Located in the Eastern part of Nepal, Makalu Base Camp (5,250 m) trek brings to high-altitude terrains, snow-clad landscapes and ethnic Himalayan lifestyle. The major highlights of this trek are the panorama view of the highest mountains in the world such as Mt. Makalu (8,485 m) means the “mountain of the soul”, is the fifth highest mountain in the world and also the fourth highest mountain in Nepal, Mount Lhotse fourth highest mountain in the world (8,516 m), Mount Chamlang (7,319 m), Mount Everest (8,848 m) the only top of the world, and other mountains.
The outstanding scenery of Makalu Base Camp Trek’s route significantly provides adventure, unique cultural heritage, and incredible views of mountain peaks. Gurung, Rai, and Sherpa are the main habitats in this area. Makalu Base Camp Trekking lies in the Makalu Barun National Park, where the trekking gets chance to view forest, distant lush green hill, which is a perfect habitat for 3,000 species of flowering plants, 440 species of birds including the Wren-Babbler, rarely found in other parts of the world, and 75 species of mammals including the snow leopard, red panda, musk deer, wild boar, wild yak, and the Himalayan Thar. The Makalu Barun National Park is full of natural diversity, at a lower region of the park is covered with rhododendron forests, while the upper constitutes of granite cliffs, hanging glaciers, and waterfalls.
The best time to go on Makalu Base Camp Trek is in October & November in the Autumn season and April & May in Spring Season. This trek is very challenging and requires strength. And with some hard and rough ascends, this trek presents you with the most beautiful and the incredible glimpses of the Great Himalayas. Along with the great Himalayas, you get to experience the rich culture of the people and the diverse range of flora and fauna, making your tour a memorable one.
