Makalu Trekking
Makalu trekking in eastern Nepal is protected by the
Makalu Barun National Park and Conservation Project.
Established in 1992, it covers 2330 sq km. Among the 16
mountains in the park, it is home to Makalu, the fifth
highest mountain in the world (8463m/ 27,766ft).
The world's fifth highest mountain. Formerly a
restricted area, it spans five major ecological zones
where can be found the lush, tropical Arun Valley, dense
forests or rhododendron and fir and alpine meadows that
lead to the might Barun glacier. From the base camp, any
one can view the spectacular Mt. Makalu.
This mainly low altitude trek is centered on the Arun
Valley, in eastern Nepal. The sub-tropical valley floor
of the mighty Arun River is in places densely forested,
contrasting with the terraced slopes higher up, which
are farmed by villagers of diverse tribal groups. High
pastures typify the upper slopes, which border on the
Makalu-Barun National Park, an important conservation
area for many threatened species.
The trails rise from 850 meters (2,788ft) to 5000 meters
(16,900ft) above sea level.
Itinerary of Makalu
Trekking
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