Mt. Makalu (8463 m) is the fifth highest peak in the world. Makalu lies in the Mahalangur Himalayan Range of Nepal and it is considered as one of the best mountain to climb. The first attempt to Makalu was approached by the American expedition team in 1954 but was unable to reach the summit. Following year in the spring, 3 members of the French expedition team successfully summitted and became the first to stand on top of Makalu.

We have just started to run expedition to Makalu, which has been remarkably successful. So, we have now decided to run regular expedition to Makalu in the spring season every year for those mountaineers who are interested in climbing this spectacular mountain.

The Key features of our Makalu Expedition:
1. Qualified and experienced staffs: Those staffs that we engage for our Makalu Expedition is well trained and experienced in their respective jobs. They all are very experienced, hospitable and knows how to keep the climbers healthy and happy.

2. Acclimatization trip: Our itinerary on the approach to Base Camp is easy. This is a very beautiful trek where you can not only enjoy the views but also explore the local cultures and traditions. Besides that you will be well acclimatized for climbing Makalu. Acclimatization always plays a vital role in making an expedition successful in the Himalayas.

3. Selected climbers: We only take selected number of climbers for our Expedition in Makalu or any other big mountains. There are some basic criteria on how you can join our Manaslu Expedition:
a. You must be experienced in high altitude climbing and have climbed at least two 6000 m peaks
b. You must be physically and psychologically fit for climbing 8000 m peak
c. You must be ready for being in the mountain for two months.

Our Experience:
For many years, we have been organizing trekking and mountaineering in Nepal. We have just started to organize Makalu expedition. We recently organized the Hungarian Makalu Expedtion 2008, which had 3 climbing members and 1 base camp manager. We also have put the cybercast updates for that expedition in our cyber cast page. It was a very successful expedition and all the members of this expedition were very happy with our organization.

Itinerary for our Makalu Expedition 2009 starting from 10 April
Day 01 10 April Arrival in Kathmandu
Day 02 11 April Kathmandu – Prerations for Expedition
Day 03 12 April Kathmandu – Permit process / briefing at the Ministry
Day 04 13 April Fly to Tumlingtar
Day 05 14 April Trek to Mani bhanjyang
Day 06 15 April Trek to Chichira
Day 07 16 April Trek to Num
Day 08 17 April Trek to Sedhuwa
Day 09 18 April Trek to Tashigaon
Day 10 19 April Trek to Kauma
Day 11 20 April Trek to Dobato
Day 12 21 April Trek to Yak Kharka
Day 13 22 April Trek to Makalu Base Camp
Day 14 to 45 23 April to 24 May Climbing Period
Day 46 25 May Clean Base Camp
Day 47 26 May Trek to Mumbuk
Day 48 27 May Trek to Kauma
Day 49 28 May Trek to Sedhuwa
Day 50 29 May Trek to Chichira
Day 51 30 May Trek to Tumlingtar
Day 52 31 May Fly to Kathmandu
Day 53 01 June Kathmandu – free day
Day 54 02 June Debriefing at the Ministry
Day 55 03 June Departure

Cost:
2 pax group: US$14,000 per person
3 Pax group: US$12,000 per person
4 pax group: US$11,000 per person
5 pax group: US$10,000 per person
6 pax group: US$9,300 per person
7 pax and above: US$8,500 per person

The cost includes:
- All necessary transportation in Kathmandu for members and equipments
- Hotel in Kathmandu for 6 nights in a normal tourist standard hotel including b/f
- Flight, Kathmandu – Tumlingtar – Kathmandu for climbers and staff
- Airport tax for Tumlingtar flights
- Makalu National Park fee
- Makalu Climbing Permit fee for climbers (sharing with group)
- Liaison Officer's fee
- Bus transportation for equipments and staff from Kathmandu to Tumlingtar and back
- All necessary porters for carrying food, kitchen and dining equipments and climbing equipments from Tumlingtar to Base Camp and back
- Camping trekking
- All kitchen and dining equipments, sleeping tents & mattresses, toilet tent and shower tent at base camp
- Professional cook and kitchen staff up to Base Camp, their equipment allowance and salary
- Insurance (including rescue) for all Nepali Staff

Cost doesn't include:
- All personal trekking and climbing equipments
- All necessary equipments and food above base camp
- Personal rescue and medical insurance for members
- Tips and bonus for staff
- Garbage deposit US$3,000 – REFUNDABLE AFTER BRINGING GARBAGE BACK FROM THE MOUNTAIN
- International flights, Visa fees and International airport departure tax (about $25)

Please feel free to contact Mr. Ram Krishna Pokharel at peak@mos.com.np for any kind of details for this expedition.