Makalu to Everest Traverse via Sherpani Col /Great Himalaya Trail Trek

Today is about preparing for tomorrow’s most adventurous expedition in Nepal. Yesterday, we provided you with a briefing about the Makalu to Everest Traverse via the Sherpani Col Trek. Today, you will complete all of the necessary paperwork to receive your trekking permits.

Our guide will explain the safety standards and provide you with valuable advice on trekking at high altitudes and acclimatization.

You can also spend your time in Thamel to buy any last-minute equipment and gear that will make your trip more pleasant. Today, relax and sleep well because an adventure awaits you.

On this third day of the Makalu to Everest Traverse via Sherpani Col Trek, you will rise early for a 45-minute flight to Tumlingtar, which lies at an elevation of 518 meters.

In the morning, we will come to pick you up and drive to the airport as per our scheduled flight. You can enjoy stunning aerial sights of majestic peaks like Kanchenjunga, Makalu, and Everest.

The‍‌‍‍‌‍‌‍‍‌ trip from Tumlingtar to Num Village would be a thrilling jeep ‍‌‍‍‌‍‌‍‍‌ride. On this 4- to 5-hour drive, you will pass through the charming hill settlements, terraced fields, and dense forests.

Then, upon reaching this hilltop village of Num, you will witness a stunning mountain backdrop view.

Your trekking journey in the breathtaking Makalu region of Nepal begins today. Our first trekking adventure, part of the Makalu to Everest Traverse via Sherpani Col Trek package, will take us to Seduwa Village. We will begin the stretch toward the downhill path that leads to the lush forests and the Arun River.

Similarly, we will also cross a hanging bridge and then stop for a brief time to have lunch and replenish our energy for the remainder of today’s trek.

We will now make our way up to the stunning woodland trails to reach Seduwa Village, which is surrounded by beautiful terraced farmlands.

Here, we will spend our night on this thrilling Makalu to Everest Traverse via Sherpani Col Trek expedition.

On the fifth day of the 23-day Makalu to Everest Traverse via Sherpani Col Trek itinerary, we’ll travel from Seduwa Village to Tashi Gaon, after a fantastic first meal. We will walk along the gentle trails to reach the Murimi Danda, passing through some of the region’s old villages.

We will then trek across the winding route through a dense jungle to Narbu Gaon. From here, we shall descend down stone steps to reach the Tashi Gaon.

After walking for four to five hours from Seduwa, we will arrive at Tashi Gaon, a Sherpa village, where we will spend the night before continuing our adventure on an exciting Makalu to Everest Traverse via Sherpani Col Trek.

Today marks one of the challenging yet rewarding aspects of this 23-day journey in the mountains of Nepal. We will gain elevation as we pass through the various beautiful landscapes along the route. As you reach much higher, the stunning mountain scenery will unfold right before your very eyes.

As we reach the midway point of today’s Makalu to Everest Traverse via Sherpani Col Trek overnight stop, we will take a break at Dhara to have a delicious lunch.

Then, we will continue our final stretch, navigating the steep ascent to reach the Khongma Danda, sitting at 3470 meters, where you can see the extensive panorama of Chamlang, Makalu, Peak 6, and other nearby Himalayas.

The seventh day of the 23-day Makalu to Everest Traverse via Sherpani Col Trek itinerary marks the first acclimatization day in the Khongma Danda, allowing our bodies to cope with the increasing altitude of the trek. To make this day more fruitful and alleviate our bodies from altitude sickness, we will go on a short hike.

Close‍‌‍‍‌‍‌‍‍‌ viewpoints from Khongma Danda will offer you stunning views of the spectacular Himalayas with Makalu, Baruntse, and Chamlang in the frame.

On the way to Makalu to Everest Traverse via Sherpani Col Trek, side trips are an excellent means to spend your time and get used to the charm of the ‍‌‍‍‌‍‌‍‍‌area.

This‍‌‍‍‌‍‌‍‍‌ day you will be crossing for the first time the mountain passes on this journey, namely Shipton La Pass at 4257 meters and Keke La Pass at 4150 meters.

We will go up further through very steep slopes and rocky crests, enjoying the gorgeous rhododendron forests on this Makalu to Everest Traverse via Sherpani Col Trek ‍‌‍‍‌‍‌‍‍‌adventure.

We will first cross the Shipton Pass, which was named after the famous climber Eric Shipton, where you can soak in the vistas of Chamlang, Baruntse, and Makalu peaks.

Then, we will trek down again to climb to the Keke La Pass. From here, you can see extensive panoramas of the deep valleys and snow-capped mountains.

Afterward, we will drop in elevation to reach the village of Dobate to spend the night.

On this day, the 23-day Makalu to Everest Traverse via Sherpani Col Trek itinerary, we will depart from Dobate after a hearty breakfast and walk toward Yangla Kharka. The first hour of the hike will take us through the jungle and down a very steep, downhill path to the river, followed by a rough and uneven, eroded trail.

After walking for several hours, we will arrive in Femtang, a small stop for trekkers to unwind at a single lodge.

Then, from here, we will walk another one and a half hours to reach Yangla Kharka, a wide grassland where you can see many teahouses on the opposite side of the Barun Khola River.

We will depart from Yangla Kharka after having a hearty breakfast and walk higher in the mountains on this 23-day Makalu to Everest Traverse via Sherpani Col Trek itinerary.

The route gradually climbs through open meadows, passing through the grazing lands for sheep and yaks. Then, we will reach Nehe Kharka, marked by colorful prayer flags.

Along the way, we will trek past the lovely cascades and the Riphuk and Jhat Kharka herder’s camp. Within five to six hours of trekking, we will eventually reach Langmale Kharka, situated at an altitude of 4,410 meters above sea level.

We will settle in a simple stone teahouse, and tomorrow we will head to the base camp of Mount Makalu.

The eleventh day of this 23-day Makalu to Everest Traverse via Sherpani Col Trek itinerary is one of the most exciting, as we arrive at Mount Makalu’s base camp, the world’s fifth-highest peak.

We’ll follow the trail across varied rocky terrain, sometimes ice or snow, and moraines, leaving the Langmale Kharka behind.

After hiking for 4 to 5 hours, we will finally reach the Makalu Base Camp, situated at 4870 meters above sea level. From here, you can see the panoramic vistas of Makalu Barun Valley, towering glaciers, dramatic ridges, and Mount Makalu itself, which has a distinctive pyramid shape.

From this location, we will spend overnights in a camp on the Makalu to Everest Traverse via Sherpani Col Trek until we reach the trail of the Khumbu region.

Today, we will head to Swiss Camp from Makalu Base Camp after a substantial breakfast in the camp prepared by your guide. The route will take us to a high-altitude zone with rocky, glaciated terrain and moraine paths.

Along the way, you can relish in the incredible views of Everest, Lhotse, Makalu, and other surrounding mountains on clear days.

We will scramble up following the Barun Glacier and passing through the icefalls and crevasses. The final stretch would be toward Swiss Camp, as we will walk across the rocky glacier terrain.

The Swiss Camp, at an elevation of 5,150 meters, will be our second acclimatization or rest break on the 23-day Makalu to Everest Traverse via Sherpani Col Trek itinerary.

Today, we’ll spend one more day at Swiss Camp to adjust our bodies to the reduced oxygen levels before heading to the higher altitudes of the Makalu area mountains.

On this exciting day of the Makalu to Everest Traverse via Sherpani Col Trek Package, you will wake up to a spectacular sunrise over the mountains, which you can watch from your tent.

After breakfast, we will go to neighboring ridges for panoramic views of the surrounding snow-covered summits, which include Lhotse, Everest, Makalu, and other big mountains.

This day allows you to psychologically and physically prepare for the most difficult ascent on this 23-day Makalu to Everest Traverse via Sherpani Col Trek plan.

The fourteenth day marks one of the most challenging days of the trekking expedition, as we will embark on a stunning high-elevation climb that takes approximately 5 to 6 hours to arrive at the East Col Base Camp from Swiss Camp.

We will begin today’s Makalu to Everest Traverse via Sherpani Col Trek adventure after a hearty breakfast in the camp.

We will follow the route that climbs over the Barun Glacier. We may need to use fixed ropes, ice axes, and crampons to climb the icy sections and unstable moraine.

Our final journey would take us to East Col Base Camp, where we would spend the night surrounded by spectacular peaks, ice walls, and other breathtaking vistas.

Today, we will get up early to continue our trek, as we will need to walk for around 9 to 10 hours to reach the Honku Basin, which entails traversing two high passes.

We will use fixed ropes to ascend the rough rock ridges and icy slopes as we navigate the rise from East Col Base Camp to the East Col pass. After East Col, the path drops into the glacial valley before facing the next challenge: reaching West Col at 6,143 meters.

To traverse this pass, we will use our expert ropework skills to carefully navigate the ice and rough terrain. At the top, you’ll be rewarded with breathtaking views of Honku Valley and Amphu Labtsa Pass.

The final stage will be a scramble down to Honku Basin, which will serve as today’s overnight stop on the Makalu to Everest Traverse via Sherpani Col Trek.

On this day, the 16th of the 23-day Makalu to Everest Traverse via Sherpani Col Trek excursion, the route will be shorter than in previous days, but it will still be a tough challenge.

We will hike across the remote Honku Valley, surrounded by gigantic mountains. We will walk past the trails over rocky moraines and icy paths.

As we approach the Amphu Labtsa La Pass, the terrain gets more vertical and technical, with the camp perched on an icy plateau with breathtaking views of the surrounding peaks and the Amphu Labtsa Pass, which we will cross the next day.

On this Makalu to Everest Traverse via Sherpani Col Trek trip, we will enter the Everest region tomorrow.

The‍‌‍‍‌‍‌‍‍‌ seventeenth day is the moment that puts most strain and difficulty in technical terms on the whole journey.

We will begin the day with a steep climb from the Amphu Labtsa High Camp, following the moraines full of ice-covered rocks and inclines. The path gets even narrower, with the ridges being ‍‌‍‍‌‍‌‍‍‌exposed.

As we approach the pass, we will use a fixed rope to pass the 45–50° ice walls. At the top, you can appreciate the sweeping views of Everest, Makalu, Cho Oyu, Ama Dablam, and other surrounding landscapes.

After viewing the scenery from above, it’s time to descend into the Chhukung Valley. Then, after walking for about 9 to 10 hours from Amphu Labtsa High Camp, we will eventually arrive at Chhukung in the Everest region, leaving the Makalu region behind.

We will spend the night in a comfortable teahouse after many days sleeping in a tented camp.

Today is a well-earned day of relaxation and acclimatization at Chhukung Village following several days of strenuous trekking on the Makalu to Everest Traverse via Sherpani Col Trek. This beautiful Sherpa village is surrounded by the towering peaks, which are very mesmerizing to witness.

You can also go on a short trek to Chhukung Ri Viewpoint to see the fantastic, awe-inspiring panoramas of snow-clad peaks, including Everest, Island Peak, Ama Dablam, Lhotse, and many more.

From tomorrow, our return journey begins to Lukla, the ending point of the trek, to wrap up the Makalu Sherpani Col Pass Trek Package.

On this day of the 23-day Makalu to Everest traverse via Sherpani Col trek itinerary, you’ll hike from Chukkung (4,700 m) to Dingboche (4,260 m) in about 3 to 4 hours. You will pass through the Imja Khola River, offering majestic vistas of Ama Dablam, Lhotse, Island Peak, and Nuptse.

Trekkers pass through rocky ridges, glacial moraines, yak pastures, and alpine meadows, experiencing the jaw-dropping ancient landscapes of the Khumbu.

At the same time, Dingboche is a charming local community Sherpa village with stone-walled fields. The village may seem small, but it offers comfortable teahouses, bakeries, and stunning sunset views during the spring and autumn seasons.

As you descend from Dingboche to Namche Bazaar, the pace feels easier and more relaxed, covering approximately 20 km. The Great Himalayan Trail trek passes Pangboche (3985 m), where trekkers can visit the timeless monastery, believed to have been founded in the 17th century, and also one of the oldest in the Khumbu region.

You can also enjoy breathtaking views of Ama Dablam, Thamserku, and Kangtega. Adventurers may observe monks doing rituals at the famed Tengboche monastic center, which has a good view of Everest and Lhotse.

After passing through the Dudh Koshi at Phunki Tenga, the trail winds through a dense pine forest with vibrant rhododendrons to Kyangjuma and finally to Namche Bazaar.

The Makalu Three Col Pass trek, which travels from Namche Bazaar (3440 m) to Lukla (2830 m) and usually takes 6 to 7 hours to finish, welcomes hikers on the last day with a sense of bittersweetness.

The steps slow down as the journey draws to a close, and you’ll notice the familiar locations you’ve previously passed.

Afterwards, you will go through Sherpa settlements, iconic forests, and colorful Buddhist prayers. cultural flags and a hanging bridge. Every stride feels like a flower, providing both a nostalgic and satisfying experience.

Upon reaching Lukla, you will witness one of the world’s most dramatic short runway airports, known as Tenzing-Hillary, which is situated at an elevation of almost 9,333 feet.

Today, we will give a goodbye kiss to the Himalayas and take an early morning flight to Kathmandu city from Lukla. The‍‌‍‍‌‍‌‍‍‌ last snaps of the mountains from the airplane can be really gorgeous when you come to the town by plane.

We will be there to pick you up after you arrive at the airport and then take you to your hotel, where you can freshen up and relax.

Now, in the afternoon, you can roam the busy streets of Thamel, visit the local cafes or restaurants, and buy something that would remind you of Nepal after coming back to your home.

By finishing the Makalu Sherpani Col Pass Trek Package with a meal at a good restaurant, you will be able to say goodbye to your special time in ‍‌‍‍‌‍‌‍‍‌Nepal.