Makalu Everest Trek via Three Cols

Trip Brief

  • Duration 26 Days
  • Difficulty Level Very Technical
  • Max- Altitude 6200 Meters
  • Starting Point - Ending Point Tumlingtar - Lukla
  • Guide Language English


Itinerary


Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu (1350 m / 4428 ft) transfer to Hotel,

Day 02: Trek preparation day and Kathmandu Valley Sightseeing,

Day 03: Fly from Kathmandu (1350 m / 4428 ft) to Tumlingtar (405 m / 1328 ft) and drive to Chiuribas (1800 m / 5904 ft), 8-9 hrs,

Day 04: Trek from Chiuribas to Seduwa (1500 m / 4920 ft), 5-6 hrs,

Day 05: Trek from Seduwa to Tashigoan (2100 m / 6888 ft), 7-8 hrs,

Day 06: Trek from Tashigoan to Kongma Danda (3500 m / 11480 ft), 7-8 hrs,

Day 07: Rest & acclimatization day Kongma Danda (3500 m / 11480 ft),

Day 08: Trek from Kongma Danda to Debotay (3650m / 11972 ft) via crossing Tutu La/Shipton’s Pass (4125 m / 13530 ft), 8-9 hrs,

Day 09: Trek from Debotay to Yangle Kharka (3557 m / 11667 ft), 5-6 hrs,

Day 10: Trek from Yangla Kharka to Langmale Kharka (4410 m / 14465 ft), 4-5 hrs,

Day 11: Trek from Langmale Kharka to Makalu Base Camp (4870 m / 15974 ft), 4-5 hrs,

Day 12: Rest and exploring day around Makalu Base Camp (4870 m / 15974 ft),

Day 13: Trek from Makalu Base Camp to Swiss Base Camp (5150 m / 16892 ft), 4-5 hrs,

Day 14: Rest and exploring day around Swiss Base Camp (5150 m / 16892 ft),

Day 15: Trek from Swiss Base Camp to Sherpani Col Base Camp (5688 m / 18657 ft), 5-6 hrs,

Day 16: Trek from Sherpani Col Base Camp to Baruntse Camp (6050 m / 19844 ft) via crossing Sherpani Col (6146 m / 20218 ft), 7-8 hrs,

Day 17: Trek from Baruntse Camp to Honku Basin (5500 m / 18040 ft) via crossing West Col (6143 m / 20149 ft), 4-5 hrs,

Day 18: Trek from Honku Basin to Amphu Labsta Base Camp (5527 m / 18129 ft), 5-6 hrs,

Day 19: Rest and exploring day around Amphu Labsta Base Camp (5527 m / 18129 ft),

Day 20: Trek from Amphu Labsta Base Camp to Chhukung (4730 m / 15514 ft) via crossing Amphu Labsta La (5848 m / 19181 ft), 9-10 hrs,

Day 21: Trek from Chhukung to Dingboche (4410 m / 14469 ft), 3-4 hrs,

Day 22: Trek from Dingboche to Lobuche (4910 m / 16105 ft), 3-4 hrs,

Day 23: Trek from Lobuche to Gorak Shep (5140 m / 16859 ft) via exploring Kala Pattar (Everest Viewpoint) (5550 m / 18204 ft), 6-7 hrs,

Day 24: Trek from Gorak Shep to Everest Base Camp (5364 m / 17594 ft) and back to Lobuche (4910 m / 16105 ft), 4-5 hrs,

Day 25: Trek from Lobuche to Pangboche (4150 m / 13612 ft), 5-6 hrs,

Day 26: Trek from Pangboche to Namche Bazar (3440 m / 11283 ft), 5-6 hrs,

Day 27: Trek from Namche Bazar to Lukla (2840 m / 9315 ft), 6-7 hrs,

Day 28: Fly from Lukla to Kathmandu (1350 m / 4428 ft), 25 minutes,

Day 29: Fly back home.

Cost Includes


  • Airport-Hotel-Airport transfers in private vehicle e.g. car, jeep, van etc.
  • Three Star Hotel accommodation in Kathmandu (Bed & Breakfast Basis)
  • Flights Kathmandu-Tumligtar, Lukla-Kathmandu
  • Nepal Government Certified (license holder) English Speaking mountain trekking & expedition guide(s)
  • Professional and strong mountain trekking assistance guide, sarder, porters, tent boy, kitchen helpers, cook etc.
  • Makalu Barun & Sagarmatha National Parks Trekking Entry Permits
  • Special Restricted area trekking permits
  • Three meals (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner) during the trek
  • Tea-coffee, Juice, Milk, Soups, Bakery foods, Snacks, Vegetables, Meats, Eggs etc.
  • Camping (tent) accommodation during the trek
  • Camping equipments: tents (sleeping, kitchen, dining, toilet), mattress, kitchenware, basket, table and chairs, rope etc.
  • First aid and medical kits
  • Wages, meals, accommodation, transportations, equipments (trekking and climbing), insurance and other facilities to the trekking staffs during the trek
  • Welcome & Farewell dinner at typical Nepali restaurant
  • All kind of rescue arrangements
  • All kind of local and government TAX etc.

Cost Excludes


  • Kathmandu Meals (Lunch & Dinner)
  • Insurance that covers Trekking/Travel/Accident/Medical/Emergency evacuations
  • International & Domestic airfare
  • Tips for the trekking staffs and driver
  • Alcoholic items
  • Personal expenses: shopping, laundry, trekking & climbing equipment, SIM Card etc.
  • Nepal Visa fee
  • Cost raised by unpredictable conditions: cancellation, natural calamities, political situation, illness etc.
  • Others expenses which are not mentioned above in INCLUDE section

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