Makalu Base Camp Trekking

Makalu Base Camp is well know as ideal trekking trials in the Eastern part of Nepal for those; who wish to trek for long days in the typical and natural challenges areas. Trekker will explore the beautiful views of world 5th highest Mountain. That is Mount Makalu 8,476 m (27,790 ft) high, lies in the Himalaya Mountains of northeast Nepal near by world highest Mt. Everest (8,848 M.). Makalu region is blessed with an incredible diversity of natural beauty and culture and as well as life-style of various ethnic people; they are Tamang, Rai, Limbhu, Sherpa, Gurung, Brahman, Chhetri etc. Oak, chestnut and rhododendron forests are aflutter with birds and animals. The Makalu Barun National Park was established in 1992 as Nepal's eight National parks. This park is of 2330sq.km. and is bounded by the Arun River in the east and the Sagarmatha National Park in the west. Barun Valley is a sanctuary for wild animals such as wolves, lynx, fox and the elusive snow leopard. The trek begins from Tumlingtar by walking north, up the Arun River, Sedwa and Num, crossing Shipton La (4127m) into upper Barun Khola valley for a close look at Makalu (8475 m) and chamlang (7290 m). The trek to Makalu base camp visits one of the most remote and unfrequented areas of Nepal. The Barun Valley is part of huge international protected area under an agreement between China and Nepal. Our descent into the pine and rhododendron forest from the Barun Valley takes us past the lower Barun Glacier, into the Makalu basin, and to Tumlingtar to catch the flight back to Kathmandu.