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Our trip was fantastic - Nurbu and his young sherpas were as good as one could get.
Martin Humphry (South Africa)

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Makalu Base Camp to Everest

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

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. It is very important to be sufficiently acclimatised before making the crossing of the Sherpani Pass is 6,135m. There are logistical challenges in supplying an expedition to such a remote area of the Himalaya and this is only possible by bringing a strong and experienced Sherpa team along with a western leader.

The trail takes you from the steamy lowlands near Tumlingtar on the Arun River over the Shipton La into the remote and beautiful Barun river valley before arriving at 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 Khumbu.  Mountaineering experience is required to safely complete this journey as there will be fixed rope on the passes and group rope travel on the glaciers.

 

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Trek Details

  • Destination: Nepal
  • Holiday Type: Mountaineering
    Walking & Trekking
  • Trek Grade: Strenuous
  • Duration: 31 days from Kathmandu
  • Leadership: Roland Hunter
  • Minimum Group Size: 6 People
  • Cost: 2011 - £2,495 (US$3,995)
    What does this include?

Price includes:

  • Internal flight to Tumlingtar and from Lukla to Kathmandu
  • All transfers including airport collections
  • Twin share room at Hotel Tibet in Kathmandu
  • Breakfast only at Hotel Tibet 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

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"
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Trek Dates

  • April 22nd to May 22nd 2011

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Trek Itinerary

  • Day 1Arrive in Kathmandu 
  • Day 2Fly to Tumlingtar and trek to Khandbari (1,020m) 
  • Day 3Trek 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 9Trek to Debotay (3,650m) 
  • Day 10Trek to Yangle Kharka (3,600m) 
  • Day 11Trek to Merek (4,100m) 
  • Day 12Trek to Mera (4,500m) 
  • Day 13Trek to Trek to Makalu Base Camp (5,000m) 
  • Day 14Exploration day on Barun glacier 
  • Day 15Trek to Hilary Base Camp 
  • Day 16Acclimatisation day 
  • Day 17Trek to High Camp before Sherpani Pass 
  • Day 18Acclimatisation day 
  • Day 19Cross Sherpani Pass to Baruntse Base Camp 
  • Day 20Trek to West Col 
  • Day 21Trek to Panch Pokhari 
  • Day 22Trek to High Camp before Amphu Laptsa 
  • Day 23Cross Amphu Laptsa 
  • Day 24Trek to Chukung 
  • Day 25Trek to Tengboche 
  • Day 26Trek to Namche Bazaar 
  • Day 27Rest day in Namche Bazaar 
  • Day 28Trek to Lukla 
  • Day 29Fly to Kathmandu 
  • Day 30Sightseeing in Kathmandu  
  • Day 31Fly back home 
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