Arun Valley Sherpani Col and Amphu Lapcha pass trail is an outstanding trek in the eastern region of Nepal which offers a combination of rich cultural heritage, unsurpassed beauty and biological diversity. This is one of the challenging treks in Nepal this trip takes you to the Nepal’s most difficult cliffs passes Sherpani Col, West Col and Amphu Lapcha Pass. The trail takes you from the steamy lowlands of Tumlingtar on the Arun River, through one of the least frequented areas of Nepal, to the base camp of Makalu. The trail follows the beautiful Barun river valley in the Makalu Barun National Park as well as crossing Shipton pass at 4127 meters before arriving at Makalu Base Camp (4812m). From the last point of this trip offers beautiful views of the south face of Makalu, as well as Mt. Everest, Lhotse and Nuptse are truly regal and fantastic.

This trek is considered as most technical trek and suitable only for sporty people and trekkers need full mountaineering equipment and participant are fit enough to get a sense of adventure to enjoy of this trek. Basically all these passes lie on the three main ridges of Baruntse. The south-east ridge drops down to Sherpani Col at 20,127 ft (6,135m); the south ridge has West Col at 20,154 ft (6,143m), and the west ridge which ultimately joins Ama Dablam dips down to 19,193 ft (5,850m) at Amphu Lapcha.

This trek begins after a one hour flight from Kathmandu, we will arrive in Tumlingtar just above the Arun River. We will follow the traditional Newari trade route along the ridge crest to Mani Bhanjyang. Ascending alone numerous switchbacks and cross suspension bridges, we will see Hindu and Buddhist Gompas and brightly painted Mani walls as make our way to Tashi Gaon, the last village on the trek to base camp. We will walk through a lovely cloud forest and have exceptional views of Makalu and Chamlang. We will cross tow passes and descend into Mumbuk through forest of fir trees and rhododendrons. We will pass through the meadow at Yangle Kharka to Merick past waterfalls cascading for the hundreds of feet on either side of the granite walled valley. We will be well above the tree like at this point in the truly Alpine conditions and will enjoy excellent views of Peak 3, Peak 4, Peak 5 and Chamlang. Depending on how w fell, we will either make our way to Makalu Base Camp at (17000ft) or Hillary Base Camp (17384ft) a bit farther up the glacier. Here we will take well deserved days with plenty of time for exploration. We will continue to Baruntse Base Camp, and then over the West Col, which at 6143m is the highest point of our trek. Outstanding views, we will descend to Panch Pokhari (13284ft) where we will rest by the five holy lakes for a couple of days. After one last push over Amphu Lapcha cross (18958ft) and into the Khumbu Himal, we will take a rest day in Dingboche. Continuing on to Lobuche, you will have the option of a day trip to climb Kalapatthar (18192ft). As we make our way back to Lukla via the Sherpa capital Namche Bazar (11283ft) you will hopefully have the energy to purchase a rug and carry it back to a loved one back home. We will fly from Lukla to Kathmandu, relishing the spectacular views of the Himalaya from the air.

Arun Valley Makalu Base camp – 27 Days (Crossing Sherpani Col, West Col & Amphulapcha Pass)

   Highlights of the trip

• Visit temple, Art/architecture, Pogadas and heritage sites in Kathmandu

• Scenic flight to Tumlintar and Lukla to Kathmandu.

• Trekking on off the beaten track

• Fifth highest mountain in the world

• Home of Sherpa, Rai and other ethnic group

• Makalu Base Camp

• Superb Mountain View

• Friendly people and many more\

• Full of flora and fauna

• Sherpani Col (6110m), West Col (6135m) and Amphu Lapcha Pass (5845m)

• Tyangboche Monastery

• Namche Bazzar