Mt. Makalu (8,463 m) is the fifth highest mountain in the world. Mt. Makalu is a neighbor to the highest peak in the world. Climbing Makalu is graded as a difficult one.
Solukhumbhu is located in the eastern part of Nepal. The highest peak of the world, Mt. Everest is located in this area. In addition, Makalu, Lhotse, Pumori, Nuptse, Amadablam are also located in this area. These beautiful mountains, monasteries, wide-ranging glaciers are attractions to tourists that visit Solukhumbhu. Trekking, mountaineering, and expeditions are major activities to do around Solukhumbhu.
The Sherpas are the major inhabitants of the Solukhumbhu area. Animal husbandry is the traditional activity of the Sherpas. However, tourism, trekking, and mountaineering are flourishing professions of the Sherpas.
On the 5th day, a visit to The Milarepa cave can be a good visit. Tibetan yogi, Milarepa of the 11th century is believed to have spent many years in this place.
When trekkers reach Chheskam, it would probably feel like the Solubhumkhu area was a crowded place. Chheskam was a rarely visited place before trekkers included in their routes.
