--- title: Makalu Expedition url: https://creativeadventurenepal.com/expedition/makalu-expedition updated: 2026-10-16T06:10:19.621Z --- # Makalu Expedition - Type: Expedition - Region: Makalu and Eastern Nepal, Nepal - Duration: 53 days / 52 nights - Price: From USD 16,920 per person · 1 people: USD 20,140 per person · 2–3 people: USD 18,930 per person · 4–9 people: USD 17,720 per person · 10–50 people: USD 16,920 per person - Difficulty: Extreme - Best months: April, May, September, October - Group size: 2–15 people - Starts: Kathmandu · Ends: Kathmandu - Accommodation: Tented camp and lodge - Meals: Included - Dates: private trip on your own dates — ask for group departures - Book online: https://creativeadventurenepal.com/book/makalu-expedition Makalu, the world's fifth tallest peak, is located 19 kilometers southeast of Mount Everest in the Mahalangur Himalayas. Makalu, one of the eight-thousanders, is a detached pinnacle with a four-sided pyramid form on the Nepal-China border. Mt. Makalu's primary climbing routes are the Southeast Ridge and the Northwest Ridge. Climbing the 8485m peak takes about 54 days on average. Makalu is accessible to most climbers in both the spring and fall seasons. Spring, on the other hand, is better for nice weather and snow conditions. Makalu is dealt with in a nice and exquisite manner. Where steep cascades tumble into deep chasms, jagged rocks rise from vast green forests, and vivid blooms grow beneath white snow peaks, the Barun Valley offers startling contrasts. This specific scenario protects some of the world's most pristine alpine settings. The climbing is suitable for both experienced climbers and those attempting their first ascent of an 8,000-meter summit. Easy glaciers lower on the mountain, severe ice and snow climbing to the Makalu La, and the last rock ridge to the summit above Camp IV make up the ascent. Makalu is a steep and steady ascent with good snow covering and few dangers like as icefalls, rockfalls, and avalanches in the spring season. ## Highlights - Trekking: 210 km - Stay: 34 nights in tents, the rest in lodges - Mountains visible: Kangchenjunga, Makalu, Jannu - Altitude gain: 1,500–4,870 m (4,921–15,978 ft) - Destinations: Preparation for expedition, Tumlingtar - camping, Tumlingtar - Kuwapani, Kuwapani - Chichila, Chichila - Num - Activities: Glacier travel and rope work, Acclimatisation rotations, Camp life with a Sherpa team ## Itinerary ### Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu & Transfer to hotel 1,800 m ### Day 2: Preparation for expedition 1,800 m ### Day 3: Briefing in Ministry of tourism for official work 1,800 m ### Day 4: Fly from Kathmandu to Tumlingtar - camping (285 m) 1,800 m ### Day 5: Tumlingtar - Kuwapani (1800 m) 1,800 m ### Day 6: Kuwapani - Chichila (1866 m) 1,866 m ### Day 7: Chichila - Num (1851 m) 1,851 m ### Day 8: Num- Seduwa (1500 m) 1,500 m ### Day 9: Seduwa - Tashigaun (2060 m) 2,060 m ### Day 10: Tashigaun - Khongma La (Danda) (3500 m) 3,500 m ### Day 11: Khongmadanda - Mumfuk 3,500 m ### Day 12: Mumfuk -Yangle Kharka (3540 m) 3,540 m ### Day 13: Yangle Kharka -Merak 3,540 m ### Day 14: Merak -Sersung (half day rest) for acclimatization 3,540 m ### Day 15: Sersung - Makalu Base camp (4870 m) 4,870 m ### Day 16: Makalu BC - Mumbuck 4,870 m ### Day 17: Mumbuck - Khongma La (Danda) 4,870 m ### Day 18: Khongma La - Seduwa 4,870 m ### Day 19: Seduwa - Chichila 4,870 m ### Day 20: Chichila - Tumlingtar 4,870 m ### Day 21: Tumlingtar to Kathmandu by flight 4,870 m ### Day 22: Leisure day in Kathmandu 4,870 m ### Day 23: Farewell and Final Departure 4,870 m ## Cost includes - Airport pick-up and drop-off by private vehicle - Hotel in Kathmandu with breakfast - Climbing permits and government royalties - Experienced climbing Sherpa and base camp staff - Full-board meals during the expedition - Tents, kitchen and group climbing equipment - Yak and porter transport of equipment to base camp - Communication and first-aid kit ## Cost excludes - Personal climbing gear and supplementary summit oxygen unless listed - Summit bonus for climbing Sherpa - Helicopter evacuation costs - International flights and visa fees - Travel and rescue insurance - Personal expenses such as drinks, laundry and phone calls - Tips for guides, drivers and staff - Meals not mentioned in the program - Any costs caused by weather, strikes or other events beyond our control ## Frequently asked questions ### Do I need previous trekking experience? Not for most treks. Good general fitness is enough for routes like Ghorepani Poon Hill or Annapurna Base Camp. Each trip page shows its difficulty and maximum altitude; our team will tell you honestly which trips suit you. ### Which permits do I need, and do you arrange them? Most treks need a national park or conservation area permit, and some regions need a restricted area permit. We arrange the permits listed in each trip’s “Cost includes”. ### What is the best time to trek in Nepal? Spring (March–May) and autumn (September–November) have the clearest mountain views. Each trip page lists its best months. ### Is travel insurance required? Yes. Your insurance must cover trekking at the trip’s maximum altitude, including helicopter evacuation. ### Can I change the itinerary or book a private trip? Yes. Every trip can be run privately or adjusted to your dates, pace and budget — ask for a quote.