Makalu Base Camp & Serpani Col Trekking - High Passes trek in Makalu
High in the heart of the eastern Himalaya, seven valleys radiate from mount Makalu, the world's Fifth highest peak. These valleys, particularly the Barun valley, treasure some of the last remaining pristine forests and alpine meadows of Nepal. Makalu Trek with Sherpeni Col trek start from the bottom of the Arun valley, at just 435 m above sea level, the Himalaya rise to the snow-capped tip of Makalu- 8463m- within a 40 km distance. Within this wide range of altitudes and climates, the Makalu-Barun area contains some of the richest and most diverse pockets of plants and animals in Nepal, elsewhere lost to spreading human habitation.
Nestled in the lower reaches of these valleys are communities of Rai, Sherpa, and Shingsawa (Bhotia) farmers. Though economically poor and isolated, they retain a rich cultural heritage. They hold the key to the preservation of the unique biological and cultural treasures of the Makalu Barun area.For the naturalist, there are spectacular displays of wildflowers and exotic plants. More than 3.000 species of flowering plants, with hundreds of orchid varieties, 48. Primroses and 25 of Nepal's 30 rhododendrons splash the hillsides with color. The forests shelter abundant wildlife, including the endangered red panda and musk deer as well as the ghoral, Himalayan tahr and leopard. Ornithologists have identified 400 bird species, at least 16 of which are extremely rare.
The trek starts from Tumlingtar after a short fly from Kathmandu. After the Makalu Base Camp we cross the 3 difficult passes which are Sherpani Col (6110m), West Col (6135m) and Amphu Laptsha Pass (5845m).
ITINERARY:
Day 01: Arrive Kathmandu & Transfer to Hotel.
Day 02: Sightseeing around of the Kathmandu valley.
Day 03: Flight: Kathmandu - Tumlingtar then Trek to Khadbari (1,040m)
Day 04: Trek Khadbari to Chichila (1,830m) O/N Camp
Day 05: Trek Chichila to Num (1,490m) O/N Camp
Day 06: Trek Num to Sedua (1,460m) O/N Camp
Day 07: Trek Sedua to Tashi Gaon (2,070m) O/N Camp
Day 08: Trek Tashi Gaon to Kauma (3,470m) O/N Camp
Day 09: Rest / Exploration day at Kauma. O/N Camp
Day 10: Trek Kauma to Mumbuk (3,570m) O/N Camp
Day 11: Trek Mumbuk to Nhe Kharka (3,000m) O/N Camp
Day 12: Trek Nhe Kharka to Sherson (4,615m) O/N Camp
Day 13: Trek Sherson to Makalu Base Camp Camp(5000m) O/N Camp
Day 14: Explore Around Makalu Base Camp. O/N Camp
Day 15: Trek to Hillary Base Camp. O/N Camp
Day 16: Trek to High Camp.O/N Camp
Day 17: Exploration / Rest day O/N Camp
Day 18: Cross Sherpani Col (6,135 m) to Baruntse Base Camp. O/N Camp
Day 19: Cross West Col (6,143 m) Camp at below the cross
Day 20: Trek to Panch Pokhari Camp
Day 21: Cross Amphu Lapcha (5,850m) Camp at below the cross
Day 22: Trek to Chukung (4,730m) O/N camp
Day 23: Trek to Dengboche (4,380m) O/N camp
Day 24: Trek to Tengboche to (3,860m) O/N camp
Day 25: Trek to Namche Bazaar (3,440m) O/N camp
Day 26: Trek to Phakding, continue to Lukla (2,840m) O/N camp
Day 27: Flight: Lukla - Kathmandu. Hotel Overnight
Day 28: Bhaktapur & Patan sightseeing and return
Day 29: Free day in Kathmandu for shopping or relax
Day 30: Drive to Airport for flying your own destination
Note:-
If above program itinerary that don't suit to you and wish to modify above itinerary then please let us know and we'll be happy to create a tailor made itinerary especially for you. It is also possible to combines above trip with Jungle safari, rafting, Mountain flight or with any travel plans, just shares your interested with us. We will design and arrange your holiday accordingly.
