Makalu Sherpani col, without any doubt we can say, it is a mini expedition. This trek starts from Tumlingtar airport, following the same trekking route to Makalu base. The main technical trekking route will separate from Makalu base camp. Well acclimatized trekkers, an experience about Alp or Himalayan peaks climbers can make this trek. During the trek you need to cross three different high passes (Col), several glaciers and an icefall. All the team members, Nepali staff and porters, each person needs to be physically fit and healthy.
If someone is seriously injured or sick, the only option is to be rescued by Helicopter if the weather is good. The rescue is quite expensive, everyone needs to buy travel insurance from their own country. If not, available we will help. You can buy such insurance policies in Kathmandu too. For the communication we will send satellite phone sets with enough balance.
During the trekking period weather is most important, if the weather changes, wait for good weather or back, between Makalu base camp to Ama Labtsa is a completely hidden area. Another most important is an experienced guide (who has been before) who knows the route, honest or strong kitchen staff, strong human porters, good equipment for all Nepali staff and porters, enough gas and food supply for the team.
We will provide climbing equipment such as fix rope, main rope, ice axe and necessary items,two man sharing double tents or single supplement high altitude tents with double mattress,dining tent with table and stools,
kitchen tent with kitchen utensils, toilet tent, shower tent, staff and porter’s tent an experienced trekking + climbing guide, cook, Kitchen boys, Sherpa helper and Human porters, meals (breakfast + lunch + dinner) hot drinks and First Aid kits.
Makalu region to Ama labtsa you can take tent accommodation at Khumbu region you can take tea house trek service for your experience. Which is cheaper and comfortable at Khumbu. We will inform you before starting from Kathmandu, all the detailed information about this trek. Your guide will inform you about each day’s trekking route, meals and campsite. We suggest every trekker bring their own down sleeping bag -20C. as your size with liner.
| Trekking season | Mid of September to November. March to May. |
| Kinds of trek | Camping trek. |
| Max. elevation | Sherpani Col 6,193m. |
| Group size | 2 to 8 Persons. |
| Per person | Euro 4,610.00 |
Single supplement Euro 500.00 extra cost.
The above-mentioned cost includes all the government taxes.
Group rates available, can be negotiate.
3 nights in Kathmandu at 3-Star hotel with bed & breakfast on twin sharing basis.
22 nights camping trek all the meals (breakfast- lunch - dinner) with hot drinks.
Kathmandu / Tumlingtar flight.
Lukla / Kathmandu flight.
Kathmandu airport / hotel / airport transfers by private vehicles.
Kathmandu to Tumlingtar bus transport for trekking crew.
Lukla to Kathmandu transport by bus for trekking crew.
Trekking permits for Makalu - Kanchanjunga region.
Makalu Barun Conservation entry fees.
TIMS and local government fees.
City sightseeing entry fees.
1 experienced English-speaking trekking guide.
1 experienced trekking cook
Sherpa assistance as group size.
Kitchen boys as group size.
Human Porters as group size.
Two persons sharing double tents with mattresses, Dining tent with folding table and stools, Kitchen tent with kitchen utensils, Toilet tent and tent for trekking staffs.
Fix ropes, Main ropes, Ice axe, Helmets and other necessary climbing itams.
Satellite phone set with extra battery and solar charger.
wind / rain proof warm jacket + trouser set, cotton pullover, snow boots with two pair socks, hand gloves, woollen cap and snow glass.
Medical, life and rescue insurance for trekking guide, cook, Sherpa helper, kitchen boys and porters.
Full day sightseeing at Kathmandu, Patan and Bhaktapur by privet vehicle with a city guide.
❌ Main meals (lunch + dinner) and drinks in Kathmandu.
❌ Personal expenses alcoholic beverages, drinks, laundry services and hot shower.
❌ Medical and travel insurance for the trekkers.
❌ Emergency helicopter rescue charges for the trekkers if necessary.
❌ International airfare (flight ticket) and taxes.
❌ Any kinds of visa for Nepal.
❌ Tips for trekking staffs.
Upon your arrival at the Tribhuvan international airport, our representative will welcome you with flowers, drive to the stars hotel as your booking, welcome drinks at the reception check in room. Dinner at your hotel’s restaurant our tour manager will brief you about the trekking and other necessary information.
After breakfast, your guide will pick you up at the hotel, drive to the airport for about 45 minutes flight to Tumlingtar, meet with the trekking staff, lunch at Tumlingtar. Drive by reserve jeep about 3 to 4 hours to Num village for overnight tented camp.
After breakfast, start your first day trekking, descend to Arun river cross suspension bridge climb Bhet gari for lunch, after short rest climb to Siduwa village for overnight tented camp. Good campsite with beautiful views. 5 to 6 hours trek.
After breakfast, trek to Naba gaou for lunch, trek continue to Tashi gaou for overnight tented camp, Good camp site with beautiful views above the village . 5 to 6 hours trek.
After breakfast, an easy trek, about one hour, gradually climb through jungle and Bamboo bush, lunch at tea shop, trek continues to Khongma la for overnight tented camp. Good campsite with beautiful views. 6 to 7 hours trek.
After breakfast, gradually climb through rhododendron forest up to Kongma la cross Sipton la trek through Kalo Pokhari, to Tin Pokhari. Today you will get pack lunch (picnic) with hot tea or juice, to save time. Trek continues after Keke La pass descend to Dhobate for overnight tented camp. Camp site is not good but really nice view. 5 to 6 hours trek.
After breakfast, descend to Barun river, follow the river, lunch stop on the way, trek continues to Yangri kharka there are few tea houses, very beautiful campsite. 6 to 7 hours trek.
Now you are above 3,500m. you need rest for high acclimatization, after breakfast visit Shiva Dhara back to camp for lunch. Day time, take a hot shower and just relax, save your energy for Makalu base camp.
After breakfast, an easy trek along the Barun river, lunch at Taa Tasha (one tea house) , trek for about one hour and climb to Langmale kharka, a very beautiful campsite with views of Hongu peak. 5 to 6 hours trek.
After breakfast, easy trek, nice view of Hongu and other peaks, lunch at Shershong trek continue to Makalu base camp for overnight tented Makalu base camp. This place is called Makalu base camp but the real base camp is at the glacier. The camp site is not so good but the views are perfect with a giant view of Makalu. There are few tea shops ladies, from Tashi gaou. 6 to 7 hours trek.
After breakfast, explore to the real Makalu base camp, after views back to camp for lunch afternoon free just relax. From this place separate the route for an adventure trekking Sherpani Col. Ama Labtsa to Khumbu valley.
From today you will get a pack launch (picnic) with hot tea or juice, until Ama Labtsa pass. After breakfast, trek starts through the glacier, pack lunch on the way, trek continues to Swiss base camp for overnight camp. This is the place at the glacier with a different name. Good campsite at glacier with beautiful Himalayan view.
At glacier or snow trek early morning will be better, after midday melt the ice and snow, very slippery and falling the rocks. 5 to 6 hours trek.
After breakfast, trek through glacier and snow, pack lunch on the way, overnight camp at snow, known as Sherpani base camp. The glacier trail always changes, difficult to know the right way. You need to follow your guide and Sherpa. 5 to 6 hours trek.
Early morning after breakfast, trek through snow and ice, some parts you may need to fix rope after big challenge cross the Sherpani col (alt. 6,193m.) trek continues to West col, camp at snow from pass you can see a spectacular view of Makalu, Baruntse and other Himalayan peaks. 7 to 8 hours trek.
After breakfast, trek through snow and ice, pack lunch on the way, and gradually descend to Baruntse base camp, a beautiful campsite with a small glacier lake. From the base camp there is a giant view of Baruntse. Maybe you can meet some expedition team. 5 to 7 hours trek.
After breakfast, trek through glacier, pack lunch at glacier, trek continues overnight camp at glacier below Tashi Labtsa. From Mera peak, Ama labtsa trekking route joins Baruntse base camp. 6 to 7 hours trek.
Early morning after breakfast, climb through icefall and snow, several parts you need to fix rope. After a big challenge summit Ama Labtsa pass (5,845m.) rocky pass with some prayer flags. From the pass you can see a spectacular view of Mt. Everest, Lhotse, Thamserku, Khang Tega, Ama Dablam, Baruntse, Chamlang, Makalu, Kanchanjunga many Himalayan peaks and Khumbu region. After Panorama views and pack lunch, steep descend (need fix rope) to Chhukung valley for overnight tented camp. 7 to 8 hours.
If you arrive as itinerary, there will be one day extra. That extra day you can spend as a rest here. It will be a great happy and unforgettable day for everyone.
After breakfast, an easy trek to Pangboche for lunch, visit the oldest monastery in the Khumbu region. Trek continues to Thyangboche monastery. At Thyangboche there are several tourist standard hotels, lodges and restaurants for your refreshment, hotel accommodation at Thyangboche. 6 to 7 hours trek.
After breakfast, visit the monastery, rest for an excellent panorama view from Thyangboche monastery, where you feel a very different environment. Day time takes hot shower and relax with hotcakes enjoy your holiday, same accommodation at Thyangboche.
After breakfast descend to Phungi tanga, trek continue to Khumjung village for lunch and overnight camp together, night accommodation at hotel. After lunch visit Everest view hotel (world highest elevation’s hotel) back to Khumjung village. 3 to 4 hours trek.
After breakfast visit Khumjung monastery and Khunde hospital. Trek through Syangboche airport and descend to Namche Bazaar for lunch. After a short rest gradual descent to Bhote koshi river, cross the suspension bridge, an easy trek continues to Monjo village for overnight lodge accommodation. 5 to 6 hours trek.
After breakfast trek to Choplung for lunch, trek continues to Lukla for overnight hotel accommodation. 4 to 5 hours trek.
After dinner Tips for trekking staff, trek successful gathering party with crew and team members. Complete the trek.
After breakfast, 35 minutes flight from Lukla to Kathmandu with your guide, at Kathmandu airport vehicle waiting for you, drive to the hotel, welcome drinks at the reception check in room, lunch and dinner as your choice at any restaurant.
After breakfast, the city guide will pick you up at the hotel, short drive to Swyambhu nath, which is the oldest Buddhist stupa in the world, build 2,500 years ago. Visit around the stupa, offering the butter lamps, from Swyambhu you can see a very clear view of Kathmandu valley. Drive to Bhoudha, the biggest Buddhist stupa in the world, built in the late 15th or early 16th century. Around Bhouda there are several Buddhist monasteries. Visit around the stupa and different monasteries. After lunch drive to Kathmandu Durbar Square for sightseeing, from Durbar square walk to Thamel tourist market sightseeing. Evening our representative will take you for a farewell Nepali typical dinner with a culture program. After dinner back to the hotel.
After breakfast or lunch, our representative will drive three hours before your flight time to the airport flight back to your destination. Complete the trip.
