Trek report for Makalu to Everest

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Part one: photos of The Great Himalaya Trail ("GHT") from Makalu Base Camp to Everest crossing Sherpani Pass, West Col and Amphu Laptsa

Part two: photos of The Great Himalaya Trail ("GHT") from Makalu Base Camp to Everest crossing Sherpani Pass, West Col and Amphu Laptsa

Makalu Base Camp photos taken in Spring 2009

Please take a look at this video on YouTube taken by a member of our Makalu to Everest group in Spring 2011, this gives a really good idea of what to expect on this trek- Sherpani, West Col and Amphu Laptsa on YouTube

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Trip Details

Destination: Nepal
Holiday Type: Mountaineering
Walking & Trekking
Duration: 28 days from Kathmandu
Leadership: Western-Led
Minimum Group Size: 6 People
Cost: 2020 - £4,695 (US$5,975 or €5,295) 2021 - £4,695 (US$5,975 or €5,295)
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Trip Grade Challenging

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Price includes:

Internal flight to Tumlingtar and from Lukla to Kathmandu including baggage allowance of 20kg for your main bag checked into the hold and 5kg for day pack carried with you inside the aircraft
All transfers including airport collections
One day sightseeing in Kathmandu with Nepalese cultural guide and private vehicle
Twin share room at Hotel Tibet or Hotel Ambassador in Kathmandu
Breakfast only in Kathmandu, all meals included while on trek
Twin share tents while on trek using our Western branded tents. These are three person domed tents with plenty of space for two people sharing plus gear
All trekking arrangements including permits and fees, tents, Western and Sherpa guides, porters and cook
Bespoke weather forecasts for Makalu and Everest regions from EverestWeather.com throughout the duration of this trek
Thuraya satellite phone for organising logistics and medical evacuations, it can also be also used for personal calls at extra cost
We use GPS on Thuraya satellite phone to upload daily your location onto Google Maps so your friends and family can track your progress during the trek
Complimentary Makalu trekking map
Full financial protection for all monies paid to us through our membership of Association of Bonded Travel Operators Trust (our ABTOT membership number is 5365) and having an Air Travel Organiser’s Licence (our ATOL number is 10921)
Pre departure support and advice from The Mountain Company by email, phone and face to face meetings in London. After booking with us we will send you our comprehensive "Nepal Pre Trip Information" notes

Price excludes:

International flight to/from Kathmandu
Travel and trekking insurance
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"

Trip Grade Challenging

Suitability: a good choice for regular, long distance hill walkers. A very high level of fitness would be required for our toughest treks and expeditions. Previous trekking experience at high altitude is preferable although not mandatory given sufficient experience, preparation and training. These trips may involve mountaineering and glacial travel.

1) Walking times: average 7 to 9 hours walking per day (with several longer days up to 15 hours) for up to 28 days with some rest days included.

2) Altitude: up to 6,500m.

3) Terrain: you will experience a wide variety of mountain terrain from reasonable trails to crossing technical mountaineering passes and climbing to summits sometimes including use of fixed ropes.

4) Remoteness: usually in more remote areas and likely to be a long distance from nearest road and facilities available in a city.

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Trip Dates

April 19th to May 16th 2020
April 18th to May 15th 2021

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Trip Itinerary

Day 1Arrive in Kathmandu
Day 2Briefing and preparations in Kathmandu
Day 3Fly to Tumlingtar and drive to Num (1,500m)
Day 4Trek to Sedua (1,540m)
Day 5Trek to Tashigaon (2,070m)
Day 6Trek to Khongma (3,560m)
Day 7Rest & acclimatisation day
Day 8Cross Shipton La and trek to Debotay (3,800m)
Day 9Trek to Yangle Kharka (3,700m)
Day 10Trek to Langmale Kharka (4,450m)
Day 11Acclimatisation day at Langmale Kharka (4,450m)
Day 12Trek to Makalu Base Camp (4,900m)
Day 13Day walk around Makalu Base Camp (4,900m)
Day 14Mountaineering skills instruction at Makalu Base Camp (4,900m)
Day 15Trek to Sherpani Low Camp (5,200m)
Day 16Acclimatisation day at Sherpani Low Camp (5,200m)
Day 17Trek to Sherpani High Camp (5,700m)
Day 18Cross Sherpani Pass (6,135m) and West Col (6,143m), trek to Upper Baruntse Base Camp (5,700m)
Day 19Rest day at Upper Baruntse Base Camp (5,700m)
Day 20Trek to High Camp before Amphu Laptsa (5,400m)
Day 21Cross Amphu Laptsa pass (5,850m) and trek to Imja Lake camp (5,100m)
Day 22Trek to Pangboche (3,875m)
Day 23Trek to Namche Bazaar (3,445m)
Day 24Trek to Lukla (2,840m)
Day 25Spare/ contingency day
Day 26Fly to Kathmandu
Day 27Sightseeing in Kathmandu
Day 28Fly back home