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MAKALU - 3 COLS TREK
(28 days)A high mountain traverse from Makalu Base Camp across Barun glacier to Khumbu across 6000+ m East and West cols.
This is an absolute classic adventure right into the heart of the wildest Himalayas where only a few people dare to venture into. The trip makes a high mountain traverse across Barun Glacier from Makalu base camp emerging into Hinku valley and finally into the high alpine valley of Khumbu across the most challenging East Col (6100 m) and West Col (6135m). A very high and demanding yet truly spectacular route where you are treated with the best views of the 8000-ers Cho Oyo (8153m) Lhotse (8501m), Everest (8848m), Makalu (8475m) and Kangchenjunga (8586m). This is an extremely challenging trek involving a sustained period at high altitude with some very steep slopes that is only intended for people with alpine experience and good stamina.
Trip duration: 28 Days
Grade: Strenuous Trek - Grade Explanation
Activity: Extreme altitude trekking
Starts in: Kathmandu
Ends in: Kathmandu
Trek Type: FOT (Fully Organized Trek or Camping Trek)
Transportation: Flights, private car or tourist bus
Accommodation: Hotel & camping
Maximum Altitude: 6135m
TESTIMONIALS
3 COLS TREKKING MAKALU
"Overall thanks for the unforgettable experience. We hope to be back soon!"
Name: Wouter Stinis & Anke Reynders
Country: Belgium / Australia
Area: Makalu 3 Cols Trek
Date: September - October, 2009
"One of the Best Challenging Treks that Nepal has to Offer"
Name: Armandus Dirks
Country: Netherlands
OUTLINE ITINERARY
Day 1 Arrive Kathmandu
Day 2 In Kathmandu - sightseeing & preparation
Day 3 Kathmandu-Tumlingtar-Khandbari By flight (460m)
Day 4 Bhotebas (1700m)
Day 5 Mure(1980m)
Day 6 Seduwa (1460m)
Day 7 Tashigaon (2200m)
Day 8 Kauma Kharka (3470m
Day 9 Shipton La (4250m) - Mumbuk (3570m)
Day 10 Nehe Kharka (3670m)
Day 11 Rest day (3670m)
Day 12 Merek (4340m)
Day 13 Makalu Base camp (5000m)
Day 14 Explore around
Day 15 Sandy camp upper Barun Glacier (5250m)
Day 16 East Col base Camp (5500m)
Day 17 Rest Day
Day 18 Traverse East Col (6100m) to Moraine (5550m)
Day 19 Spare day for weather etc
Day 20 Across West Col (6135m) to Panch Pokhari (5445m)
Day 21 Spare Day for weather etc.
Day 22 Across Amphu Labtsa (5600m) to Chukung (4730m)
Day 23 Tengboche(3860m)
Day 24 Namche (3450m)
Day 25 Lukla (2800m)
Day 26 Fly to Kathmandu (1300m)
Day 27 In Kathmandu
Day 28 Depart Kathmandu
Available for private group
GENERAL INFORMATION
TRIP GRADE- Strenuous Trek
This is a long trek that goes far beyond the normal haunts of trekkers and tourists, to remote areas of the country where the landscapes are wild and untamed and where the local inhabitants have seen little change in their way of life for centuries- untouched corners of an increasingly crowded planet.
It is physically challenging, likely to include unfavorable weather conditions and strenuous activities, such as, climbing/ scrambling across high passes.
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