Trip Facts
- Total Duration 50 days
- Trip Grade Strenuous Plus
- Max Altitude 8485m.
- Start From Kathmandu
- End From Kathmandu
- Min Size 2 pax
- Trip Mode Trekking/Climbing
- Accommodation Camping
- Best Season: Spring (April to May)
Trip Highlights
- Climb Mt. Makalu (8,485m), the world’s fifth-highest peak, and experience a true remote Himalayan mountaineering adventure far from the busy commercial routes.
- Trek through the pristine Makalu-Barun National Park, passing untouched valleys, wild alpine landscapes, and diverse ecosystems rich in rare Himalayan flora and fauna.
- Explore authentic mountain life in remote Sherpa, Tamang, and Kirat villages, where traditional culture, warm hospitality, and ancient Himalayan heritage are still deeply preserved.
Climb the World’s Fifth-Highest Mountain
The Makalu Expedition offers a remote and demanding climbing experience on the world’s fifth-highest mountain in eastern Nepal. Standing at 8,485 meters, Mount Makalu lies in the remote eastern Himalayas along the border of Nepal and Tibet. Famous for its striking pyramid-shaped summit, rugged ridges, deep valleys, and the untouched wilderness of the Makalu Barun National Park, Makalu is an ideal choice for climbers seeking a quieter and more challenging expedition away from crowded commercial routes.
Remote Journey to Makalu Base Camp
After completing the necessary preparations and permits in Kathmandu, the expedition begins with a scenic flight to Tumlingtar, followed by a trek through beautiful villages and the spectacular landscapes of the Makalu Barun Region. The trail passes through traditional settlements such as Chichila, Num, Seduwa, and Tashi gaon, where you can experience the rich local culture, simple mountain lifestyle, and warm hospitality of the communities living in harmony in this remote Himalayan region.
Along the route, trekkers pass through dense rhododendron, pine, oak, and birch forests, deep gorges carved by the Barun River, waterfalls, alpine meadows, glaciers, and rugged mountain terrain. The trail also offers magnificent views of Makalu, Chamlang, Peak 6, Peak 7, Baruntse, and many other snow-covered Himalayan peaks.
Challenging Climb to the Summit of Makalu
After reaching Makalu Base Camp at 4,870 meters, climbers spend several days acclimatizing, practicing, and preparing for the summit push. The expedition involves climbing through multiple high camps across steep snow slopes, rocky ridges, glaciers, and technical alpine terrain.
A successful ascent of Mount Makalu rewards you with stunning 360-degree panoramic views of the Himalayan giants, including Mount Everest, Lhotse, Kanchenjunga, Baruntse, and numerous peaks extending across Nepal and Tibet.
Why Choose Blossom Expeditions
Blossom Expeditions provides personalized services, a professional expedition team with expert Sherpa guides, and reliable logistics to ensure a safe and smooth adventure.
Trip Itinerary
| Days | Program |
| 01 | Arrival at Kathmandu (1300m) International Airport, meet our representative and transfer to your hotel. |
| 02-03 | Documents and Preparation Day |
| 04 | Fly from Kathmandu to Tumlingtar (448m) and Drive to Num (1560m), 50 minutes flight and drive, 2-3 hours |
| 05 | Trek to Seduwa (1500m), 5-6 hours |
| 06 | Trek to Tashi Gaon (2135m), 4-5 hours |
| 07 | Trek to Khongma Danda (3500m) 5-6 hours |
| 08 | Rest day for acclimatization |
| 09 | Trek to Mumbuk (3520m), 5-6 hours |
| 10 | Trek to Yangri Kharka (3557m.), 6-7 hours |
| 11 | Trek to Langmale Kharka (4410m), 5-6 hours |
| 12 | Trek to Makalu Base Camp (4812m), 4-5 hours |
| 13 | Trek to Hillary (Higher) Base Camp, 3-4 hours |
| 14-42 | Climbing period, including practice |
| 43 | Trek to Yangri Kharka (3557m), 6-7 hours |
| 44 | Trek to Mumbuk (3520m), 5-6 hours |
| 45 | Trek to Tashi Gaon (2135m), 7-8 hours |
| 46 | Trek to Seduwa (1500m), 3-4 hours |
| 47 | Trek to Num and same day drive to Khadbari (1040m), Trekking 3-4 hours and drive 3 hours |
| 48 | Fly to Kathmandu |
| 49 | Free Day |
| 50 | Departure for Homa |
Trip Cost
What's Included
- All airport transfers in a private vehicle
- 6 nights’ accommodation in Kathmandu and Pokhara in a 3-star standard hotel, including breakfast
- Three meals a day (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) with tea/coffee during the trek and climbing period
- Tent accommodation during trekking and climbing
- All ground transfers according to the itinerary
- Domestic flight: Kathmandu–Tumlingtar–Kathmandu
- Experienced and trained guide/leader and climbing guide (1 climbing guide per client)
- Staff wages, insurance, equipment, food, accommodation, transfers, and helicopter rescue if needed
- Trekking permits, climbing permits, and National Park/Conservation Area fees
- Camping equipment (tents, kitchen utensils, mattresses)
- EPI cooking gas and stoves
- Group climbing equipment (fixed and main ropes, ice bars, ice screws, snow bars, etc.)
- 50 kg baggage allowance per person during trekking, carried by porters
- Equipment allowance for climbing guides/Sherpas, chefs, and kitchen assistants
- Equipment allowance and wages for the government liaison officer
- Satellite phone carried by our guide for emergency communication (pay-per-use only)
- Walkie-talkies
- Appropriate high-altitude food for both guides/Sherpas and clients
- Solar panels for lighting and battery charging (generator for larger groups)
- Gamow bags or portable altitude chamber (PAC)
- 3 bottles of oxygen per client with the latest Top Out System mask and regulators
- First aid kit (carried by the guide)
- All service charges and government taxes
- Garbage deposit
What's Excludes
- Nepal visa fee
- International airfare
- Excess baggage charges on flights (more than 25 kg) and during trekking (more than 50 kg)
- Meals in Kathmandu
- Travel insurance, emergency evacuation, and personal medical expenses
- Personal expenses (phone calls, internet, bar bills, packed food, energy drinks, battery charging, extra porter, bottled/boiled water, and showers)
- Personal climbing equipment
- Sightseeing in Kathmandu
- Filming permits
- Nepal customs duty for imported expedition goods
- Summit bonus for climbing guides as per mountaineering rules (minimum USD 1000 per climbing guide/Sherpa)
- Any donations along the trail and anything not mentioned above
- Tips for staff
Trip Highlights
- Climb Mt. Makalu (8,485m), the world’s fifth-highest peak, and experience a true remote Himalayan mountaineering adventure far from the busy commercial routes.
- Trek through the pristine Makalu-Barun National Park, passing untouched valleys, wild alpine landscapes, and diverse ecosystems rich in rare Himalayan flora and fauna.
- Explore authentic mountain life in remote Sherpa, Tamang, and Kirat villages, where traditional culture, warm hospitality, and ancient Himalayan heritage are still deeply preserved.
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