Sherpeni Col to Ampu Lapcha - Las Pass Trekking 30 Days is a complete package of alpine adventure and thrill on the trail that rises from the lowest point of Nepal, Tumlingtar (285m) to the high elevation of Sherpeni Col and Amphu Lapcha periphery. Sherpeni Col to Ampu Lapcha- La Pass Trekking Price USD$3500 is in effect at Himalayan Wild Treks while it ranges between USD$3600 and USD$4000 in other local and international agencies. In addition, Himalayan Wild Treks also offers stretchable Sherpeni Col to Ampu Lapcha- La Pass trekking 30 Days Itinerary and traveler friendly latest updated Sherpeni Col to Ampu Lapcha- La Pass Trekking 30 Days Map.

Sherpeni Col to Ampu Lapcha- La Pass Trekking 30 Days is Known as a suitable high altitude trekking package for adventure seekers, trekkers will explore a different side of Nepal in this stunning alpine zones. It has earned reputation for subtropical and alpine people’s culture, tradition, flora and fauna in addition to the exclusive view of snow-capped towering mountains over the rocky hills standing upon verdant tropical forests rich in diverse wildlife. The trekking being absolutely off the beaten trail requires camping in the woods, ridges and snowy valleys while traversing through the geographically complex trail. Renown Arun Valley National Park, Makalu National Park and Sagarmatha National Park are the largest storehouses for widest range of rarest flora and fauna.  The jungle safari through verdant vegetation at the foothill of towering mountains leads trekkers to the undiluted alpine zones of the Himalayas , which is a true privilege. Stunning view of the mountain valleys studded with the sporadic Sherpa and Tibetan settlements make trekkers feel as if they reached a different world.

Sherpeni Col to Ampu Lapcha- La Pass Trekking 30 Days technically starts with a brief sightseeing of the major UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Kathmandu Valley (1400m) prior to a flight to Tumlingtar(285m) , from where trekkers trail ahead to Khadbari(1040m), Chichila (1830m), Num (1490m), Seduwa (1460m), Tashi Gaon (2070m), Mumbuk (3570m), Nhe Kharka (300m), Serson (4615m), Makalu Base Camp (5000m), Hillary Base Camp(5380m), Makalu High Camp(7500m),  where an acclimatization is required. Thereafter, traversing to Sherpeni Col(6135m) ,  Baruntse Base Camp (5400m), West Col (5700m) Pach Pokhari (4100m), all the way towards Amphu Lapcha Cross (5845m), which is the hardest section to traverse. Proceeding ahead, the trail then leads towards Chhukung (4730m), Dingboche (4380m), Tengboche (3860m) en route to Namche (3440m) ,from where the trail leads via Phakding (2610m) to Lukla (2860m) where the Sherpeni Col to Ampu Lapcha Pases Trekking– 30 Days  ends.

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Outline Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive in Kathmandu
On arrival at Kathmandu airport, meet our representative and transfer to Hotel. We wait you at Kathmandu with your name. Please look out the sign of your name. The rest of the day is free and short trip briefing in the afternoon.
Day 2: Kathmandu tour
We have full day sightseeing around the Kathmandu Valley or trekking preparation.
Day 3: Kathmandu to Tumlingar - Khadbari (1,040 m, 4hrs walk).
Day 4: Khadbari - Chichila (1,830 m, 5/6 hrs) walk
Day 5: Chichila –Num (1,490 m, 5 hrs) walk
Day 6: Num -Seduwa (1,460 m, 5/6 hrs) walk
Day 7: Seduwa to Tashi Gaon (2,070 m, 5 hrs) walk
Day 8: Tashi Gaon- Kauma (3,470 m, 6 hrs) walk
Day 9: Trek to Kauma
Day 10: Kauma- Mumbuk (3,570 m, 5 hrs) walk
Day 11: Mumbuk - Nhe Kharka (3,000 m, 6 hrs) walk
Day 12: Nhe Kharka - Sherson (4,615 m, 7 hrs) walk
Day 13: Sherson - Makalu Base Camp (5,000 m, 4/5 hrs) walk
Day 14: Explore Makalu Base Camp
Day 15: Trek to Hillary Base Camp
Day 16: Trek to High Camp
Day 17: Rest Day
Day 18: Trek to Sherpani Col, Baruntse Base Camp
Day 19: Trek to West Col
Day 20: Trek to Panche Pokhari
Day 21: Trek to Amphu Lapcha Cross - Amphu Lapcha is one of the hardest sections to traverse.
Day 22: Trek to Chhukung - (4,730m, 6 hrs)
Day 23: Trek to Dingboche (4,380m, 5 hrs.
Day 24: Trek to Tengboche (3,860m, 4 hrs)
Day 25: Trek to Namche Bazaar (3,440m, 4 hrs).
Day 26: Rest Day at Namche Bazaar
Day 27: Trek to Phakding (2,610m, 4 hrs).
Day 28: Trek to Lukla (2,840m, 1.5hrs).
Day 29: Lukla to Kathmandu
Day 30: Kathmandu Airport.
Transfer to Kathmandu airport, at least 3 hours earlier than your schedule flight.

Physical Condition & Experience Requirements
This trek being a moderate of sort requires a good health of a person with ability to walk on the trail for at least five to seven hours carrying a light backpack. Walking at higher elevations require more physical stamina than at lower elevations but since this is an average route anyone with good health, willingness to walk and passion for travel can enjoy it. For the warm up, physical orientation needed for this elevation can be gained through various exercises that can be done prior to the commencement of the journey. In addition to the sound condition of heart, lung and entire setting of a body, past hiking experiences will be a plus point. Besides, it is advisable that those with any past health problems have to make sure that are medically able to walk on the trail. It is also advised that you inform Himalayan Wild Treks of any conditions before booking the trek.
 

Meals in Trekking 
Typical Nepalese food is the specialty we will relish on our journey in addition to the international cuisine that is Tibetan, Continental, Italian, Indian and so on. Breakfast and dinner will be provided according to menu that is in the lodge or a guest house and in the tenting/camping trekking we serve all food from our own kitchen. As for the lunch, it will be provided on the way to the next destination. All mealsincluding breakfast, lunch and dinner, will be provided during trekking while only breakfast will be available in Kathmandu and Pokhara. There will also be welcome and farewell dinners.
 

Best Time to Travel
As for the propitious seasons to carry out the trekking in the Makalu Region, the suggestable time would be September to November and March to May. During these times, the visit will be showered with the arcane beauty of the nature and the outstanding landscape views. To avoid the traffic, you can choose any of the times from December to February. It is also to be informed that during the winter the temperature here goes down low that poses challenges to the travelers. Except for botanists, the trekking in this region in monsoon or summer that is from June to August can be impacted by the rain.

Highlights of Sherpeni Col to Amphu Lapcha Pass Trekking -30 Days
After an eyeful sightseeing of the Major UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Kathmandu a scenic flight to Tumlingtar allows us the natural beauty of Makalu Barun National Park which is a rich store for sub-tropical flora and fauna. Passing through Tebetan and Sherpa settlements, we savor stunning the view of snow-capped towering mountains. The trekking offers known as the least trodden areas in Khumbu region that also offers rare biodiversity in Sagarmatha National Park. The famous Sherpa settlements in the Khumbu region makes the travelers feel at home. The panoramic mountain view from Tenboche is literally breathtaking. On the way back, coming across Namche, the Gateway to Everest en route to Lukla, where Tenjing Hillary Airport is located leaves indelible memory.

Day 1: Arrive in Kathmandu
On arrival at Kathmandu airport, meet our representative and transfer to Hotel. We wait you at Kathmandu with your name. Please look out the sign of your name. The rest of the day is free and short trip briefing in the afternoon.

Day 2: Kathmandu tour
We have full day sightseeing around the Kathmandu Valley or trekking preparation.

Day 3: Kathmandu to Tumlingar - Khadbari (1,040 m, 4hrs walk).
An hour flies to Tumlingtar. Meet trekking there and provide a briefing about the trail, and we then start walking up to Khadbari (1,040 m). We break for lunch before walking north towards Khandbari, and onto a plateau for about 45 minutes after which the trails climbing gradually to Khadbari. We camp above the village.

Day 4: Khadbari - Chichila (1,830 m, 5/6 hrs) walk
After breakfast we will walk through many small picturesque villages, bamboo groves and a rhododendron forest. Our camp is at Chichela a small settlement of Gurungs at 1,830m.

Day 5: Chichila –Num (1,490 m, 5 hrs) walk
Today we start walking with views of snow capped peaks in the distance such as Makalu and its surrounding peaks. The walk for the rest of the Day is a steady pass with a few ascents and descents, until we reach Num.

Day 6: Num -Seduwa (1,460 m, 5/6 hrs) walk
The trail today descends steeply from Num through the cornfield of Lumbang. The terrain is particularly rocky; tiny terraces planted with corn and barley, after which we start a tough ascent to Seduwa.

Day 7: Seduwa to Tashi Gaon (2,070 m, 5 hrs) walk
Today, the trail crosses meadows and several streams, and then climbs up to the Sherpa village of Tashi Gaon, the last permanent settlement in the valley.

Day 8: Tashi Gaon- Kauma (3,470 m, 6 hrs) walk
The trail follows a steep ascent through sparse forests along the ridge over a hillock and descends slightly to Kauma at 3,470 m.

Day 9: Trek to Kauma
Today is a rest day as well as acclimatization.

Day 10: Kauma- Mumbuk (3,570 m, 5 hrs) walk
We again start today with a steep climb then through rhododendron forests to the top of the ridge. You will have superb views of Chamlang (7,290 m), Peak 6 (6,739 m) and Peak 7 (6,105 m). Then we will have a final descent through a forest of firs and rhododendrons to Mumbuk.

Day 11: Mumbuk - Nhe Kharka (3,000 m, 6 hrs) walk
The trail descends steeply into a gully with a stream, along ill-defined, rocky and sometimes muddy terrain, as it leads up the glacial valley. From here you can have good views of Peak 6. Nhe Kharka is located on a large open grassy plain at an elevation of 3000 m. from here you will have great mountain views.

Day 12: Nhe Kharka - Sherson (4,615 m, 7 hrs) walk

Day 13: Sherson - Makalu Base Camp (5,000 m, 4/5 hrs) walk
After yester day lengthy climb, the route today is more gradual, climb about 400m in altitude. From here you will have magnificent south face views of Makalu also you will be able to see the complete panorama of Everest and Lhotse.

Day 14: Explore Makalu Base Camp

Day 15: Trek to Hillary Base Camp

Day 16: Trek to High Camp

Day 17: Rest Day

Day 18: Trek to Sherpani Col, Baruntse Base Camp

Day 19: Trek to West Col

Day 20: Trek to Panche Pokhari

Day 21: Trek to Amphu Lapcha Cross - Amphu Lapcha is one of the hardest sections to traverse.

Day 22: Trek to Chhukung - (4,730m, 6 hrs)

Day 23: Trek to Dingboche (4,380m, 5 hrs.
We follow the main Khumbu Valley down to site of the Himalayan Rescue Association Trekkers Aid Post and continue to Dingboche.

Day 24: Trek to Tengboche (3,860m, 4 hrs)
The trail continues through meadows where yaks graze. In the distance you can glimpse the summit of Everest, girt by the impressive rock walls of Lhotse and Nuptse. Start by passing by a spring, and then continue slightly takes you to Tengboche, the cultural heart of Everest.

Day 25: Trek to Namche Bazaar (3,440m, 4 hrs).
The trail descends to the right flank of the Dudh Kosi and then leads to the large Sherpa settlement and then ascends to the Namche Bazaar.

Day 26: Rest Day at Namche Bazaar

Day 27: Trek to Phakding (2,610m, 4 hrs).

Day 28: Trek to Lukla (2,840m, 1.5hrs).
Today, we ascend to the small mountain airstrip at Lukla to catch your return flight to Kathmandu the following morning.

Day 29: Lukla to Kathmandu
Fly to Kathmandu and spend the rest of the day shopping or resting.

Day 30: Kathmandu Airport.
Transfer to Kathmandu airport, at least 3 hours earlier than your schedule flight.

What to Bring ?

The following checklist should help you with your packing. As a general rule, you should always try to keep the weight of your equipment to a minimum. The packed weight of your trek bag while trekking should be no more than 15 KG.

• Waterproof overtrousers / rainpants
• Baselayer Hiking boots Socks
• Trekking trousers / pants
• shirts
• Casual shirt and/or T-shirts
• Fleece jacket or warm jumper/sweater
• Waterproof jacket
• Sunhat Warm hat
• Sunglasses
• Thermal gloves
• Warm and waterproof over gloves or mittens
• Headtorch/Headlamp with spare bulb and batteries
• Sun protection (including total bloc for lips, nose etc.)
• Water bottles 1 L. Antibacterial handwash
• Small towel Daypack,25/30Litres
• Trekking poles
• Sleeping bag 4 or 5 season * (rated down to – 20ºC)
• Warm jacket (down)*

Medical

• Small, personal first-aid kit. (Simple and light)

• Aspirin, first-aid tape, and plasters (Band-Aids)
• 1 skin-blister repair kit
• Anti-diarrhea pills
• Anti-headache pills
• Cough and/or cold medicine
• Anti-altitude sickness pills: Diamox or Acetylzolamide
• Stomach antibiotic: Ciprofloxacin, etc.
• Do not bring sleeping pills as they are a respiratory depressant.
•  Water purification tablets or water filter
• 1 set of earplugs Extra pair of prescription glasses, contact lens supplies.

Note: Walking pole, down jacket, sleeping bag, etc available on hire in Kathmandu or request we will provide it. NOTES Trip cost will vary depending on numbers of travelers, duration/days of trek, standard of hotel in Kathmandu before & after the trip. Please contact us to GET a Custom Quote.