Makalu was first climbed on May 15, 1955 by Lionel Terray and Jean Couzy of a French expedition led by Jean Franco. Franco, G. Magnone and Sirdar Gyaltsen Norbu summitted the next day, followed by Bouvier, S. Coupe, Leroux and A. Vialatteon the 17th. The French team climbed Makalu by the north face and northeast ridge, via the saddle between Makalu and Kangchungtse (the Makalu-La), establishing the standard route.

Itinerary:
Days    Description
1 Arrival Kathmandu.
2 Kathmandu.
3 Kathmandu. Official Procedures  
4 Kathmandu.
5 Transfer to the airport and fly to Tumlingtar. Trek to Khadbari (1040m).
6 Trek to Mane Bhanjyang (1087m)
7 Trek to Chichiara (1980m).
8 Trek to Num (1560m).
9 Trek to Sheduwa  (1500m).
10 Trek to Tashi Goan (2100m)
11 Trek to Kauma (3760m).
12 Trek to Dobato (3700m).
13 Trek to Jark Kharka.(4800m).
14 Hillary Base Camp (4600m).
15 Makalu base camp (4870m).
16 Higher camp.
17-50 Climbing Period Mt. Makalu.
51 Cleaning up Base Camp.
52 Yak Kharka 
53 Mumbuk (3520m).
54 Tashi Goan.
55 Num.
56 Chichira.
57 Khandbari (1040m).
58 Tumlingtar and fly back to Kathmandu.
59 Kathmandu.
60 Transfer to airport and departure.