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Makalu Sherpani Col Pass Trekking - 25 Days

Duration

25 Days

Age Range 10 - 70 years

Destination Remote Treks, Nepal

Activities Trekking In Nepal

Group Size 1 - 30

Arrival City

Kathmandu

Accomodation

Lodges and tea houses

Best Season

October - December and March - May

Free Cancellation

30% Cancellation Charge (Personal Reason)

Guide

Guided Trek

Insurance Coverage

Covered

Language

English, Deutsch

Maximum Altitude

5,640 m

Meals

BLD During Trek

Transportation

Private Vehicle/ Flight

Walking Hours

5 – 6 hrs Trek

Hotel Transfer

Available

15% Off

From ~~$3,700~~ $3,145 /Adult

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Itinerary

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Day 1: Arrive at Kathmandu and transfer to Hotel. Hotel Accommodation.

Hotel

Day 2: Half day sightseeing tour of Kathmandu, Hotel Accommodation.

Hotel

Day 3: Fly to Tumlingtar (950 m / 3116 ft) 40 minutes’ flight and Tea House Accommodation.

Highest Altitude 950 m / 3116 ft

Tea House

Day 4: Drive to Chichilla (1,800 m / 5904 ft ) 5 – 6 hrs, Tea House Accommodation.

Highest Altitude 1,800 m / 5904 ft

Tea House

Day 5: Trek to Num (1,500 m/ 4920 ft ) 5 – 6 hours, Tea House Accommodation.

Highest Altitude 1,500 m/ 4920 ft

Trek Duration 5-6 hrs

Tea House

Day 6: Trek to Sedua (1,493 m / 4879f t) 5 – 6 hrs, Tea House Accommodation.

Highest Altitude 1,493 m / 4879ft

Trek Duration 5-6 hrs

Tea House

Day 7: Trek to Tashi Gaon(2,200m / 7216 ft) 3 – 4 hrs, Tea House Accommodation.

Highest Altitude 2,200m / 7216 ft

Trek Duration 3 – 4 hrs

Tea House

Day 8: Rest and explore the culture and heritage of Tashi Gaon (2,200m / 7216 ft) Tea House Accommodation.

Highest Altitude 2,200m / 7216 ft

Tea House

Day 9: Trek to Kohma Danda. Approx (3,500 m /11480 ft) . 5 – 6 hrs, Tea House Accommodation.

Highest Altitude 3,500 m /11480 ft

Trek Duration 5 – 6 hrs

Tea House

Day 10: Trek to Mumbuk (3,400 m / 11152 ft)5 – 6 hrs, Tea House Accommodation.

Highest Altitude 3,400 m / 11152 ft

Trek Duration 5-6 hrs

Tea House

Day 11: Trek to Nehe Kharka (3,750 m / 12300 ft) 6 -7 hrs, Tea House Accommodation.

Highest Altitude 3,750 m / 12300 ft

Trek Duration 6-7 hrs

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Tea House

Day 12: Trek to Sherson (4,600 m / 15088 ft) 6 – 7 hrs, Tea House Accommodation.

Highest Altitude 4,600 m / 15088 ft

Trek Duration 6-7 hrs

Tea House

Day 13: Side walk along Sherson for acclimatization. Tea House Accommodation.

Tea House

Day 14: Trek to Higher Makalu BC (4870 m /15,973 ft) 4 – 5 hrs, Tea House Accommodation.

Highest Altitude 4870 m /15,973 ft

Trek Duration 4-5 hrs

Tea House

Day 15: Trek to Higher Camp at (5,200 m/ 17056 ft) meters. Tea House Accommodation.

Highest Altitude 5,200 m/ 17056 ft

Tea House

Day 16: Trek & Camp near the base of Sherpani col. 5 – 6 hrs, Tea House Accommodation.

Trek Duration 5-6 hrs

Tea House

Day 17: Rest Day for rest and acclimatization. Tea House Accommodation.

Tea House

Day 18: Trek and camp at the moraine at an altitude of (5,640 m / 18500 ft), Tea House Accommodation.

Highest Altitude 5,640 m / 18500 ft

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Tea House

Day 19: Trek to Panch Pokhari “Five lakes” at (5,480m / 17,975 ft), Tea House Accommodation.

Highest Altitude 5,480m / 17,975 ft

Tea House

Day 20: Trek to Chukhung via the Amphu Labtsa pass 6 – 7 hrs, Tea House Accommodation.

Trek Duration 6-7 hrs

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Tea House

Day 21: From Chukhung trek to Thyangboche (3,870m/12,694 ft) . 5 – 6 hrs, Tea House Accommodation.

Highest Altitude 3,870m/12,694 ft

Trek Duration 5-6 hrs

Tea House

Day 22: Trek to Monjo via Namche-Bazar (3,430 m/11,283 ft) 7 – 8 hrs, Tea House Accommodation.

Highest Altitude 3,430 m/11,283 ft

Trek Duration 7-8 hrs

Tea House

Day 23: Trek to Lukla (2860 m / 9380 ft) for the last camp. 4 – 5 hrs, Tea House Accommodation.

Highest Altitude 2860 m / 9380 ft

Trek Duration 4-5 hrs

Tea House

Day 24: Morning flight back to Kathmandu. 30 minutes, Hotel Accommodation.

Hotel

Day 25: Transfer to Airport for the International departure.

Cost Includes

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Reviews

1049 reviews

Oilcut

Aug 25, 2025

Good experience in Buthan tour

I joined the tour of Buthan for 3 nights. Although the price is high because I am in a solo trip, the quality is good! Buthan is the cleanest country in the world! You don’t need to worry about anything just be happy and excited to join the tour! I just went for 3nights-tour, but I did visit Paro, Thimpu, Punakha ! Although not every sighting sites that would visit, the important sites would not miss! This is my second time join the tour in this travel agency, and I was satiated with it every time ! They will handle everything well.

xing p

Aug 24, 2025

Amazing treking and very helpful s ta f f.

We finished 20 days ACt trekking it was amaging . The great adventure treks and expedition is really great. The owner is amazing ，He can speak Chinese very perfectly ， He is very kind and polite . First I want to thanks him for amaging this trekking. The guide and potter they are very kind helpful. In 20 days they care us like family member. I will definetly come here next time to finish EBC. I am really excited for that.

ZhengHeng W

Aug 23, 2025

Amazing trips in Nepal 🤩

It was our first time in Nepal, and we spent 7 wonderful days visiting Kathmandu and Pokhara. Sudam was an excellent guide — professional, friendly, and very thoughtful. He introduced us to local restaurants and unique spots, making the trip more authentic. Thanks to him, we enjoyed not only the amazing scenery but also the local lifestyle. Unforgettable memories! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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