Ascent of Mt. Makalu (8,463 M)

Makalu, the world's fifth highest peak in the world rising to 27,765 feet (8,463 meters). This beautiful and impressive massive is situated just 14 miles east of Everest in the Khumbu region. Its size alone is impressive, but it’s perfect pyramid structure with four sharp ridges makes this mountain all the more spectacular. Makalu is actually a double peak. The subsidary peak rising just north of the main summit connected by a saddle is called Chomolonzo (25,650 ft.) It is interesting to note that the summit ridge is the demarcation point indicating the border between Nepal on the Southern side and Tibet to the North.

The name of the mountain was probably taken from the Sanskrit word Maha-Kala, which means Big Black and is a by-name of Shiva - one of the most important gods of Hinduism. Shiva is sometimes an evil, cruel destroyer but at other times he tends to be gentle and kind-hearted. The mountain has another name in the local dialect - Kumba karna, which means The Giant.

Prior to its first ascent in 1955, it was admired and studied by several Everest expeditions, but like a lot of other giants in the Khumbu region, it was not attempted until the summit of Everest was first ascended in 1954.

• Arrival & Departure Airport transfers
  
  
• 5 nights in Kathmandu on Bed & Breakfast Basis
  
  
• Flight to KTM-Tumlingtar-KTM for member & staffs.
  
  
• Food 3 meals a day in Trekking & Base Camp for member & Staffs.
  
  
• Expedition Permit, National Park & TIMS Permit, Garbage Deposit Fees
  
  
• 1 Government Liaison officer
  
  
• 1 High Altitude Climbing Sherpa (Makalu Summiter)  for 2 members
  
  
• 1 Base Camp Cook and Kitchen Helpers.
  
  
• 12 porters per member going up to Base Camp.
  
  
• 6 porters per member return back from Base Camp.
  
  
• All Nepali staffs Insurance/ wages and equipment allowance
  
  
• 60 kgs per member for personal baggage
  
  
• Foam Mattresses, Dinning/Kitchen//Toilet/Store Tent, Hot Shower Tent,
  
  
• Tables & Chairs, All necessary Cooking gears,
  
  
• 1 Solar Panel for lighting and Charging
  
  
• High Altitude Tent for members & Sherpa
  
  
• 1 Base Camp Tent per members
  
  
• High Altitude food for member & staffs,
  
  
• Epi gas / High Altitude Cooking Pot & Stove,
  
  
• 2 bottle oxygen with mask & Regulator for Member & Sherpa.
  
  
• All necessary Climbing route equipments.
  
  
• Walkie/talkie for communication.
  
  

• Lunch & Dinner in Kathmandu Hotel stay / Personal equipments
  
  
• Insurance: Travel/Accident/Medical /emergency evacuation
  
  
• Nepal Entry l Visa fee
  
  
• Sherpa Summit Bonus US$ 500.
  
  
• Emergency rescue evacuation cost if needed
  
  
• All other personal nature expenses.