Makalu to Everest Crossing Via Three Cols

Trip outline
Destination: Makalu Region

Trek Duration: 26 Days

Mode of Trek: Camping

Grade of Trek: Moderate & Technical

Entry Point: Tumlingtar

Exit Point: Lukla

Max. Elevation: 6146 Meters

Approx per Day Walk: 5-6 HRS

Culture: Tibetan, Tamang, Gurung, Nepali etc.

Major Attractions: Natural Environment, Wildlife, Mountains, Peaks, Hills, Flowers, Flora-
Fauna etc.

Transportations: Flight, Tourist Bus, Jeep & Car

Details Itinerary

Day 01: Fly from Kathmandu to Tumlingtar, 35 minutes and drive to Chiuribas (1800M/5905ft),
8-9 hrs, (Lodging + B-L-D),
Day 02: Trek from Chiuribas to Seduwa (1500M/4921ft), 5-6 hrs, (Camp + B-L-D),

Day 03: Trek from Seduwa to Tashigoan (2100M/6889ft), 7-8 hrs, (Camp + B-L-D),

Day 04: T Trek from ashigoan to Kongma Danda (3500M/11482ft), 7-8 hrs, (Camp + B-L-D),

Day 05: Acclimatize, rest and exploring day around Kongma Danda (3500M/11482ft), (Camp +
B-L-D),
Day 06: Trek from Kongma Danda to Debotay (3650M/11975ft) via Tutu La/Shipton's Pass
(4125M/13533ft), 8-9 hrs, (camp + B-L-D),
Day 07: Trek from Debotay to Yangle Kharka (3557M/11669ft), 5-6 hrs, (Camp + B-L-D),
Day 08: Trek from Yangla Kharka to Langmale Kharka (4410M/14468ft), 4-5 hrs, (Camp + B-
L-D),

Day 09: Trek from Langmale Kharka to Makalu Base Camp (4870M/15977ft), 4-5 hrs, (Camp +
B-L-D),
Day 10: Acclimatize, rest and exploring day around Makalu Base Camp (4870M/15977ft),
(Camp + B-L-D),
Day 11: Trek from Makalu Base Camp to Swiss Base Camp (5150M/16896ft), 4-5 hrs, (Camp +
B-L-D),
Day 12: Acclimatize, rest and exploring day around Swiss Base Camp (5150M/5150ft), (Camp+
B-L-D),
Day 13: Trek from Swiss Base Camp to Sherpani Col Base Camp (5688M/18661ft), 5-6 hrs,
(Camp+ B-L-D),
Day 14: Trek from Sherpani Col Base Camp to Baruntse Camp (6050M/19849ft) crossing the
Sherpani Col (6146M/20164ft), 7-8 hrs, (Camp + B-L-D),
Day 15: Trek from Baruntse Camp to Honku Basin (5500m/18044ft) crossing the West Col
(6143 M), 4-5 hrs, (Camp + B-L-D),
Day 16: Trek from Honku Basin to Amphu Labsta Base Camp (5527M/18133ft), 5-6 hrs,
(Camp+ B-L-D),
Day 17: Acclimatize, rest and exploring day around Amphu Labsta Base Camp
(5527M/18133ft), (Camp+ B-L-D),
Day 18: Trek from Amphu Labsta Base Camp to Chhukung (4730m/15518ft) via crossing the
Amphu Labsta-La Pass (5848M/19186ft), 9-10 hrs, (Camp + B-L-D),

Day 19: Trek from Chhukung to Dingboche (4410M/14468ft), 3-4 hrs, (Camp + B-L-D),

Day 20: Trek from Dingboche to Lobuche (4910M/16108ft), 3-4 hrs, (Camp + B-L-D),

Day 21: Trek from Lobuche to Gorak Shep (5140M/16863ft) with side trip to Kala Pattar (5550
M), 6-7 hrs, (Camp + B-L-D),
Day 22: Trek from Gorak Shep to Everest Base Camp (5364M/17598ft) and back to Lobuche
(4910M/16108ft), 4-5 hrs, (Camp + B-L-D),
Day 23: Trek from Lobuche to Pangboche (4150M/13615ft), 5-6 hrs, (Camp+ B-L-D),

Day 24: Trek from Pangboche to Namche Bazar (3440M/11286ft), 5-6 hrs, (Camp + B-L-D),

Day 25: Trek from Namche Bazar to Lukla (2840M/9317ft), 5-6 hrs, (Camp+ B-L-D),

Day 26: Fly from Lukla to Kathmandu (1350M/4429ft), 25 minutes, (Lodging + B).

* B-L-D: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Trip Includes \
o Airport-Hotel-Airport transfer via private vechcles,
o Kathmandu hotel accommodations (B & B Basis),
o Fly Kathmandu-Tumlingtar,
o Private transport Tumlingtar-Chiuribas,
o Makalu & Everest National Park Entry Permits,
o Special Restricted Makalu Trekking Permit,
o TIMS Permit (Trekker's Information Management System),
o Camping accommodation during the trek,
o Three meals everyday while on the trek: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner,
o Camping soft drinks like: hot water, coffee, tea, juice, soup, bakery food etc.
o Camping equipments like: tents (dinning tent, sleeping tent, kitchen tent), mattress,
kitchen items etc.
o Experienced English speaking government license holder mountain trekking guide,
o Experienced and strong mountain trekking camping staff like: porters, kitchen boy,
sarder, tent boy etc.
o All program according to itineraries on full board,
o Wages, food, transportation, accommodation, equipments, insurance and other facilities
to staffs during the trek,
o Farewell dinner at typical Nepali cultural restaurant,
o Rescue arrangements,
o Local & government TAX/VAT etc.

Trip Excludes

o Meals (Lunch & Dinner) whilst in Kathmandu,

o Your Travel-Trekking insurance,
o International airfare,
o Tips for trekking staff and driver (Tipping is expected),
o All kind of alcoholic & soft drinks,
o Personal shopping, laundry, trekking equipments etc.
o Nepal Entry Visa fee,
o Cost raised by cancellation, landslide, weather, political unrest, illness which are not
under our control,
o Any others expanses which are not mentioned price include section etc.

NOTE
o The departure schedule can be changed on any unavoidable circumstances such as
weather hazards, festivals, natural changes of walking track, road slides, avalanches, public
strikes etc.
o Price subjected to change if there are more than 3 people in a group.
o We have got other additional programs like: Mt. Flight, Bungee jumping, Paragliding,
Helicopter tour, Film shooting, Rock climbing, Ultra light, Sightseeing, Jungle safari etc. We can
include you these programs on your recent trip on your request.
o Necessary documents to book this trip (Passport’s Copy, Photographs, Insurance copy &
Advance payment).