Makalu Ice Col trekking is a classic trekking trail that takes you across the technically challenging Sherpani Col, West Col, and Amphu Lapcha La Pass. The difficulty in trekking along this trail rewards its visitors with unsurpassed views of the Makalu (8,463m) and the Island (6,160m) peaks.
The trail passes through the Arun valley, across a serene glacier territory surrounded by the white snow giants. An experienced guide and a full support team are essential for this trek as some parts of this trek are technically challenging. We require ropes to cross over the Amphu Lapcha La Pass which is sometimes covered with snow and ice. In this trek, we cross the Sherpani Col, West Col, and the Amphula Lapcha La Pass, and all of them are located on the ridges of Mt. Baruntse.
Arrival at the Tribhuvan International Airport, transfer to Hotel.
Preparation for the trek. Overnight stay in Kathmandu hotel
Flight: - Kathmandu to Tumlingtar and trek to Khandbari (1,040m) (camping services)
Trek to Chichila (1,830m), Overnight stay in Chichila (camping services)
Trek to Num (1,490m), Overnight stay in Num (camping services)
Trek to Seduwa (1,460m), Overnight stay in Seduwa (camping services)
Trek to Tashi Gaun (2,070m), Overnight stay in Tashi Gaun (camping services)
Trek to Kauma (3,470m), Overnight stay in Kauma (camping services)
Rest day in Kauma, Overnight stay in Kauma (camping services)
Trek to Mumbuk (3,570m), Overnight stay in Mumbuk (camping services)
Trek to Nhe Kharka (3,000m), Overnight stay in Nhe Kharka (camping services)
Trek to Sherson (4,615m), Overnight stay in Sherson (camping services)
Trek to Makalu Base Camp (5,000m), Overnight stay in Makalu Base Camp (camping services)
Rest day in Makalu Base Camp, Overnight stay in Makalu Base Camp (camping services)
Trek to Hillary Base Camp, Overnight stay in Hillary Base Camp (camping services)
Trek to High Camp, Overnight stay in High Camp (camping services)
Rest day in High Camp, Overnight stay in High Camp (camping services)
Trek to Baruntse Base Camp after crossing Sherpani Col (6,135m). Overnight stay in Base Camp (camping services)
Trek to West Col (6,143m), Overnight stay in Hongu Glacier (camping services)
Trek to Hongu Glacier, Overnight stay in Glacier (camping services)
Trek to Panch Pokhari, Overnight stay in Panch Pokhari (camping services)
Trek to Amphu Lapcha La Base Camp, Overnight stay in Base Camp (camping services)
Trek to Chhukung (4,750m) after crossing Amphu Lapcha La Pass (5,855m). Overnight stay in Chhukung ( Tea house stay services)
Trek to Dingboche (4,410m), Overnight stay in Dingbuche, (Tea house stay services)
Trek to Tyangboche (3,887m), Overnight stay in Tangboche (Tea house stay services)
Trek to Namche Bazaar (3,440m), Overnight stay in Namche Bazaar (Tea house stay services)
Rest day in Namche Bazaar, Overnight stay in Namche Bazar (Tea house stay services)
Trek to Lukla (2,800m), Overnight stay in Lukla (Tea house stay services)
Flight: Lukla to Kathmandu, Overnight stay in Kathmandu hotel
Note: Above holiday itinerary can be customized as our guest specific requirements and can make shorter and longer. We design your holidays accordingly.
If you’d prefer to share this Peace Nepal holiday trip with your own group of friends, we’ve got good news, it’s also available as a Private Adventure!, Our Private Adventure specialists are on hand to give you a quote or talk through some different options.
Feel free to give them a call on 977-1-4266467 or Email us at info@peacenepaltreks.com
Check-list of personal equipment:
(Warm Down Jackets, Sleeping Bags, Warm Trousers, Koflach Shoes, Trekking Shoes and Sandals, Perfectly fitting Crampons, Gaiters, Ice Axe, Jumar, Ice Screw, Rock, Picton, Snow Bar, 2 locking Carabiners, Gloves, Sun Glasses, Head Light, Helmet, Rope, Stove, Harness, Figure -8, Gore – Tax Jacket with hood).
While there are no seasonal constraints on traveling to Nepal, different regions are best visited in different seasons. Enquire about any trekking region and we will tell you about the best season to visit that area.
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