Makalu Base Camp to Everest - GHT

An expedition from Makalu Base Camp to Everest via Sherpani Pass, West Col and Amphu Laptsa. This trek follows a section of The Great Himalaya Trail

The trail takes you from Tumlingtar in the steamy lowlands near the Arun River over the Shipton La and into the remote and beautiful Barun river valley before arriving to Makalu Base Camp. From here we cross Sherpani Pass over to Baruntse Base Camp, then cross West Col to Panch Pokhari followed by the Amphu Laptsa into the Everest.

This is a truly adventurous expedition passing through a remote and wild region of the Himalayas with superb views of Makalu, Everest, Lhotse, Chamlang and Kanchenjunga.

Our itinerary has been designed to include sufficient time for acclimatisation to the altitude in order to maximise your chances of completing the traverse into the Everest. There are logistical challenges in organising an expedition to such a remote area of the Himalaya and this is only possible by bringing a strong and experienced Sherpa team.

Previous mountaineering experience is required to safely complete this journey as there will be fixed rope on the passes and roped group travel on glaciers. However if you think that our Makalu to Everest trek is too challenging then take a look at our Makalu Base Camp itinerary (returning to Tumlingtar).

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: 29 days from Kathmandu
Leadership: Western-Led
Minimum Group Size: 6 People
Cost: 2019 - £4,595 (US$5,975 or €5,235) 2020 - £4,595 (US$5,975 or €5,235)
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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
SPOT gps tracker with daily check ins published on SPOT Adventures map website
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 14th to May 12th 2019
April 12th to May 10th 2020

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Trip Itinerary

Day 1Arrive in Kathmandu
Day 2Briefing and preparations in Kathmandu
Day 3Fly to Tumlingtar and drive to Chichila (1,840m)
Day 4Trek to Num (1,500m)
Day 5Trek to Sedua (1,540m)
Day 6Trek to Tashigaon (2,070m)
Day 7Trek to Khongma (3,560m)
Day 8Rest & acclimatisation day
Day 9Cross Shipton La and trek to Debotay (3,800m)
Day 10Trek to Yangle Kharka (3,700m)
Day 11Trek to Langmale Kharka (4,450m)
Day 12Acclimatisation day at Langmale Kharka (4,450m)
Day 13Trek to Makalu Base Camp (4,900m)
Day 14Day walk around Makalu Base Camp (4,900m)
Day 15Mountaineering skills instruction at Makalu Base Camp (4,900m)
Day 16Trek to Sherpani Low Camp (5,200m)
Day 17Acclimatisation day at Sherpani Low Camp (5,200m)
Day 18Trek to Sherpani High Camp (5,700m)
Day 19Cross Sherpani Pass (6,135m) and West Col (6,143m), trek to Upper Baruntse Base Camp (5,700m)
Day 20Rest day at Upper Baruntse Base Camp (5,700m)
Day 21Trek to High Camp before Amphu Laptsa (5,400m)
Day 22Cross Amphu Laptsa pass (5,850m) and trek to Imja Lake camp (5,100m)
Day 23Trek to Pangboche (3,875m)
Day 24Trek to Namche Bazaar (3,445m)
Day 25Trek to Lukla (2,840m)
Day 26Spare/ contingency day
Day 27Fly to Kathmandu
Day 28Sightseeing in Kathmandu
Day 29Fly back home