TRIP OVERVIEW
This adventure starts taking 45 minutes flight to Tumlingtar and exciting off road drive to Num from where we starts your adventure trek. The trail follows the lowlands near the Arun River over the Shipton La and into the remote and beautiful valley before arriving to Makalu Base Camp. From here we cross all the three high passes. This is a truly adventurous expedition passing through Sherpani Col (6150m), West Col (6143m) and Amphu Labtsa Pass (5800m), the three highest passes of the Himalayas with superb views of (Makalu 8,485m) (Everest 8,848m) (Lhotse 8,516m)and other more peaks around. Sherpani Col Trek is a longest trek in Makalu region though it touches both Makalu and Everest region. It is undoubtedly one of the most strenuous treks in the Himalaya which require extensive preparation and physical fitness before you head for this trek.
OUTLINE ITINERARY
Day 01: Arrive Kathmandu transfer to hotel
Day 02: In Kathmandu Preparations for the trip
Day 03: Fly to Tumlingtar and drive to Num (1500m)
Day 04: Terk to Sedua (1,540m)
Day 05: Trek to Tashigaon (2,070m)
Day 06: Trek to Khongma (3,560m)
Day 07: Rest at Khongma & acclimatization day
Day 08: Cross Shipton La and trek to Debotay (3,800m)
Day 09: Trek to Yangle Kharka (3,700m)
Day 10: Trek to Langmale Kharka (4,450m)
Day 11: Acclimatisation day at Langmale Kharka (4,450m)
Day 12: Trek to Makalu Base Camp (4,900m)
Day 13: Acclimatization day at Makalu Base Camp (4,900m)
Day 14: Extra Day at Makalu Base Camp (4900m)
Day 15: Trek to Low Camp (5,200m)
Day 16: Trek to Sherpani col High Camp (5,700m)
Day 17: Cross Sherpani Col (6,135m) ,West Col (6,143m) and trek Baruntse Base Camp (5,700m)
Day 18: Rest day at Baruntse Base Camp (5,700m)
Day 19: Trek to Amphu Laptsa la High Camp (5,400m)
Day 20: Cross Amphu Laptsa la pass (5,850m) and trek to Imja Lake camp (5,100m)
Day 21: Trek to Dingboche (4410m)
Day 22: Trek to Labuche (4910m)
Day 23: Hike to Kala Patthar and return to Labuche (4,910m)
Day 24: Trek to Debuche (3,820m)
Day 25: Trek to Manjo (Altitude 2835m)
Day 26: Trek to Lukla (Altitude 2860m)
Day 27: Flight from Lukla to Kathmandu
Day 28: In Kathmandu
Day 29: In Kathmandu
Day 30: Return to Home
PHOTO GALLERY
I did this trip with my father in 2011 with Gopal Tamang and I can honestly say that this was by far the most amazing thing I ever did and I still think about this trip almost every day. Gopal Tamang is the best guide you can wish for and I would recommend him to everyone who’s thinking of going on a trek in Nepal.