodies progressively. Once we reach the summit and celebrate such a goal we will return and fly back to Tumlingtar and Kathmandu, where we'll be arriving by day 60.

If you're in search of a shorter expedition you can check out <a href="http://www.explore-share.com/trip/ama-dablam-28-day-guided-expedition/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">my 28-day trip to Ama Dablam Peak</a>. A really amazing adventure also suitable for advanced mountaineers.

So get in touch with me by filling out the form and I'll answer as soon as possible. As your local IFMGA guide I'll be happy to lead this unique adventure in the Himalaya!

Climbing expedition to Makalu summit (60 days)

Jyamchang Bhote

Want to live a real mountain expedition on one of the eight-thousanders?

Then join me on this 53-day trip, an unforgettable expedition to the summit of one the five highest peaks in the world: Makalu, in Nepal.

The eight-thousanders are the only 14 mountains in the world that rise above 8,000 meters. They are all located in Asia. Makalu Mountain has an elevation of 8,463 meters above sea level. It's located in the Mahalangur region of the Himalayas, on the border between Nepal and China, just 14 miles from Everest.

Makalu is known around the world for being one of the most difficult mountains to climb. It's also notorious for its pyramid shape with four spectacular knife-edged ridges. Its name comes from a Sanskrit word, Maha-Kala, that in english would be Big Black.

After spending one day in the city of Kathmandu for a briefing at the Ministry of Tourism, we will take a flight to Tumlingtar and drive to Khadabari, where we’ll begin the trek. Seven days later we will arrive at Makalu Base Camp. The climbing period starts on day 13 and takes about 31 days. On day 51 we will fly from Tumlingtar back to Kathmandu. We will take a free day in Kathmandu before going back home, on day 53.

So, if you want to come with me to this unforgettable mountain adventure please fill out the form. It’ll be my pleasure to guide you to the summit of Makalu!

And if you’re looking for a shorter and easier expedition you should take a look at my <a href="http://www.explore-share.com/trip/yala-peak-langtang-2-week-guided-trek/">2-week guided trek to Yala Peak</a>, a really amazing adventure to practice climbing while enjoying the beauty of the Langtang valley.

53-day expedition to Makalu summit

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