This crossing of the three passes lifts the Khumbu Hinku massif to the region of Makalu Baruntse Arun. Khumbu-Makalu or Makalu-Khumbu. We crossed the 3 passes of Makalu Khumbu trek peak because it is a difficult and committed course. This crossing is much more delicate than the classic treks. In addition to altitude, the commitment is important especially if the weather deteriorates. A first route from Lukla Khumbu in which we climb the Mera Peak with an altitude camp at 5800 m before crossing the 3 passes. At the top of the Mera we have one of the most beautiful views of the Himalayas. Then we look forward to the Baruntse base camp before being We are looking forward to the East Pass to the climb, then to the East Pass descent, we are equipped with the High Altitude Dreams team. All along we will have the Makalu in the background - grand. The end of the trek unfolds in the valley of Makalu where we will descend the valleys of Baroun and Arun to finish in the middle of the rice fields of Tashigaon and Num.
A second course offers you a departure from Tumlingtar Makalu to make this circuit in the other direction. These treks are "engaged" there are glacier camps at high altitude, 5800 m, 5400 m and 6100 m as the slopes of 40 ° to ascent and descent. More than a trek, it's a journey to the heart of the Himalayan massif and Nepal.

Difficulties crossing the 3 Passes

Crossing the 3 Passes is a high glacial mountain route. Real mountaineering skills and a very good physical condition are essential. It is necessary to be at the height of the ascent and descent in the slopes of about 45 ° about 200 m high. The ascent to the West Pass and the descent of the East Pass, which is equipped with fixed ropes, must be at the tip of this type.
This trip requires the following mountaineering equipment: Helmet, Harnesses with total of 4 Carabiner (2 locking Carabiner and 2 non locking Carabiner), 2 Webbing, Figure of 8, Jumar, Ice Axe, Cranpons, Koflach mountaineering boot or similar, Gaiter, Glacier Bolle Goggles, Sunscreen, Headlamp,Extra Battery, Waterbottle, Warm Hat, Fleece Jacket, Long Sleeve Shirt, Gortax gloves, warm down jacket, Gortax jacket and Pants, Fleece trousers, socks, Sleeping Bag, Mattress, 50 litre Backpack and one large Dufflebag.

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	TREKKING THE 3 COLS WITH MERA PEAK	DURATION	ALTI MAX	POSITIVE	NEGATIVE	NIGHT STAY	ELECTRICITY	PHONE
1	arrival Kathmandu
2	a free day in Kathmandu
3	plane to Lukla then Chutanga	2h 30	3500	600	100	3500	No.	yes
4	Chetrala by Zatraw	5:30	4600	1055	370	4200	yes
5	Kothe	5h	3570	400	1020	3570	yes	yes
6	Tangnag	5h	4240	650		4240	yes	No.
7	Tangnag rest					4240
8	Kharé	3h 30	4935	680	400	4935	yes	yes
9	high camp	6h	5800	1000	250	5800
10	Mera Peak then Kongme Dingma	8H	6400
11	camp chamlang	3h 30	5100	300	100	5100	No.	No.
12	base camp Baruntse	4h	5435	350		5435
13	acclimatization CB Baruntse					5435
14	West Pass climb	6h	6100			6100
15	camp at the foot of the east pass Makalu	7h	5000			5000
16	BC camp Makalu	8h	4850			4850	No.	No.
17	rest BC Makalu
18	Yangle Kharkha	5h	3545		1300	3540	No.	No.
19	Mumbuk	5h	3800	600	300	3800	No.	No.
20	Tashigaon	7h	2350	600	2100	2350	yes	yes
21	Num	7h	1600	750	1500	1600	yes	yes
22	Chichira	6h	2000	600	300	2000	yes	yes
23	Tumlingtar					450	yes	yes
24	KTM plane
25	1 day in Kathmandu
26	departure

• Airport Pickup and drop. Hotel in kathmandu for 4 nights.
• Sightseeing in Kathmandu with guide and entrance fee
• Mera Peak Climbing permits, Makalu Barun National Park entrance fee, VDC Fee.
• Flight to Lukla and from Tumlingtar to Kathmandu
• Tea house trek upto Khare then camping till Makalu Base Camp.
• Climbing Sherpa, Cook, Porter and their daily wages, insurance and equipment fee for Sherpa.
• Food, fuel, stoves and cooking equipment on the mountain.
• The North Face VE-25 tents.
• Guide Rope, Fixed line, Snow Bar, Icescrew and Carabiner
• Bottle of oxygen with mask, regulator and satellite phone in case of emergency.

• Travel to and from Nepal
• Nepal Visa
• Meals in Kathmandu
• Staff gratuities
• Personal clothing and mountaineering equipment
• Expenses of a personal nature