Makalu Base Camp to Everest- GHT

An expedition from Makalu Base Camp to Everest via Sherpani Pass, West Col and Amphu Laptsa. This trek follows a section of The Great Himalaya Trail

The trail takes you from Tumlingtar in the steamy lowlands near the Arun River over the Shipton La and into the remote and beautiful Barun river valley before arriving to Makalu Base Camp. From here we cross Sherpani Pass over to Baruntse Base Camp, then cross West Col to Panch Pokhari followed by the Amphu Laptsa into the Everest.

This is a truly adventurous expedition passing through a remote and wild region of the Himalayas with superb views of Makalu, Everest, Lhotse, Chamlang and Kanchenjunga.

Our itinerary has been designed to include sufficient time for acclimatisation to the altitude in order to maximise your chances of completing the traverse into the Everest. There are logistical challenges in organising an expedition to such a remote area of the Himalaya and this is only possible by bringing a strong and experienced Sherpa team.

Previous mountaineering experience is required to safely complete this journey as there will be fixed rope on the passes and roped group travel on glaciers. However if you think that our Makalu to Everest trek is too challenging then take a look at our Makalu Base Camp itinerary (returning to Tumlingtar).

Following our successful Makalu to Everest trek in April/ May 2011the website The Great Himalaya Trail has interviewed Roland, owner and founder of The Mountain Company, about this trek. Please click on this link to read the article on www.TheGreatHimalayaTrail.Org

Please take a look at this video on YouTube taken by a member of our Makalu to Everest group in Spring 2011, this gives a really good idea of what to expect on this trek- Sherpani, West Col and Amphu Laptsa on YouTube

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Trek Details

Destination: Nepal
Holiday Type: Mountaineering
Walking & Trekking
Trek Grade: Strenuous
Duration: 29 days from Kathmandu
Leadership: Almas Khan
Minimum Group Size: 6 People
Cost: 2012 - £2,995 (US$4,895)
What does this include?

Price includes:

Internal flight to Tumlingtar and from Lukla to Kathmandu
All transfers including airport collections
One day sightseeing in Kathmandu with Nepalese cultural guide and private vehicle
Twin share room at Hotel Tibet in Kathmandu
Breakfast only in Kathmandu, all meals included while on trek
Twin share tents while on trek using our three person Mountain Hardwear Trango 3.1s
All trekking arrangements including permits and fees, tents, Western and Sherpa guides, porters and cook
Complimentary Makalu trekking map
Financial protection insurance from International Passenger Protection
Pre departure support and advice from The Mountain Company by email, phone and face to face meetings in London. After booking with us we will send you our comprehensive "Nepal Trek Information" notes

Price excludes:

International flight to/from Kathmandu (London from £550)
Travel and trekking insurance (eg Snowcard)
Nepal visa for 30 days at US$40 (approx £25)
Lunch and evening meals in Kathmandu
Personal clothing & equipment
Tips
Other items not listed in "What is included"

Trek Dates

April 15th to May 13th 2012
April 14th to May 12th 2013

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Trek Itinerary

Day 1Arrive in Kathmandu
Day 2Briefing and preparations in Kathmandu
Day 3Fly to Tumlingtar and drive to Chichila (1,840m)
Day 4Trek to Num (1,500m)
Day 5Trek to Sedua (1,540m)
Day 6Trek to Tashigaon (2,070m)
Day 7Trek to Khongma (3,560m)
Day 8Rest & acclimatisation day
Day 9Cross Shipton La and trek to Debotay (3,800m)
Day 10Trek to Yangle Kharka (3,700m)
Day 11Trek to Langmale Kharka (4,450m)
Day 12Acclimatisation day at Langmale Kharka (4,450m)
Day 13Trek to Makalu Base Camp (4,900m)
Day 14Day walk around Makalu Base Camp (4,900m)
Day 15Mountaineering skills instruction at Makalu Base Camp (4,900m)
Day 16Trek to Sherpani Low Camp (5,200m)
Day 17Acclimatisation day at Sherpani Low Camp (5,200m)
Day 18Trek to Sherpani High Camp (5,700m)
Day 19Cross Sherpani Pass (6,135m) and West Col (6,143m), trek to Upper Baruntse Base Camp (5,700m)
Day 20Rest day at Upper Baruntse Base Camp (5,700m)
Day 21Trek to High Camp before Amphu Laptsa (5,400m)
Day 22Cross Amphu Laptsa pass (5,850m) and trek to Imja Lake camp (5,100m)
Day 23Trek to Pangboche (3,875m)
Day 24Trek to Namche Bazaar (3,445m)
Day 25Trek to Lukla (2,840m)
Day 26Spare/ contingency day
Day 27Fly to Kathmandu
Day 28Sightseeing in Kathmandu
Day 29Fly back home