Overview
Makalu is one of the harder eight-thousanders, and is considered one of the most difficult mountains in the world to climb. The mountain is notorious for its steep pitches and knife-edged ridges that are completely open to the elements.
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu
Day 2: Free day in Kathmandu
Day 3: Preparation day in Kathmandu
Day 4: Fly to Tumlingtar (285 m) and arrange for porters.
Day 5: Trek to Mane Bhanjyang.(1,440 m)
Day 6: Trek to Chichira. (1,980 m)
Day 7: Trek to Num (1,851 m)
Day 8: Trek to Sheduwa (1,500 m).
Day 9: Trek to Tashigaon. (2,100 m)
Day 10: Trek to Kauma. (3,760 m)
Day 11: Trek to Dobato. (3,700 m)
Day 12: Trek to Jark Kharka (4,800 m)
Day 13: Trek to Hillary Base Camp (4,800 m)
Day 14: Trek to Makalu Base Camp. (4,870 m)
Day 15-48: Climbing period Mt. Makalu.
Day 49: Clean up Base Camp
Day 50: Trek back to Yak Kharka.
Day 51: Trek to Mumbuk.
Day 52: Trek to Tashi Gaon.
Day 53: Trek to Num
Day 54: Trek to Chichira.
Day 55: Trek to Tumlingtar.
Day 56: Fly to Kathmandu. Transfer to your hotel.
Day 57: Kathmandu.
Day 58: Transfer to airport for departure.
