Makalu Base Camp and Sherpani Col Pass Trek
Trip at a Glance
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Country: Nepal
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Trip grade: Strenuous
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Destination: Eastern & Central Nepal
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Activities: Camp/Lodge Trek
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Accommodation: Tent/Lodge
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Meals: Full-board on trek
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Transportation: Private vehicle/Plane
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Maximum altitude: Sherpani Col pass (6,135 m)
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Group size: 2 travelers
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Best Season: Sep-Nov & Apr-May
Makalu Base Camp & Sherpani Col is a very challenging, high-altitude trek that links the remote Makalu region to the Everest side by crossing a chain of technical passes over 6,000 m. Trekkers hike to the foot of Mt. Makalu (8,485m), the world’s fifth-highest peak deep into the pristine Makalu Barun National Park. The trail then crosses the technical Sherpani Col Pass (6,135m) into the Khumbu region.
Makalu base camp Sherpani col trek itinerary starts with the standard Makalu Base Camp trek via Tumlingtar and reaches Makalu Base Camp 4,870 m. From Makalu BC it crosses Sherpani Col and finally Amphu Laptsa (5,845 m) to exit into the upper Everest region, and finishing with a flight out from Lukla to Kathmandu.
Makalu Base Camp and Sherpani Col Pass Trek is classified as strenuous and one of the most difficult trekking routes in the Himalaya, involving long days at very high altitude and rough, glaciated terrain. The trek is best suited for trekkers who already have prior experience above 5,000m.
Makalu Base Camp and Sherpani Col Pass Trek Highlights
- Makalu Base Camp (4,870m), the most remote Himalayan base camps
- Adventures crossing of Sherpani Col Pass (6,135m) & Amphu Laptsa Pass (5,845m)
- Swiss Base Camp (5,213m) & Baruntse Base Camp (5,400m).
- Witness spectacular Himalayan panoramas & rare wildlife.
- Experience authentic Sherpa and Rai villages
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu (1,335m)
Day 2: In Kathmandu – Trek Preparation
Day 3: Fly to Tumlingtar (410m/40 min) & Drive to Num (1,560m/4 hrs)
Day 4: Trek from Num to Seduwa (1,500m/4-5 hrs)
Day 5: Trek from Seduwa to Tashi Gaon (2,100m/5 hrs)
Day 6: Trek from Tashi Gaon to Khongma Danda (3,637m/5-6 hrs)
Day 7: In Khongma Danda (3,637m) - Rest Day/ Acclimatization
Day 8: Trek from Khongma Danda to Dobato (3,844m/5-6 hrs)
Day 9: Trek from Dobato to Yangle Kharka (3,616m/4-5 hrs)
Day 10: Trek from Yangle Kharka to Langmale Kharka (4,410m/4-5 hrs)
Day 11: Trek from Langmale Kharka to Makalu Base Camp (4,870m/5 hrs)
Day 12: In Makalu Base Camp - Rest Day/Acclimatization (4,870m)
Day 13: Trek from Makalu Base Camp to Swiss Base Camp (5,213m/4-5 hrs)
Day 14: Trek from Swiss Base Camp to Sherpani Col Base Camp (5,688m/5 hrs)
Day 15: Trek from Sherpani Col Base Camp to Baruntse Base Camp (5,400m/8 hrs)
Day 16: In Baruntse Base Camp (5,400m) - Rest Day/Acclimatization
Day 17: Trek from Baruntse Base Camp to Amphu Laptsa Base Camp (5,527m/4 hrs)
Day 18: Trek from Amphu Laptsa Base Camp to Chukung (4,730m/8-9 hrs) via Cross Amphu Laptsa Pass (5,845m)
Day 19: In Chukung (4,730m) – Rest Day/Acclimatization
Day 20: Trek from Chukung to Tengboche (3,860m/7-8 hrs)
Day 21: Trek from Tengboche to Namche Bazaar (3,440m)
Day 22: Trek from Namche Bazaar to Lukla (2,810m/6-7 hrs)
Day 23: Fly from Lukla to Kathmandu (1300m/45 min)
Day 24: Final Departure
What is included?
- Airport pick-up and drop-off services.
- Hotel accommodations in Kathmandu on Twin-Share Basis with breakfast.
- Kathmandu/Tumlingtar & Lukla/Kathmandu airfares.
- All trekking accommodation (in tented camps/lodges) with breakfast, lunch & dinner. on Twin-Share Basis.
- Personal insurance for crew trek members.
- Guide, porters, kitchen staff and helpers' wages for the trekking period.
- All surface transfers by private vehicle.
- Four seasonal sleeping bags (to be returned after trip completion) & Marron Trek duffel bags.
- A comprehensive medical kit will be carried by the trekking guide.
- Makalu Barun National Park & Everest National Park Permit & Trekkers Information Management System (TIMS).
- Farewell dinner with a live Nepalese cultural program.
- All government and local taxes.
What is not included?
- International airfare.
- Lunch & dinner in Kathmandu.
- Nepal entry visa fee – Visa can be obtained upon your arrival at the Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu. (USD50 for 30 days)
- Personal travel insurance.
- Emergency rescue evacuation (to be covered by the client's travel insurance).
- Excess baggage charges (luggage allowance for domestic airlines in Nepal is 15 kgs.)
- Other expenses of a personal nature (phone calls, laundry, battery recharge, bottle or boiled water, shower etc.)
- Bar bills, alcoholic drinks & beverages.
- Tips for guides, porters & crew (Tipping is expected).
