Makalu Sherpani West Column

"An adventurous trekking journey to the hidden pockets in between the high Himalayan peaks…pure adventure that’s challenging"

This demanding, exploratory trek is mountaineering navigation from Makalu to Everest region. Starting from Tumlingtar in the Arun valley, from here the days are spent in a varied ways, trekking in to the base camp of Makalu at Sherson; on the high yak pasture beneath the towering Mt. Makalu the 5th highest mountain in the world. This walk-in follows a pictorial and rarely trekked route, which passes through a number of interesting settlements and offers alluring views of the highest peak on this planet. On this trek we have allowed a couple of days for adaptation at Sherson and beyond in the laps of these giant peaks. This wonderful journey starts from Arun Valley following the traditional and rural areas, and through mesmerizing medieval age old markets and farm villages, this walk-in follows picturesque and rarely trekked route, offering grand views and panorama of Mt. Makalu and Kanchenjunga all the way, more stunning views of the Mt. Khumbakarna Range as the journey enters the Barun valley of Makalu basin. From here, the trek passes over the yak pastures beneath the Makalu's towering south face along with the great views of the rare east (Kanshung) face of Mt. Everest. From here adventure continues moving to a higher camp at the foot of the Barun Glacier, here making a final preparation for the traverse of the three cols. Our expert guides will fix ropes on the steepest and most exposed sections of the passes, for the safety of the group, staffs and porters. From this high route a spectacular view of most of the high peaks of the central eastern Himalaya, including Mt. Everest, Lhotse from the south east. As a relaxing final to this outstanding trek, passing the last pass of Amphu Labtsa then descending towards the popular Everest trail, the final leg of this memorable journey gets wrapped up  at Lukla for the flight back to Kathmandu.

An Outline of your Itinerary

Day 01 Arrive and transfer to Hotel at Kathmandu.
Day 02 In Kathmandu. Half day tour
Day 03 Fly to Tumlingtar & Trek to Khandbari
Day 04 Trek to Chichele.6-7 hours trek
Day 05 Chichela to Num. 6 hours trek
Day 06 Num to Sedwa. 5 hours trek
Day 07 Sedwa to Tashigaon. 3 hours trek
Day 08 Tashigaon to Khoma Danda. 5-6 hours
Day 09 Khoma Danda to Mumbuk.6 hours trek
Day 10 Mumbuk to Neha Kharka.6 hours trek
Day 11 Neha Kharka to Sherson.5 hours trek
Day 12 At Sherson for acclimatization
Day 13 Trek to Higher Makalu BC. 4-5 hours
Day 14 Trek to Higher Camp at 5,200 meters
Day 15 Trek & Camp near the base of Sherpani col. 5-6 hours
Day 16 Rest Day for rest and acclimatization
Day 17 Trek and camp at the Moraine at an altitude of 5,640 meters
Day 18 Trek to Panch Pokhari "Five lakes" at 5,480m
Day 19 Rest Day
Day 20 Trek to Chukhung via the Amphu Labtsa pass 6 hours
Day 21 From Chukhung trek to Thyangboche. 5-6 hours
Day 22 Thyangboche to Namche-Bazar. 5 hours
Day 23 From Namche trek to Lukla for the last camp
Day 24 Fly back to Kathmandu
Day 25 In Kathmandu at leisure
Day 26 International Departure to your respective destination

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