Trekking in Nepal >> Estern Nepal Region >> MAKALU BASE CAMP AND SERPENI COL TREK

High in the heart of the eastern Himalaya, seven valleys radiate from mount Makalu, the world's Fifth highest peak. These valleys, particularly the Barun valley, treasure some of the last remaining pristine forests and alpine meadows of Nepal. Makalu Trek with Sherpeni Col trek start from the bottom of the Arun valley, at just 435 m above sea level, the Himalaya rise to the snow-capped tip of Makalu- 8463m- within a 40 km distance. Within this wide range of altitudes and climates, the Makalu-Barun area contains some of the richest and most diverse pockets of plants and animals in Nepal, elsewhere lost to spreading human habitation. Nestled in the lower reaches of these valleys are communities of Rai, Sherpa, and Shingsawa (Bhotia) farmers. Though economically poor and isolated, they retain a rich cultural heritage. They hold the key to the preservation of the unique biological and cultural treasures of the Makalu Barun area.For the naturalist, there are spectacular displays of wildflowers and exotic plants. More than 3.000 species of flowering plants, with hundreds of orchid varieties, 48. Primroses and 25 of Nepal's 30 rhododendrons splash the hillsides with color. The forests shelter abundant wildlife, including the endangered red panda and musk deer as well as the ghoral, Himalayan tahr and leopard. Ornithologists have identified 400 bird species, at least 16 of which are extremely rare.

The trek starts from Tumlingtar after a short fly from Kathmandu. After the Makalu Base Camp we cross the 3 difficult passes which are Sherpani Col (6110m), West Col (6135m) and Amphu Laptsha Pass (5845m).

Trip Facts:

Destination:Nepal-Barun valley
Trek name: SERPENI COL TREK
Range:Himalayan
Trekking duration: 27 days
Starting from: Tumlingtar
Ending at: Lukla
Grade: Strenuous
Culture: Mixed
Mode of trekking tour: Camping trek only
Maximum altitude:6135 meters
Group size:Max.19 Min. 2
Activities: Trekking,Sightseeing,Hiking
Best season:Oct-Dec,mar-april

Trip Itinerary

Day 01: Arrival and transfer to hotel.
Day 02: Day at Leisure /Hotel. (B)
Day 03: Fly to Tumlingtar (510m) and overniht in Camp (B.D)
Day 04: Trek to Mani Bhajyang (1180m) (3290m) (B.L.D)
Day 05: Trek to Chichira (1910m) (B.L.D)
Day 06: Trek to Num (1560m) (B.L.D)
Day 07: Trek to Navagaon (2140m) (B.L.D)
Day 08: Trek to Tashigaon (2250m) (B.L.D)
Day 09: Trek to Kauma (3610m) (B.L.D)
Day 10: Trek to Mumbuk (3815m) via cross Shipton la (4216m) (B.L.D)
Day 11: Trek to Nehe Kharka (3620m) (B.L.D)
Day 12: Trek to Jangma Le (4410m) (B.L.D)
Day 13: Trek to Hillary Base Camp (4920m) (B.L.D)
Day 14: Trek to Makalu Base Camp (B.L.D)
Day 15: Trek to High Camp (B.L.D)
Day 16: Trek to Sherpani Col (6110m), (B.L.D)
Day 17: Trek to West Col (6135m) (B.L.D)
Day 18: Trek to Amphu Laptsha Pass (5845m) (B.L.D)
Day 19: Trek to Below Pass (4988m) (B.L.D)
Day 20: Trek to Chukkung (4900m) (B.L.D)
Day 21: Trek to Tengbuche (3860) (B.L.D)
Day 22: Trek to Namche (3440m) (B.L.D)
Day 23: Trek to Lukla (2840m) (B.L.D)
Day 24: Rest day for trek (B.L.D)
Day 25: 40 Minutes flight to Kathmandu (B)
Day 26: Free day in Kathmandu for shopping (B)
Day 27: Drive to airport for return flight. (B)

Full Service Cost Includes:

Airport Pick up and drop off by our private car
Kathmandu hotel room & accommodation as per you're requested
All land transfer as per given itinerary
Domestic airfare
National Park conservation entry permits fees
Trekkers Information Management System (TIMS) permits fees
Accommodation and 3 meals a day while on the trek
Fully escorted trek with fluent English speaking license holder local Sherpa Guide & necessary porter
All program according to itineraries on full board.
Wages, equipment, insurance and other facilities to staffs