Mt. Makalu 8,463 m.-Expedition- 2006

Overview:

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 its 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.

Makalu has proved to be a challenging climb, as only five of its first sixteen attempts were successful. To date, there have been a total of 206 successful ascents of Makalu and a total of 22 fatalities. There have been no known winter ascents of this peak.

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.

First and Notable Ascents/Routes:

When To Climb:
April and May are pre monsoon season. Late September and October are post monsoon season.

Day to day Itinerary

1 Person, USD 22,000.00
2 Persons, Per Person USD 12,000.00
3 Persons, Per Person USD 9,500.00
4 Persons, Per Person  USD 8,000.00
5 Persons, Per Person USD 7,500.00
6 Persons, Per Person  USD 6,500.00
7 Persons, Per Person  USD 6,000.00
8-12 Persons, Per Person USD 5,500.00

Climbing Sherpa guide, Per Sherpa guide USD 2000.00

1. 5 Nights accomodation in Kathmandu with bed & Breakfast- hotel 3 star Hotel
2. Permit fee of Makalu 1-8463m Expedition
3. Food for Trekking and Expedition period for Makalu
4. Staff: Base camp Guide , Cook, Cook helper
5. Porter from Tumlingtar to Base camp & Base camp to Tumlingtar
6. Kathmandu –Tumlingtar – Kathmandu flights with Cargo 50 KG Per member
7. Equipment allowance, daily allowance for Liaison officer, expedition crew
8. Insurance for Nepalese expedition crew.
9. 1 tent for 1 person for Base camp of Makalu
10. Mat, dining tent, Toilet tent, Mess tent, Store tent, Table and chairs trekking for the expedition
11. Local transportation in Kathmandu (Airport-hotel-airport)
12. Emergency Oxygen -Mask and regulator
13. Satellite phone (Pay calls)
14. Fare Well dinner

Cost not includes:

1. PERSONAL equipment for climbing & trekking
2. Personal & medical Insurance of expedition
3. Climbing food, Gas & stove above Base camp
4. Lunch & dinner in Kathmandu
5. Emergency Rescue evacuation by helicopter in case needed
6. Walki Takie permit & Satellite phone permit
7. Oxygen & Mask -regulator
8. Personal expenses
9. Bar Bills & beverage
10. Garbage Deposit USD 3000.00 (Sharing of the total person) and Deposit fee will be not refunded if the clients
    

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