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Day 01 Arrive in Kathmandu
You will be greeted by the representative of Kai expedition after set foot on Tribhuvan international airport. From an airport, you will directly take to the hotel and check in and take some rest. If you want, you can roam around Thamel. -
Day 02 Sightseeing and Preparation
Today, first, we will set up all the climbing and trekking permits. After taking the entire trekking and climbing permit, we will explore the Kathmandu valley. First, we will visit Swayambhunath (the monkey temple), from where you will see the entire Kathmandu Valley from the top of Swayambhunath. After visiting Swayambhunath, we will explore Bouddhanath, Kathmandu Durbar Square, and after exploring around, return to the hotel and rest for a while. In the evening, you can attend evening Aarati at Pashupatinath and return to the hotel and spend overnight. -
Day 03 Fly to Tumlingtar and short trek to Manebhanjyang
From Kathmandu, we will take a flight to Tumlingtar, which is only 45 minutes flight from Kathmandu. Once we reach Tumlingtar, we will take rest for a while or have breakfast. After spending some time at Tumlingtar, we will slowly trek to Manebhanjyang and spend overnight. -
Day 04 Manebhanjyang to Kuwapani
After breakfast, we will leave Manebhanjyang and slowly trek towards Kuwapani. Along the way, we will pass through the villages and settlements influenced by Tibetan heritage and culture. On this day, we will trek along a small ridge. After 5 to 6 hours of walking from Manebhanjyang, we will be at Kuwapani and spend overnight. -
Day 05 Kuwapani to Num
Today, the trail head towards the crossing of another minor pass- Daju La Pass at 2100 meters and the view of the entire region from the top is breathtaking. Along the way to Num, you will observe plenty of rural life. You will walk along with the fields of corns, Sal trees and bamboo. -
Day 06 Num to Seduwa
From Num, the trail steep descent along the terraced fields and colossal stone steps down to the suspension bridge over the Arun Khola. After passing the suspension bridge, you will pass through a dense forest of oaks, Sal, bamboo, and rhododendron till Seduwa and spend overnight here. -
Day 07 Sheduwa to Tashigaon
The trail leads towards the easy trail passing through the Murmidanda. And from Murmidanda, the path moves uphill towards Narbugaon. After walking 2 hours from Narbugaon, you will reach Chyaksa Danda. From Chyaksa Danda, you will pass through dense forest and cross a small stream via log bridges in the forest. Once you cross the forest and farmland, you will enter Tashigaon, where you are going to spend overnight. -
Day 08 Tashigaon to Kongma
From Tashigaon, you will ascend out and climb steadily on stone stairs, making your way through the beautiful forests. After walking some time from Tashigaon, you will cross the suspension bridge and continue climbing uphill. Along the way, you will walk through the forest of Rhododendron and Sal tree until you reach Kongma La. -
Day 09 Kongma to Sano Pokhari
Today, first, we will cross the stunning Kongma La pass; afterward, we will slowly move towards Sano Pokhari. The trail will present you awe-inspiring views of Mount Makalu, Barun Tse, Kanchenjunga and many other peaks. After walking for 5 to 6 hours from Kongma, we will be at Sano Pokhari and spend overnight here. -
Day 10 Sano Pokhari to Mumbuk
You will head out of the village of Sano Pokhari and make ascent via the stone stairs through the rhododendron forest. We will walk ascends until we reach beautiful lake named “Kalo Pokhari”. And from here, we will walk downhill until we reach Mumbuk. -
Day 11 Mumbuk to Yangle Kharka
Today, the trail first descent downhill to the banks of Barun Nadi, afterward: we will climb back up the steep hillside. Along the way to Yangle Kharka, you will witness the places that are affected by a landslide, and you should be extra careful while walking here. After walking 4 to 5 hours from Barun Nadi, you will arrive at Yangle Kharka. -
Day 12 Yangle Kharka to Hillary Base Camp
Start the trekking by walking through a dense forest of rhododendron, fir and pine. After walking for some hours from Yangle Kharka, we will enter Langmale Kharka. From Langmale Kharka, we will trek over the ancient lateral moraine through Barun Naga and also from here the trail eases along towards Hillary base camp. Once we reached Hillary base camp, the team member will set up the camp to spend overnight. -
Day 13 Hillary Base Camp to Makalu Base Camp
From Hillary Base Camp, we will slowly trek towards Makalu Base Camp. We will climb along the moraines and after reaching the top, we descend gradually to the stone hut of Makalu Base Camp. Once we reach Makalu Base Camp, the team member will set up the camp, and we will go to spend almost 33 days in the Makalu base camp. So Makalu base camp is going to be home for 33 days. -
Day 14-46 Summit Makalu
The expedition to summit Makalu is a prolonged and grueling endeavor. After arriving at Base Camp, climbers focus on acclimatization, spending several days gradually ascending through intermediate camps to adjust to the extreme altitude. By day 18, the team reaches Camp I, followed by Camp II and Camp III, each requiring careful management of energy and resources due to the harsh conditions. The trek between camps involves navigating steep, technical sections of rock and ice, with climbers carefully monitoring weather patterns and staying vigilant for potential hazards such as avalanches and crevasses.
Around day 30, climbers begin to push towards the higher camps, where the air becomes thin, and every movement is taxing. They spend additional time resting and acclimatizing at each camp to ensure they are fully prepared for the final summit attempt. On day 40, the team focuses and preparing for the summit push, typically resting for several days at a high camp to optimize their chances of success. On day 45, they begin their summit attempt, facing intense physical and mental challenges as they ascend the final stretch. The altitude, freezing, and demanding terrain require immense determination. On day 46, after overcoming numerous obstacles, the climbers reach the summit of Makalu, feeling a profound sense of achievement before descending back to lower camps to recover. The entire journey, from acclimatization to summit, tests both physical endurance and mental fortitude.
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Day 47 Clean up the Base Camp
After successfully summiting the Makalu expedition, we will collect all the garbage produced during the expedition period. The place must be cleaned up to protect the environment. -
Day 48 Makalu Base Camp to Mumbuk
From Makalu Base Camp, first, we will slowly walk towards Yak Kharka. The trail is relatively easy towards the Yak Kharka. Once we reach Yak Kharka, we will have our lunch and then slowly walk towards Mumbuk. The trail onwards is relatively easy as it leads you back to Mumbuk. -
Day 49 Mumbuk to Tashigaon
Leave Mumbuk and continue the walk following the same route. Today, the trail is downhill, which is easy. After walking for 6 to 7 hours from Mumbuk, we will reach Tasigaon and spend overnight here. -
Day 50 Tashigaon to Num
In the beginning, the trail steeply descends and passes through a steep ascend later. Along the way to Num, we will pass through a small forest of bamboo and small village. After walking for 5 to 6 hours from Tashigaon, we will be at Num and spend overnight in this beautiful village. -
Day 51 Num to Chichira
We will leave Num and slowly trekking towards Chichira. Before entering Chichira, we will pass the minor pass of Daju La Pass and the beautiful village of Kuwapani. After entering Kuwapani village, you are welcomed by the mesmerizing views of Mt Makalu. -
Day 52 Chichira to Tumlingtar
From Chichira, we will trek towards Tumlingtar. After walking a few hours from Chichira, we will reach Mane Bhajyang, and from Mane Bhajyang, we will move towards Khandbari, where we will have our lunch. After lunch, we will slowly move towards Tumlingtar and spend overnight. -
Day 53 Fly back to Kathmandu
After completing the Makalu expedition, we will take a flight back to Kathmandu. It is about 45 minutes of flight from Tumlingtar, we will reach Kathmandu. Once we reach Kathmandu, the guide will take you to the hotel and spend overnight at Kathmandu. -
Day 54 Extra day at Kathmandu
This day is an extra day if the flights delay due to bad weather. -
Day 55 Departure day
The guide will be at the hotel lobby to take you to Tribhuvan international airport. The team member of Kai expedition is also there to see you off and hopes that you will give an opportunity to serve you again.