MAKALU SHERPANI COL PASS TREKKING

Makalu Sherpani Col Pass is an outstanding trek in the eastern region of Nepal which offers an opportunity to explore the off the beaten trails of Makalu region combining with rich cultural heritage, unsurpassed natural beauty, and ecological diversity.

Makalu Sherpani Col Pass trek begins with a scenic flight from Kathmandu to Tumlingtar and then 3-4 hours drive to reach Num – the starting point of the trek. The trail takes you from the lowlands of Tumlingtar on the Arun River, through one of the least explored areas in Nepal, to the base camp of Makalu. The trail follows the beautiful Barun river valley through the terraced fields and dense Rhododendron- filled forest. Then, the trail takes us higher and higher elevation towards Makalu Base Camp. After spending a day for exploration and acclimatization at the Makalu Base Camp we continue on our trail towards the crossing of the challenging pass Shepani Col (6180m.) This mountainous pass is considered the highest and hardest one in the Makalu region. So, previous experience of trekking with the crossing of a high mountain pass in the wilderness area is highly recommended.

From the Makalu Base Camp (5000m), we enjoy views of the south face of Makalu, as well as Everest and Lhotse which look truly spectacular. The Makalu conservation area is also a home to rare species of various birds and many endangered animals including Snow leopard and Red Pandas. During the trek, we have to cross one of the most challenging passes called Sherpani Col (6180m). After crossing the pass we follow a rather easy trail from Chukung (5,550m passing Namche Bazaar towards Lukla. This challenging trek with Pioneer Adventure Trek concludes with a scenic flight from Lukla back to Kathmandu.

Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu (1,300m/4,265ft)
Day 02: Shopping and trip preparation
Day 03: Fly from Kathmandu to Tumlingtar (5,18m/1,699ft) and drive to Num (1,500m/4,921ft)
Day 04: Num to Seduwa (1,510m/4,954)
Day 05: Seduwa to Tashigaon (2,060m/6,758ft)
Day 06: Rest day in Tashigaung
Day 07: Tashigaon to Khongma danda (3,440m/11,286)
Day 08: Khongma danda to Dobato (3,500m/11482ft)
Day 09: Dobato to Yangle Kharka (3,540m/11,614ft)
Day 10: Yangle Kharka to Langmale Kharka: (4,410m/14,468ft)
Day 11: Langmale Kharka to Makalu Base Camp: (4,700m15419)
Day 12: Rest day at Makalu Base Camp (4,700m)
Day 13: Upper Baruntse Camp (Sandy camp) (5,250m/17,224ft)
Day 14: East glacier camp (5,700m/18,700ft)
Day 15: East glacier camp to over East col (6,335m/20,784ft) & West Col (6,315m/20,718) then Baruntse base camp (5,300m)
Day 16: Baruntse base camp to Amphulapcha East base camp (5,605m/18,389ft)
Day 17: Amphulapcha East base camp to Chukung (5,550m/18,209ft) via Amphulapcha pass (5,846m19,179ft)
Day 18: Trek to Namche Bazar
Day 19: Trek to Lukla
Day 20: Fly back to Kathmandu
Day 21: Free day in Kathmandu
Day 22: Departure