Makalu to Langtang via Sherpani Col, Amphu Laptsa, Tashi Laptsa and Tilman Pass - GHT part

After breakfast, enjoy a half-day guided sightseeing tour of Kathmandu Valley. Visit Pashupatinath Temple, one of Nepal’s most sacred Hindu temples, and Boudhanath Stupa, one of the largest stupas in the world. After the tour, return to your hotel and check your climbing equipment to ensure everything is ready for your Annapurna Chulu West Peak adventure.

• Activity: Half-day sightseeing and climbing equipment check
• Meals: Breakfast
• Accommodation: Hotel in Kathmandu

Take an early morning flight to Tumlingtar, enjoying Himalayan views in clear weather. From there, drive through terraced hills, rural villages, and deep valleys to Num, the gateway to Makalu-Barun National Park. Meet the trekking crew and prepare for the journey.

• Transportation: Flight and private vehicle (approximately 45 km by road)
• Accommodation: Lodge
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Descend towards the Arun River and cross a suspension bridge before climbing through terraced fields, cardamom plantations, and lush subtropical forests. Arrive at Seduwa, a village near the entrance to Makalu-Barun National Park.

• Walking time: 5–6 hours
• Elevation gain/loss: Approximately 850 m descent and 910 m ascent
• Accommodation: Lodge
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Continue uphill through traditional villages, stone houses, and terraced fields before entering dense forests. As you gain altitude, the first views of the high Himalayan peaks begin to appear. Reach Tashigaon, the last permanent village before the remote Makalu highlands.

• Walking time: 4.5 -5hrs
• Elevation gain/loss: + 650 m and - 50 m
• Accommodation: Lodge
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Climb steadily through forests of rhododendron, fir, and oak. As the trail rises, the vegetation gradually gives way to alpine ridges and open mountain landscapes. Arrive at Kongma Danda, marking the transition into the high Himalayas.

• Walking time: 7–8 hour
• Elevation gain/loss: +1,450 m and -50 m
• Accommodation: Camping
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Cross Shipton La and Keke La, two scenic mountain passes offering spectacular views of Makalu, Chamlang, and the surrounding ridges. Descend through alpine meadows and rocky terrain to Dobato.

• Walking time: Approximately 7–8 hours
• Elevation gain/loss: Approximately 850 m ascent and 500 m descent
• Accommodation: Camping
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Follow the Barun River through a remote valley of waterfalls, towering cliffs, and alpine meadows. This relatively gentle stage provides time to recover after the previous day's passes while continuing acclimatization.

• Walking time:  5 hours
• Elevation gain/loss:  +250 m and -550 m
• Accommodation: Camping
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Ascend through the upper Barun Valley, crossing alpine meadows and glacial moraines. As vegetation becomes sparse, the surrounding Himalayan peaks dominate the landscape. Camp at Langmale Kharka overlooking the Barun Glacier.

• Walking time:6 hours
• Elevation gain/loss: + 900 m and -50 m 
• Accommodation: Camping/ Lodge
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Continue along the moraine beside the West Barun Glacier. The impressive pyramid of Mount Makalu (8,485 m) gradually comes into view. A short descent towards the river leads to Makalu Base Camp, where you can enjoy views of Makalu and, in clear weather, Everest, Lhotse, and Baruntse.

• Walking time: Approximately 4 hours
• Elevation gain/loss:  +500 m ascent and -50 m 
• Accommodation: Camping/ Lodge
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Spend the day acclimatizing before the technical glacier crossings. Depending on weather and group fitness, an optional ascent towards a nearby secondary peak at approximately 5,800 m may be possible. Return to base camp to rest, check equipment, and prepare for Sherpani Col and West Col.

• Accommodation: Camping/ Lodge
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Climb across the moraines of the Barun Glacier beneath Makalu's impressive southwest face. The route passes boulder fields, polished rock slabs, and glacial sections before reaching Swiss Camp, a natural viewpoint overlooking the glacier.

• Walking time: 6 hours
• Elevation gain/loss:  +460 m and -100 m
• Accommodation: Camping
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Continue across the upper Barun Glacier through rocky terrain, snowfields, and glacial sections. Depending on conditions, roped travel may be necessary. Establish camp below Sherpani Col and make final equipment checks.

• Walking time:–6 hours
• Elevation gain/loss: +600 m and -110 m 
• Accommodation: Camping
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Start before dawn for one of the expedition's most demanding stages. Climb snow and ice slopes to Sherpani Col, then cross West Col through challenging glacial terrain. Crampons and fixed ropes are generally required. Make a long descent to Baruntse Base Camp.

• Accommodation: Camping
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Traverse a remote landscape of glacial moraines, ice, and high-altitude lakes towards Amphu Laptsa. Reach the base of the pass and prepare technical equipment for the following day's crossing.

• Walking time:  5 hours
• Elevation gain/loss: + 300 m and -225 m
• Accommodation: Camping
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Begin early and climb towards Amphu Laptsa, a demanding pass involving steep snow and ice. Crampons and fixed ropes may be essential. After crossing the pass, descend carefully onto the Khumbu side and continue to Chhukung, where you return to lodge accommodation.

• Accommodation: Lodge
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Join the classic Everest trekking route and descend through Dingboche, Pangboche, and Tengboche, home to its famous hilltop monastery. Continue along scenic trails through rhododendron forests and across suspension bridges, enjoying views of the surrounding Himalayan peaks. Arrive at Namche Bazaar, the vibrant trading centre of the Khumbu region, where you can relax after a challenging day of trekking.

• Walking time: Approximately 9–11 hours
• Elevation gain/loss: +475 m ascent / −1,260 m descent
• Accommodation: Lodge in Namche Bazaar
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Take a well-deserved rest day to recover, wash clothes, and maintain your equipment. Optional short hikes provide excellent views of the Khumbu peaks. You can also replenish supplies before continuing towards the remote Rolwaling region.

• Accommodation: Lodge
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Follow an old trading route towards the Bhote Koshi Valley, passing traditional Sherpa villages and historic monasteries. Continue into a quieter, less-travelled mountain region and reach Thyangbo.

• Walking time: Approximately 6–7 hours
• Elevation gain/loss: Approximately 1,050 m ascent and 250 m descent
• Accommodation: lodge 
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Ascend into increasingly remote alpine terrain, following rocky slopes and rugged mountain ridges towards Ngole. As you gain altitude, the landscape becomes more dramatic and the trail more demanding. Upon arrival, set up camp beneath the surrounding peaks and rest before continuing towards Tashi Laptsa.

• Walking time: Approximately 5–6 hours
• Elevation gain/loss: +950 m ascent / −50 m descent
• Accommodation: Tented camp at Ngole
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Continue across glacial moraines and rocky terrain towards Tashi Laptsa Base Camp. Upon arrival, spend the afternoon resting, checking your mountaineering equipment, and preparing for the challenging pass crossing the following day.

• Walking time:  5 hours
• Elevation gain/loss: +350 m ascent / −80 m descent
• Accommodation: Tented camp
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Cross Tashi Laptsa, a challenging high-altitude pass connecting the Khumbu and Rolwaling regions. Depending on snow and ice conditions, crampons and fixed ropes may be necessary. Descend across glacial terrain to Noisy Knob Camp.

• Accommodation: Camping
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Descend from the glacial terrain into the upper Rolwaling Valley. Snowfields gradually give way to moraines and alpine pastures used for seasonal yak grazing. Reach Na Gaon, a small settlement traditionally inhabited by herders during the summer months.

• Walking time: 7 hours
• Elevation gain/loss: +515 m and -1,210 m
• Accommodation: Lodge
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Descend along the Rolwaling Khola, passing Beding, the valley's main village. Continue through pastures and cultivated fields to Dokhang, experiencing the traditional lifestyle of the Sherpa communities of Rolwaling.

• Walking time:–8 hours
• Elevation gain/loss:  +700 m and -2,090 m
• Accommodation: Lodge
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Descend through beautiful forests of rhododendron, pine, and oak as you make your way towards Gonggar. The trail passes through traditional villages and terraced fields, with warmer temperatures and greener landscapes as you lose altitude. Arrive at Gonggar, marking the end of your trek through the remote Rolwaling Valley.

• Walking time: 9 hours
• Elevation gain/loss: +1,100 m ascent / −2,610 m descent
• Accommodation: Lodge in Gonggar
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Travel by private jeep along winding mountain roads to The Last Resort. This scenic journey takes you to the starting point of the next trekking section towards Panch Pokhari and Tilman Pass. Upon arrival, check into the lodge, rest, and organize your trekking and camping equipment for the upcoming days in the remote mountains.

• Transportation: Private jeep, approximately 95 km (6–7 hours)
• Accommodation: Lodge at The Last Resort
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Begin climbing through terraced fields and small hillside villages before entering deciduous forest. Continue uphill to Bagam, a peaceful settlement in a less-visited region of Nepal.

• Accommodation: Camping
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Ascend through rhododendron forests before reaching open alpine pastures. As the vegetation becomes thinner, views open across the surrounding ridges. Camp at Chogormogor Kharka, a remote grazing area.

• Walking time:  7.5 hours
• Elevation gain/loss: +1,375 m and -175 m
• Accommodation: Camping
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Descend through forests and pastures used by local herders. Pass isolated hamlets and seasonal shelters occupied during the summer grazing season. This stage offers a glimpse into the traditional pastoral life of this little-visited region.

• Walking time:  7 hours
• Accommodation: Camping
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Climb through a wooded valley before reaching expansive alpine meadows. Continue towards the ridges leading to Panch Pokhari and establish camp at Nema Chukpa Kharka.

• Walking time: 8 hours
• Elevation gain/loss: + 1,920 m and -530 m descent
• Accommodation: Camping
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Trek towards Panch Pokhari, meaning “five sacred lakes,” an important pilgrimage site for Hindu and Buddhist devotees. Set up camp near the lakes and explore the peaceful high-altitude plateau surrounded by mountain ridges.

• Walking time: 5 hours
• Elevation gain/loss: +760 m  and -275 m
• Accommodation: Camping
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Spend the day acclimatizing and exploring the surroundings. Optional hikes along nearby ridges provide views of the Jugal Himal range. This day also serves as a contingency day if weather or earlier pass conditions have caused delays.

• Accommodation: Camping
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Leave the sacred lakes and continue along high ridges through alpine meadows, small lakes, and rolling hills. The route becomes increasingly remote as you approach Tilman Pass. Camp at Tin Pokhari.

• Walking time: Approximately 6.5–7.5 hours
• Accommodation: Camping
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Continue towards Tilman Pass through rocky terrain, glacial moraines, scree slopes, and possible snowfields. Establish camp below the pass, with views of the route ahead. Rest and prepare technical equipment for the crossing.

• Walking time: 6 hours
• Elevation gain/loss:+935 m  and -145 m
• Accommodation: Camping
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Start early in the morning to cross Tilman Pass (5,310 m), one of the most challenging sections of the trek. The route passes through rocky moraines, snowfields, and potentially glacial terrain, where crampons and other technical equipment may be required depending on conditions. From the pass, enjoy panoramic views of the Jugal Himal and Langtang ranges before making the descent to High Camp North.

• Walking time: Approximately 7–9 hours
• Elevation gain/loss: +460 m ascent / −875 m descent
• Accommodation: Tented camp at High Camp North
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Descend from the high mountain terrain towards the alpine pastures of the upper Langtang Valley. The landscape gradually changes from rocky and glacial terrain to open meadows used for seasonal grazing. Camp at Langshisa Kharka beneath the surrounding peaks.

• Walking tim:3 hours, 
• Accommodation: Camping
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Join the main Langtang Valley trail and descend towards Kyanjin Gompa through rugged moraine terrain and beautiful high-altitude landscapes. Enjoy spectacular views of the surrounding snow-capped peaks along the way. Depending on your arrival time, visit the local monastery or the village’s traditional cheese factory before settling into your lodge.

• Walking time: Approximately 6 hours
• Elevation gain/loss: +400 m ascent / −695 m descent
• Accommodation: Lodge in Kyanjin Gompa
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Descend along the Langtang Khola, passing villages rebuilt after the 2015 earthquake. Continue through forests of rhododendron, bamboo, and conifers as you descend to Lama Hotel.

• Walking time: 7 hours
• Accommodation: Lodge
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Descend through beautiful forested trails and cultivated hillsides as you make your way towards the lower Langtang region. Along the route, pass small settlements and enjoy the changing landscapes as you leave the high mountains behind. Continue to your overnight stop and relax after the day's trek.

• Walking time: 5 hours
• Accommodation: Lodge
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Return to Kathmandu by private vehicle, travelling through winding mountain roads, scenic valleys, and the beautiful Himalayan foothills. Upon arrival, check into your hotel and enjoy the rest of the day relaxing or exploring the city at your own pace.

• Transportation: Private vehicle, approximately 125 km (7–8 hours)
• Accommodation: Hotel in Kathmandu
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Enjoy a free day to explore Kathmandu's cultural heritage, visit historic sites, stroll through Thamel, or shop for souvenirs. This day also serves as a contingency buffer in case of unexpected delays during the trek.

• Accommodation: Hotel
• Meals: Breakfast

Enjoy free time according to your flight schedule before transferring to Tribhuvan International Airport for your return flight.

•  Transportation: Airport transfer