Sherpani col Trekking

After your arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu. At outside the Airport Terminal, a representative of Sherpa Expedition and Trekking cordially receives you and transfers to a 3-star hotel in Kathmandu at Thamel, backpackers colorful market. In the afternoon, you will be taken to the Sherpa Expedition and Trekking office for a guide introduction and final brief trip information about the trek. In the evening, explore the tourist hub, Thamel.

After having breakfast in the morning, 8:00 am Sherpa Expedition and Trekking City tour guide takes you to a sightseeing trip begins and takes you to several cultural sites and places of historic interest in the Kathmandu Valley. A private car and guide will lead the way!

From Kathmandu, we take an early morning scenic flight to Tumlingtar’s grass airstrip. after landing at Tumlingtar we will take two hours to drive further to the Newari and Rai village of Khadbari, Which is the starting point of our trek. Khadbari is the administrative center of Makalu-Barun National Park and Conservation Area, we need to register our permit at the park office before heading further. We will stay overnight at the Local teahouse.

Leaving Khadbari, We will start our trek, the trail passing through picturesque villages to Mane Bhanjyang. We continue to follow the trail by climbing a small ridge to a minor pass at Bhotebas 1740m from where we can see good views of mt. Makalu. From there we will follow the trail passing through the moss-covered forest along the ridge towards Chichila, there is a large camping site with few tea houses. We will stay overnight at the local teahouse.

Leaving Chirchira, we will trek an easy way through villages and lush forests from Chichila. And finally, we arrive at a ridge with breathtaking views on either side with Num lying at the end. We spend overnight at Num local lodge.

Leaving Num we will start our trek with a steep descent through forests and farms to reach Barun River. From Barun River, we cross the river and then take an equally steep climb up on the other side to enter the Makalu Barun National Park. After registering our permits, We will spend our night at Local teahouse.

Leaving Seduwa, we climb up ridge bounded by rivers to the east and west. Then we cross the hillside through beautiful villages and paddy fields to finally arrive at the village of Tashi Gaun. We will get the first breathtaking, panoramic views of the mountains. We spend our night at a Local tea house.

From Tashi Gaon, Today one of the toughest trek days as we have to take steep climb up at higher elevations. After we pass through forests, a stream, and a ridge, the path gets steeper. Then after we will trek s through grazing land, stone steps, and few lakes to arrive at the top of a ridge. A short way from the ridge is Khongma Danda. we can see a magnificent view of Chamlang Mountain and other mountain peaks can be enjoyed from the top. Today, we spend the night at a local teahouse.

Leaving Khongma Danda Today is one of the toughest days on the trek as we continue on our trail crossing Kauma La Pass with spectacular views of Mt. Makalu, Chamlang, Baruntse, Kanchenjunga, and Jannu. From here we will climb further up for the crossing of Tutu-La Pass before heading down to a large lake – Kalo Pokhari. We walk further by ascending towards Keke La Pass, from there we can see magnificent views of Chamlang range and Tibet to the north. Then after a steep and rocky descent from the top of the pass leads us to the campsite of Mumbuk. We stay overnight at Tented Camp.

Leaving Mumbuk, We will start our trek downhill to reach Barun Nadi before climbing up along the steep hillside, often affected by the landslides. We will follow the trail that passes through the loose ground, we should be very careful while we trek along the loose landslide trails. After a few hours of trekking our trail leads us to Nehe Kharka. We stay overnight at Tented camp

Leaving Nehe Kharka we will continue to trek on the loose paths before crossing the Barun Nadi to the grassy fields of Yangle Kharka. From there we will follow the trail passing through rhododendron, pine and fir filled forest towards Langmale Kharka. The path now enters an ancient lateral moraine through which Barun Nadi flows. To the left side is the large glacial lake that fills the valley, an easy path from here leads us to Shersong. We stay overnight at Tented Camp.

Today, we will follow the trail that turns right and heads up for the climbing of more moraine. After arriving at the top we start to descend gradually to the crossing of a small bridge and continue trek towards the stone huts of Makalu Base Camp. Base Camp offers one of the magnificent Himalayas viewpoints in Nepal. We stay overnight in Makalu Base camp at Tented Camp.

Today is ideal to spend for acclimatization before heading higher altitudes, we take a rest day for acclimatization and exploration at Makalu Base Camp before heading upwards to the higher altitudes the following days. We stay overnight at Tented Cmp.

Leaving Makalu Base Camp, we follow the well-defined path that passes through Hillary Base Camp. Then after we walk along a smaller trail on the south side of Barun Glacier Valley and camp at Swiss Base Camp. We stay overnight at Tented Camp.

Today from Swiss Base Camp the trail becomes hard as it climbs towards a steep boulder-filled gully. After a while of climbing the gradient eases somewhat before reaching a small flat area. From here an hour of climbing leads us to Sherpani Col Base Camp at the snout of a glacier. We spend overnight at Sherpani Col Base Camp at Tented Camp.

Today is ideal to spend for acclimatization. Before crossing the challenging Sherpani col we must make sure that we are properly acclimatized because altitude sickness can affect a person mentally and physically. Today we take a rest day for acclimatizing, for maintaining our physical fitness before heading at higher altitudes the further days.

Today, We make an early in the morning start for the crossing of the challenging pass Sherpani Col. We will follow the trail by the side of the glacier we climb towards the prayer flags that requires a fixed rope and handlines to reach the Pass (Top) of the Sherpani Col. From top we start to trek down to West Barun Glacier. After we crossing the glacier head towards our camping site at Baruntse Advanced Base Camp. We set up our tent at Advance Base Camp of Baruntse for overnight stay.

Fro Baruntse Advance Base Camp, we follow a trail that climbs a loose rocky route arriving at the southern end towards a rock wall that forms the pass. Once we reach the top of West Col, we will descend of 200m brings us to Honku Basin. From here we decline vigorously to reach Amphu Lapcha Base Camp. We set up our camp at Amphu Lapcha Base Camp for overnight stay.

Leaving Base Camp, we head for the crossing of probably the most dangerous pass in Nepal (Amphu Lapcha Pass) that needs care when we climbing and declining. When we climb includes icy slopes and snow-covered trails, we head upwards with full climbing safety and equipment. From the top of the pass, we descend downhill following the steep rocky path passing through Amphu Labsta Glacier and towards Chhukung Valley. we will spend our night at teahouse.

Today, After successfully achieving the Sherpani Col trek we will trek down the trail that passes through cairns and memorials that have been erected in the memory of Mountain climbers who lost their lives when climbing Mount Everest. We will follow the trail that gradually descends journey passing through Pheriche and then continue trekking until we arrive at Pangboche for our overnight stay. We stay overnight at teahouse.

After breakfast, we will trek downhill to reach Phunki Tenga. Follow the thundering Dudh Kosi River to reach Kyangjuma via Sansa. Today's trek ends in Namche Bazaar, where we will stay overnight.

Today is our last day of Lobuche Peak Climbing, We start our trek from Namche Bazaar via Monjo to Lukla. We will descend passing through a dense forested area filled with rhododendron, oak, and pine trees. Today trek is a pleasant walk, except for few short uphill climbs and then down to the Dudh Koshi River crossing it three times. We will make a final uphill climb of approximately about 45 minutes will reach Lukla.

Today after breakfast, we will catch the plane a flight to Kathmandu in the morning. Sherpa Expedition and Trekking representative will transfer you to your hotel upon arrival in the city. Enjoy a traditional farewell dinner in the evening.

Today, You might be surely like to see as much of Kathmandu as possible. An early start is practical to explore the temples of Kathmandu. Also, walking around the shopping area of Thamel is worth spending some time at Kathmandu. We will have a final meal together in the evening provided by Sherpa Team.

Today is your last day in Nepal you will drive to Tribhuvan International Airport for your flight departure. Sherpa Expedition and Trekking team will then share our goodbyes and wish you a safe flight back home. With this, the trip concludes and you come to an end of the sherpani Col Trekking.