Makalu Base Camp, Sherpani Col & Mera Peak Climbing
MAKALU REGION • NEPAL

Makalu Base Camp, Sherpani Col & Mera Peak Climbing

A major 27-day Himalayan journey combining Makalu Base Camp, the technical Sherpani and East Col crossings, and a rewarding summit climb of Mera Peak at 6,476 metres.

DESTINATION Makalu Region, Nepal

Makalu Base Camp, Sherpani Col & Mera Peak Climbing

Makalu Base Camp, Sherpani Col & Mera Peak Climbing is an epic 27-day expedition-style adventure created for seasoned trekkers and climbers with strong fitness and high-altitude experience.

The route links Makalu Base Camp with Sherpani Col, West Col, East Col and Baruntse Base Camp before continuing to Mera High Camp for the 6,476-metre summit of Mera Peak.

HIGHEST POINT 6,476 m Mera Peak
DIFFICULTY Challenging Technical trek & climb
BEST SEASON Mar–May Sep–Nov
DURATION 27 Days Flexible itinerary

Three great Himalayan objectives in one journey

Fly from Kathmandu to Tumlingtar and drive to Chichila before trekking through Num, Seduwa and Tashigaon. Acclimatization days at Seduwa and Tashigaon prepare the team for the remote upper Makalu-Barun landscape.

Continue through Khongma, Dobato and Yangle Kharka to Makalu Base Camp. From there, enter the expedition section of the route and cross Sherpani Col to West Col Camp, then traverse East Col to Baruntse Base Camp.

The trail continues via Seto Pokhari and Khongma Dingma to Mera La and Mera High Camp. Summit Mera Peak at 6,476 metres, descend through Kothe and Chhutanga, and finish in Lukla for the flight back to Kathmandu.

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Makalu Base Camp, Sherpani Col & Mera Peak Climbing

PRICE USD 6,500 / person

A fully organized high-altitude adventure with experienced mountain guides, camping logistics, technical equipment and climbing support from Makalu Base Camp to Mera Peak.

GUIDE Technical Mountain Guide
SUPPORT Camping, Rope & Climbing Support
GROUP Private / Small Group
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Sherpani & East Col Crossings

Traverse demanding glaciated passes through West Col Camp and East Col with experienced technical mountain support.

Makalu & Baruntse Base Camps

Acclimatize beneath Mount Makalu and continue through the high alpine wilderness to remote Baruntse Base Camp.

Mera Peak Summit

Climb to the 6,476-metre summit for exceptional panoramas across Everest, Lhotse, Makalu and the surrounding ranges.

MAKALU BASE CAMP, SHERPANI COL & MERA PEAK CLIMBING

Itinerary & Route

01
DAY 01

Arrival in Kathmandu and Transfer to Hotel

ArrivalBriefing1,400 m
ELEVATION1,400 m
DAY TYPEArrival

Arrive in Kathmandu, transfer to your hotel and attend a detailed trek and climbing briefing.

02
DAY 02

Kathmandu Exploration and Preparation

PreparationGear Check1,400 m
ELEVATION1,400 m
DAY TYPEPreparation

Explore Kathmandu and finalize equipment, rentals and preparations for the expedition.

03
DAY 03

Fly to Tumlingtar and Drive to Chichila

Flight + Drive6–7 Hours Drive1,980 m
ELEVATION1,980 m
DAY TYPEFlight + Drive

Fly east to Tumlingtar and continue by road through terraced hills to Chichila.

04
DAY 04

Trek from Chichila to Num

Trek6–7 Hours1,560 m
ELEVATION1,560 m
DAY TYPETrek

Begin trekking through terraced fields, forest and traditional villages to Num.

05
DAY 05

Trek from Num to Seduwa

TrekAbout 6 Hours1,500 m
ELEVATION1,500 m
DAY TYPETrek

Descend through forest and river valleys before climbing to the Sherpa community of Seduwa.

06
DAY 06

Rest and Acclimatization Day in Seduwa

AcclimatizationRest Day1,500 m
ELEVATION1,500 m
DAY TYPEAcclimatization

Rest, take an optional local hike and allow your body to adjust before ascending farther.

07
DAY 07

Trek from Seduwa to Tashigaon

Trek6–7 Hours2,100 m
ELEVATION2,100 m
DAY TYPETrek

Continue through varied terrain to picturesque Tashigaon.

08
DAY 08

Rest and Acclimatization Day in Tashigaon

AcclimatizationRest Day2,100 m
ELEVATION2,100 m
DAY TYPEAcclimatization

Take a second acclimatization day with an optional short hike and equipment preparation.

09
DAY 09

Trek from Tashigaon to Khongma

Steep AscentAbout 6 Hours3,500 m
ELEVATION3,500 m
DAY TYPESteep Ascent

Ascend through alpine meadow and forest to Khongma.

10
DAY 10

Trek from Khongma to Dobato

Highland TrekAbout 6 Hours3,650 m
ELEVATION3,650 m
DAY TYPEHighland Trek

Traverse high-altitude terrain and panoramic ridges to Dobato.

11
DAY 11

Trek from Dobato to Yangle Kharka

Trek5–6 Hours3,557 m
ELEVATION3,557 m
DAY TYPETrek

Continue through rugged upper-valley terrain to Yangle Kharka.

12
DAY 12

Trek from Yangle Kharka to Makalu Base Camp

Base Camp Trek6–7 Hours4,870 m
ELEVATION4,870 m
DAY TYPEBase Camp Trek

Reach Makalu Base Camp beneath the fifth-highest mountain and its surrounding peaks.

13
DAY 13

Rest and Acclimatization at Makalu Base Camp

AcclimatizationRest Day4,870 m
ELEVATION4,870 m
DAY TYPEAcclimatization

Explore Makalu Base Camp and prepare for the technical Sherpani Col crossing.

14
DAY 14

Trek to Sherpani Col Base Camp

Technical Approach5–6 Hours5,688 m
ELEVATION5,688 m
DAY TYPETechnical Approach

Move across rugged glacial terrain to Sherpani Col Base Camp.

15
DAY 15

Cross Sherpani Col and Descend to West Col Camp

Technical Pass6–8 Hours6,146 m
ELEVATION6,146 m
DAY TYPETechnical Pass

Cross technical Sherpani Col and descend carefully to West Col Camp.

16
DAY 16

Rest and Acclimatization at West Col Camp

AcclimatizationRest Day6,100 m
ELEVATION6,100 m
DAY TYPEAcclimatization

Recover from the Sherpani Col crossing and prepare for East Col and Baruntse Base Camp.

17
DAY 17

Cross East Col to Baruntse Base Camp

Technical Traverse5–6 Hours5,450 m
ELEVATION5,450 m
DAY TYPETechnical Traverse

Cross East Col and reach Baruntse Base Camp amid remote high Himalayan scenery.

18
DAY 18

Trek to Seto Pokhari (White Lake)

Glacial Trek5–6 Hours5,000 m
ELEVATION5,000 m
DAY TYPEGlacial Trek

Trek from Baruntse Base Camp to serene Seto Pokhari through isolated alpine terrain.

19
DAY 19

Trek from Seto Pokhari to Khongma Dingma

Highland Trek5–6 Hours4,850 m
ELEVATION4,850 m
DAY TYPEHighland Trek

Continue through the remote Hinku landscape to Khongma Dingma.

20
DAY 20

Trek from Khongma Dingma to Mera La

Climbing Approach5–6 Hours5,415 m
ELEVATION5,415 m
DAY TYPEClimbing Approach

Reach Mera La, establish camp and prepare for the move to Mera High Camp.

21
DAY 21

Trek from Mera La to Mera High Camp

High Camp4–5 Hours5,800 m
ELEVATION5,800 m
DAY TYPEHigh Camp

Climb to Mera High Camp, acclimatize and complete final summit preparations.

22
DAY 22

Climb Mera Peak and Return to Base Camp

Summit Day6–8 Hours6,476 m
ELEVATION6,476 m
DAY TYPESummit Day

Make an early ascent of Mera Peak for vast Himalayan views, then descend to Mera Base Camp.

23
DAY 23

Trek from Mera Base Camp to Kothe

Descent Trek5–6 Hours3,600 m
ELEVATION3,600 m
DAY TYPEDescent Trek

Descend from the Mera climbing route into greener terrain and continue to Kothe.

24
DAY 24

Trek from Kothe to Chhutanga

Return Trek6–7 Hours3,170 m
ELEVATION3,170 m
DAY TYPEReturn Trek

Continue through forest, mountain settlements and scenic terrain to Chhutanga.

25
DAY 25

Trek from Chhutanga to Lukla

Final Trek6–7 Hours2,860 m
ELEVATION2,860 m
DAY TYPEFinal Trek

Complete the final trekking stage to Lukla and celebrate the expedition.

26
DAY 26

Fly Back to Kathmandu

FlightTravel Day1,400 m
ELEVATION1,400 m
DAY TYPEFlight

Fly from Lukla to Kathmandu and enjoy a celebratory evening.

27
DAY 27

Final Departure

DepartureAirport Transfer1,400 m
ELEVATION1,400 m
DAY TYPEDeparture

Transfer to Tribhuvan International Airport, concluding the Makalu–Sherpani–Mera adventure.

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