Route Map

Highlights

• Makalu Summit (8,485m): The ultimate highlight is reaching the summit of Makalu, the fifth highest mountain in the world, offering breathtaking panoramic views.
• Base Camp Beauty: Makalu Base Camp is nestled amidst stunning scenery, with towering peaks, glaciers, and the majestic Makalu dominating the horizon.
• Challenging Climbing: The expedition involves technical climbing, ice and snow slopes, and negotiating crevasses, providing a thrilling and rewarding mountaineering experience.
• Remote and Pristine: Makalu is located in a remote region, offering a sense of isolation and untouched beauty that few get to experience.
• Rich Biodiversity: The trek to Makalu Base Camp passes through diverse landscapes with lush forests, alpine meadows, and unique flora and fauna, including rare wildlife.
• Cultural Encounters: Interact with Sherpa and other local communities, immerse yourself in their rich culture, traditions, and monastic life in the Himalayas.
• Scenic Flight: The flight from Kathmandu to Tumlingtar offers stunning aerial views of the eastern Himalayas before beginning the trek.
• Unique Adventure: Climbing Makalu is a less crowded and more exclusive experience compared to other famous 8,000-meter peaks.
• Crossing Sherpani Col: An exciting challenge, Sherpani Col is a high pass that connects Makalu Base Camp with the Everest region, offering unique views.
• Sense of Accomplishment: The Makalu Expedition is a significant achievement for any mountaineer, bringing a sense of pride and accomplishment upon reaching the summit and completing the journey. The Makalu Expedition combines the thrill of technical climbing, stunning natural beauty, cultural exploration, and a profound connection with the Himalayas, making it an unforgettable adventure for those seeking the ultimate mountaineering challenge.

Included

• All arrival and departure transfers to and from Airport both domestic and international.
• Snowy Dream World assistance in airport with its representative
• 4 Nights Hotel accommodations in Kathmandu on BB Plan as per itinerary.
• 1:1 experienced private climbing Sherpa guide during trek and climb (Makalu Summiteers).
• Kathmandu- Tumlingtar-Kathmandu for group and member.
• All camping equipment like camp furniture (table, chairs), kitchenware, kitchen, dining, guest and toilet tents in Advance Base Camp.
• Three meals a day (BLD-tea-coffee) and twin sharing teahouse accommodation during trek, freshly cooked 3 meals, tea or coffee by Snowy professional cookin Base Camp.
• Baggage allowance for trekking up and down is 60kg: 40kg ration per person.
• Barun National Park entry fee.
• TIMS card (Trekker’s Information Management System)
• Expedition royalty and climbing permit for climbing Mt. Makalu.
• Government appointed Liaison Officer during climbing period fully paid.
• Wages, equipment, medical and accidental Insurances for Sherpa guide and other staffs.
• Required base camp and high altitude food for climbing member and all involved staffs.
• Required fixed and dynamic rope during climbing period.
• Emergency oxygen mask and regulator upon requirement of guest with reliable charge.
• Each expedition member will have an individual tent in the ABC.
• One day city tour in Kathmandu as per itinerary.
• National English-speaking tour guide for city tour in Kathmandu.
• Satellite phone carrying by Guide for communication and available for members with the cost of US$ 4 per minute call.
• 3 Oxygen Bottles (4L) with mask and regulators.
• Solar panel for light and battery charger in Base Camp.
• All tents for camp 1, 2, 3 and 4. Icefall charges.
• First Aid medical kits for the Group and the staffs.
• Free assistance service for cargo and duty clearance.
• Our service charge and Government Taxes levied in Nepal.
• Complete pre-departure information, flight ticket date change or reconfirmation and visa extension procedure assistance (where necessary).
• Farewell Dinner in a typical Nepali restaurant with domestic culture show in Kathmandu.
• Snowy Dream World Special Gifts (T-shirt/Pashmina etc.).

Excluded

• Lunch and Dinner during your stay in Kathmandu (except for the farewell dinner).
• Any packed food/snacks, aerated drinks, energy drinks, mineral water, alcohol, cigarettes, chocolates, nutria-bars or any other food consumed beyond the prescribed breakfast, lunch and dinner, etc.
• Items of personal nature and laundry expenses.
• Expenses incurred towards usage of landlines, mobiles, walkie-talkies or satellite phone and Internet expenses.
• Clothing, packing items or bags, personal medical kit, camera/video fees or trekking gears.
• Any extra expenses arising out of various/unforeseen situations like natural calamities, landslides, political disturbances, strikes, change in Government regulations, etc.
• Any additional staff other than specified.
• Rescue, repatriation, medicines, medical tests and hospitalization expenses.
• Summit Bonus US$ 1000.00 per Sherpa by per member.
• Medical and travel Insurance with helicopter search and rescue.
• Permits for walkie-talkies & filming if special camera.
• Personal climbing gears.
• Nepal custom duty for import of expedition goods.
• Tips, gifts, souvenirs.
• Any other item not mentioned in “THE PACKAGE COST INCLUDES” section.