Organize a trek to Makalu Base Camp, the world’s fifth highest peak which is situated in the high heart of the eastern Himalayas which radiate seven valleys. The main focal point of Makalu trek is Makalu Barun National Park and Conservation Area which lies in the Solukhumbu and Sankhuwasabha district established in 1992 and formally inaugurated in 1992. Mount Makalu (8463m), Chamlang Himal and Barun valleys are the major jewels of Makalu area. The major highlights of this rich natural paradise include beautiful mountains, pristine forest and a wide variety of plants, animal life and the simple and warm hearted people local people with rich and varied customs. The Makalu Barun is little known to most tourists due to its relative in accessibility. Still those few hundred trekkers and mountaineers who visit each year come away with an unforgettable experience.
The marvelous trip to Makalu trekking takes off from a flight of Kathmandu to Tumlingtar. This is popular destination for trekkers, explorers and climbers. It’s also famous for Sherpa villages, monasteries and culture. Fabulous sceneries and social life of Sherpa villages are the attraction of this trip. The Makalu Barun National Park and Sagarmatha National Park is located here which provides shelter to many endangered species of Nepal. While trekking through the Arun valley, it offers you the best opportunity to observe many of our country’s bird species including the spiny Babbler, the only species of its kind in the world. Arun and Barun valley is home of more than 650 species of birds and over 800 species butterflies. It is also shelter of the rare and endangered animal Panda Orchides and other flowers along a faint jungle trial; Swirly prayers flags at Shipton La, walking through this picturesque Sherpa village are the attraction of Makalu region. Settlement of mixed ethnic group Brahmin, Chhetri, Magar, Tamang are in the low land and Sherpa is in the highland of Solukhumbu Everest region. Stop your trekking when you reach to Tumlingtar as the next step is a flight from Tumlingtar to Kathmandu that will announce the end of this marvelous trek.
Around 20 days Makalu trek is designed (or those people who love for practicing interesting walking) to watching the wildlife. Trekking in Makalu region is breathtaking and requires a good walking experience and a good physical health condition. As there are no hotels on the way, it is fully camping trek. The best season for visiting this trek is during the spring and autumn.
