Makalu Three High Passes trek is a quite challenging ‘off the beaten path’ journey through the eastern Nepal Himalayan region. Sherpani Col (6,180m), West Col (6,190m), and Amphu Lapsta Pass (5,850m) are the three challenging high passes in the Makalu region. Makalu region trekking consists of the least walked adventurous trekking trail in Nepal leading you through completely desolate and peaceful surroundings.
Sherpani Col, West Col, and Amphu Lapsta Pass trek is the most challenging high-pass trek between Everest and Makalu region. Known as Makalu High Pass trek, it leads you through the part of the Great Himalayan Trails with a thrilling experience. One of the most adventurous trekking trails in Nepal, the Sherpani Col trek enriches your high Himalayan experience during Nepal trekking. The majestic view of the eight-thousanders like Mt. Everest, Mt. Kanchenjunga, and Mt. Makalu are the precious rewards of the Makalu Three Pass trek.
The Makalu Three Passes trek rewards you with the breathtakingly beautiful peaks and landscapes of the Everest region and Makalu region. Makalu Barun National Park which surrounds Makalu region has a variety of species of animals and plants for your exploration. The sudden glimpses of snow leopards and red pandas during the Arun Valley trek will please you the most. The dense forests of rhododendron, pine, oak, and fir are equally magnificent sights you have.
As the Makalu Three High Passes trek comprises quite challenging passes, you need previous knowledge about trekking in the high Himalayan region. Proper training and acclimatization in the Himalayan region are also important factors you must have to complete this challenging trek. You must hire a professional trekking guide and helpful porters during Makalu Three Pass trekking for your safety purposes. You have to ascend and descend these about 6,000m high passes of Makalu region with the help of a rope.
After a 45-minute scenic flight from Kathmandu, the Makalu High Pass trek starts from Tumlingtar, a town expanded on a large plateau. Then, the Makalu Three Passes trekking trail crosses many Rai, Chhetri, Tamang, and Sherpa villages exposing their unique culture and traditions. Makalu Base Camp trek difficulty is comparatively less than Makalu region trekking with high passes: Sherpani, West, and Amphu Lapsta.
After crossing the third challenging AmphuLapsta Pass, your trekking trail enters into Everest region from Chhukung village. From Chhukung, you can either end the trekking descending to Namche Bazaar, Lukla, and flying to Kathmandu or do the Everest Base Camp trek. The Makalu Everest Base Camp trek can be customized in consultation with Orbit Alpine Adventure for your convenience. Makalu Three High Passes trek itinerary can be modified as per your vacation, budget, health condition, and choice after all.
Makalu High Pass trek is both teahouse trekking and camping trekking as you can find teahouses until Makalu Base Camp. From Makalu Base Camp to Chhukung, you must do camping trekking as the trail goes past uninhabited areas in the rough countryside. Orbit Alpine Adventure designs Makalu High Pass Everest region trekking itinerary at the most reasonable cost for your lifelong memories.
Highlights
- Exploration of the snowy peaks and wonderful landscapes including socio-cultural aspects of Makalu and Everest Region
- Crossing the three technical passes: Sherpani Col Pass (6,180m), West Col Pass (6,190m) and Amphu Lapsta Pass (5,850m) with the help of rope and handlines
- Knowledge about Arun Valley, Barun Glacier and Makalu Barun National Park having diverse flora and fauna
- Magnificent sunrise view from Makalu Base Camp
- The 360-degree panoramic view of the snowy peaks of the Khumbu region including the world’s highest peak, Mount Everest from Kala Patthar
- Scenic Kathmandu Tumlingtar flight and Lukla Kathmandu flight
