Sherpani Col Pass Trek

Duration
26 Days
Highest Location
Sherpani Col Pass
Difficulty Level
high
Arrival
Kathmandu
Min Pax
02 Pax

Duration:
26 Days
Starting Point:
Tumlingtar
End Point:
Lukla
Difficulty Level:
high
Max-Altitude:
20,127 ft/ 6135m
Min Pax:
02 Pax

Trip Introduction

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

The Sherpani Col Pass Trek 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 is design to include sufficient time for acclimatization to the altitude in order to maximize your chances of completing the traverse into the Everest.

There are logistical challenges in organizing 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…

Outline Itinerary

- Day 01
- Arrive in Kathmandu 1300m
- Day 02
- Preparations day in Kathmandu
- Day 03
- Fly to Tumlingtar (1,840m)
- Day 04
- Tumlingtar to Num drive by Jeep (1,500m)
- Day 05
- Trek from Num to Seduwa (1,500m/4922 ft): 6-7 hours
- Day 06
- Trek from Seduwa to Tashigaon (2,100m/6890ft): 5-6 hours
- Day 07
- Trek from Tashigaon to Khongma Danda (3,500m/11,483 ft): 6-7 hours
- Day 08
- Acclimatization Day/ Rest Day
- Day 09
- Cross Shipton La and trek to Dobate(3,800m)
- Day 10
- Trek from Dobate to Yangle Kharka (3,557m/11,670 ft): 6-7 hours
- Day 11
- Trek to Langmale Kharka (4,410m/14,468ft): 5-6 hours
- Day 12
- Trek to Makalu Base Camp (4,900m)
- Day 13
- Day walk around Makalu Base Camp (4,900m)
- Day 14
- Trek to Swiss Camp (5200m)
- Day 15
- Acclimatisation day at Swiss camp (5,200m
- Day 16
- Trek to Sherpani Col High Camp (5,700m)
- Day 17
- Cross Sherpani Col Pass (6,135m) and West Col (6,143m), trek to Upper Baruntse Base Camp (5,700m)
- Day 18
- Rest day at Upper Baruntse Base Camp (5,700m)
- Day 19
- Trek to Amphu Laptsa High Camp(5,400m)
- Day 20
- Cross Amphu Laptsa pass (5,850m) and trek to Chukkung
- Day 21
- Trek from Chukkung (4,730m) to Pangboche
- Day 22
- Trek to Namche Bazaar (3,445m)
- Day 23
- Trek to Lukla (2,840m
- Day 24
- Fly From Lukla to Kathmandu
- Day 25
- Free Day in Kathmandu
- Day 26
- Final Departure from Kathmandu

- Day 01
- Arrive in Kathmandu 1300m
  
  On this day you will be landed at the Capital City of Nepal-Kathmandu (1300m/4265 ft). It is the only International Airport in Nepal. You will be received by Sherpa Himalaya Representative.
  
  Then with a brief introduction, you will be welcomed by flower Garland. You will be taken to your hotel where you can rest and freshen up to keep away Jet Lag. You will get a nearby location map from the hotel reception and you can explore around.
  
  Overnight at KTM Hotel
- Day 02
- Preparations day in Kathmandu
  
  Today you will also be introduced to your respective Guide for Sherpani Col Pass Trek. If you have anything to buy for your trek then you can purchase from the stores around. In the evening you will have to pack only the necessary and important items that you need during the Trek and the rest you can either store at Hotel or with Sherpa Himalaya.
  
  We recommend you use the company Duffel bag as there will be less chance of misplacing in an airport and easier to find in case of missing.
  
  Overnight at KTM Hotel
- Day 03
- Fly to Tumlingtar (1,840m)
  
  Today you will need to wake up early in the morning. You will be notified by Sherpa Himalaya about the time. You will be received by a private vehicle and dropped at to Airport together with the Guide. You will have a very amazing Flight to Tumlingtar from Kathmandu. You will witness very beautiful villages and Aerial view of Himalayan ranges around. With clear weather, you will have a clear idea about the Landscape of the Hilly and Himalayan region.
  
  If the flight’s lands earlier to Tumlingtar and have enough time we can drive to Num which takes around 3 and a half hour.
  
  Overnight at Tumlingtar
- Day 04
- Tumlingtar to Num drive by Jeep (1,500m)
  
  Today you will drive to Num by jeep. The drive today will be around 3 to 4 hours long. You will witness small villages and fields farmed with corn.
  
  Your drive will be through Chicula which is elevated at 1900m. It is a small village having a police checkpoint. Here we have to present all your required documents at the checkpoint.
  
  The roads are comparatively offroad from Chicula.
  
  Overnight at Num
- Day 05
- Trek from Num to Seduwa (1,500m/4922 ft): 6-7 hours
  
  Num and Seduwa are at the same elevation. These two villages are opposite each other separated by the Arun River which is 800m below both villages.
  
  You can clearly understand what trail looks like today. Your trail starts with descending between the thin village and cash crops; cardamom.
  
  As you reach to Arun River you again climb to another side of the hill towards Seduwa. During your ascent, you will encounter bustling villages lives, bamboo forest. The day will be quite hot. Today your trek will be 5-6 hours long.
  
  Overnight at Seduwa
- Day 06
- Trek from Seduwa to Tashigaon (2,100m/6890ft): 5-6 hours
  
  Trek from Seduwa to Tashigaon (2,100m/6890ft): 4-5 hours
  
  A beautiful day to trek. Today your trekking trail is quite easier than the day before. You will have a normal uphill climb introducing stepped stone trails and stone carved with Buddhist prayers.
  
  Bamboo forest, Rhododendron forest, and Cardomom plantation are mostly seen during your trek. Tashigaon is a small village on the hillside. You will find mostly Sherpa community people residing here. It takes 5-6 hours of trek to reach Tashi Gaon.
  
  Overnight at Tashigaon
- Day 07
- Trek from Tashigaon to Khongma Danda (3,500m/11,483 ft): 6-7 hours
  
  As you finish your breakfast, your trek starts ascending through the stepped rocky trail. Today will be a tough day. Although you have a long climb you will be entertained by birds singing through the forest.
  
  If you trek this trail during trail you would love to walk into a thick Rhododendron forest. The trails are made beautiful by the blossom of different colored rhododendron flowers and magnolia with snow-capped mountains towards the eastern side.
  
  Your uphill climb through the forest continues. You will encounter big rocks marked by Buddhist flags. If the trail is covered with snow it can be a tricky trail often. You will need around 7 hours uphill climb today
  
  Overnight at Khongma Danda.
- Day 08
- Acclimatization Day/ Rest Day
  
  Acclimatization is an Extra Day where you will be introduced to a new elevation but the overnight will be at the same spot. It is done so to keep your body familiar with the new environment and to escape from Altitude sickness.
  
  Acclimatization Day will play a vital role to prevent you from Altitude sickness. Today you can climb up to pass 3890m to introduce yourself to a new elevation. It takes around an hour to reach to pass. After a short time at the hilltop with a view of many snow-capped peaks along with Mt. Kanchenjunga 8586m, Mt. Makalu, Mt.Yalung, and many more you will descend down to Khogma Danda.
  
  Overnight at Khongma Danda
- Day 09
- Cross Shipton La and trek to Dobate(3,800m)
  
  Today will be a tough day through high pass. Today your destination will be Dobate. It is very important that today you pack snacks along with you. You will find a small tea shop at Shipton La which cannot be sure to be open.
  
  You will be introduced to lakes which are stunning at high altitude. Heading up through the stepped rocky trail you will come across Sano Pokhari at 4050m. It takes an hour to reach here from Kongma la Pass.
  
  With continuous ascend you will pass over Shipton La 4200m. Before the pass, you will also come across a big lake called Thulo pokhari. Following descending trails up to Kalo Pokhara you make an easy climb and cross another pass called Keke la 4170m. With furthermore an hour descend you reach Dobate.
- Day 10
- Trek from Dobate to Yangle Kharka (3,557m/11,670 ft): 6-7 hours
  
  Today your trail begins with a steep descent into the Rhododendron forest which takes you closer to Barun River. As you cross the river your trail continuous underneath the land slid area.
  
  You will need furthermore ascend which takes you to a place called Themathang Kharka 3500m. You will need almost 4 hours to arrive at this point. You will also meet a beautiful waterfall on the way to Themanthang. Continuing your trek for 1 and a half hours more you will arrive at Yangle Kharka.
  
  Overnight at Yanglee Kharka
- Day 11
- Trek to Langmale Kharka (4,410m/14,468ft): 5-6 hours
  
  Today you will have an easier trek. You will have a normal uphill climb. You will come across stone mani carved with Buddhist prayers and flags. The trails are dominated by the stunning views of Peak 4, Peak 6, Yaupa, and Peak 7.
  
  A beautiful day with snow-capped mountains, waterfalls, and sacred caves. With a normal uphill climb for 5-6 hours, you reach Langmale.
  
  Overnight at Langmale
- Day 12
- Trek to Makalu Base Camp (4,900m)
  
  Trek from Langmale Kharka to Makalu Base Camp: (4,870m/15,978ft): 6-7 hours
  
  A day to that takes you to your final destination. Today you will be at the Makalu Base Camp 4800m. Your trek starts with a normal trail combination of both ascend and descend. You will have a view of peaks 6 & 7 most of the time.
  
  with a continuous climb towards Shershong 4630 m; a good camping site. Furthermore, climb the great Makalu comes to view. You will witness icefalls, crevasses, and glaciers along.
  
  You will face bending trail and wishing to reach Makalu Base Camp. Continuing your trek passing through a small river you will be your most awaited destination; Makalu Base Camp Trek. You will have a clear view of Mt. Makalu 8485m and Mt. Makalu southeast 7860m. There is also a big glacier lake.
- Day 13
- Day walk around Makalu Base Camp (4,900m)
  
  Today is a free day in Makalu Base Camp. You can spend this day by a climb to a hilltop of 5300m elevation from where you have a panoramic view of Mt. Everest, Mt.Makalu, Mt. Lhotse, Mt. Nuptse, Peak 4,6,7 and beautiful trails you have climbed towards.
- Day 14
- Trek to Swiss Camp (5200m)
  
  Now the real adventure has begun. From today you will not see any tea houses and further human settlement. You will have a rocky trail with huge mountains on both sides.
  
  With a continuous trek for 5-6 hours through rocky terrain, you will reach swiss camp. You will find the camp’s name after different countries. As those were the camps first made by different trekkers at the early start of this trail. From the camp, you can clearly see huge icy hills and glaciers.
  
  Overnight at Swiss Camp
- Day 15
- Acclimatisation day at Swiss camp (5,200m
  
  Today you will have a rest day. This day is specially kept for your acclimatization. Today you can look around, make your gears ready for tomorrow’s climb.
  
  Overnight at Swiss Camp
- Day 16
- Trek to Sherpani Col High Camp (5,700m)
  
  As you finish your breakfast you will start heading towards the Sherpanicol High Camp. You will face a very rocky terrain. You will have to be very careful while your trek.
  
  Your trail is curved normal uphill through rocks. Today you will gain 500m elevation.
  
  Overnight at High Camp
- Day 17
- Cross Sherpani Col Pass (6,135m) and West Col (6,143m), trek to Upper Baruntse Base Camp (5,700m)
  
  A day to pass one of the mo0st adventurous passes of Nepal. From today you will have a high climb through rocks and ice. You will need to use crampons and fixed ropes. Good quality eyeglasses are mandatory. With continuous climb, you will head between mountains on either side through a plain plateau. This plain icy plateau is known as the famous Sherpani col/ice col.
  
  You will head almost for 2 hours in plain plateau and climb another ridge with the help of fixed rope through the scrambled rocky ridge (100m). As you climb the ridge top you will be introduced to another plain iced plateau where you must climb the same 100m steep down through the rocks. The descend will be quite challenging and technical. Furthermore, walk in the plain icy trail you will reach the west col after a very technical 200m descend and then to Baruntse Base Camp.
  
  Overnight at Baruntse Base Camp
  
  Overnight at W
- Day 18
- Rest day at Upper Baruntse Base Camp (5,700m)
  
  Today you have another acclimatization day at a very beautiful campsite; Baruntse Base Camp. You will find a lake nearby. You can spend your day resting or hiking through a rocky trail. An amazing panoramic view can be seen from the base camp.
- Day 19
- Trek to Amphu Laptsa High Camp(5,400m)
  
  As you finish your breakfast, you will trek towards Amphu Laptsa High Camp. Today you will have almost all rocky trails with normal descend. You will have an insane view of the mountain around. You will also be introduced to Hunku Khola in between. Today you will have a clear view of the 200m ridge which you descended to reach Baruntse High Camp.
  
  Overnight at Amphu Lapta High Camp
- Day 20
- Cross Amphu Laptsa pass (5,850m) and trek to Chukkung
  
  Another adventurous day in your past Trek. Today you will have to pass one of the most challenging passes of Nepal. You will have a view of the pass from the high camp.
  
  Today you will cross over ice fall and scattered rocks. Your trail will be introduced normal uphill climb with a 30 m repel climb from where you will see a beautiful panoramic view of mountains with lakes. 30 m climb will be really tough and slippery ice. You will have to trek over the icy ridge and again you will be introduced to a very tough 30m descend where descending seems impossible without the help of ropes.
  
  After the descend you will have a long hour hike to Chukung. A well-developed village with good quality hotel and internet access.
  
  Overnight at Chukkung.
- Day 21
- Trek from Chukkung (4,730m) to Pangboche
  
  From this day you will have a comparatively very easy trail. Today you will head back towards Pangboche which leads you towards the Gateway of Everest Region; Lukla airport. You will be introduced to the vegetation after a long day’s trek in high passes.
  
  Today your trek will be 5-6 hours long.
  
  Overnight at Pangboche
- Day 22
- Trek to Namche Bazaar (3,445m)
  
  Today you will be one of the most famous towns in the Everest region. You are now back into the lushed jungles and rivers with various sounds of birds and animals. You will encounter Buddhist monasteries and “Mani” arts and prayers craved on stones and especially seen between the trail. You will have a high quality hotel, shops, and bars at Namche Bazar.
  
  Overnight at Namche Bazaar
- Day 23
- Trek to Lukla (2,840m
  
  As you finish your breakfast you will start your descend down to Lukla. Today will be a long day trek. Today you will also come out of Sagarmatha national park. This day is also taken as the last day. A final day with all your staff who helped your dream come true and wave them goodbye.
  
  Overnight at Lukla
- Day 24
- Fly From Lukla to Kathmandu
  
  Today we will fly from Lukla to Kathmandu. You will be picked by the Sherpa Himalaya representative and dropped at Hotel.
  
  After this beautiful and adventurous Sherpani-col Pass Trek, you can have a proper rest at your hotel. An extra free day is programmed by Sherpa Himalaya. A free day is kept to recover if in case the flight gets delayed.
  
  On timely arrival to Kathmandu, you can use the free day as a day to explore and shop for your family, or else you can also make a short city tour.
  
  Overnight at KTM
- Day 25
- Free Day in Kathmandu
  
  As mentioned above this day is specially programmed to recover if the Lukla- Kathmandu flights get delayed due to uncertain change in weather.
  
  With timely arrival, you can Explore the Thamel market and shop for your family. You can also make a short city tour to explore some World Heritage Site.
  
  You will be invited for the Last farewell dinner with Sherpa Himalaya Executive.
  
  Overnight at KTM
- Day 26
- Final Departure from Kathmandu
  
  Today morning you Sherpa Himalaya representative will be there at your hotel for the last meet. You will be dropped at the airport considering airport time.
  
  Sherpa Himalaya will thank you for an amazing time together and handover Buddhist Scarf (Kha-tak) which symbolizes peace, prosperity, Long life, and Harmony to everyone, and a certificate for your completion of Sherpani-col Pass Trek with Sherpa Himalaya.
  
  With a hope to see all the beautiful people again, a warm Namaste, and a hand wave.
  
  Thank You for your co-operation with Sherpa Himalaya

Cost Include:

All transfer from Airport to Hotel and Hotel to Airport,
4 nights Hotel in Kathmandu. (B&B) 3-star level Hotel
Domestic Flight Kathmandu to Tumlingtar
Domestic Flight Lukla to Kathmandu
Drive from Tumlingtar To Num By jeep
Tea house, accommodation during the trek.
All Meals ( Tea, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) during the trek
Makalu Barun national park fee
Sagarmatha National park Fee
TIMS Card (Trekking Permit)
Experience Trekking Sherpa guide
Climbing Sherpa
Required Number of Potters
Tent Accommodation Makalu Base camp to Chhukung with Matris
Cook and Kitchen staff
Insurance for Nepali Staff
All Government and Local Taxes
Farewell Dinner in Kathmandu Last Night

Cost Exclude:

Nepal Visa fee (please bring two passport photographs and cash on USD Denomination) International airfare to and from Nepal
Personal, Travel and rescue insurance
International airfare to and from Nepal
Excess baggage charges for Air travel
Extra night stay in Kathmandu because of early arrival, late departure, early return from the trip(due to any reason) than the scheduled itinerary
Breakfast, lunch and evening meals in Kathmandu if you return early from the trip
Extended activities and destinations
All cold drinks during the trek (mineral water, cola, beer and Bar-bills)
Hot Shower During the Trek
Battery Charge ( All electronic devices) WI-FI (internet)
Tips for Guide and Staff
Emergency evacuation by Helicopter (in case needed)

Trekking
- Hiking Poles
- Trekking Wind Proof Jacket
- Water Bottle
- Trekking T Shirt
- Sun Cream
- Sun Glasses
- Socks
- Rain Coat
- Trekking Shoes
- Rain Coat
- Trekking Pants
- Inner Thermal
- Head Lamp
- Hat
- Thin Gloves
- Thick Gloves
- Flip Sweater
- Down Jacket
- Trekking Bag
- Portable Charger
- Sun Glasses
Climbing
- Harness
- Ice Axe
- Lip Guard
- Lock Carabiners
- Mid Weight Top
- Prusick Loop
- Snow Goggles
- Summit Gloves
- Summit Socks
- Swiss Knife
- Tape Sling
- Thermal Mattress Cell Foam
- Thermal Mattress Inflatable
- Thermos