makalu – sherpani col
makalu – sherpani col
photo credit: rana bikesh
himalaya mandala | shift 2a
makalu – sherpani col | the alpine trail to mount everest
oct-nov | 23 days | tent accomodation
himalaya mandala | shift 2a
makalu – sherpani col | the alpine trail to mount everest
oct-nov | 23 days | tent accomodation
tour description | tour details | map
tour description
we will start this route in eastern nepal, on the end point of shift 1, and trek up through the unique natural landscape of makalu barun national park. reaching higher heights, the route will turn to a physical challenging, mentally deeply rewarding quest to experience and discover our bodies’ strength, as we ascend and descend a series of high himalayan passes on one of the himalaya’s highest trekking routes.
moving along the footlands of the world’s highest mountains of makalu, baruntse, lhotse to finally reach the famous sancturary of chomolungma (mt. everest). from there, two highly recommended route extensions await those who have enough free time and energy available. we will be accompanied on this tour by the experienced crew of rana bikesh, himalayan ecological treks.
tour description
we will start this route in eastern nepal, on the end point of shift 1, and trek up through the unique natural landscape of makalu barun national park. reaching higher heights, the route will turn to a physical challenging, mentally deeply rewarding quest to experience and discover our bodies’ strength, as we ascend and descend a series of high himalayan passes on one of the himalaya’s highest trekking routes.
moving along the footlands of the world’s highest mountains of makalu, baruntse, lhotse to finally reach the famous sancturary of chomolungma (mt. everest). from there, two highly recommended route extensions await those who have enough free time and energy available. we will be accompanied on this tour by the experienced crew of rana bikesh, himalayan ecological treks.
the victory banner
this powerful symbol of connection between earth and sky will be our inspiration, as we travel on this extraordinary alpine route.
the victory banner is an ancient symbol for the tree of life, connecting the physical, material world with the invisible spiritual reality. In its vertical form, it seperates the two spheres of heaven and earth. at the same time it connects and merges the female life-force associated with the earth, and the male life-energy of the sky [inspired from: r. högger, presents for buddha, tibet-institute rikon 2018 (english edition to be published in oct 2019 with vajra publications].
the victory banner
this powerful symbol of connection between earth and sky will be our inspiration, as we travel on this extraordinary alpine route.
the victory banner is an ancient symbol for the tree of life, connecting the physical, material world with the invisible spiritual reality. In its vertical form, it seperates the two spheres of heaven and earth. at the same time it connects and merges the female life-force associated with the earth, and the male life-energy of the sky [inspired from: r. högger, presents for buddha, tibet-institute rikon 2018 (english edition to be published in oct 2019 with vajra publications].
photo: bikesh rana
tour costs & route
costs (as of 2020)
- 7-8 pers: CHF 5555 | 5-6 pers: CHF 6200 | 3-4 pers: CHF 7180 | 2 pers: CHF 9880
- including: accomodation (doubleroom/-tent), meals, inland transportation by air & road, entry fees, guide & porter service, camping material
- excluding: international flight to kathmandu, nepal visa, all insurances, drinks outside of regular meals, tips, individual equipment
- terms & conditions
itinerary (example dates)
- 21 – 22 oct arrival in kathmandu, visit sacred spaces in the valley
- 23 oct flight to tumlingtar, drive to num (1572m)
- 24 – 31 oct trek to makalu base camp (4879m)
- 1 – 3 nov trek via swiss BC (5150m), sherpani col (6143m) to baruntse BC (5700m)
- 4 – 7 nov trek via amphu laptsa pass (5800m) to imja valley (chukhung, 4730m)
- 8 – 9 nov trek through namche to lukla (2700m)
- 10 nov return flight to kathmandu
- 11 nov rest day in kathmandu
- 12 nov departure from kathmandu
tour costs & route
costs (as of 2020)
- 7-8 pers: CHF 5555 | 5-6 pers: CHF 6200 | 3-4 pers: CHF 7180 | 2 pers: CHF 9880
- including: accomodation (doubleroom/-tent), meals, inland transportation by air & road, entry fees, guide & porter service, camping material
- excluding: international flight to kathmandu, nepal visa, all insurances, drinks outside of regular meals, tips, individual equipment
- terms & conditions
itinerary (example dates)
- 21 – 22 oct arrival in kathmandu, visit sacred spaces in the valley
- 23 oct flight to tumlingtar, drive to num (1572m)
- 24 – 31 oct trek to makalu base camp (4879m)
- 1 – 3 nov trek via swiss BC (5150m), sherpani col (6143m) to baruntse BC (5700m)
- 4 – 7 nov trek via amphu laptsa pass (5800m) to imja valley (chukhung 4730m)
- 8 – 9 nov trek through namche to lukla (2700m)
- 10 nov return flight to kathmandu
- 11 nov rest day in kathmandu
- 12 nov departure from kathmandu
recommended extension
+ 6 days | + 14 days
once you reach chukkung in imja valley, you are in the main everest region. being wondefully acclimatized from the high passes, it is highly recommended, landscape and scenery-wise, to continue the three-passes trek, passing kongma la to lobuche, cho la to gokyo, and renjo la to thame. from there, either head back in two easy days to lukla and fly out.
or take the challenge of crossing the rewarding tashi laptsa pass (5700m) to complete this breathtaking journey accross the himalaya’s highest passes, reaching the high valley of rolwaling from the east.
contact me to discuss details on route, timing, costs if you are interested. I am more than happy to help arrange and accompany you on this extension.
recommended extension
+ 6 days | + 14 days
once you reach chukkung in imja valley, you are in the main everest region. being wondefully acclimatized from the high passes, it is highly recommended, landscape and scenery-wise, to continue the three-passes trek, passing kongma la to lobuche, cho la to gokyo, and renjo la to thame. from there, either head back in two easy days to lukla and fly out.
or take the challenge of crossing the rewarding tashi laptsa pass (5700m) to complete this breathtaking journey accross the himalaya’s highest passes, reaching the high valley of rolwaling from the east.
contact me to discuss details on route, timing, costs if you are interested. I am more than happy to help arrange and accompany you on this extension.
