Makalu Advance Base Camp Trek with 'Project Base 8000'
Makalu Advance Base Camp – Sherpani Col
For this trek, expect to be challenged in a way that is hard to beat when it comes to high altitude trekking. This is one of the most compelling treks that you could ever do. This is a remote trek, on paths less travelled and you won’t pass through many villages as you near Mt Makalu (8485m), the summit of which stands 3km above its base camp. The snow laden route over Sherpani Col (6,180m), Baruntse Camp 1 (West Col) (6,190m) and Amphu Lapcha (5,845m) into the Everest valley involves traversing what some would call the highest and hardest passes in the Himalaya. Expect to be blown away by the awe-inspiring views that make this an experience of a lifetime. Be prepared to be flexible as the itinerary may change due to unforeseen circumstances such as changing weather, snow or trail conditions or river water levels. Your guide will keep you informed. To try to keep costs down for this trek, for the portion after Makalu Advance Base Camp until before Chukhung, instead of providing a dining tent and cook, this trek contemplates that your guide will cook for you and you will eat your meals ‘al fresco’ (weather permitting) or in your personal sleeping tent. If you want a challenging Himalayan trek with some basic mountaineering skills thrown into the mix, then this is the trek for you!
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Trip Facts
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InclusionsAirport transfers, internal fixed wing flights, permit fees, up to 4 nights in Kathmandu hotel equivalent to Hotel Tibet or Radisson (Lazimpat or similar) based on twin share accommodation, experienced guide, team transport in Nepal, wilderness first aid kit, accommodation on trek of lodges or tents (depending on location), all meals outside Kathmandu plus breakfasts in Kathmandu, porters to carry personal/group equipment on trek and complimentary expedition duffel. Emergency bottled O2 will be available – if used in whole or part: $USD600. ExclusionsInternational flights to and from Kathmandu, lunch and dinners in Kathmandu (allow USD $10-15 per meal), aerated and alcoholic beverages, personal items (e.g. phone calls, internet, laundry), tips, travel insurance (incl. early departure, mountain rescue) and personal trekking/climbing gear. Note: In addition to normal personal gear for a challenging high altitude trek, it will be necessary for members to also have: helmet, harness, mountaineering boots, crampons and ice axe. |
Trip Map | Short Itinerary Day 1: Arrive Kathmandu (1,300m) Day 2: In Kathmandu Day 3: Fly Tumlingtar, drive to Num Day 4: Trek to Seduwa (1,530m) Day 5: Trek to Tashi Gaon (2,065m) Day 6: Rest day in Tashi Gaon Day 7: Trek to Khongma (3,562m) Day 8: Trek to Dobato Day 9: Trek to Yangli Kharka (3,610m) Day 10: Trek to Langmale Kharka (4,400m) Day 11: Trek to Makalu Base Camp (Hillary Base Camp) (4,800m) Day 12: Rest day in Makalu Base Camp (Hillary Base Camp) Day 13: Rest day in Makalu Base Camp (Hillary Base Camp) Day 14: Trek to Makalu Advanced Base Camp Day 15: Rest day in Makalu Advanced Base Camp Day 16: Trek to Swiss Base Camp (5,150m) Day 17: Trek to Sherpani Col High Camp (5,750m) Day 18: Trek to Baruntse Camp 1 (6,100m) Day 19: Trek to Baruntse Base Camp Day 20: Trek to Amphu Lapcha Base Camp (5,400m) Day 21: Trek over Amphu Lapcha to Chukhung Day 22: Trek to Pangboche (4,000m) Day 23: Trek to Namche Bazaar (3,440m) Day 24: Trek to Phakding (2,600m) Day 25: Trek to Lukla (2,800m) Day 26: Fly to Kathmandu Day 27: In Kathmandu Day 28: Depart Kathmandu |
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1 | Arrive Kathmandu (1,300m)Arrive Kathmandu (1,300m) | |
Day 2 | In KathmanduIn Kathmandu | |
Day 3 | Fly Tumlingtar, drive to NumFly Tumlingtar, drive to Num | |
Day 4 | Trek to Seduwa (1,530m)Trek to Seduwa (1,530m) | |
Day 5 | Trek to Tashi Gaon (2,065m)Trek to Tashi Gaon (2,065m) | |
Day 6 | Rest day in Tashi GaonRest day in Tashi Gaon | |
Day 7 | Trek to Khongma (3,562m)Trek to Khongma (3,562m) | |
Day 8 | Trek to DobatoTrek to Dobato | |
Day 9 | Trek to Yangli Kharka (3,610m)Trek to Yangli Kharka (3,610m) | |
Day 10 | Trek to Langmale Kharka (4,400m)Trek to Langmale Kharka (4,400m) | |
Day 11 | Trek to Makalu Base Camp (Hillary Base Camp) (4,800m)Trek to Makalu Base Camp (Hillary Base Camp) (4,800m) | |
Day 12 | Rest day in Makalu Base Camp (Hillary Base Camp)Rest day in Makalu Base Camp (Hillary Base Camp) | |
Day 13 | Rest day in Makalu Base Camp (Hillary Base Camp)Rest day in Makalu Base Camp (Hillary Base Camp) | |
Day 14 | Trek to Makalu Advanced Base CampTrek to Makalu Advanced Base Camp | |
Day 15 | Rest day in Makalu Advanced Base CampRest day in Makalu Advanced Base Camp | |
Day 16 | Trek to Swiss Base Camp (5,150m)Trek to Swiss Base Camp (5,150m) | |
Day 17 | Trek to Sherpani Col High Camp (5,750m)Trek to Sherpani Col High Camp (5,750m) | |
Day 18 | Trek to Baruntse Camp 1 (6,100m)Trek to Baruntse Camp 1 (6,100m) | |
Day 19 | Trek to Baruntse Base CampTrek to Baruntse Base Camp | |
Day 20 | Trek to Amphu Lapcha Base Camp (5,400m)Trek to Amphu Lapcha Base Camp (5,400m) | |
Day 21 | Trek over Amphu Lapcha to ChukhungTrek over Amphu Lapcha to Chukhung | |
Day 22 | Trek to Pangboche (4,000m)Trek to Pangboche (4,000m) | |
Day 23 | Trek to Namche Bazaar (3,440m)Trek to Namche Bazaar (3,440m) | |
Day 24 | Trek to Phakding (2,600m)Trek to Phakding (2,600m) | |
Day 25 | Trek to Lukla (2,800m)Trek to Lukla (2,800m) | |
Day 26 | Fly to KathmanduFly to Kathmandu | |
Day 27 | In KathmanduIn Kathmandu | |
Day 28 | Depart KathmanduDepart Kathmandu |
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