This is highly recommended trekking route for trekker, who wishes to trek deep in the eastern Himalayas and who looks for real adventure and amazing scenery. The Makalu-world’s 3rd highest Himalayan peak is formed in the eastern Nepal. Trekkers will enjoy the exploration of people along the route as well as the natural challenges in this trek.
This adventure starts from Tumlingtar, where can be reached by 35 minutes flight and start walking toward north from here traversing up the Arun river, Sedwa and Num, crossing Shipton La (4,127m) into upper Barun Khola valley for a close look at Makalu (8,475 m) and chamlang (7,290 m). The trek to Makalu base camp visits one of the most remote and unfrequented areas of Nepal. The Barun Valley is part of huge international protected area under an agreement between China and Nepal. The Makalu Barun National Park was established in 1992 as Nepal’s eight National park. The park has 2,330sq. km. and bordered by the Arun River in the east and the Sagarmatha National Park in the west. Barun Valley is a sanctuary for wild animals such as wolves, lynx, fox and the elusive snow leopard.
