Mt.Makalu Expedition (8,463m)

• ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE : Airport - Hotel transfers – Airport (Pick Up and Drop), by a private vehicle.
• HOTEL ACCOMMODATION IN KATHMANDU :4-night hotel in Kathmandu (4-star category) - single room on bed and breakfast plan.
• WELCOME DINNER :One Welcome Dinner in a tourist standard restaurant in Kathmandu with Office’s Staff.
• PERMITS : Expedition Royalty and a permit fee from the Nepal Government to climb Mt.Makalu, Makalu National Park, and  Rural Municipality entry permit and fee.
• LIAISON OFFICER: 1 Government Liaison officer with full equipment, salary, and accommodation.
• GARBAGE MANAGEMENT : Stool Shipment Transfer & Garbage Deposit fees.
• INSURANCE : Medical & Emergency rescue Insurance for all involved Nepalese staff during the trek and expedition.
• MAP : Trekking and climbing map.
• DUFFLE BAG : One Churen Duffle Bag.
• MEMBER TRANSPORTATION : (Domestic Flight) Fly from Kathmandu – to Tumlingtar and while returning Tumlingtar - to Kathmandu, as per itinerary.
• EXPEDITION STUFFS TRANSPORTATION : All necessary equipment transportation for all Members and Staff from (Domestic Flight) Fly from Kathmandu – to Tumlingtar and while returning Tumlingtar - to Kathmandu, as per itinerary.
• MEMBER LUGGAGE : Up to 50 Kg per member for personal baggage during the trek to be carried by porters or Yaks.Up to 50 Kg per member for personal baggage during the trek to be carried by porters or Yaks.
• FOOD AND LODGING : 3 meals a day (breakfast, lunch, and dinner; including tea and coffee) along with accessible accommodation at Hotel/Lodge during the trek and at the Basecamp. Hygienic and fresh green vegetables, fresh meat, fruits, soft drinks, and juice will be served regularly during the entire expedition using helicopter flights. Well-managed base camp set up for members & Staff.
• PORTER : Porter per member up to and from Base camp (both ways).
• BASE CAMP STAFF : Experienced and well-trained Base Camp Cook & kitchen Helpers as required.
• STAFF SALARY AND ALLOWANCE : All Nepalese staff & porter’s daily wages, salary, equipment, food & clothing.
• BASE CAMP TENT : Each member will have an individual box tent in Base Camp.
• BASE CAMP EQUIPMENT :Single Tent, foam mattresses and pillow per member, 1 Dining Tent, 1 Kitchen Tent, 1 Communication tent, 1 Toilet & 1 Shower Tent, 1 Staffs Tent, 1 Tent for Nepalese base camp staff, Store tents, Tables & chairs & all necessary cooking gears.
• HEATER : Heater at base camp in each Dining and other necessary camps.
• SOLAR/GENERATOR/LIGHT : 1 Solar panel or Generator for battery charge and light at base camp for use.
• TRAINING : Oxygen, Mask Regulator, Ice wall, and Ladder training at Basecamp by a professional guide.
• HIGH ALTITUDE CLIMBING SHERPA : Governments-licensed climbing Sherpa per member (1 Member: 1 Sherpa), during the entire climb from Basecamp to the summit and back, and on each rotation.
• ASSISTANCE : Climbing Sherpa to assist in carrying your gear to the high camps.
• CLIMBING SHERPA SALARY & ALLOWANCE : Climbing Sherpa Salary, Equipment, Food, and Clothing.
• OXYGEN BOTTLE (O2) : Summit Oxygen: 3 oxygen bottles (4 ltrs.) for each member and 1 oxygen bottle for each high-altitude Sherpa. **
• OXYGEN MASK & REGULATOR : 1 Set of Summit Oxygen masks and regulator for each member and high-altitude Sherpa, which has to be returned after the expedition.
• BACK-UP OXYGEN : Back up Oxygen Cylinder, mask, and regulator (with appropriate charge).
• HIGH CAMP SERVICE (INFRASTRUCTURE AND LOGISTICS) :High Altitude Tent, Necessary cooking EPI gas, cooking pot, High food for a member, Sherpa, and other crews at (C1) (C2) (C3) and (C4). Group climbing gears, and fixed and dynamic rope during the climbing period as required.
• HIGH CAMP KITCHEN AND DINING : We will have one cook, kitchen, and dining tents in Camp I and Camp II.
• HIGH ALTITUDE TENT : Members will share tents in high camps (2 members: 1 tent).
• ROPE FIXING TEAM : The team of experienced Sherpas will fix the route on Manaslu (no extra charge will be applied to members).
• SATELLITE PHONE :Satellite Phone for emergency communication carried by Sherpa, also available for members with appropriate charge.
• WALKIE-TALKIE : Walkie–Talkie for communicating from Base Camp to Mountain and Mountain to Base Camp.
• PERMITS : Satellite Phone/Walkie-talkie permit for all members and staff.
• INTERNET SERVICE : Internet facility (1 Mbps) will be available at the Base Camp (subject to a charge).
• WEATHER FORECAST :Weather forecast report regularly during the entire expedition.
• MEDICAL KIT :Comprehensive Medical kit for members and staff.
• CERTIFICATE :Mt.Makalu climbing certificate (after climbing Mt. Makalu successfully)

• AIR FARE : International flight airfare (from and to Kathmandu).
• NEPAL ENTRY VISA FEE :The Nepalese Visa fee is $125 USD for 90 Days.
• LUNCH & DINNER :Lunch & dinner during the stay in Kathmandu (also in case of early return from Trekking / Expedition than the scheduled itinerary).
• EXTRA NIGHTS IN KATHMANDU :Extra nights’ accommodation in Kathmandu. In case of early arrival or late departure, early return from Trekking / Expedition, or domestic flight cancellation (due to any other reason) than the scheduled itinerary.
• INSURANCE POLICY :Insurance covering both medical and high-altitude evacuation costs (for the trip cancellation, interruption, high altitude rescue & air evacuation, medical treatment, repatriation, etc.) *Mandatory
• PERSONAL EXPENSES :Telephone Calls, Internet, Toiletries, battery recharge, hot shower, laundry, soft drinks, beers, and any Alcoholic beverages (during the trek and in Kathmandu but we will have soft drinks for members at base camp).
• PERSONAL CLIMBING EQUIPMENT :Clothing, Packing Items, Bags, Personal Medical Kit, and all kinds of Personal Trekking / Climbing Gear.
• TOILETRIES :Soaps, shampoos, toilet and tissue papers, toothpaste, and other items used to keep yourself clean.
• FILMING : Special Filming, Camera, and Drone permit fee.
• INTERNET SERVICE : Not included during the trek.
• SUMMIT BONUS :Summit bonus for climbing Sherpa- Minimum 1500 USD.
• TIPS : Calculate some tips for Basecamp staff – Minimum 400 USD.
• EXTRA :Any other services or activities, which are not mentioned in the itinerary and other items not listed in the “Cost Includes” section.

Note: Due to unforeseeable factors (weather, fitness, customs, road conditions, landslides, etc.), your expedition leader may adjust the program as needed. The leader is the sole judge and guarantor of your safety. Activity times are for reference and may vary per participant.

Note: The provided itinerary is for reference only and may vary per participant. It's flexible to accommodate weather conditions. Follow your guide's recommendations, who may cancel or stop the expedition for safety or physical reasons. Remember, this is an autonomous expedition with potential hazards. Alpinist club, your expedition leader, guide, or local teams cannot be held responsible for any unforeseen issues.