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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.
The trails rise from 850 meters (2,788ft) to 5000 meters
(16,900ft) above sea level. |
