Makalu Base Camp Trek.

Makalu – Barun National Park, a virtually unhabited 1500 km area of Eastern Nepal, is very close to virgin wilderness. This remote terrain stretches east from Sagarmatha National Park, between the high plateau of Tibet and the deep sub tropical gorge carved by the Arun River. The spectacular views of rugged Himlayan peaks, including Mt. Makalu (8463m), fifth highest peak in the world, Chamlang (7319m) and Mt. Baruntse (7129m) will welcome you in this trekking. Within 40kms, high peak descend to Arun River at 670m. The Makalu – Barun valley provides stunning contrast where high waterfalls cascade into deep gorges rises from lush green forest and colorful flowers bloom beneath white snow capped peaks . This is unique landscape having pristine mountain eco system on earth. The rare species of animals and plants flourish in diverse climates ans habitates, relatively safe from mankind. Over 3000 species of plants, 440 species of birds and 75 species of mammals including the endangered clouded leopard, Red panda and Musk Deer have been recorded. This trek provides you remarkable bio diversity to have global significance and laboratory for international scientific research. The Barun valley is part of a huge, international protected area under an agreement between Nepal and China. This provides a splendid venue for more adventurous nature lovers. If you are looking to combine some serious flora and fauna with some strenuous hiking are also available in this area. You start your journey from Tumlingtar by flight above the Arun River, then towards the beautiful Barun Valley and finally setting up Makalu base camp at an altitude of 4840 m.  

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