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"I was so blown away, I made it my career"
Trekking to Everest Base Camp was a very long held ambition which I finally achieved three years ago. I was so blown away by my experience that, when I came back, I changed careers and joined Nepal Guide Treks & Expedition- the trekking company that I travelled with.
Now I spend my days talking to people about trekking holidays in the Himalaya, looking at photos from treks to Everest Base Camp and helping other trekkers achieve this fantastic goal. Of course, there are many other classic walks around the world but the Everest Base Camp trek remains the most iconic and desirable of all.
Now there are several variations on the classic route that can take you not only to Everest Base Camp, but also into the more remote areas of the Khumbu.
For that reason, it seemed like a good idea to set up a website to share my passion for the Everest Base Camp trek and the others in the region, along with useful information, helpful tips and some stunning images. So, now there's no reason for you not to put on those walking boots and start planning for the trek of your life.
Richard + Michele (Canada)
I had a god trip with Prakash reaching Kalapathar & EBC in 12 days with my guide & porter. My goal was achieved and I hope to trek again one day
Roger de la Cour (Jersay Cr)
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My name is Matej Vanko from Australia. I have been very impressed and excited to have met such warm and loving people. Prakash is always dressed very smart and has a warmth about his personality...
- Matej Vanko
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We have booked at this company the trek to the Everest Base camp and to Kalapatther ! it was one of my best trip I ever made !! Book with this guy's and you will have a great time in the Himalayan Mountains. ...
- Thomas + Benjamin
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I could highly recommend to this company and our guide Biraj. I didn't realize when we signed up to have a guide that we would actually get a waiter and servant as well ! ...
- Jean-Caplick
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Just spent 10 fantastic days in the Everest region hiking to EBC. Luckily I was prepared for the 5-6 hour a day hiking !!! ...
- Chhirlie
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Trekking to Everest Base Camp was a very long held ambition which I finally achieved three years ago. I was so blown away by my experience that, when I came back, I changed careers and joined Nepal Guide Treks & Expedition- the trekking company that I travelled with.
Now I spend my days talking to people about trekking holidays in the Himalaya, looking at photos from treks to Everest Base Camp and helping other trekkers achieve this fantastic goal. Of course, there are many other classic walks around the world but the Everest Base Camp trek remains the most iconic and desirable of all.
Now there are several variations on the classic route that can take you not only to Everest Base Camp, but also into the more remote areas of the Khumbu.
For that reason, it seemed like a good idea to set up a website to share my passion for the Everest Base Camp trek and the others in the region, along with useful information, helpful tips and some stunning images. So, now there's no reason for you not to put on those walking boots and start planning for the trek of your life.
Richard + Michele (Canada)
I had a god trip with Prakash reaching Kalapathar & EBC in 12 days with my guide & porter. My goal was achieved and I hope to trek again one day
Roger de la Cour (Jersay Cr)
read full text
My name is Matej Vanko from Australia. I have been very impressed and excited to have met such warm and loving people. Prakash is always dressed very smart and has a warmth about his personality...
- Matej Vanko
read full text
We have booked at this company the trek to the Everest Base camp and to Kalapatther ! it was one of my best trip I ever made !! Book with this guy's and you will have a great time in the Himalayan Mountains. ...
- Thomas + Benjamin
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I could highly recommend to this company and our guide Biraj. I didn't realize when we signed up to have a guide that we would actually get a waiter and servant as well ! ...
- Jean-Caplick
read full text
Just spent 10 fantastic days in the Everest region hiking to EBC. Luckily I was prepared for the 5-6 hour a day hiking !!! ...
- Chhirlie
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Makalu Trek with Sherpani Col
Trip Facts:
Activities : 24 day Trekking, 3 nights in Kathmandu with one full city sightseeing tour.
Start/End: Kathmandu
Destination : Makalu Sherpani Col.
Trip Duration : 30 days
Max. Altitude : 5000 meters
Group Size : Min. 1 / Max.20
Best Season : February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November & December.
Trip Grade :
Daily walking Hour: Approx. 4-6
Truely Adventurous trek to a remote and wild region of the Great Himalayas, which starts from Tumlingtar, east of Nepal with the regular flight or a helicopter ride depending upon the weather conditions. The trail leads upstream along the Arun River across the terraced fields and villages to reach Chichira. We leave the main trail and cross the Arun River to Tashi Gaon. We go upstream to Makalu Base Camp. Then we cross the 3 difficult passes of the Sherpani Pass (6,110m.), West Col (6,135m.) and Mingbo La (5,817m.).
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.
Having a wide range of altitudinal and climatic variations, the Makalu Barun area offers a remarkable and diverse habitat for a rich variety of flora and fauna. Plants of all major ecological zones: tropical, sub-tropical, temperate, alpine and sub-alpine are found here. The park is the home to a rich variety of wildlife also.
The highlights of this rich natural paradise include beautiful mountains, pristine forest, and a wide variety of plants, animal life and the simple and warm hearted people local people with rich and varied customs.
Itinerary Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu and transfer to hotel.
Day 02: Full Day Kathmandu sight seeing Tour
Day 03-04: Drive from Kathmandu to Hille via Dharan and Dhankuta by overnight bus. It takes about 16 hours.
Day 05: Trek from Hille to Mangmaya which takes about six and half hours.
The trek starts with gentle ascend and moves along flat trail through the jungle of pine trees, rhododendron trees.
Day 06: Trek from Mangmaya to Surtibari which takes about six hours.
The trail passes by the side of a river which is gently a flat trail with some small descends.
Day 07: Trek from Surtibari to Tumlingtar which takes about six and half hours.
The trail starts with an adventurous action of hanging ropeways over the river. The trail then will ascend about 2 hours. This is a small town with an airstrip. There is a market and you find some government administrative offices and some tea houses.
Day 08: Trek from Tumlingtar to Maney Bhanjyang which takes about five and half hours.
The trail ascends all the way through forest of rhododendrons and sal trees. En route, you pass few villages. Maney Bhanjyang is a ridge inhabited by some people. It is quite surrounded by forest and this is grazing filed for local people.
Day 09: Trek from Maney Bhanjyang to Chilchile (1830m) which takes about five hours.
The trail ascends through forest of rhododendrons and sal trees for about three hours and you will ultimately walk over a flat trail and you approach Chilchile. This is a small village mainly inhabited by Gurungs and other communities as well. There is a government school where locals send their children. You will find some good tea houses.
Day 10: Trek from Chilchile to Num (1500 m) which takes about four and half hours.
The trail ascends for about 2 hours and then descends by a small perennial river and the walk on a flat trail for about 1 hour and reach Num. Num is a beautiful village which is enriched with many tea houses and telephone facilities.
Day 11: Trek from Num to Seduwa (1510 m) which takes about four and half hours.
The trail descends steeply for about 2 and half hours till a big river named Neguwa Khola. The trail passes through the suspension bridge and the trail ascends through forest and few traditional villages. People of this area are mainly engaged in agriculture and the crops grown here are paddy, millet, potatoes and vegetables depending upon season. There is a check post and local office of Makalu Conservation Area.
Day 12: Trek from Seduwa to Tashigaon (2070 m) which takes about four hours.
The trail slightly ascends but major part of the trail is flat and easy through the bushes. While walking, you can villages at far distance. Tashigaon, surrounded by verdant forest is a big sherpa village. You find prayer flags fluttering in sky in and around village. The camping spot in this village is really praiseworthy.
Day 13: Rest day at Tashigaon for acclimatization.
Day 14: Trek from Tashigaon to Khongma la (3560 m) which takes about six hours.
The trail ascends throughout the day and you will walk through forest of Rhododendrons and Sal trees until you reach destination. Kongma la is a ridge and there is only one tea house here. This is also perfect place for camping. There falls snow during March and April.
Day 15: Trek from Khongma la to Mumbuk (3550 m) which takes about six and half hours.
The trail ascends and then following a trail you reach a beautiful lake named “Kalo Pokhari” at the height of (4004 m). Leaving this lake, you go downhill until you reach Mumbuk. It is a camping spot surrounded by green forests.
Day 16: Trek from Mumbuk to Yangle Kharka (3600 m) which takes about four and half hours.
The trail today is bit adventurous and strenuous. The trail passes for about 3 hours through a landscape which is very prone to landslides. The Barun river through the trail adds more dimensions to the trail with its spectacular views of Mt. Tutse (Peak 6) 6739 m, Peak 7 (6185 m).
Day 17: Trek from Yangle Kharka to Yak Kharka (4810 m) which takes about five and half hours.
The trail ascends through the grassland and forest. You can enjoy the majestic peaks such as the Mt. Tutse (Peak 6) 6739 m, Peak 7 (6185 m), Isuwa La (5340 m) and many unnamed mountains and peaks. Yak Kharka is a grazing field and you camp overnight here.
Day 18: Trek from Yak Kharka to Hillary Base Camp (Makalu Base Camp) and it takes about six and half hours.
Early part of the trek is flat and then it turns ascent till Hillary Base Camp. En route, you pass through glacier rocky path. You will be enchanted by the panoramic views of Mt. Makalu, Mt. Tutse (Peak 6) 6739 m, Kali Himal, Mt. Makalu II etc.
Day 19: Rest at Makalu Base Camp. You will enjoy the whole day in the base camp.
You will have a spectacular views of different mountains and peaks like Mt. Makalu (8463 m), Baruntse (7152 m), Kali Himal (6985 m), Chamlang (7390 m), Makalu II (7640 m), etc. You can also hike to Baruntse Base Camp.
Day 20: Trek from Makalu Base Camp to Baruntse East Col.
Day 21: Trek from Baruntse East Col to Sherbani Col.
Day 22: Trek from Sherbani Col to Baruntse West Col.
Day 23: Trek from Baruntse West Col to Hinku Pokhari
Day 24: Trek from Hinku Pokhari to Mingbola Base camp( Glacier Camp)
Day 25: Trek from Mingbola Base camp to Mingbola Pass(5817m.)- Next Base Camp of Mingbo La.
Day 26: Trek from Mingbo La Base Camp to Pangboche
Day 27: Trek from Pangboche to Namche bazaar which takes about five and half hours.
You start downhill trek for one hour and then crossing a suspension bridge you continue your trek over flat and ascent path through forest till Tyangboche. It is an excellent view points as you can see the panoramic views of Mount Everest, Ama Dablam, Tawache peak, Lhotse and as Tyangboche lies near Thamserku so some parts of this majestic peaks are also seen.
Following through rhododendron forest, you trek over descent path and reach Phunki Tanga. There are some tea houses here. There is a possibility of seeing mask deer in and around this year. Leaving this, you trek uphill for two hours till Sanasa. There are three diversified paths here, one moving Gokyo, another to Khumjung and the third one goes to Namche in one hour.
Day 28: Trek from Namche Bazaar to Lukla (2886 m.) and it takes about six hours.
The last day of your trek leads from Namche Bazaar via Monjo to Lukla. The trek is pleasant, except for few short uphill climbs and then down to the Bhote- Koshi River crossing it three times. The last uphill climb of 45 minutes will bring you to Lukla for your overnight stay.
Day 29: Fly from Lukla to Kathmandu which takes 30 minutes. You take an early morning flight back to Kathmandu.
Day 30: Departure from International Airport.
Note: It is possible to combine with some other activities such as white water rafting and wildlife safari. The itinerary can be customized according to your duration of holiday.
Service Includes
Start/End: Kathmandu
Destination : Makalu Sherpani Col.
Trip Duration : 30 days
Max. Altitude : 5000 meters
Group Size : Min. 1 / Max.20
Best Season : February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November & December.
Trip Grade :
Daily walking Hour: Approx. 4-6
Truely Adventurous trek to a remote and wild region of the Great Himalayas, which starts from Tumlingtar, east of Nepal with the regular flight or a helicopter ride depending upon the weather conditions. The trail leads upstream along the Arun River across the terraced fields and villages to reach Chichira. We leave the main trail and cross the Arun River to Tashi Gaon. We go upstream to Makalu Base Camp. Then we cross the 3 difficult passes of the Sherpani Pass (6,110m.), West Col (6,135m.) and Mingbo La (5,817m.).
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.
Having a wide range of altitudinal and climatic variations, the Makalu Barun area offers a remarkable and diverse habitat for a rich variety of flora and fauna. Plants of all major ecological zones: tropical, sub-tropical, temperate, alpine and sub-alpine are found here. The park is the home to a rich variety of wildlife also.
The highlights of this rich natural paradise include beautiful mountains, pristine forest, and a wide variety of plants, animal life and the simple and warm hearted people local people with rich and varied customs.
Itinerary Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu and transfer to hotel.
Day 02: Full Day Kathmandu sight seeing Tour
Day 03-04: Drive from Kathmandu to Hille via Dharan and Dhankuta by overnight bus. It takes about 16 hours.
Day 05: Trek from Hille to Mangmaya which takes about six and half hours.
The trek starts with gentle ascend and moves along flat trail through the jungle of pine trees, rhododendron trees.
Day 06: Trek from Mangmaya to Surtibari which takes about six hours.
The trail passes by the side of a river which is gently a flat trail with some small descends.
Day 07: Trek from Surtibari to Tumlingtar which takes about six and half hours.
The trail starts with an adventurous action of hanging ropeways over the river. The trail then will ascend about 2 hours. This is a small town with an airstrip. There is a market and you find some government administrative offices and some tea houses.
Day 08: Trek from Tumlingtar to Maney Bhanjyang which takes about five and half hours.
The trail ascends all the way through forest of rhododendrons and sal trees. En route, you pass few villages. Maney Bhanjyang is a ridge inhabited by some people. It is quite surrounded by forest and this is grazing filed for local people.
Day 09: Trek from Maney Bhanjyang to Chilchile (1830m) which takes about five hours.
The trail ascends through forest of rhododendrons and sal trees for about three hours and you will ultimately walk over a flat trail and you approach Chilchile. This is a small village mainly inhabited by Gurungs and other communities as well. There is a government school where locals send their children. You will find some good tea houses.
Day 10: Trek from Chilchile to Num (1500 m) which takes about four and half hours.
The trail ascends for about 2 hours and then descends by a small perennial river and the walk on a flat trail for about 1 hour and reach Num. Num is a beautiful village which is enriched with many tea houses and telephone facilities.
Day 11: Trek from Num to Seduwa (1510 m) which takes about four and half hours.
The trail descends steeply for about 2 and half hours till a big river named Neguwa Khola. The trail passes through the suspension bridge and the trail ascends through forest and few traditional villages. People of this area are mainly engaged in agriculture and the crops grown here are paddy, millet, potatoes and vegetables depending upon season. There is a check post and local office of Makalu Conservation Area.
Day 12: Trek from Seduwa to Tashigaon (2070 m) which takes about four hours.
The trail slightly ascends but major part of the trail is flat and easy through the bushes. While walking, you can villages at far distance. Tashigaon, surrounded by verdant forest is a big sherpa village. You find prayer flags fluttering in sky in and around village. The camping spot in this village is really praiseworthy.
Day 13: Rest day at Tashigaon for acclimatization.
Day 14: Trek from Tashigaon to Khongma la (3560 m) which takes about six hours.
The trail ascends throughout the day and you will walk through forest of Rhododendrons and Sal trees until you reach destination. Kongma la is a ridge and there is only one tea house here. This is also perfect place for camping. There falls snow during March and April.
Day 15: Trek from Khongma la to Mumbuk (3550 m) which takes about six and half hours.
The trail ascends and then following a trail you reach a beautiful lake named “Kalo Pokhari” at the height of (4004 m). Leaving this lake, you go downhill until you reach Mumbuk. It is a camping spot surrounded by green forests.
Day 16: Trek from Mumbuk to Yangle Kharka (3600 m) which takes about four and half hours.
The trail today is bit adventurous and strenuous. The trail passes for about 3 hours through a landscape which is very prone to landslides. The Barun river through the trail adds more dimensions to the trail with its spectacular views of Mt. Tutse (Peak 6) 6739 m, Peak 7 (6185 m).
Day 17: Trek from Yangle Kharka to Yak Kharka (4810 m) which takes about five and half hours.
The trail ascends through the grassland and forest. You can enjoy the majestic peaks such as the Mt. Tutse (Peak 6) 6739 m, Peak 7 (6185 m), Isuwa La (5340 m) and many unnamed mountains and peaks. Yak Kharka is a grazing field and you camp overnight here.Day 18: Trek from Yak Kharka to Hillary Base Camp (Makalu Base Camp) and it takes about six and half hours.
Early part of the trek is flat and then it turns ascent till Hillary Base Camp. En route, you pass through glacier rocky path. You will be enchanted by the panoramic views of Mt. Makalu, Mt. Tutse (Peak 6) 6739 m, Kali Himal, Mt. Makalu II etc.
Day 19: Rest at Makalu Base Camp. You will enjoy the whole day in the base camp.
You will have a spectacular views of different mountains and peaks like Mt. Makalu (8463 m), Baruntse (7152 m), Kali Himal (6985 m), Chamlang (7390 m), Makalu II (7640 m), etc. You can also hike to Baruntse Base Camp.
Day 20: Trek from Makalu Base Camp to Baruntse East Col.
Day 21: Trek from Baruntse East Col to Sherbani Col.
Day 22: Trek from Sherbani Col to Baruntse West Col.
Day 23: Trek from Baruntse West Col to Hinku Pokhari
Day 24: Trek from Hinku Pokhari to Mingbola Base camp( Glacier Camp)
Day 25: Trek from Mingbola Base camp to Mingbola Pass(5817m.)- Next Base Camp of Mingbo La.
Day 26: Trek from Mingbo La Base Camp to Pangboche
Day 27: Trek from Pangboche to Namche bazaar which takes about five and half hours.
You start downhill trek for one hour and then crossing a suspension bridge you continue your trek over flat and ascent path through forest till Tyangboche. It is an excellent view points as you can see the panoramic views of Mount Everest, Ama Dablam, Tawache peak, Lhotse and as Tyangboche lies near Thamserku so some parts of this majestic peaks are also seen.
Following through rhododendron forest, you trek over descent path and reach Phunki Tanga. There are some tea houses here. There is a possibility of seeing mask deer in and around this year. Leaving this, you trek uphill for two hours till Sanasa. There are three diversified paths here, one moving Gokyo, another to Khumjung and the third one goes to Namche in one hour.
Day 28: Trek from Namche Bazaar to Lukla (2886 m.) and it takes about six hours.
The last day of your trek leads from Namche Bazaar via Monjo to Lukla. The trek is pleasant, except for few short uphill climbs and then down to the Bhote- Koshi River crossing it three times. The last uphill climb of 45 minutes will bring you to Lukla for your overnight stay.
Day 29: Fly from Lukla to Kathmandu which takes 30 minutes. You take an early morning flight back to Kathmandu.
Day 30: Departure from International Airport.
Note: It is possible to combine with some other activities such as white water rafting and wildlife safari. The itinerary can be customized according to your duration of holiday.
Service Includes
- All meals (B/L/D) during the trekking period
- Accommodation (Tented Camp) during the trekking period
- National park permit
- Domestic airfare
- Domestic airport tax
- English speaking guide
- Well trained cook (specialist of continental and nepali food).
- Highly experienced staffs
- Staffs food, clothing & salary
- Staffs insurance
- All necessary grounded transportation
- Medical supplies (first aid kit will be available).
- Airport picks up & drops
- Arrangement of Emergency Helicopter service which will be paid by your Travel insurance company.
- TIMS Card (Trekker's Information Management System)
- All Local / Government Taxes
- Personal nature expenses
- Bar bill and all kind of drinks
- Rescue & Evacuation
- Gratitude (tip) for staff
