Makalu Region Trekking
Makalu trekking in eastern Nepal is protected by the Makalu Barun National Park and Conservation Project. Established in 1992, it covers 2330 sq km. Among the 16 mountains in the park, it is home to Makalu, the fifth highest mountain in the world (8463m/ 27,766ft).The world's fifth highest mountain. Formerly a restricted area, it spans five major ecological zones where can be found the lush, tropical Arun Valley, dense forests or rhododendron and fir and alpine meadows that lead to the might Barun glacier. From the base camp, any one can view the spectacular Mt. Makalu. This mainly low altitude trek is centered on the Arun Valley, in eastern Nepal. The sub-tropical valley floor of the mighty Arun River is in places densely forested, contrasting with the terraced slopes higher up, which are farmed by villagers of diverse tribal groups. High pastures typify the upper slopes, which border on the Makalu-Barun National Park, an important conservation area for many threatened species. Barun Valley Makalu Trek is located in the eastern part of Nepal offering impressing natural scenery.
The main focal point
of this trek is Makalu Barun National
Park and Conservation Area, which lies
in the Solukhumbhu and Sankhuwasabha
district, established in 1992 and
formally inaugurated in 1992. Mount
Makalu (8463m), the world? fifth highest
peak, Chamlang Himal and Barun Valley
are the major jewels of this area.Having
a wide range of altitudinal and climatic
variations, the Makalu Barun area offers
a remarkable and diverse habitat for a
rich variety of flora and fauna. Plants
of all major ecological zones: tropical,
sub-tropical, temperate, alpine and
sub-alpine are found here. The park is
the home to a rich variety of wildlife
also. The 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.
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