Makalu Base Camp Trekking

Overview of Makalu Base Camp Trekking

The Makalu base camp trek is one true adventure which offers you the opportunity to explore beautiful scenery, high-altitude terrains, snow-clad landscapes and ethnic Himalayan lifestyle.Mt. Makalu (8463) is the fifth highest peak in the world. Makalu base camp trek is one of the most popular trekking destinations on the Himalayan region of Nepal. The lower reaches of the trek route are flourished with rhododendron forest and the upper reaches of the trek route comprise of polished granite cliffs capped by hanging glaciers, overflowing with waterfalls.

Makalu base camp trekking is restricted, most thrilling and less touristic trekking of Makalu Barun National Park spreading in Sankhuwasabha and Solukhumbu district of Nepal. Chamlang Himal and Barun valley are Major gems of the trek. The trial has picturesque view of highest Mountain of the world such as Mt, Everest, Mt Lhotse, Mt Chamlang and other mighty peaks. This trek offer extra ordinerary passes Keke La Pass (4230m) and Tutu Las Pass (4200m) which make your journey memorable. During the trek You can explore the Natural beauty and culture, tradition, lifestyle of local ethnic groups Gurung, Rai and Shrepa .The culture of local people and their hospitality provide pleasure to the trekkers.

Makalu base camp trek one of the unexplored and untouched wilderness of Makalu region that has a lot of natural scenery and cultural villages to offer. The trek visits one of the most remote and unfrequented areas of Nepal. The Barun valley is a part of a huge international protected area under the agreement between the governments of Nepal and China, which comprises of 2330 sq. km of National Park and 830 sq. km of conservation area in Nepal alone .Makalu base camp trekking have widerange of altitude and clamitic variation, it offers diverse home of various flora and funna. Makalu barun national park contains all ecological zones tropical, sub tropical, temperate, alpine and sub alpine so it is rich in wildlife diversity. It is the home of more than 3000 species of flowering plant , 440 species of bird , 75 species mammals including snow leopard, red panda, wild boar, wild yak, Himalayan thar etc.

Makalu base camp trek starts with an hour long flight to Tumlintar whereas the real trek starts from Chichila heading towards the Barun River Valley to Sedua and Num, then crossing Shiton La Pass (4210m) into the upper Barun River valley for close look at Makalu and Chamling Himal. Commencing this trek will leave you with memorizing scenery and never strenuous experience.